Tastes of Vancouver, Victoria & Whistler

Start your trip in style with VIP and complimentary access to the airport lounge  before boarding your day flight to Vancouver. On arrival we recommend joining the Skytrain which takes you to the heart of Vancouver in just 25 minutes. Check in to your hotel on Vancouver’s beautiful waterfront. Enjoy your panoramic vistas before perhaps indulging, sampling one of Vancouver’s excellent Japanese and Chinese eateries, or some fresh fish on the seafront promenade.

Stay: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront Hotel (Superior) 

Escape from the city to experience the natural wonders surrounding Vancouver and Whistler. Gaze out over ever-changing landscapes surrounding the Sea to Sky Highway, with scenic stops at the Shannon Falls and ride up the awe-inspiring Sea to Sky Gondola with views of spectacular Howe Sound. Continuing the journey to the ski resort of Whistler, spend a few hours exploring eclectic downtown shops and cafes, or relaxing and breathing in the fresh mountain air, before your first culinary adventure - a Whistler salmon bake. You’ll enjoy a Jeep 4×4 experience climbing Blackcomb Mountain to the Horstman Glacier and ending up at the Crystal Hut with the most spectacular patio in Whistler. Relax and enjoy live entertainment as your chef prepares a Pacific Coast classic including cedar-planked, maple glazed wild BC Salmon, local vegetables, and fresh salads. 

Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites (Superior)

There’s no better way to spend an afternoon in Whistler than exploring the eclectic culinary scene. Guests will enjoy a delicious multi-course lunch while visiting some of the best local lunch spots and indulge a sweet tooth at a couple of chocolate shops.

Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites (Superior)

This morning is free to explore Whistler before departing by floatplane bound for Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf Islands, Black Tusk peak & Howe Sound. 

Tonight release your inner gourmand on this sophisticated progressive dinner tour that visits four exceptional restaurants in downtown Victoria. Indulge in local haute cuisine in stunning dining rooms on the perfect tour for foodies looking for a unique dining experience, sampling farm-to-table cuisine.

After a relaxing morning, it is time to discover exactly what Canadian food is. From local  ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savour local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and meet the chefs and owners that make Victoria such an exciting culinary hot spot whilst learning about iconic landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings, Steamship Terminal, Fisherman's Wharf, Empress Hotel, and more.

Enjoy a free morning to explore Victoria, perhaps join a morning whale and wildlife watching tour or a trip to the beautiful Butchart Gardens, before departing mid afternoon on a scenic floatplane flight to return to Coal Harbour in Downtown Vancouver. Make your own way the short distance to your accommodation.

Stay: Pinnacle Hotel Harbour Front, Vancouver (Superior)

An early start to visit Granville Island, Canada’s second most-visited destination, behind Niagara Falls, and Vancouver’s destination for lovers of food and culture. Eat your way through the Public Market and hear the stories, culture, and history behind the tasty creations. Step behind the scenes to experience a side that many never see — even the locals. Tuck into locally-cured meats, small production cheeses and freshly-baked breads by renowned culinary artisans. 

In the late afternoon join a tour of the most-historic neighbourhood, Gastown, a charming maze of cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and legendary eating and drinking establishments. It’s a magnificent juxtaposition of old and new; ambitious restauranteurs thrive alongside Vancouver classics. From savoury to sweet, this is an all-inclusive, historic tour with a progressive meal at 4 of Gastown’s best restaurants. 

Stay: Pinnacle Hotel Harbour Front, Vancouver (Superior)

Enjoy a morning at leisure before joining the M.V Harbour Princess from the Harbour Cruises dock in Coal Harbour, enjoy a luncheon cruise which travels through Vancouver’s inner harbour, the Burrard Inlet, and then north into the spectacular setting of Indian Arm. Nestled within the Coast Mountain range, the area was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape featuring lush green forests protecting this inlet from the open ocean. Enjoy a wonderful catered lunch as you cruise by the panoramic vistas, the pristine Silver Falls, large waterfront homes, privately owned islands, wildlife and more. Return to downtown Vancouver in the late afternoon

Stay: Pinnacle Hotel Harbour Front, Vancouver (Superior)

Enjoy a last morning in Vancouver before boarding the Skytrain to Vancouver airport for your overnight flight back to the UK, arriving on day ten.