A
scenic drive through the most beautiful areas in British Columbia
takes you to four deluxe vacation spots in the interior of the province.
Enjoy relaxing accommodations at a first class hot springs resort
and spa, drive through the Fraser Canyon, one of the most beautiful
areas in British Columbia to Sun Peaks, where you can enjoy Canada's
true outdoors. Experience luxury accommodations, a spa, and gourmet
food at Echo Valley Ranch* in the Cariboo region. Explore the Canadian
wilderness at Tyax Mountain Resort, a remote resort in the heart
of the Chilcotin region.
Day 1 Vancouver-Harrison Lake (3 hrs)
Arrive in Vancouver. If you do not have a
vehicle, Double Diamond Holidays will arrange a rental car for you.
Drive to luxurious Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Book the complete
spa facilities or relax in the hot springs. Overnight at Harrison
Hot Springs Hotel.
Day 2 Harrison
Lake
Today, relax and participate in the numerous activities at the resort
or explore the area. We can book you into a luxurious spa experience
at the resort. Visit Minter Gardens or Bridal Veil Falls or take
a lake cruise on Harrison Lake. Overnight at Harrison Hot Springs
Hotel.
Day 3 Harrison Lake - Sun Peaks (4 ½ hrs)
Drive the scenic Fraser River Canyon to Sun Peaks. Included in your
tour is a tram ride and lunch at Hell's Gate Airtram. View the breathtaking
scenery while crossing over the most dangerous part of the river by
cable car. Enjoy lunch at the Salmon House above the roaring rapids.
You may want to add a Black Diamond Holiday option and go white water
rafting through Hell's Gate. Continue along the Fraser Canyon, where
many prospectors traveled in search of gold. Sun Peaks is a skiing
resort in the winter and an alpine getaway in the summer. Enjoy its
many activities. Overnight Sun Peaks.
Day 4 Sun Peaks
Experience the many sights and activities at Sun Peaks. Ride the chair
lift to beautiful alpine hikes, play a round of golf, or go mountain
biking on the many trails in the area. Take the opportunity for a
day trip to Kamloops to visit the Secwepemc native Museum, ride on
the Wanda Sue Paddle Wheeler on the Thompson River, take a tour of
a ginseng farm, or go fishing on the many local lakes. Overnight Sun
Peaks.
Day 5 Sun Peaks - Echo Valley Ranch (3 ½ hrs)
Drive through the beautiful Cariboo Country to Echo Valley Ranch near
Clinton BC. This is a first class ranch resort with gourmet dining
and spa facilities. All meals and ranch facilities are included in
your stay. **
Day 6-7 Echo Valley Ranch
Let yourself be pampered for three glorious days. Use of ranch facilities
include out-door hot tub, sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, fitness
centre and large games room. Your package includes horseback riding
lessons, guided horseback rides, guided hikes, 4x4 safaris, a visit
to historic Hat Creek Ranch, gold panning, fly-fishing, bird watching,
and mountain biking. We can book you into an optional spa package.
Day 8 Echo Valley
Ranch - Tyax Mountain Resort (3 ½ hrs)
Today a remote gravel highway through the Canadian wilderness takes
you to beautiful Tyax Resort*** in the heart of the Chilcotin. The
trip is well worth it once you arrive at this indescribable resort.
Your stay included all meals and resort facilities.
Day 9-10 Tyax Mountain Resort
Your stay includes a breathtaking one-hour flight-seeing trip over
the vast Bridge River Glaciers and use of all the recreation facilities:
canoes, sailboats, rowboats, motorboats, outdoor hot tub, windsurfers
and fishing tackle. Included activities are horseback riding, gold
panning, mountain biking, archery, tennis and volleyball. Take advantage
of the variety of activities offered and afterwards relax in the outdoor
hot tub. The activities are endless and the view is exquisite.
Day 11 Tyax Mountain Resort - Whistler (3 ½ hrs)
Today you will travel a remote highway to Whistler, a beautiful alpine
village that attracts visitors from all around the world. Enjoy the
many activities in Whistler. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 12 Whistler - Vancouver (1 ½ hrs)
Drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway from Whistler to Vancouver.
Your Canadian Resort Experience ends.
*Echo
Valley Ranch is an adult-only facility. If traveling with children
under the age of 13, the Hills Guest Ranch will be substituted for
Echo Valley Ranch.
** Make your stay at Echo Valley Ranch a Baan Thai Spa Experience.
Ask us how in the remarks section of the Booking
Form.
***You
can also make your stay at the Tyax a fly-out fishing holiday where
you will experience daily floatplane trips to a remote fishing lake.
All
our holidays can be
custom
made to fit your individual needs.
You
may want to add a Diamond in the Rough Holiday:
Canoe
trip
/
Grizzly
Bear Viewing
/
Hiking
Hut-to-Hut
/
Included:
11 nights
accommodation
Hell's Gate Airtram
6 breakfasts
7 lunches
6 dinners
Hot Springs
All activities at Echo Valley Ranch
All activities at Tyax Resort
Comprehensive information package
Donation to Oceans Blue Foundation
Room tax
Not included
in price:
Meals
not listed above
Car rental
Auto insurance
Cancellation and travel insurance
7% GST
Car
rental can be supplied by Double Diamond Holidays
Tour
dates: Daily
April - October
2006/2007
Prices: Please
contact
us
All prices in Canadian dollars
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