YACHTS, LODGES & RESORTS
This trip is a West Coast extravaganza, introducing you to some of the best pockets of BC from three unique settings: the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, MV Pacific Yellowfin, and Sonora Resort. Whether floating, village- or wilderness-based, each accommodation offers unparalleled access to some of the most extraordinary landscapes in Canada. OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Experience three unique regions of British Columbia with PROMISE stays in Whistler, Sonora Island, and Desolation Sound. Start your journey off in style, with two nights at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler. Enjoy three nights aboard the While in our care you’ll receive 24/7 Pacific Yellowfin Yacht, your own private charter. Lastly, two nights at the pristine Sonora Resort complete your support and the flawless delivery of your holiday, where five-star facilities meet five-star nature. travel experience. We obsess over DAYS every detail so that you don’t have to. ONE Arrive in Vancouver | Private SUV to Whistler | SIX Arrive at Sonora Resort & disembark the Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Pacific Yellowfin Yacht | Accommodations are at Sonora Resort Your journey is bespoke, created just for Resort Whistler TWO Whiz through the trees on a zipline SEVEN & EIGHT Explore Sonora Resort at your leisure | you. All that’s left for you to do is to adventure | Afternoon at leisure | Accommodations are at Sonora Resort Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler enjoy Canada – it is wild, soulful and THREE Private SUV transfer to seaplane dock | NINE Private helicopter or seaplane transfer from Private seaplane to the Pacific Yellowfin Sonora to Vancouver | Private transfer to truly unforgettable. Yacht | Accommodations are aboard the your airport hotel | Accommodations are at Pacific Yellowfin Yacht Fairmont Vancouver Airport FOUR & FIVE Explore Desolation Sound at your leisure | TEN Check-in for your departing flight at the Accommodations are aboard the Pacific mobile kiosk in hotel lobby | End of your Yellowfin Yacht journey DAY ONE Arrive in Vancouver | Travel to Whistler
Upon your arrival at the Vancouver Airport, your driver will meet you for the two-hour journey to Whistler along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler in a Two Bedroom Four Seasons Executive Suite.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Whistler on your own
MEALS n/a SERVICES Private SUV transfer HOTEL Four Seasons Whistler
DAY TWO Explore Whistler
From your luxurious base, explore the hidden beauty of Fitzsimmons Creek and the picturesque forest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, on a ziplining adventure. Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler in a Two Bedroom Four Seasons Executive Suite.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Whistler on your own
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A private transfer will deliver you a short distance to Green Lake this morning, where The sheltered waters, islands and bays of Desolation Sound are perfect for you will board a charter seaplane flight to Desolation Sound—yours to discover for exploration by small boats, kayaks and canoes, with many opportunities to enjoy the next three days. Accommodations are aboard the Pacific Yellowfin. This virtual swimming, fishing, picnicking and hiking. Discover remote hiking trails and cycling cruising playground comes loaded with all the toys needed to maximize your fun on paths, enjoy an evening campfire on a secluded beach, or take advantage of the beautiful coastal waters of British Columbia, including kayaks, scooters, bicycles, serene water teeming with shellfish and salmon. Tenders, cross-country scooters, a waterslide, two 14’ sailing dinghies, a 25’ Powerboat, 22’ Aluminum Fishing Skiff, Sea-Doos, mountain bikes, kayaks, and myriad other water toys and gear are at water skiis, towable toys, beach toys and fishing equipment. your disposal. Accommodations are aboard the Pacific Yellowfin.
HIGHLIGHTS Scenic floatplane to Desolation Sound | Exploring Desolation Sound HIGHLIGHTS Wildlife viewing | Water sports | Exploring Desolation Sound aboard the Pacific Yellowfin Yacht at your leisure
MEALS Lunch & Dinner MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SERVICES Private SUV transfer | Yacht Crew SERVICES Yacht Crew HOTEL Pacific Yellowfin Yacht HOTEL Pacific Yellowfin Yacht DAY SIX Travel to Sonora Resort
Say goodbye to your floating accommodations today to take up at another luxury retreat on the Inside Passage of Vancouver Island. Your journey on the Pacific Yellowfin will end as it cruises to Sonora Resort. Start enjoying the five-star amenities prior to your first five-course dinner accompanied by award-winning BC wines. Accommodations are at the Sonora Resort in 2x connecting Gold Rooms.
HIGHLIGHTS Scenic boat ride to Sonora Resort | Exploring Sonora Island on your own
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SERVICES Boat transfer HOTEL Sonora Resort
DAYS SEVEN & EIGHT Explore Sonora Island
Over your two days at Sonora Resort, you can choose to have an action-packed adventure or an exquisite spa and wellness getaway. Options abound (some of which involve an additional fee), including golf, hiking to a nearby lake, getting up close with grizzly bears as they feed on salmon, kayaking on the Inside Passage, guided salmon and fly-fishing, and helicopter-supported glacier tours. Accommodations are at the Sonora Resort in 2x connecting Gold Rooms.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Sonora Resort & Desolation Sound
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SERVICES Optional Guides HOTEL Sonora Resort DAY NINE Travel from Sonora Resort to Vancouver, BC
A late afternoon helicopter flight will transport you from Sonora Resort to Richmond, where you will be greeted by your driver for the private transfer to your airport hotel. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport in 2x Fairmont Gold Rooms.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Sonora Resort | Scenic floatplane transfer to Vancouver
MEALS Breakfast & Lunch SERVICES Floatplane transfer | Private SUV transfer HOTEL Fairmont Vancouver Airport
DAY TEN Check In at Vancouver International Airport
Check in for your departing flight from the kiosk in your hotel’s lobby. Safe travels!
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Four Seasons Resort Whistler, BC Room View Opened in 2004, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler is now Whistler’s Mountains and courtyard only five-star resort, and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. It rests at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, within walking distance of the Blackcomb ski lifts and a short shuttle to the village and Room Size 1,100 sq. ft Whistler Mountain. It features a restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool Bed Type One King and two twin beds, and whirlpools, health club and full service spa, along with its 273 connecting rooms luxurious guest rooms—each with cozy wood interiors, stone fireplaces, and terraces or balconies.
MV Pacific Yellowfin Yacht Desolation Sound Room View The 114-foot, wooden-hulled Pacific Yellowfin was built in 1943 and Pacific Ocean had a complete historic refit in 2003. It boasts two ocean-view staterooms with queen beds and two cabins with double beds and extra berths suitable for children, making it comfy for 8-12 guests. Room Size 120 sq. ft – 81 sq. ft With 5-6 crew, fine dining and a plethora of toys, it’s a veritable Bed Type Two staterooms and two floating playground. Activities include wildlife viewing by zodiac (or from deluxe cabins on three decks the comfort of your deck chair); motorized water sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing and kayaking; Other toys include floating trampolines, an inflatable slide, and sailing dinghies. ACCOMMODATION
Sonora Resort Sonora Island, BC Room View Sonora Resort is an eco-resort, adventure playground, spa, and Yuculta Rapids and mountain range wellness centre located in Desolation Sound, on the Inside Passage of Vancouver Island. Its magnificently pristine setting is matched by luxurious accommodations, unparalleled service and extraordinary Room Size 400 sq. ft creature comforts. The Relais & Châteaux property features a Bed Type One King or Queen bed, wellness centre and spa, hot mineral pools overlooking the Pacific connecting rooms Ocean, gym, tennis courts, and outdoor swimming pool. Five and seven-course dinners are complemented by B.C. and other fine wines.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport Vancouver, BC Room View Located within Vancouver International Airport, this Fairmont hotel Airport runways and operations carries a AAA Four Diamond rating, and was featured as the #2 hotel in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler in 2009. It boasts the Jetside Bar and Globe @ YVR restaurant in addition to its 392 fully soundproofed Room Size 411 sq. ft guest rooms. There is also a spa and health club, including an indoor Bed Type One King or two Queen beds, pool. connecting rooms We Look Forward to Serving You
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