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VICTORIA, SEATTLE, SAN JUANS & VANCOUVER MAY - OCT 2017 TRIP PLANNER

Overnight Getaways • Whale Watching • Day Trips Featuring Victoria Clipper Cruises

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EXPERIENCE A CULTURAL HUB WITH OLD-WORLD CHARM Whether you’re enjoying traditional Afternoon Tea at the exquisite Fairmont Empress Hotel or meandering through the 55-acre floral extravaganza of Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC offers the best in old- world charm. This versatile, cosmopolitan city is less than three hours away from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper.

VICTORIA DAY TRIP After a quick check-in at 1 Day your hotel, take the rest of the day and next morning to From Seattle, take the Victoria experience the rich culture Clipper to the downtown and great restaurants of this harbor of Victoria, where you’ll walkable seaside town. spend your day exploring British Columbia’s most The next afternoon, hop charming city. Enjoy the unique aboard the Victoria Clipper shops, visit a museum or go for a tranquil cruise back to whale watching! Seattle. Settle into the evening by enjoying the spirited from $129 (7-day advance nightlife and tasting the purchase, round-trip) sumptuous coastal cuisine.

SEATTLE TO VICTORIA $264 OVERNIGHT from 2 Days/1 Night Hop aboard the Victoria Clipper for an easy and SEA TO SKY PACKAGE: comfortable cruise through OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA OR the Puget Sound to charming SEATTLE Victoria. Take advantage of (starting from 1 day) our large selection of highly vetted hotel options for a fun One of our most popular overnight stay before heading packages! One of our most back to Seattle. popular packages and a truly unique way to experience the from $176 Pacific Northwest! Delight in the sights and tastes of bustling Seattle or charming Victoria, before a tranquil return the OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA & next day by air SEATTLE or sea. (3 days / 2 nights) from $352 (2 days/1 night, Set off from downtown Seattle Seattle overnight) for a serene cruise past the $330 islands of the Puget Sound to from (2 days/1 night, the scenic harbor in Victoria. Victoria overnight)

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WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN MUST-SEE LANDMARKS RESORT STAY & PLAY PACKAGE Iconic Parliament Buildings • China IN VICTORIA Town • Craigdarroch Castle • 2 Days/1 Night Fan Tan Alley • Beacon Hill Park • Fisherman's Wharf Upon arriving in Victoria via the Victoria Clipper, enjoy a luxurious stay 30 minutes outside COWICHAN VALLEY of downtown. Spacious rooms, WINE COUNTRY WITH two Jack Nicklaus designed golf OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA courses, hiking and mountain biking trails all await! Home (2 days/1 night) of the 2016 and 2017 PGA Tour Champions, Pacific Links Explore Vancouver Island’s Championship. world-renowned, burgeoning wine region. Sip award- from $313 winning wines and explore the backroads of the Cowichan Valley on this wine and cider SEATTLE TO VICTORIA tasting day trip tour. The route OVERNIGHT WITH EVENING includes mountain vistas, ILLUMINATIONS TOUR ancient rain forests, country 2 Days/1 Night scenery and beautiful local vineyards and farms. Hop on the Victoria Clipper for an overnight getaway in Victoria and Return to the comforts of experience an unforgettable night your Victoria hotel the same on The Butchart Gardens Evening night, and explore this seaside, Illuminations Tour. Hundreds of city the following day sparkling lights transform the before your return to Seattle or grounds into a glittering fairyland Vancouver. Fully customizable and the popular Ross fountain getaway; can originate or comes to life as creative lighting end in Seattle, Victoria or effects flash across its waters. On Vancouver. Saturdays in July-early September an array of breathtaking fireworks choreographed to music light up from $295 the night sky.

from $232 ADD-ON ACTIVITIES COMBO TOUR: VICTORIA HIGHLIGHTS & WHALE WATCHING — VICTORIA THE BUTCHART GARDENS our most $90.25 adult, $64.75 youth, $56.75 child popular add-on From $48 adult, (seasonal). $31 junior, $17.75 child (seasonal). COWICHAN WINE COUNTRY TOUR AFTERNOON TEA AT THE EMPRESS from $61 $118.75 adult, 21+ only. adult, $30.50 child. 3-HOUR DEFINITIVE CRAFT BREWERY TOUR BUTCHART GARDENS EVENING $64.75 adult, 21+ only. ILLUMINATIONS $56 adult, $36 junior, $20.50 child. STAND UP PADDLING HARBOUR TOUR From $61.50 adult, $30.75 child. CITY TOUR From $27.50 adult, $15.25 child. Subject to change.

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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the waters of the shimmering Our most popular add-on Georgia Strait, one of the most VICTORIA DAY TRIP diverse marine ecosystems in See page 2 for details. the world. Land in picturesque Vancouver with plenty of time, and savor the rich culture, SEATTLE & OVERNIGHT IN gourmet dining, and endless VICTORIA & VANCOUVER vistas into the twilight of the (3 days / 2 nights) evening.

Cast off from Seattle's Pier 69 Conclude your journey the and voyage into the heart of following day with a relaxing downtown Victoria. After a ® Cascades train ride quick check-in at your hotel, back to Seattle. revel in the old-world charms and thrilling adventures of this from $285 coastal wonderland.

The next morning, hop aboard a BC Ferry (or Helijet helicopter) and cruise through

ADD-ON ACTIVITIES Boeing Future of Flight Apx: 4.5 hours. Tours run daily. $74 adult, $64.50 child. VICTORIA Victoria Day Trip with Afternoon Tea Savor Seattle Food & Cultural Tour of the From $201pp. Pike Place Market at the Empress Apx 2 hours. From $48.35 adult. Daily Victoria Day Trip with Butchart Gardens & departures at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. City Highlights Tour From $187pp. Savor Seattle Gourmet Food Tour SEATTLE Daily departure at 2 p.m. From $81.25 adult. San Juan Island Day Trip with Clipper Savor Seattle Gourmet Food Tour Whale & Sealife Search From $99, See page 6. From $59.25. Seattle City Sights Tour Seattle Brewery, Distillery & Coffee Apx 3 hours. $66 adult, $48.75 child. Tours Roastery Tours leave daily. Apx 3.5 hours. Multiple departures daily. From $86.75 adult. 21+ only. Teatro ZinZanni Dinner & Show From $123. SEATTLE DAY TRIPS: THE PERFECT ADD-ONS Ballard Locks Cruise TO YOUR SEATTLE TRIP Apx 2.5 hours. $48.25 adult, $42.75 senior, $22 child. Multiple tours run daily. Mt. Rainier Apx 10.5 hours. Seasonal departures. From Ride the Ducks $251. Apx 1.5 hours. $38.50 adult, $22 child. Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tour Tillicum Village Cruise & Salmon Bake Apx. 8.5 hours. From $218.25. 21+ only. Apx 4 hours. $98.75 adult, $89 senior, $37.50 child. Multiple departures daily. Mt. St. Helens Tour Apx 12.5 hours. Seasonal departures. From $251. Subject to change.

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MUST-SEE LANDMARKS OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA & Gum Wall at Pike Place Market• Olympic Sculpture Park• Fremont SEATTLE Troll • Safeco Field • Century Link (3 days / 2 nights) Field Set off from downtown Seattle for a serene cruise past the SEATTLE OVERNIGHT & islands of the Puget Sound to the scenic harbor in Victoria. VICTORIA DAY TRIP After a quick check-in at your (2 days / 1 night) hotel, take the rest of the day and the following morning to Cruise from downtown experience the rich culture Seattle's Pier 69 directly to and great restaurants of this downtown Victoria, BC aboard walkable seaside town. the Victoria Clipper. Spend the day exploring this popular city The next afternoon, hop aboard before returning to Seattle in the Victoria Clipper for a tranquil the evening. cruise back to Seattle. Settle into the evening by enjoying the city's Upon checkout from your spirited nightlife and tasting the centrally-located hotel, sumptuous coastal cuisine. stroll along Seattle's scenic waterfront and enjoy a whirlwind of tastes and sights from $264 at the historic Pike Place Market. SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER from $198 OVERNIGHT (2 days / 1 night)

Skip a rental car and enjoy exploring one of North America’s greenest by foot. Grab a seat on an Amtrak® Cascades train for a smooth, picturesque ride into the vibrant cultural hub that is Vancouver. Peruse the lively Granville Public Market or stroll beneath the towering Western red cedars in Stanley Park. Enjoy two fun-filled days exploring a wide array of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques, before returning to Seattle by train in the early evening.

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Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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EXPLORE A BOUNTY OF SEA ADVENTURES AND SMALL TOWN RICHES The 100-million-year-old San Juan Islands feature some of the most spectacular scenery, wildlife and sealife in the Pacific Northwest. The area is world-renowned for both the resident and migrating pods of orca whales that feed in the area. Minke whales, humpbacks, Dall’s porpoises and a myriad of other sealife and wildlife are also common to this area. Clipper Vacations offers the ONLY summer whale watching service between downtown Seattle and the San Juan Islands. Our popular Whale and Sealife Search excursion includes expert onboard naturalists to help guide the tour and answer questions.

SEATTLE TO SAN JUAN ISLANDS WHALE WATCHING AND SEALIFE SEARCH DAY TRIP (1 Day)

Hop aboard the San Juan CLIPPER WHALE & Clipper whale watching SEALIFE SEARCH vessel right from downtown Our most popular add-on Seattle, and venture into the crystal green waters of Puget The San Juan Clipper crew had a Sound, which is teeming with 96% whale sighting success rate in seals, porpoises, sea lions, 2016! The tour departs from Friday and the world-famous orca Harbor with a day trip available from whales. Your expert onboard Seattle. naturalist will answer any questions you have and share "Really great whale watching fascinating facts and stories tour!!! This was wonderful. along the way. Justine, our naturalist, kept us informed during the Onshore on San Juan total excursion. We have Island, take a stroll around taken many tours in many countries, and this was the the quaint seaside village of most enjoyable one yet." Friday Harbor, enjoying its charming shops, museums and restaurants. -Deborah, North Dakota Refer to back panel for schedule & fares. from $99 Available seasonally, May - Oct.

ADD-ON ACTIVITIES SAN JUAN ISLANDS HOTEL PACKAGES VIA KENMORE FRIDAY HARBOR HALF DAY KAYAKING AIR SEAPLANE ADVENTURE From $110.75 adult.

Offered year-round, call for rates.

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Rent a moped or bicycle and MUST-SEE LANDMARKS explore the peaceful, quaint Moran State Park • Lime Kiln town of Roche Harbor. Kayak State Park • Whale Museum • around the serene and dramatic Pelindaba Lavender Farm • Roche limestone shoreline. Sip local Harbor • Orcas Island • San Juan brews and spirits at San Juan Island Sculpture Park • Buck Bay Island Distillery. Clipper partners Shellfish Farm • Westcott Oyster with the best tour operators and Farm • San Juan Vineyards local guides to match you with the San Juan Island experience best suited to you. Conclude SAN JUAN ISLANDS your journey with a relaxing OVERNIGHT San Juan Clipper cruise back to (2 Days / 1 Night) Seattle.

An overnight or extended from $176 stay on San Juan Island is a must-do to truly tap into the Available seasonally, May - Oct. local culture and the relaxed pace of island life. Begin your adventure with a scenic cruise through the deep blue waters of Puget Sound, and keep your eye out for orcas, porpoises and more as your onboard naturalist leads you on a search for the animals that call the Salish Sea home.

Enjoy the rest of the day and the next morning onshore at Friday Harbor, a historic seaport paradise filled with unique shops and restaurants. Drop by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art or learn even more about the animals that call the Salish Sea home at The Whale Museum. SEA KAYAKING

THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. Security and Friday Harbor Port fees will be added. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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ENJOY A BUSTLING METROPOLIS SURROUNDED BY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Vancouver has been heralded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Majestic snow-capped mountains and ancient evergreen forests stretch into the sparkling blue Pacific and oceanside parks lead to sandy beaches. In the heart of it all; a clean city basking in a year-round mild climate. Take a stroll through Vancouver’s beautiful Stanley Park with hundreds of acres of lush green forest, pristine lakes and grassy meadows. The Yaletown area of Vancouver is a great place to soak up the city’s atmosphere and enjoy a drink at one of the many pubs. Interested in shopping? Hit up Robson Street, the city’s shopping mecca.

SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT (2 Days / 1 Night) (2 Days / 1 Night)

Grab a seat on a relaxing Choose your own adventure Amtrak® Cascades train and and travel by BC Ferry, roll your way into the heart of helicopter or a float plane downtown Vancouver. Spend for a scenic trip past the lush all day and the next morning evergreens dotting Grouse experiencing Vancouver's Mountain and into Vancouver's magnificent vistas and rich beautiful skyline. After a quick cultural landscape. check-in at your centrally- located hotel, set off to explore Stroll along the seaside Vancouver's innumerable trail beneath the Western charms, including the vibrant red cedars in Stanley Park farmers' market on Granville and peruse the cornucopia Island, the boutique shops on of stands at the Granville Robson Street and the endless Island Public Market. Don't breweries and top-rated miss the exotic sealife at the restaurants. Vancouver Aquarium, or the contemporary paintings at the Take a tranquil trip back to Vancouver Art Gallery. Let it Victoria the next day with a all settle in with a scenic train Victoria Clipper cruise, or an ride back to Seattle. exciting harbor-to-harbor helicopter or float plane ride, affording you a thrilling bird's from $162 eye view of Vancouver, Victoria and the Gulf Islands.

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MUST-SEE LANDMARKS Stanley Park • Grandville Island Public Market • Queen Elizabeth Park • False Creek • Shopping on Robson Street • B.C. Place Stadium

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SEATTLE TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER The next morning, hop aboard (3 Days / 2 Nights) a BC Ferry helicopter or float plane, and wind your way through the glimmering Strait Experience an expedited of Georgia into Vancouver, version of our bestselling Two which blends awe-inspiring Nation Vacation itinerary, by vistas with cosmopolitan exploring these three Pacific intrigue. Soak in the great Northwest cities in three days. outdoors with a stroll through expansive Stanley Park, and Cast off from Seattle's Pier take in the city's rich culture 69 and enjoy an adventurous with a visit to the Vancouver Art cruise past an array of beautiful Gallery and the Granville Island landscapes, including majestic Public Market. An optional tour mountains, coastal towns and of the stately Butchart Gardens the San Juan Islands. After is available en route between arriving in downtown Victoria, Victoria and Vancouver. take your time exploring the colonial architecture and regal Conclude your journey the gardens of this quaint seaside following day with a relaxing oasis. Amtrak® Cascades train ride back to Seattle. ADD-ON ACTIVITIES from $347 VANCOUVER TROLLEY HOP ON, HOP OFF TOUR our featured add-on $35.25 adult, $33 youth/senior, $22 child. SUNSET TOUR TO CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & GROUSE MOUNTAIN $87.50 adult, $86 senior, $69.50 youth (13–18), $43 child (4–12), under 4 free on lap (seasonal).

VANCOUVER AQUARIUM From $28.25 adult, $21.25 youth/senior, $16.50 child, under 4 free.

VANCOUVER CITY + THE LOOKOUT TOUR (Seasonal) Apx 4hrs. From $59.50 adult, $35.25 child.

GROUSE MOUNTAIN & CAPILANO BRIDGE TOUR (seasonal) Apx 6.5 hours. $118.75 adult, $74.25 child.

VANCOUVER LOOKOUT From $14.50 adult, $12 senior, $10.25 youth, $8 child.

GUILTY PLEASURES GOURMET FOOD WALKING TOUR Apx 3 hours. $105.25 adult. 19+ only.

GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET TOUR Apx 2 hours. From $55.50 adult. CLIFF WALK AT THE CAPILANO Subject to change. SUSPENSION BRIDGE

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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RELAX IN QUAINT ART COMMUNITIES IN THE MIDST OF A DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM Vancouver Island is an ocean-carved paradise strewn with rustic towns, all of which are surrounded by beaches, wildlife and distant snow- capped mountains. It's long been a draw for artists, and is home to an array of galleries and studios selling locally produced arts and crafts.

Though historic Victoria is often the arrival point for visitors, the island is ripe with culturally distinct towns. Sidney is known for its charming bookstores, and the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet is studded with ancient cedars and rocky bluffs along an endless coastline. Tourists have long rated Vancouver Island one of the friendliest places to visit, so be sure to ask one of the locals what to see next.

WHALES & BEARS NATURE TOUR In the morning, take a serene (5 Days / 4 Nights) water taxi to Campbell River for a scenic drive back to Victoria, where you have all Begin your multi-day night and the next morning adventure with a tranquil to savor the rich offerings of morning cruise aboard the this quaint seaside town. Smell Victoria Clipper to Victoria. To the magnolias in the brilliant get to April Point Lodge, leave Butchart Gardens, and learn your car at Painter's Lodge about Victoria's rich history at and take the water taxi to the Royal BC Museum. the Lodge on Quadra Island. Spend the next day watching Conclude your trip with a magnificent orcas leap out of relaxing morning or evening the waters of the Johnstone Clipper cruise back into Strait. Seattle. The day after, cruise through the shimmering fjords of from $786 Desolation Sound on your exclusive Zodiac Nature Tour, and listen as your expert guide highlights a multitude of wildlife, including black bears, eagles, dolphins and sea lions.

As you pass Mitlenatch Island, keep your eye on what is the largest seabird colony in the Strait of Georgia, full of pelagic cormorants, black oystercatchers and many other species of birds. Feel free to add on a guided salmon fishing excursion as well.

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your side. Back on shore, stroll MUST-SEE LANDMARKS along one of Campbell River's Fishing & Wildlife Adventures beautiful beaches. • Surfing • Storm Watching • Farmer’s Markets • Golfing • Wine A multitude of options await Tasting • Culinary Tours the following day. Set off on a fun whale watching or wildlife cruise, or enjoy more sightseeing in Campbell River before returning to Victoria, with plenty of time to savor its natural wonders and old-world charm. Consider visiting Beacon Hill Park or Craigdarroch Castle, before taking a morning or evening cruise to Seattle the next day.

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CAMPBELL RIVER SALMON FISHING (3 Days / 2 Nights)

Cast off with a tranquil morning cruise into Victoria's picturesque harbor, Soak in the great outdoors the rest of the day to explore the colonial architecture and boutique shops of this seaside gem. Head north by rental car the next morning to the peaceful Painter's Lodge on Campbell River, and rest up for your adventures the next day.

In the morning, wind your way through the lush channels of Discovery Passage on a thrilling 4-hour salmon fishing adventure, and catch your fill of King salmon with seasoned guides at

NOTE: Ucluelet Fishing Tour and Campbell River Packages may be shortened by one day by eliminating the final Victoria overnight and returning to Seattle on the evening Victoria Clipper cruise.

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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DISCOVER ADVENTURE IN AN ALPINE OASIS WITH URBAN AMENITIES Home to several 2010 Winter Olympic events, Whistler has long been a world-class destination for not only incomparable skiing and snowboarding, but year-round outdoor activities like hiking, biking and golf.

The legendary Whistler Blackcomb is among the largest ski resorts in North America. Take a Peak 2 Peak gondola between the Blackcomb and Whistler mountains for epic, breathtaking views of the landscape below. At the base of the mountains, a chalet-style pedestrian village hosts revitalizing spas, gourmet dining and eclectic boutiques.

Note: Whistler vacation packages must be booked 30 days in advance.

VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER (2 Days / 1 Night)

Begin your adventure from Vancouver Airport or downtown Vancouver aboard the Whistler Express, and traverse north along the shimmering Howe Sound and past Sky Pilot Mountain into upper British Columbia. Once in Whistler, enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding at the legendary Whistler Blackcomb, and peruse the boutique shops and restaurants at the foot of the mountains.

The next day, enjoy a tranquil ride back to Vancouver.

One night minimum available seasonally, April - Oct.

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ADD-ON ACTIVITIES FAIRMONT CHATEAU TREETREK TOUR - CANOPY WALK WHISTLER GOLF $32 adult, $24 youth/senior. ZIPTREK BEAR TOUR ZIPLINING ADVENTURE $98.50 adult, $81.25 youth/senior.

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around the eclectic boutiques MUST-SEE LANDMARKS and galleries back in town. You'll Hiking • Mountain Biking • have ample time to explore Horseback Riding • River Rafting numerous amenities, including • Wine Tasting • Flight-seeing the Audain Art Museum, the • Golf • Canoeing • 4x4 Tours Whistler Blackcomb resort, and • Shopping • Culinary Tours endless skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and golfing. SEATTLE TO WHISTLER Wrap up your trip with a serene (3 Days / 2 Nights) return journey to downtown Seattle. Hop aboard the Amtrak® Cascades train and journey along the crystal waters of Optional overnight in Vancouver. the Puget Sound, through the Available seasonally, April - Oct. lush fertile Skagit Valley and Call to book. Must book 30 days in into Vancouver, where you'll advance due to high seasonal demand. catch a deluxe motor coach up through the mountains from $290 into Whistler.

Once there, take the following two days to appreciate the charm of this alpine oasis. Grab a Peak 2 Peak gondola between the Blackcomb and Whistler mountains for awe- inspiring views, and wander

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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GET ENERGIZED IN AN ECLECTIC ARTS SCENE WITH QUICK ACCESS TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Lying between the Columbia and Willamette rivers, and in the shadow of majestic Mount Hood, Portland is one of the more eclectic jewels in the Pacific Northwest, and easily lives up to its slogan of “Keep Portland Weird.” The architecturally distinct bridges carry visitors to a city brimming with distilleries, bike paths, coffeehouses, and a thriving art and music scene.

SEATTLE TO PORTLAND (2 Days / 1 Night)

Take a relaxing, scenic ride aboard the Amtrak® Cascades train to Portland, a city brimming with art galleries, chef-driven restaurants and easy access to outdoor adventures. Once in town, wander around Powell's Books, the independent bookstore that takes up an entire city block, and walk along the vine maples in the Japanese Garden, one of the largest of its kind outside Japan.

After checkout the next VIEW FROM THE TRAM morning, enjoy an easy train ride back to Seattle.

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ADD-ON ACTIVITIES

WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINE & WATERFALLS TOUR Apx 9 hours. $199 adult. 21+ only. COLUMBIA GORGE WATERFALLS & WINE TOUR Apx 6 hours. $199 adult. PORTLAND HOP ON/HOP OFF TOUR $32 adult, $16 child.

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VANCOUVER, BC TO MUST-SEE LANDMARKS PORTLAND Tax-free Shopping • City Tour • Saturday Market • The Oregon (3 Days / 2 Nights) Garden • Pearl District Shopping • Old Town • Hoyt Arboretum • Golfing Catch a leisurely ride aboard • Pittock Mansion • Washington ® Park’s Japanese & International Rose an train Test Gardens • Portland Art Museum to Portland, where a city blending cosmopolitan culture with natural wonders VICTORIA TO PORTLAND awaits you. You'll have two (3 Days / 2 Nights) full days to experience this urban playground. Check Enjoy a picturesque cruise out Northwest paintings and aboard the Victoria Clipper Native American sculptures at to Seattle before hopping the Portland Art Museum, and aboard an Amtrak® Cascades bask in the Japanese and rose train to Portland. Spend the gardens in Washington Park. rest of the day exploring the city's diverse offerings, To fill your second day, including popular Voodoo consider adding on a city Doughnuts, the eclectic tour, Columbia Gorge tour, boutiques of the Pearl District or an Oregon wineries tour, and the world-renowned before riding the rails back to International Rose Garden. Vancouver the next morning.

Catch a nice breakfast in the from $440 morning before riding the train back to Seattle. Once there, hear the buskers play as you stroll along bustling Pike Place Market, and then head over to Ballard or Capitol Hill to experience the city's vibrant nightlife.

Conclude your trip with a return home on the Victoria Clipper. Available seasonally, May - Sept. Itinerary can be reversed and started in Eugene.

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JAPANESE GARDENS

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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SEATTLE, VANCOUVER & VICTORIA From the Space Needle to Stanley Park, The Royal BC Museum to Grouse Mountain and beyond, check out these fun and exciting multi- city escapes.

TWO NATION VACATION: where we shine in planning SEATTLE, VICTORIA & your perfect trip. VANCOUVER (4 Days / 3 Nights) In Seattle, a panoramic skyline houses a rich culture filled with Explore every corner of endless galleries, boutique the Pacific Northwest and shops and chef-driven Southwestern Canada restaurants. See a vibrant with this thrilling and tapestry of contemporary comprehensive three-city paintings and sculptures at trip to Seattle, Vancouver the Seattle Art Museum, and and Victoria. Perfect for grab some fish and chips at those seeking an immersive the waterfront, while enjoying experience of the region, the picturesque views of the epic journey can begin and shimmering Puget Sound. end at the destination of your choice. Immerse yourself in Victoria's old-world charms and endless The best part? We’ll get you scenic vistas. Stroll among the around using transportation symphony of tea blossoms and that best suits your needs. tulips in The Butchart Gardens, From a Clipper cruise and and wind your way through the traveling by train between opulent rooms of Craigdarroch Vancouver and Seattle to Castle. Check out tiny insects hopping on a helicopter at the Victoria Bug Zoo, and between Victoria and giant mammals with a whale Vancouver, customization is watching tour.

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Vancouver is often listed as HARBORS, TOWNS & CITIES: one of the world's most livable SEATTLE, SAN JUANS, cities, and it's easy to see why. VICTORIA & VANCOUVER Be sure to look down as you (5 Days / 4 Nights) walk high in the air on the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and enjoy the plethora of Travel via the San Juan Clipper samples at the bustling farmers from Seattle to picturesque market on Granville Island. Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, then on to Victoria To continue your adventure, and Vancouver on this Pacific feel free to add on a trip to Northwest getaway. the alpine oasis of Whistler, and enjoy some of the finest This package makes a great skiing, snowboarding, hiking addition to Seattle visits, and biking to be found across including a pre or post Alaskan all four seasons. This epic cruise and the itinerary can trip includes six nights of also be reversed in either accommodation, and features direction. relaxing and scenic travel by cruise, helicopter and train. from $488 Great for Alaska Cruise excursions.

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Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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ROMANCE PACKAGES IN VICTORIA, BC Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, jaunting off for a fun weekend away or just looking for a quick getaway and some quiet time together, Victoria, BC is the perfect spot!

INN AT LAUREL POINT "NAUGHTY OR NICE" ROMANCE PACKAGE

Take a walk on the wild side with your special someone this year!

Your naughty love kit includes a bottle of The Velvet Devil Merlot, waterside accommodations, and your nice kit includes: rose petals upon arrival, bath salts, chocolates, breakfast in bed and of course, late check out! HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC from $312 ROMANCE GETAWAY For your next special occasion, anniversary or weekend away, surprise your loved one with a romantic getaway at the picturesque Hotel Grand Pacific. Indulge in champagne and chocolates upon arrival, romantic turn-down, Lush bath bomb, love quotes and breakfast for two as part of the romance package experience.

from $280

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BRENTWOOD BAY PACKAGE (2 Days / 1 Night) TIGH NA MARA RESORT Upon arrival into Victoria, from AND SPA Seattle, drive to the heart of (3 Days / 2 Nights) the Saanich wine country for a luxurious experience at the Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa. Travel to Victoria on the This top rated resort offers Victoria Clipper before picking pristine views and tranquil up your rental car and driving surroundings that will indulge to Tigh Na Mara Resort & Spa. your senses in an atmosphere Relax at this family friendly of complete relaxation and resort with a Pacific Northwest comfort. feel and local cuisine. Add on a spa treatment or explore the oceanside region which offers from $267 six golf courses all within 20 minutes of the resort.

After spending two nights at the resort, drive back to Victoria’s Inner Harbour and board the Victoria Clipper back to Seattle. Additional hotel nights in Victoria or at Tigh Na Mara are available as well as many Victoria tours. Grotto Spa amenities and services booked separately.

from $365

Rates vary based on hotel and travel dates. A FUEL SURCHARGE AND SECURITY FEE MAY BE ADDED TO VICTORIA PACKAGES. *Above prices are starting rates, per person, based on double occupancy and advance purchase. Additional cost for single occupancy. Prices are $USD retail and include all taxes. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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ROUND-TRIP ADVANCE PURCHASE 7-Days 2-Days ONE-WAY SEATTLE/VICTORIA FARES Adult Adult Child* Adult Child* Adult Child* January 1 – February 28** $109 $125 1/2 adult fare $149 1/2 adult fare $95 1/2 adult fare March 1 – April 30 $129 $145 1/2 adult fare $165 1/2 adult fare $99 1/2 adult fare May 1 – June 15 $139 $149 1/2 adult fare $179 1/2 adult fare $109 1/2 adult fare June 16 – September 4 $149 $159 1/2 adult fare $185 1/2 adult fare $109 1/2 adult fare September 5 – October 31 $129 $145 1/2 adult fare $165 1/2 adult fare $99 1/2 adult fare November 1 – December 31 $109 $125 1/2 adult fare $149 1/2 adult fare $95 1/2 adult fare

All fares include applicable taxes. A fuel surcharge and security fee will be added to all Seattle/Victoria fares & packages. Group rates available for groups of 20+ people. Web specials available at ClipperVacations.com. *CHILDREN UNDER 12 half price of full price adult fare. 1 adult; 1 child. ADVANCE PURCHASE (AP) Round-trip only: Non-refundable/changeable; date, voyage restrictions may apply. Actual fares may vary based on booking and travel dates. Space limitations may apply. Prices are in USD. FARES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 2017 SEATTLE/SAN JUANS–WHALE WATCHING SEATTLE– DEPART ARRIVE OPTIONAL DEPART ARRIVE FRIDAY HARBOR Seattle Fri. Harbor Whale & Sealife Search Fri. Harbor Seattle May 19 – Oct 8 8:15 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:45 pm * DATES OF OPERATION: May 19–June 14 Thursday–Monday, June 15–Sept 4 Daily, Sept 5–Oct 8 Saturday–Sunday. Vessel substitutions and/or weather could affect route and sailing times. Northbound through Deception Pass. Southbound route direct. Pending WUTC approval. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

ROUND-TRIP SEATTLE/SAN JUANS WITH 1-DAY MIN ADV PURCH ONE-WAY WHALE WATCHING FARES Adult Child* Adult Child* Adult Child* May 19 – June 14 • Thurs – Mon $99 $25 (65.50) $112 $72 $73 $52.50 June 15 – Sept 4 • Mon $126 $25 (68.75) $166 $83 $121 $60.50 June 15 – Sept 4 • Tues – Thurs $99 $25 (68.75) $166 $83 $121 $60.50 June 15 – Sept 4 • Fri – Sun $138 $25 (73.75) $166 $83 $121 $60.50 Sept 5 – Oct 8 • Sat – Sun $99 $25 (65.50) $112 $72 $73 $52.50 All fares include applicable taxes. A security fee and $2.60pp/rt Friday Harbor Port fee will be added to all fares. Space limitations may apply. Prices are in USD. Fares and schedule subject to WUTC approval, not including whale watch component. Call for more schedule and fare information. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. * CHILDREN UNDER 12: Child prices are valid for one child per adult fare, additional child price is in parenthesis. TRAVEL INFORMATION SCHEDULES & FARES: Schedules and fares are subject IMMIGRATION: All international travelers must to change. Fares in USD. Fuel surcharges and present a Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced security fees may apply. Driver’s License (EDL) at all sea and land borders. GROUPS: Special fares may be available for 20 or more Non US or Canadian born citizens may also be people traveling together when booked in advance. required to have a Visa. Children traveling without both parents must have written authorization CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations are from the other parent or proof of custody. See subject to the cancellation policies noted on ClipperVacations.com for more information. your confirmation. DRINKING & DRIVING: Canadian Law considers TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is a DUI to be a felony and entrance to Canada may recommended and available at ClipperVacations.com. be denied. PARKING: See ClipperVacations.com for current CLIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITY: Transportation of parking options. passengers and baggage is provided by Clipper U.S. & CANADA CUSTOMS: All automatic weapons, Navigation, Inc. and is governed by the “Terms handguns, mace and pepper spray are prohibited. and Conditions” available at Clipper terminals Please visit ClipperVacations.com or contact customs and at ClipperVacations.com. offices directly for more restrictions and details. Visit ClipperVacations.com for more travel information.

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