3-Day Ainsworth Hot Springs Tour from Vancouver: Manning Park, Spotted Lake, Nelson Museum and Hope Town

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Product Code: 713469

OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • Four ancient towns: Grand Forks, Greenwood, Castlegar, and Nelson
  • Four lakes: Osoyoos Lake, Kootenay Lake, Spotted Lake, and Christina Lake
  • Enjoy a hot spring bath in a natural stalactite cave that is unique in North America
  • Take photos in Grand Forks, known as the smallest city in Canada
  • Stroll through Nelson, one of the top ten beautiful towns in Canada
Tour Code
713469
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Vancouver
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Itinerary

Day 01
Vancouver

Vancouver - Manning Park - Spotted Lake - Greenwood - Castlegar

Hotel: Surestay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar / Sandman Hotel Castlegar or similar

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In the morning, we will head to Manning Provincial Park to visit Lightning Lake. The park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and is one of the most popular parks in British Columbia. Lightning Lake in the park is named after its shape that resembles lightning. The lakeside scenery is beautiful, and the trail around the lake is a great choice for a family hike. After that, we will travel along Highway 3 and take a short break in Princeton. After lunch, we will take a visit to Spotted Lake. The lake surface shows large "spots" due to the evaporation of lake water, and it will also show different colors according to the mineral composition and seasonal precipitation. Afterwards, we'll drive to Greenwood. The Greenwood Museum is small in size, but has a rich collection. You can appreciate the historical photos and collections of heyday of mining. Finally, we will stay overnight at Castlegar. You will pass through Grand Forks.

Vancouver → Hope (pass-by) → Manning Provincial Park → Lightning Lake (30 mins) → Princeton (45 mins, lunch time included)  → Spotted Lake (15 mins) → Osoyoos (pass-by) → Greenwood → Greenwood Museum & Visitor Center (20 mins) → Grand Forks (pass-by) → Castlegar



Greenwood Museum & Visitor Center
 

The Greenwood Museum, located at 214 S. Copper Avenue, is a 'must see' for visitors to the area. There is an excellent collection of historical artifacts and regularly changing exhibits. Visitors will enjoy the many fascinating photographs, collectibles and ephemera from Greenwood's mining boom era, and from the Japanese internment period. Exhibits of old mining equipment and images of the B.C. Copper Company's ore smelter operation are brought to life alongside displays of a vibrant boom town with its many hotels, eateries and business enterprises. There are wonderful displays of military memorabilia and turn of the century social activities, such as the Greenwood hockey team, who was a founding member of British Columbia's first hockey league.

Visiting Attractions

  • Spotted Lake Spotted Lake

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Day 02
Castlegar

Castlegar - Ainsworth Hot Springs - Nelson - Osoyoos

Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites Osoyoos, an IHG Hotel / Park Inn by Radisson Osoyoos or similar

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In the morning, we will depart for the famous Ainsworth Hot Springs. The hot spring area is located on the shores of Kootenay Lake. You may soak in the outdoor hot spring pool while admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains. Don't miss Canada's only all-natural stalactite cave hot spring! We will then take Highway 31 to the historic town of Nelson. The cultural heritage capital of BC - the ancient town of Nelson, more than half of the houses in the town are over a hundred years old. The houses are built against the mountains, as if they are in a paradise in fairy tales. It is listed as one of the "Top 10 Beautiful Towns in Canada". Folloe us and take a visit to  two of Nelson's famous museums to learn about local culture and the rich history of trams. Afterwards, we will head to Christina Lake, where we will stop for a while to take photos and check in. This area is known as the "Border Country," which separates the Okanagan region from the Kootenay region. Stay overnight in Osoyoos.



Castlegar → Kootenay Lake (pass-by) → Ainsworth Hot Springs (Optional, 120 mins) →Nelson → Nelson City Hall & Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery & Nelson Tramway Association Museum (120 mins, lunch time included) → Christina Lake (pass-by) → Osoyoos

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Day 03
Vancouver

Osoyoos - Keremeos - Hope - Vancouver

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In the morning, we will go to Keremeos along Highway 3. Keremeos is known as the "Fruit Capital of Canada". If you like to taste fresh agricultural products, you can't miss this place. There are all kinds of fruits on the fruit street, and the sweet peaches and corn are especially worth a try. We will have lunch in Hope Town at noon and finally return to Vancouver, our warm home.



Osoyoos → Keremeos (20 minutes) → Hope (90 minutes, including lunch time) → Vancouver

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Greenwood Museum & Visitor Centre USD$4.00/person Free for children under 6 years old.
D2 Ainsworth Hot Springs Adult(18-64):USD$14.00;
Seniors(65+):USD$13.00
Youth(13-17):USD$12.00
Child(3-12):USD$9.00
Free for children under 3 years old.
Please bring your own swimsuit, towel and locker.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Drop-off Location:
- River Rock Casino Resort: 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada;
- West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.): Langara-49th Avenue Station;
- Burnaby: HSBC Bank Crystal Mall: 2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada;
- Real Canadian Superstore: 1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada;
- Guildford Recreation Centre: 15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada;

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
07:00AM Richmond River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada
07:15AM West Vancouver on Cambie St & 48th Ave.
Langara-49th Avenue Station
07:30AM Burnaby HSBC Bank Crystal Mall
2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada
08:00AM Coquitlam Real Canadian Superstore
1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada
08:20AM Surrey Guildford Recreation Centre
15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day
    • Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide
    • Hotel listed in the itinerary

Package Excludes

    • 5%GST of CAD price 
    • Service fee: USD$12 or CAD$15 per person per day
    • Any food and beverages
    • Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
    • Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc
    • Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes
    • Any kinds of Travel Insurance
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Please Note:

- Administrative fees, bank commissions and/or taxes will not be refunded in case of cancellation except for cancellations due to force majeure, global emergencies and pandemics, or other specific cases.
- Additional fees caused by the resource situation changes or the order modifications will be charged according to the actual situation. Any changes or cancellations must be directly contacted and handled with us in written form by e-mail or fax as soon as possible.
- The following conditions apply in order for any cancellations or changes: Reducing the number of guests, canceling the order, changing the itinerary, changing the departure date. etc. 
* More than 33 days prior to the departure date: a service fee of CAD$35 per person will be charged, and the tour fee will be fully refunded.
* 17-32 Days Prior to Departure Date (Including 32 Days): 50% of the tour fee will be charged.
* Within 16 Days before the departure date (Including the 16th Day): 100% of the tour fee will be charged. 

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    • Customer under 18 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adults. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
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    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices. 
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary. 
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip. 
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    • The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST. 
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  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
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