Explore Manning Park, Nelson, and Osoyoos on a 3-day tour from Vancouver. Visit Spotted Lake, soak in Ainsworth Hot Springs, and discover the charm of historic towns.

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Day 1: Vancouver to Castlegar

Begin your journey by driving along the Fraser River Valley to Hope. Arrive at Manning Provincial Park, located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Visit Lightning Lake, named for its shape resembling lightning. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery and take a family-friendly hike around the lake.

Itinerary:

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 (pass-by) → Grand Forks (pass-by) → Castlegar
Hotel：Surestay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar; Sandman Hotel Castlegar; similar

Day 2: Castlegar to Osoyoos

In the morning, depart for the famous Ainsworth Hot Springs, located on the shores of Kootenay Lake. 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.
Itinerary:
Hotel：Holiday Inn & Suites Osoyoos, an IHG Hotel; Park Inn by Radisson Osoyoos; similar
Castlegar → Kootenay Lake (pass-by) → Ainsworth Hot Springs (entry included, 120 mins) →Nelson → Nelson City Hall & Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery & Nelson Tramway Association Museum (120 mins, lunch time included) → Christina Lake (pass-by) → Osoyoos

Day 3: Osoyoos to Vancouver

In the morning, travel to Keremeos along Highway 3. Known as the “Fruit Capital of Canada,” Keremeos offers a variety of fresh agricultural products. Taste sweet peaches and corn on the fruit street.

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

Marvel at the unique spotted patterns of Spotted Lake, a natural wonder
Soak in the soothing waters of Ainsworth Hot Springs and explore a cave
Discover the historic charm of Nelson, a town with over 100-year-old houses
Visit Manning Provincial Park and take a scenic hike around Lightning Lake
Explore the “Fruit Capital of Canada,” Keremeos, and taste fresh produce

Includes:
Professional transportation (Type of vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
Professional driver and guide (or driver-guide)
2 Nights hotel accommodations
Ainsworth Hot Springs entry fee
Gratuties for tour guide and driver or driver-guide
Taxes and Fees
Meals, snacks, and beverages
Any expenses not listed in included

 

 

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