The Dallas Arboretum Travel Club
Explore the Beauty of Vancouver & Victoria
Experience an exclusive 8-day luxury tour through the stunning landscapes of Vancouver and Victoria.
When
June 12 -19, 2025
About
The Dallas Arboretum Travel Club invites you to explore the breathtaking scenic views and gardens of Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Sabina Carr, President and CEO and renowned bestselling author John Shors will personally attend this trip and experience all the beautiful nature with our special group.
Tour Highlights
Tour highlights include exploring the VanDusen Botanical Garden and the renowned Butchart Gardens, considered one of the world’s most beautiful gardens. Experience a tour of Vancouver’s famed Fraser Valley, featuring visits to three local vineyards. Enjoy an up-close encounter with marine life during a whale-watching adventure in Victoria Bay and delve into the rich history at the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Investment
The cost for this incredible tour is $7,595 per person, based on double occupancy, and $9,595 per person, based on single occupancy. To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due by January 6, 2025. To register, please email molly@johnshorstravel.com.
FAQ
How do I register?
Guests can register by emailing molly@johnshorstravel.com. To guarantee your spot on the tour, which is expected to fill up, you will need to send a $2,000 non-refundable deposit to John Shors Travel.
How do I make travel arrangements?
Guests will book their own arrival flight to Vancouver, Canada, for Jun 12, 2025 and their return flight from Victoria, Canada, on June 19th, 2025. In terms of the arrival flight, it is recommended to arrive in the afternoon in order to participate in the group dinner. Departing Victoria is recommended on the morning of June 19. John Shors Travel will take care of transportation, including transportation from the airport to the hotel. Guests will be met at the Vancouver airport by a driver, who will escort them to our hotel. If guests would like to arrive in Vancouver prior to the trip or stay in Victoria longer, John Shors Travel can extend your hotel stay at your cost.
- $7,595 per person, based on double occupancy.
- $9,595 per person, based on single occupancy.
What does the price include?
- Accommodations at two four-star hotels
- All transportation within Vancouver and Victoria
- Breakfasts, lunches, and three dinners (nights 1, 2, and 7)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Fees (tours, guides, etc.)
- Excursions (museums, etc.)
- All tips
What is not included?
- Airfare to Vancouver and returning from Victoria
- Alcoholic drinks
- Activities during free times such as golf, spa, etc.
- Hotel incidentals such as room service, mini bar, phone charges, laundry, etc.
- Charges incurred if guests arrive a day early in Vancouver or depart late from Victoria
- More than 60 days prior to departure; $2,000 penalty (loss of trip deposit)
- Between 59-30 days prior to departure; 75% penalty, based on total tour cost
- Between 29-10 days prior to departure; 90% penalty, based on total tour cost
- 9 days or less prior to departure; 100% penalty, based on total tour cost
When is final payment due?
The final trip payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.
Can I have a copy of the full itinerary?
Yes, please email molly@johnshorstravel.com for a full copy of the itinerary. Please note, it may change slightly depending on recommendations from local guides and availability, but it will still be in the same class of restaurants, hotels, and experiences.
More information on John Shors Travel:
John Shors is the internationally bestselling author of eleven novels, which have been translated into nearly thirty languages. He has won multiple awards for his writing and several of his novels have been optioned by Hollywood. In 2013, John launched John Shors Travel, a boutique tour operator specializing in small-group, high-end tours with extraordinary itineraries. Over the past decade, John has taken nearly 1,000 guests to six continents. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two children.
