Pacific Rim Privé
Vancouver, Victoria and the Pacific coast at a deliberately slow tempo.
A refined first encounter with Canada combining waterfront Vancouver, a private seaplane arrival into Victoria, chef-led dining, gardens and coastal scenery without changing hotels every night.
Two luxury bases, late starts, reserved dining and generous free time replace the usual checklist-style city tour.
See the journey before you travel it.
Numbered stops follow the operating sequence. Air, rail, ferry and chauffeur sectors are identified in the route ledger.
- 01VancouverGateway
- 02VictoriaPrivate air / ferry
- 03VancouverPrivate air / ferry
Signature moments.
These are the experiences that earn their place in the itinerary. Everything else supports the rhythm around them.
Private Vancouver architecture and culinary walk
Seaplane to Victoria with private ground transfer
After-hours-style museum or gallery visit subject to programme
Private Butchart Gardens timing away from peak coach periods
Spa or harbour leisure afternoon
Residences, not room nights.
Properties are chosen because they improve the journey—not simply because they sit on the route.
5★ city and resort hotels are prioritised. In remote northern regions, exceptional specialist wilderness lodges may replace conventional star-rated hotels because equivalent 5★ inventory does not exist.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
- Room category
- Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room / Signature Harbour View Suite
- Meal basis
- Breakfast basis as quoted; other meals only where stated
- Standard
- Luxury hotel/resort or exceptional remote lodge as specifically noted
Harbour-view room or suite preferred; contemporary luxury base for private city touring. Final room category is reconfirmed against live inventory and the traveller profile before deposit.
Fairmont Empress
- Room category
- Fairmont Harbour View King / Fairmont Gold Harbour View
- Meal basis
- Breakfast basis as quoted; other meals only where stated
- Standard
- Luxury hotel/resort or exceptional remote lodge as specifically noted
Signature harbour-front heritage stay with upgraded room category. Final room category is reconfirmed against live inventory and the traveller profile before deposit.
Built to operate, not just to read well.
Every day shows realistic timing, transport, meals, the actual morning/afternoon/evening shape, daily inclusions and the practical operating point that matters.
Arrival with no agenda
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Day 1 is planned as a protected arrival day — no forced sightseeing private operating day around Vancouver. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
VIP-style private transfer and a protected arrival evening. No sightseeing is forced onto the arrival day. The first confirmed focus is Luxury airport transfer. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Continue at an unhurried pace with Welcome amenity planning. The driver/guide can shorten or reorder the sequence for weather, traffic, mobility and guest energy. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Return to Fairmont Pacific Rim with time to use the property before dinner. Flexible luxury dining; reservations tailored to preferences. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private transfer / chauffeur service described for this day
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Luxury airport transfer, Welcome amenity planning
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Exact start times are reconfirmed 24–48 hours before service and may be adjusted for traffic, weather, seasonal opening hours and guest preference. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
VIP-style private transfer and a protected arrival evening. No sightseeing is forced onto the arrival day. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Vancouver, privately interpreted
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Day 2 is planned as a unhurried private touring — usually one major focus plus supporting stops private operating day around Vancouver. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Meet the private guide at the hotel around 10:00. Begin on the Coal Harbour waterfront and move through Stanley Park, pausing at selected viewpoints and the totem-pole area rather than attempting every stop. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Continue to Granville Island for market time and a curated food component, then cross back through a neighbourhood selected to interests—Gastown architecture, galleries or contemporary design. Return to the hotel by late afternoon. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Evening is free. Concierge dining can be reserved in Coal Harbour, downtown or Gastown; no dinner is forced into the touring hours. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private chauffeur-guide or specialist guide as described
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Private chauffeur touring, Chef/market tasting component, Sunset waterfront pause
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Exact start times are reconfirmed 24–48 hours before service and may be adjusted for traffic, weather, seasonal opening hours and guest preference. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
A late-start private exploration of waterfront architecture, Stanley Park viewpoints and neighbourhood food culture. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Mountains above the city
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Day 3 is planned as a unhurried private touring — usually one major focus plus supporting stops private operating day around Vancouver. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Depart after breakfast for Vancouver’s North Shore. Use Capilano Suspension Bridge Park or Grouse Mountain as the day’s primary paid attraction depending weather, mobility and operating hours. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Add only one secondary nature stop or viewpoint so the day stays relaxed. Return downtown with a protected spa/shopping window rather than stacking another full attraction. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Private dinner reservation on request; early evening recommended if flying by seaplane the next day. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private chauffeur-guide or specialist guide as described
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Private North Shore touring, Optional private naturalist guide, Spa time protected
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Exact start times are reconfirmed 24–48 hours before service and may be adjusted for traffic, weather, seasonal opening hours and guest preference. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
A flexible North Shore day with Capilano or Grouse selected to suit weather, followed by spa or shopping time. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Floatplane to Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Day 4 is planned as a protected arrival day — no forced sightseeing private operating day around Victoria. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Private transfer to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre for the selected seaplane service. Baggage limits and check-in time are reconfirmed before travel; excess luggage can move separately by road/ferry if required. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
After the short harbour-to-harbour flight, a chauffeur meets in Victoria and transfers luggage to the Fairmont Empress. Take a gentle Inner Harbour orientation on foot or by vehicle. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Optional afternoon tea or a harbour-view dinner is reserved only if desired; the remainder of the evening stays open. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private transfer / chauffeur service described for this day
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Seaplane sector, Private Inner Harbour orientation, Afternoon tea reservation on request
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Seaplane operations are weather dependent and have baggage limits; a ground/ferry contingency should be protected. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
Transfer to the harbour terminal and fly by seaplane to Victoria, where a private chauffeur handles luggage and hotel arrival. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Gardens and island character
Fairmont Empress
Day 5 is planned as a departure-led — buffers set to confirmed flight private operating day around Victoria. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Private chauffeur to The Butchart Gardens, timed to avoid the busiest part of the day where possible. Explore the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden and Japanese Garden at a comfortable pace. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Return via a selected Saanich Peninsula stop or go directly back to the hotel for leisure. The itinerary deliberately avoids adding multiple gardens and museums in one day. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Evening at leisure in Victoria. Dining can be reserved at the hotel or in the Inner Harbour. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private transfer / chauffeur service described for this day
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Private Butchart Gardens visit, Scenic coastal drive, Artisan or culinary stop
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Exact start times are reconfirmed 24–48 hours before service and may be adjusted for traffic, weather, seasonal opening hours and guest preference. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
Private late-morning departure for Butchart Gardens, then a coastal drive and carefully chosen local stops. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Victoria at leisure
Fairmont Empress
Day 6 is planned as a very light / flexible private operating day around Victoria. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Late start. Board a private or premium small-vessel Salish Sea wildlife charter from the confirmed marina, with route determined by sea conditions and current wildlife reports. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Return to Victoria with the afternoon left open for the Royal BC Museum, shopping or simply hotel time. Wildlife sightings are never represented as guaranteed. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Final Victoria evening at leisure with concierge dinner planning. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Choice of one signature experience, Concierge dining reservation
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
- Optional choice activity, spa treatment, golf, yacht/boat or aviation upgrade unless specifically booked
Wildlife and natural phenomena are not guaranteed; guides optimise timing based on current conditions and safety. Optional spa, golf, boating, aviation or other upgrades are included only when specifically confirmed in the final quotation. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
A deliberately light day for museum, spa, whale-watching upgrade or simply enjoying the harbour. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
Return in comfort
No overnight / onward travel
Day 7 is planned as a departure-led — buffers set to confirmed flight private operating day around Vancouver. The sequence protects realistic transfer time, comfort breaks and enough time at the principal experiences rather than maximising stop count.
Private transfer/ferry routing back to Vancouver or direct airport connection according to flight timing. The first confirmed focus is Premium ground transfer. The morning remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Continue at an unhurried pace with Ferry reservations and lounge planning. The driver/guide can shorten or reorder the sequence for weather, traffic, mobility and guest energy. The afternoon remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Flexible luxury dining; reservations tailored to preferences. The evening remains privately operated and may be adjusted by the chauffeur/guide for traffic, weather, opening hours and the confirmed reservation timing without changing the intended experience.
Included today
- Private transfer / chauffeur service described for this day
- Pre-planning and reservations for the listed core experience(s): Premium ground transfer, Ferry reservations and lounge planning
- JVLUXURY concierge coordination for timing, dietary notes and same-day operating communication
Not included today
- Personal purchases and gratuities unless specifically prepaid
- Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specifically stated in the final confirmation
Exact start times are reconfirmed 24–48 hours before service and may be adjusted for traffic, weather, seasonal opening hours and guest preference. Keep only the items needed for the day in the vehicle; luggage handling and hotel access follow the confirmed vehicle and property arrangements.
Private transfer/ferry routing back to Vancouver or direct airport connection according to flight timing. Final pickup time is reconfirmed in the travel documents and may move slightly to protect reservations, daylight, traffic and road conditions.
What the luxury design includes.
Included
- Luxury accommodation in the named 5★ property or confirmed equivalent; remote wilderness sectors use the best available exceptional lodge where conventional star ratings do not apply.
- Private airport, rail and hotel transfers in a luxury sedan, premium SUV or executive vehicle sized to the party and luggage.
- Private sightseeing throughout with a professional chauffeur/driver-guide; specialist local guides are added where they materially improve the experience.
- Priority planning for timed-entry attractions and signature experiences specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary.
- Daily breakfast where included by the selected hotel rate, plus meals expressly stated in the final proposal.
- Concierge restaurant reservations and dietary coordination, including vegetarian, vegan and Jain requests when advised in advance.
- JVLUXURY pre-trip design, supplier coordination and traveller-assistance support during the booked programme.
- Taxes on prepaid JVLUXURY services unless a local hotel/resort/destination charge is stated as payable locally.
Not included unless confirmed
- International airfare unless expressly included in a flight-inclusive quotation.
- Optional private aviation, helicopter or seaplane upgrades unless specifically included in the confirmed price.
- Visa/eTA/passport costs, travel insurance, medical costs and personal expenses.
- Lunches, dinners, beverages, gratuities and spa treatments unless specifically stated as included.
- Additional chauffeur hours, itinerary deviations or experiences requested after final confirmation.
- Costs caused by weather, wildfire, road closures, marine conditions, flight disruption or other force-majeure events outside supplier control.
From price per person in CAD, based on two guests sharing. Final pricing depends on dates, suite selection, transport, aviation and confirmed experiences.
Keep the shape. Change everything else.
We can alter nights, room categories, private aviation, dietary planning, walking level, mobility support, family arrangements, rail sectors and daily start times.