...it's always more fun to go with a group!

 

Welcome to Day Trips with Sandy.

If you don't already know me, I have been personally arranging and conducting Day Trips in White Rock/South Surrey since 1996.

 

New - many exciting and new trips, plus some old favs!
Fun  - it is always more fun to go with a group!
Quality -  an excellent quality and fun filled day is our goal!
Best  - we always get the best motor coaches, event tickets and meal venues.               
Relaxing  -  sit back with no worries as your professional guide takes care of all the details
Interesting  -  you’ll be sure to have fun enjoying something new!
Friendly  - single or couples -  a great way to meet new people!

 

So call us to book your Day Trip! You'll be sure to have a great day out, have some fun, meet people and maybe even learn something new!

 

See you soon, Sandy Call us today - 604-535-6280

 

See you soon! Sandy
email seniorsdaytrips@gmail.com
www.seniorsdaytrips.ca

 

Welcome to Day Trips with Sandy

Please note that all trips are fully escorted on a professionally driven, washroom equipped highway motor coach. Passport required for all cross border trips. 

 

Unforgettable Port Townsend*

May 23 -

After a relaxing scenic drive and a lovely little ferry ride, we arrive at the historic town of Port Townsend.  Prepare to be amazed by the beautiful heritage buildings and the myriad of lovingly restored Victorian homes!  Our very knowledgeable local guide will come on board our deluxe motor coach for our tour and enthrall us with the stories and tales of the wealthy whaling captains and many others who built these homes in the late 1800's.  We also will visit famous 1800's Fort Worden and the fascinating - just like it was "back in the day" - Commanding Officers Quarters.  (This Fort was where "Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed.)  Included in our visit is time to browse the many quaint and unique shops and have a bite to eat.
* You must have proper documentation to enter the US - please check with us. 

$97.00

- Including deluxe coach, entrance fees, ferry fare and special guide.  (plus tax)

 

Whistler/Shannon

June. 14 -

Always a popular trip.  Our first stop is at spectacular Shannon Falls, where the water drops six times the elevation of Niagara Falls!  Here also, you will view a spectacular monolith, second only in size in the world to the Rock of Gibraltar.  Our lunch today is at The Old Spaghetti Factory, an old favorite.  After our group lunch, enjoy the energizing mountain air as you explore Whistler Village and take in the views of the majestic mountains.  There is also ample time for those who want to ride the Gondola or the Peak to Peak. 

$89.00 - inculuding deluxe coach, lunch (plus tax)

 

 

Kettle Valley Country

Rails, Rivers and Ridges

June. 28 -

 

A very interesting and scenic day as we set out with our Heritage Professional, Gerry Borden on board our coach to explore and experience the interior of British Columbia.  You will be fascinated as Gerry relates the stories and history of this area in B.C.'s exciting past.  After a stop at the famous Hope Slide, we pass along the Hope Princeton Highway, through Manning Park to the little town of Princeton.  Beautifully situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Princeton has a very historical past including a couple of famous train robbers among its citizens!  Our lunch today is at the Copper Mountain Restaurant with stunning views over the Similkameen River and Valley.  After lunch we travel from Princeton to Merritt for a taste of cowboy culture.  Merritt is definitely "cowboy country" - here we find the Walk of Stars where you can see the handprint of your favorite country star and their murals.  You will have time to stroll, browse and visit the famous historic Baillie House.  Included is a stop for coffee and donuts at Tim Horton's. 

$119.00 - Including deluxe coach, lunch, coffee and donuts.  (plus tax)

Our Heritage Professional, Gerry Borden is the Commemorations Officer for the Coastal B.C. Field Unit of Parks Canada.  Gerry served as a Heritage Interpreter for Fort Langley, telling the stories of the Hudson's Bay Company on the West Coast.  Gerry looks forward to sharing some of our rich history with us - as Gerry says "there are so many stories out there just waiting to be told". 

 

"Cruising Down the River"

July 11 -

 

Just a beautiful, relaxing day as we set sail from New Westminster, on The Beata Star.  While enjoying our morning coffee and muffins you will gain a whole new perspective as we cruise down our own "working Fraser", full of history and always busy with exciting things to see.  Our crew will entertain us with an informative and interesting narration.  We will cruise thru' Ladner Reach and past the many picturesque float homes, before passing Reifel Island and reaching Steveston.  Here you will have time to explore, visit the many quaint shops and sample some of Steveston's famous fish and chips.  On our return journey, you will be treated to afternoon tea/coffee and dessert (there is a small bar on board for beer and wine purchases) as we sail a different route - up Annacis Channel.  Here, there is much more of interest, including the new community being developed at Port Royal. 

$109.00  - Including deluxe coach, cruise, coffee, tea, muffins & desserts  (plus tax)

Oriental Delights

Jul. 19 -

 

Our first stop today is at an exquisite and award winning Buddhist Temple.  Set in lovely gardens that have taken first place in the Richmond City's Garden contest for over 10 years, this temple is constructed in the traditional Chinese Imperial style.  It showcases impeccable Chinese craftsmanship and hundreds of Buddha statues - from massive to small.  Among them is the Ten-Thousand-Hand-Ten-Thousand Eye Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, a breathtaking spectacle in itself.  Then we are off to enjoy a very tasty Chinese lunch at the famous Jade Dynasty Restaurant.  After our lunch, we will step back in time to 15th century China as we visit the Dr.  Sun Yat-Sen Gardens for a private tour.  Finally, we go outside the garden, for a special tour, visiting a traditional apothecary, a famous bakery and discovering a few secrets of North America's second largest Chinatown. 

$85.00 - Including deluxe coach, all entrance fees, tours and lunch.  (plus tax)

 

Sechelt/Pender Harbour

Jul. 24 -

 

Everyone loves this trip!  Enjoy a lovely day out as we sail by ferry to Langdale.  We will make our way up the scenic Sunshine Coast to Pender Harbour.  A delicious waterview lunch awaits us.  At Sechelt, a local guide will join us aboard our coach and give us highlights of the area and a short tour the artist's colony and Robert's Creek.  Our last stop will be in Gibsons where you can shop, visit the famous "Molly's Reach" or enjoy an ice cream cone before catching our ferry to Horseshoe Bay and home. 

$99.00 - Including deluxe coach and lunch - B.C. Seniors with Gold Card - others please ask! (plus tax)

 

 

- Fireworks - "Celebration of Light"

Aug. 01 -

 

Seniors Day Trips has once again chartered the beautiful yacht, "The Royal Vancouver I", for our exclusive use to enjoy these spectacular fireworks.  As we set sail from fascinating False Creek, we will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner.  There is also a bar on board, for purchase of wine, beer and cocktails.  As usual we will have the best seats in the house for this world famous event, with none of the hassles of crowds, driving or parking. 

$155.00 - Including deluxe coach, cruise and dinner.  (plus tax)

 

 

Brigade Days & Paddlewheeler Cruise

Aug. 06 -

 

 

Today we head to historical Fort Langley, for the exciting Brigade Day celebrations.  Join costumed HBC workers, aboriginal traders, and trappers as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills.  The weekend features a large period encampment, and the exciting arrivals of the fur brigades canoe re-enactment at 1pm, period crafts, and activities including black powder musketry.  There will be food available for purchase in the Fort at the "Full Barrel Cafe" or feel free to bring your own picnic.  In the afternoon you will be boarding an authentic paddlewheeler "The Native" at 2:30 pm.  As we cruise down to New Westminster, there will be an informative commentary, lots of lovely natural scenery and the thrill and sights of the "working Fraser" for you to enjoy.  Please note that you will have about a 5 -10 minute walk down from the Fort to downtown Fort Langley to board the Paddlewheeler or to browse the shops.

$89.00 - including deluxe coach, entrance fees and cruise.  (plus tax)

Historic Cariboo Ranch and Steak BBQ

Heritage Tour

Aug. 22 -

 

Wow, what a day out!  Our Heritage Professional, Gerry Borden, travels with us again today, as we wind our way through the spectacular scenery of the Fraser and Thompson canyons.  You will be amazed by Gerry's knowledge of B.C.'s rich history and will be fascinated as he relates the lore, tales, and history of these historical areas and their many colourful characters.  Our destination is the historic Hat Creek Ranch.  Here a delicious steak BBQ lunch, with all the trimmings awaits us (chicken also available) - there is also a small bar for the purchase of wine or beer.  After lunch you will have a rare opportunity to explore the original buildings and take a guided tour of the 1860's Roadhouse which catered to miners, pack-train operators, stage coaches and wagon trains.  You will have time to experience a stage-coach ride (if you like), explore the ranch buildings, or stroll through a beautiful apple orchard.  There is also a Native village and optional gold panning. 

$129.00 - Including deluxe coach, admissions and steak BBQ lunch.  (plus tax)

 

Indian Arm Cruise

Aug. 27 -

 

Everyone loves this very scenic and serene 4 hour cruise aboard the spacious "Harbour Princess".  This is our 14th year and some people join us every year!  We cruise from world famous Vancouver Harbour, up along the breathtaking scenery of the Deep Cove area, into our very own glacier fjord, Indian Arm.  This area is only accessible by boat and we cruise up as far as Silver Falls.  You will be amazed at how close our Captain gets us into these lovely falls!  Make sure to bring your cameras as this is a great photo opportunity.  As we cruise along, we will be treated to a scrumptious white linen salmon buffet (chicken or vegetarian avail.).  There is a full bar on board to purchase wine, beer or cocktails. 

$109.00 - Including deluxe coach, cruise and lunch.  (plus tax)

 

 

- Pitt Lake - World's Largest Tidal Lake

Sept. 07-

 

This peaceful wilderness and majestic fjord can only be visited by boat.  Here you will find something truly beautiful, the world's largest tidal lake.  Much wildlife makes its home here, including many varieties of birds including the osprey and we have even seen bears!  There are also some unique cliff-side Indian pictographs that we can view from our boat.  Our Captain and crew will have much to tell us about some of the fascinating characters and history of this area.  Make sure to bring your cameras and binoculars!  As we cruise the lake, we will enjoy a buffet lunch.  There is a small bar on board for beer and wine purchases. 

$129.00 - Including deluxe coach, cruise, and lunch.  (plus tax)

 

"We'll Meet Again" 

Nov 11 -

A favorite every year as we travel to the Cheshire Cheese for a good old British Pub Lunch- Bangers and Mash, Toad in the Hole, Shepherd’s Pie, Fish and Chips and other "Brit" Pub faves!' Then we visit the beautiful ACT Theatre for a concert by the famous Dal Richards and his Orchestra of the much loved music of the war years. Your feet will be tapping to songs like "In the Mood" and "As Time Goes By" - sure to bring back many memories.
- Includes lunch, concert, and deluxe transportation.

$99.00 plus tax

 

"Cirque du Soleil- "Amaluna"

Nov 30 -

 

A wonderful afternoon enjoying the always exciting Cirque du Soleil.
"Amaluna" invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and the cycles of the moon.
As their Queen, Prospera, directes her daughters coming-of-age ceremony, there is a storm, a group of young men
landing on the island, a brave young suitor and love put to the test!  You will thrill to the spectacular feats performed by the actors/acrobats.  As usual, we have secured great seating for our group.

$99.00 - Including deluxe coach and tickets. (plus tax)

 

Call Sandy 604-535-6280 to book or email sandy@seniorsdaytrips.ca