# Seattle gateway with a Vancouver extension · Three bases and a return to the gateway

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/return-gateway-loop/seattle-gateway-with-a-vancouver-extension-z0827/>)

Three bases and a return to the gateway

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Return gateway loop
- Nights: 10
- Interests: Music, Nature, Arts & Theatre, History, Design

## Route and nights

- Seattle · 3 night(s)
- Vancouver · 3 night(s)
- Victoria, BC · 3 night(s)
- Seattle · 1 night(s)

Tradeoff: This loop includes three hotel changes. Keep transfer days light and plan where luggage goes on each move.

Compare: Rail, ferry or coach to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Seattle

Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
Overnight: Seattle

### Day 2 · Seattle

Pop music history and a show candidate
Overnight: Seattle

### Day 3 · Seattle

Waterfront parks and Puget Sound views
Overnight: Seattle

### Day 4 · Vancouver

Transfer from Seattle to Vancouver. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Vancouver

### Day 5 · Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery candidate and public art
Overnight: Vancouver

### Day 6 · Vancouver

Chinatown and port-city history
Overnight: Vancouver

### Day 7 · Victoria, BC

Transfer from Vancouver to Victoria, BC. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Victoria, BC

### Day 8 · Victoria, BC

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Overnight: Victoria, BC

### Day 9 · Victoria, BC

Inner Harbour architecture and old civic buildings
Overnight: Victoria, BC

### Day 10 · Seattle

Transfer from Victoria, BC to Seattle. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Seattle

### Day 11 · Seattle

Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.