# Seattle gateway with a Vancouver extension · Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer [Canonical itinerary]() Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer - Region: North America - Trip format: Return gateway loop - Nights: 13 - Interests: Nature, Design, History, Food & Drink, Tech & Gaming ## Route and nights - Seattle · 3 night(s) - Vancouver · 4 night(s) - Victoria, BC · 4 night(s) - Seattle · 2 night(s) Tradeoff: An extra night in each middle base gives you room for a missed connection, weather or a second interest. 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 Waterfront parks and Puget Sound views Overnight: Seattle ### Day 3 · Seattle Seattle Central Library and civic architecture Overnight: Seattle ### Day 4 · Vancouver Transfer from Seattle to Vancouver. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Vancouver ### Day 5 · Vancouver Chinatown and port-city history Overnight: Vancouver ### Day 6 · Vancouver Stanley Park seawall and waterfront Overnight: Vancouver ### Day 7 · Vancouver Granville Island market and a neighborhood dinner Overnight: Vancouver ### Day 8 · Victoria, BC Transfer from Vancouver to Victoria, BC. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Victoria, BC ### Day 9 · Victoria, BC Inner Harbour architecture and old civic buildings Overnight: Victoria, BC ### Day 10 · Victoria, BC Market lunch and island-grown food Overnight: Victoria, BC ### Day 11 · Victoria, BC Royal BC Museum history exhibits Overnight: Victoria, BC ### Day 12 · Seattle Transfer from Victoria, BC to Seattle. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Seattle ### Day 13 · Seattle Museum of Flight and aviation history Overnight: Seattle ### Day 14 · Seattle Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.