- Juneteenth Weekend Adventure to Victoria/Vancouver IslandGreen Lake Park & Ride, Seattle, WA
Description
Seattle to Vancouver Island is a road trip that will take you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll drive along the coast, through old-growth forests, and past stunning mountain ranges. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore charming towns and cities, sample delicious local cuisine, and experience the unique culture of the region. We will explore all the top spots listed in the US News Report of spots for Vancouver IslandLiving Situation
I will book a camping and an AirBnb option to accommodate many people's preferences. We have up to 8 camping spots and 4 AirBnb spots and you can only get a spot by paying the camping or AirBnb and the attendance deposit(refunded upon attendance). Car camping is permitted.Itinerary
- June 18th evening
- Drive out of Seattle
- Explore Victoria
- Meetup for Dinner
- Setup Camp or check in to AirBnb
- June 19th
- Craigdarroch castle
- fairmont empress
- royal bc museum
- inner harbor
- June 20th
- Whale Watch
- Parliament house
- victoria bug zoo
- miniature world
- June 21
- cowichan valley vineyard
- June 22
- goldstream provincial park
- sooke
- June 23
- Packup camp or checkout of lodge
- butchart gardens
- victoria butterfly gardens
- Drive back to Seattle
Equipment
- Passport or enhanced driver's license!
- Camping equipment below
- Sleeping bag or quilt
- Sleeping pad
- Tent or share tent with someone already with a tent.
- Trash bag
- Portable charger
- Shower soap
- Lighter
- Utensils
- Towels
- Change of clothes
- Swimming(Not in our itinerary but if you have space you can bring swim trunks and goggles and water shoes in case you find a chance to use)
Cost
Attendance Deposit: $50
Camping: $70
AirBnb: $160
Gas: $50 to driverThe attendance deposit is designed to make sure people who signup actually end up going. This is important since we are planning carpooling and sharing tents because drop outs negatively impact others. The attendance deposit is refunded upon attendance.
Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/family and NOT goods and services.Dropouts/Refunds
Any dropout before June 5th are fully refunded. Dropouts June 5th and after will have no refunds on camping or airbnb or attendance deposit unless trip is cancelled or there is a waitlist and a suitable replacement. Attendance deposit refunded upon attendance.Waitlist
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over people that join later. Paying the full amount secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by event start will be refunded.Communication
Vancouver Island Discussion and Questions
Confirmed members will be invited to additional whatsapp groups for camping and lodging. - Yellowstone Trip over Labor Day weekGreen Lake Park and Ride, Seattle, WA
Discover Yellowstone's Marvels:
Embark on an extraordinary expedition into Yellowstone, where geysers, majestic wildlife, and stunning landscapes converge. This adventure invites you to explore the iconic beauty of the world's first national park, a realm where geysers erupt, bison roam freely, and canyons carve through the Earth.
As you traverse the ecosystems of Yellowstone, you'll marvel at the power of Old Faithful, and encounter elusive grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, and herds of majestic bison.
Our campground and lodges booked are in the heart of Yellowstone making them accessible to all locations.
If you are not comfortable with hiking or encountering bears, you can skip those activities but still come with us.
Tours <- Click for more info
Itinerary:
The detailed itinerary will only be shared to those who are confirmed.
We will hit all 17 of the top visiting spots in US News Report for Yellowstone . This is possible because we have booked the most ideal location for camping and lodging.
August 30: Travel to Yellowstone- Option 1: Start driving from Seattle to Yellowstone.
- Option 2: Fly to Yellowstone International Airport. Rent a car.
August 31-1: Grand Canyon at Yellowstone
- Set up camp or check into Lodge.
- Grand Canyon
- Mammoth Hot Springs
September 2-5: Yellowstone's Geysers and grizzly bear and wolf visitor center
- Explore the famous geysers
- Do hikes(optional)
- Go to grizzly bear and wolf visitor center
September 6-7: Northern Yellowstone and visit bison and bear and wolf sightings location
- Explore bison, bear and wolf sighting locations(optional tour).
- Do hikes(optional)
- Yellowstone Lake
September 8: Departure
- Drive or fly back
Equipment: Check the link
Cost:
Check this link for more info
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BSs-4VQU-Y57Jjp_5JiNIySnckzDF_P0bb59W_lRv4/edit?usp=sharing
Accommodation Availability:- Only 6 camping spots and 4 lodging spots are available. These spots are in a central and prime location, and they will be booked quickly. They are booked on a first pay first serve basis.
Refund Policy:
- Full refunds for everything is available if you attend or drop out by July 1st.
- Partial refunds for cancellations between July 2nd and July 31st. A penalty of $50 will be deducted, and everything else will be refunded.
- No cancellations refunds will be provided after August 1st, and all fees will be forfeited unless the trip itself is canceled or you can find replacement from waitlist.
Waitlist
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over later joiners. Paying the full amount secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by the start will be refunded.
Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/familyLiability Waiver:
Filling this out is required
https://forms.gle/qixLSoLoC8NYMNvw9
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Communication:- All communication for this trip will be conducted via WhatsApp so it is required for coordination and updates.
- General Trip Questions: General WhatsApp Group
- Confirmed Members, campers, lodgers, car-goers and flyers will have their own whatsApp group that they are invited to
Google docs link for more info