WESTERN CANADA & TOFINO PACIFIC RIM
Overview
This small group tour (maximum of 24 guests) provides a unique and truly Canadian experience with overnight stays in Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper, Banff, and Kelowna. You will have plenty of time to get off the beaten path and do some amazing hikes in addition to experiencing the world-renowned sights of Maligne Lake in Jasper, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Banff and more.
Itinerary
1
Vancouver to Whistler
Whistler Village
Biking in Whistler
- Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am (please arrive by 8:45 am)
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Stop at Brandywine Falls
- Arrive in Whistler Village and enjoy a walking tour
- Option to go zip-trekking, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, biking and more
- Check into your centrally located hotel located at the base of Whistler Mountain
- Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities and explore Whistler Village
- Evening option to participate in Vallea Lumina – a multi-media night walk in pursuit of hidden wonders (additional cost)
2
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Kamloops
Sun Peaks
- Breakfast in the hotel then depart Whistler
- Drive through Pemberton and Lilooet
- Stop at a beautiful winery with wine tasting and lunch included
- Arrive in Sun Peaks and check into the Grand hotel
- Take the sightseeing chairlift enjoying spectacular views and hike through the alpine wildflowers at the top (included)
- Free time to enjoy the hotel amenities including a big outdoor pool and hot tub
- Evening at leisure to enjoy the pedestrian village
3
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Spahat Falls
Mount Robson
- Visit Spahats Falls in Clearwater
- Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
- Check into your centrally located hotel in the town of Jasper
- Free time to explore the town of Jasper and dinner
4
Jasper & Icefields Parkway to Banff
Columbia Icefield Glacier
Dinner at Banff
- Breakfast (included)
- Enjoy a walk along an interpretive trail and experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon including waterfalls, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, and unexpectedly lush plant life
- Travel to the Columbia Icefields and go on the World Renowned Glacier Adventure (included)
- Travel the Icefields Parkway
- Arrive in the town of Banff and check into your hotel
- Group dinner (included)
5
Banff
Banff Gondola
Banff Hot Springs
- Breakfast in hotel
- Take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola and enjoy amazing views of the Rockies (included)
- Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel
- Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participate in an exciting outdoor activity for a discounted price such as e-biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, caving, hot springs, fishing, etc!
- Evening at leisure in Banff
6
Lake Louise to Kelowna
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
- Breakfast in the hotel then check out
- Explore beautiful Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
- Travel through Roger’s Pass
- Check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Kelowna
- Explore the town of Kelowna with many dining options to choose from
7
Okanagan Valley to Vancouver
Okanagan Valley Cidery
Farmer's Market
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Explore the Okanagan Valley with a stop at a farmer’s market and cidery
- Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm and check in to your downtown hotel
- Evening at leisure
8
Vancouver to Tofino
Coombs Market
Welcome to Tofino
- Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in the morning and depart for Horseshoe Bay
- Enjoy the ferry to Nanaimo. Keep an eye out for wildlife as we make the crossing
- Scenic stop for lunch near Parksville
- Visit the famous Coombs Market just outside of Parksville, look up to the roof where their resident goats
- Arrive in the town of Tofino
- Check into your resort and enjoy the onsite amenities which includes a large hot tub & barrel sauna in the rainforest
- Walk through the serene Bird Sanctuary on the property overlooking the Tofino mudflats
- Free time for dinner at the resort or in the town of Tofino. The resort includes complimentary bikes (subject to availability)
9
Tofino
Surfing in Tofino
Campfire at the Beach
- Breakfast in your hotel
- Today you can choose to explore the town on your own or book one of the optional activities such as whale watching, bear watching, surfing or kayaking. We highly recommend booking in advance. You will have a full day to explore Tofino
- Option to join your guide today on a leisure walk/hike to Tonquin Beach. Easily accessible from downtown Tofino for those who want to explore on their own
- Free evening to relax at the resort or join your guide for a campfire & marshmallow roast at the beach (fire ban dependent)
10
Tofino to Vancouver
Long Beach Tofino
Cathedral Grove
- Breakfast included
- Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Long Beach, the largest and longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Visit Cathedral Grove, a protected old growth forest with ancient Douglas Fir trees dating back more than 800 years
- Arrive in Nanaimo and check in for the ferry back to the Mainland
- Return to Downtown Vancouver at approximately 9:00pm
Duration
10 Days | 9 Nights
Size
GUIDED (Max. pax: 24)
Quad
From $3,289/pp
Triple
From $3,489pp
Double
From $3,839/pp
Single
From $5,239/pp
All prices are in Canadian Dollars and include taxes. Prices may vary during peak season. Student and senior special prices available. 6% booking fee excluded.
Highlights
- 9 night’s hotel accommodation
- Mini-coach transportation
- Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide
- Daily breakfast, 1 dinner, and 1 lunch at a winery
- Admission to Sun Peaks Sightseeing Chairlift, Icefields Glacier Adventure & Sulphur Mountain Gondola
- Winery tour and tasting at 2 wineries
- All taxes and park passes
Inclusions
9 Nights Hotel Accommodations- Experienced, fun & friendly tour guide
- Coach transportation
- 9 Breakfasts & 1 Dinner & 1 Lunch at a Winery
Sun Peaks Sightseeing Chairlift- Admission to Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure & Sulphur Mountain Gondola
- Scenic sightseeing stops
- Winery tour and tasting at 2 wineries
- Discounted optional activities if you book in advance
9 Nights Hotel Accommodations
Experienced, fun & friendly tour guide
Coach transportation
Admission to Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure & Sulphur Mountain Gondola
Scenic sightseeing stops
Winery tour and tasting at 2 wineries
Discounted optional activities if you book in advanceOptional Add Ons
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Whistler
Horseback Riding
Banff
Canoeing
Banff
