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8 Day Exploring Vancouver Island & Whistler Tour

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8 Day Exploring Vancouver Island Whistler Style: Independent Touring Here you will experience what they call -island life. The island's very diverse eco-system, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes create habitats for multitudes of wildlife species. The below . .
Country: Canada
City: Vancouver
Duration: 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s)
Tour Category: Seasonal Events Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

8 Day Exploring Vancouver Island & Whistler

Style: Independent Touring

Here you will experience what they call -island life. The island's very diverse eco-system, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes create habitats for multitudes of wildlife species.

The below itinerary is self-drive package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame, and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.

Day 1: Victoria - Nanaimo (1.5 hours)

Follow Highway 1 and travel through the Cowichan Valley, which is populated with wineries, farms, and artisan markets. In Duncan, visit carvers at work at the Quw'utsun' Cultural Center and see the world's widest totem pole.

Day 2: Nanaimo - Tofino (3 hours)

On this route you pass through towering old-growth forests of Catherdral Cove, majestic Sutton Pass and through Pacific Rim National Reserve. Overnight, overlooking the rugged west coast at the renowned Wikaninnish Inn

Day 3: Tofino Activity

The stunning beauty and ecological diversity of Tofino's location in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the source of all activities. Choose between a coastal bear watching excursion, a whale-watching excursion, OR a sea kayaking and rainforest tour.

Day 4: Tofino - Campbell River (3.5 hours)

Return to Parksville, where you continue north to Campbell River. Stroll along the Discovery Pier and you might see salmon, eagles, or whales. Overnight at Painters Lodge, overlooking the ocean.

Day 5: Wildlife Zodiak Morning Adventure

Guided by a trained naturalist you explore the Discovery Islands and see local BC wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.

Day 6: Campbell River - Nanaimo - Whistler (5 hours)

Return to Nanaimo, to connect with the BC car ferry crossing to Horseshoe Bay on the mainland (payable locally), then travel the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler.

Day 7: Whistler Activity

Choose between a zip trek ecotour, ATV tour, white-water rafting, horse-back riding, or scenic valley bike tour. Also included is a Peak 2 Peak gondola ride and admission to the Squamish Lil'wat cultural center.

Day 8: Whistler - Vancouver (2 hours)

Travel the Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver. The itinerary is available in reverse from Vancouver to Victoria. The itinerary is available in reverse from Vancouver to Victoria.

Package Includes:

7 nights of accommodation
8-day mid-size car rental including unlimited kilometers (special conditions apply)
Choice of activity in Tofino
Wildlife zodiac morning tour
Choice of activity in Whistler
Peak 2 Peak gondola ride
Admission to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.

Pricing is per person, double occupancy.

One Way drop fee for car rental is an additional charge, paid locally. Please note the BC Ferry crossing from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay is paid locally. Please note superior pricing is the only option.

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