What To Expect

Day 1: Vancouver - Victoria
• Canada Place

  Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:30am

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Take a scenic ferry through the Gulf Islands

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• The Butchart Gardens

  Arrive in Vancouver Island and visit the famous Butchart Gardens

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Victoria

  Visit Sea Cider for a tour and enjoy a Cider Tasting Check-in at your centrally located hotel in downtown Victoria Evening at leisure to explore the city

  Duration: 4 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Victoria
• Victoria

  Enjoy a Victoria City tour this morning visiting Beacon Hill Park, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Fisherman’s Wharf and Government Street

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Victoria

  The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You can stroll along Government Street or visit the well known Royal BC Museum. You also have the option to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

  Duration: 8 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 3: Victoria - Tofino
• Victoria

  Early departure from your hotel and drive along the Malahat Highway where you can enjoy beautiful views over the Southern Gulf Islands

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Malahat Skywalk

  Stop at the Malahat SkyWalk - the newest outdoor experience on Vancouver Island. Embark on a 600 metre-long elevated walkway through an expansive Arbutus and Douglas Fir forest, leading to a 10-story, architecturally-inspiring spiral tower lookout – the first of its kind in BC. Rising 250 metres above sea level, you will enjoy 360-degree views of islands, inlets, fjords, forests and mountains in two countries

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• Duncan

  Stop in Duncan for a brief tour around the City of Totems and free time for lunch

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Tofino

  Arrive in Tofino in the evening and check into your hotel. Your guide will tell you about all the great onsite amenities and best places for dinner tonight.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 4: Tofino & Pacific Rim National Park
• Tofino

  Today explore Tofino and its magnificent beaches including Long Beach and option to join your guide for a hike

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Ucluelet Aquarium

  Enjoy a visit to the Ucluelet Aquarium, which is a fantastic locally run aquarium displaying the amazing variety of local marine life and offering great education on the local environment.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Ucluelet

  After visiting the Aquarium join your guide for a trail walk of the Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse area, around Ucluelet, to see the rugged coastline and sweeping ocean views

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Tofino

  Evening at leisure

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: Tofino & Pacific Rim National Park
• Tofino

  Today you have a full day to join an activity such as taking a boat cruise to Hot Springs Cove, kayaking, surfing, hiking through one of the many rainforest trails, or simply relaxing on the beach The remainder of the evening is at your leisure to explore the town of Tofino

  Duration: 8 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 6: Tofino - Campbell River
• Tofino

  Check out of your hotel this morning and depart Tofino, traveling back towards the east coast of Vancouver Island

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Arrive in Coombs Market, famously known for the goat on the rooftop and today’s stop for lunch. Here you can find fresh produce, great sandwiches and the best ice cream on the Island

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Comox

  Continue your drive along the Coastal Highway 19A that has you travel through coastal communities and along beautiful landscape, stopping in Comox for dinner this evening

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Campbell River

  Arrive in Campbell River and your hotel for the night Evening at leisure to explore the resort, watch the sunset and enjoy the peaceful surroundings

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 7: Northern Vancouver Island
• Campbell River

  Morning at leisure with the option to participate in many different activities including kayaking, fishing, and whale watching

  Duration: 4 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Campbell River

  Arrive back at your hotel and free time for dinner

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 8: Campbell River - Vancouver
• Campbell River

  Depart Campbell River in the morning

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Elk Falls Provincial Park

  Visit Elk Falls Provincial Park and explore the extensive network of walking and hiking trails including Elk Falls Suspension Bridge. Enjoy a walk on the elevated cantilevered viewing platform that offers an amazing view of Elk Falls

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: YES

• Morningstar Farm

  Stop at Morningstar Farm in Parksville. Morningstar Farm is a local food hub featuring self-guided tours, a farmgate store, seasonal "calfé", a petting farm, and trails

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: YES

• Nanaimo

  Stop in Nanaimo for a stroll along the Harbourfront. Don’t miss trying one of the famous Nanaimo Bars - a treat for everyone loving sweets

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Take the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES