Vancouver Island Explorer
A fascinating destination and with a myriad of
attractions you could say Vancouver Island has
it all. Contrasts range from young vineyards to
the rugged Pacific Rim coastline and from luxury
hotels to ocean whale watching trips. We have
taken the most interesting highlights of
Vancouver Island and packed them into just 7
short days! Of course you can stay longer, take
a boat trip, visit another guest lodge or plan a
trip to the popular Saltspring Island. So
important is the cuisine of Canada’s west that
we feel you can’t have just one gourmet trail –
there are many and this is a favourite.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria - Arrival
Provincial capital and a great place to start
your vacation; here an engaging mix of old and
new, British and Asian, colonial and New World
blend together. High tea still is served daily
at the Empress Hotel while a few blocks away you
can discover the fragrances of China. Colourful,
charismatic and scenic, everyone loves Victoria.
Overnight Victoria.
Day 2: Victoria – Tofino (316km / 4,
5hrs)
The acclaimed Butchart Gardens are a recommended
stop and just 21 km from downtown Victoria.
Several of the island’s top vineyards are found
in the first sector of today’s drive and offer
tasting. The route crosses westward over
Vancouver Island’s mountain interior towards
Pacific Rim National Park and Tofino. Overnight
Tofino.
Day 3: Tofino
Stunningly beautiful coastline with wild white
beaches – a surfers paradise. Numerous
activities are at your fingertips today.
Included today is a amazing whale watching tour
(in zodic). This 2.5 to 3 hour tour you will
travel through both protected and open-coast
marine waters in the search of whales. Rest of
day is at your leisure. Other popular activities
are kayaking, beach walks and other boat trips.
After a day in the outdoors, it’s good to know
some of the best restaurants in BC can be found
in Tofino.
Day 4: Tofino - Campbell River (273 km /
4 hrs)
Driving through old growth forest is an
interesting highlight on the route, saved from
logging it is a reminder of how the island once
was. The fertile, agricultural Comox Valley, is
in summer full of fresh fruit and vegetable
stands catering to travelers. Campbell River is
billed as the “Salmon Capital of the World” - so
enthusiastic sport fishers will feel quite at
home! Overnight Campbell River
If you booked the upgraded program you will
stay either at April Point Lodge which is
located on Quadra Island. April Point Lodge's
sister property Painters Lodge is located just
outside of Campbell River and is connected with
April Point Lodge / Quadra Island with a short
water taxi ride. Guests of April Point Lodge can
park their cars at Painters Lodge.
Day 5: Campbell River / Quadra Island
Lots to do; guided salmon fishing charters,
explore Quadra Island by bike or scooter, marine
& bear wildlife tours plus Ocean rapids tour.
Fabulous scenery looking across to Desolation
Sound, the waters in summer are occasionally
warm enough for swimming. Have fun! Overnight
Day 6: Campbell River – Victoria (273 km
/ 4 hrs)
Return drive to Victoria allows for several
interesting stops en-route and cultural
interests in Duncan. Lovers of vintage marine
vessels may like to add an extra day and cruise
roundtrip aboard the MV Lady Rose from Port
Alberni to Barkley Sound. Or explore the
wineries and try wine tasting in Cowichan and
Duncan. Overnight Victoria
Day 7: Departure
Return car or head off on your next Canada
West adventure.
Services included:
6 nights accommodation, 6 days midsize car rental with
unlimited
kilometers*/
Lost Damage Waiver (LDW)/ Personal Accident
Insurance (PAI), 2.5 - 3 hour whale watching
tour (in zodiac) from Tofino, provincial accommodation and
sales taxes.
* SUV and Minivan rental vehicles
will only include 200km/day.
Not
included: meals other than mentioned,
optional activities, gratuities, gas and GST.
Dates of operation:
April 8 - October 3, 2008: Daily
Departures.
Price:
|
Season
/
Room Type |
Single |
Double/
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 adults/
2 rooms |
|
April
8 - June 10 |
$1769 |
$939 |
$719 |
$617 |
$799 |
|
June
11 - September 2 |
$2309 |
$1209 |
$909 |
$759 |
$1058 |
|
September
3 - October 3 |
$2077 |
$1097 |
$829 |
$705 |
$959 |
|
Child: $99
Valid for children 11 years and
under sharing 1 room with 2 full
paying adults with existing bedding.
Max. 2 children / 2 adults per room
Rates
listed are in Canadian Dollars.
Rates are subject to GST (currently
5%). |
|
Season
/
Room Type |
Single |
Double/
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 adults/
2 rooms |
|
April
8 - June 10 |
$2079 |
$1099 |
$959 |
$789 |
$958 |
|
June
11 - September 2 |
$2929 |
$1526 |
$1299 |
$1049 |
$1369 |
|
September
3 - October 3 |
$2667 |
$1389 |
$1156 |
$939 |
$1258 |
|
Child: $99
Valid for children 11 years and
under sharing 1 room with 2 full
paying adults with existing bedding.
Max. 2 children / 2 adults per room
Rates
listed are in Canadian Dollars.
Rates are subject to GST (currently
5%). |
|
|
|
Tour Start Date: |
Tour Start Date: |
|
April
10 - June 10 / Sept 3 - Oct 3 |
June
11 - September 2 |
|
Full
size: $74 |
Full
size: $73 |
|
SUV:
$211 |
SUV:
$200 |
|
Minivan:
$206 |
Minivan:
$200 |
|
Rates
listed are in Canadian Dollars.
Rates are subject to GST (currently
5%). |
|
