Pacific Rim Whales and Bears
Vancouver, BC
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN VANCOUVER
Arrive Vancouver International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover the oceanside city of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 - VANCOUVER
Today is yours at leisure in Vancouver. This bustling metropolis may be western Canada’s largest city, but it retains a pedestrian-friendly charm and embraces a love of nature. Spend the day walking the sea wall of the mainland, or perhaps rent a bike and explore the vast network of trails throughout the city, one of the most memorable being the expansive Stanley Park. Trails criss-cross the park through forests and open grass fields that interconnect to a city-wide trail system. The park’s aquarium features beluga whales and other large marine mammals as well as daily shows. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA
Today you will be transferred by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands. Make your way to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, with its maritime heritage and colonial charm. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 4 - VICTORIA k
Today you will embark on an exciting whalewatching tour This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of whales. You will ride aboard a custom built Zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whalewatching experience. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 5 - VICTORIA TO TOFINO
Transfer by coach to Tofino. Your road leads across Vancouver Island to the Pacific Coast winding through ancient rainforests and provincial parks. You’re venturing into true wildlife territory here: Pacific Rim National Park is a marvel of ecological and geographical diversity. Overnight in Tofino.
Day 6 - TOFINO
Today you are taking part in a thrilling bear watching expedition. At low tide, board the Stellar Sea, a 14 metre panoramic cruiser, and speed along the lush coastline to the bears’ feeding grounds. Back on dry land, you’re free to explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or to walk the shoreline of long Beach in search of shells and driftwood. Overnight in Tofino.
Day 7 - TOFINO TO VANCOUVER / DEPARTURE
Depart Tofino by air this morning, enjoying a scenic flight across the wilds of Vancouver Island and the waters of the strait before landing at Vancouver
- Day 1 - Arrival in Vancouver
- Day 2 - Dat at leisure in Vancouver
- Day 3 - Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
- Day 4 - Whalewatching in Victoria
- Day 5 - Scenic flight from Victoria to Tofino
- Day 6 - Bear watching expedition in Tofino
- Day 7 - Scenic flight from Tofino to Vancouver
- Additional Information
Arrive Vancouver International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover the oceanside city of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Meals Included: Ro
Today is yours at leisure in Vancouver. This bustling metropolis may be western Canada’s largest city, but it retains a pedestrian-friendly charm and embraces a love of nature. Spend the day walking the sea wall of the mainland, or perhaps rent a bike and explore the vast network of trails throughout the city, one of the most memorable being the expansive Stanley Park. Trails criss-cross the park through forests and open grass fields that interconnect to a city-wide trail system. The park’s aquarium features beluga whales and other large marine mammals as well as daily shows. Overnight in Vancouver.
Meals Included: Ro
Today you will be transferred by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands. Make your way to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, with its maritime heritage and colonial charm. Overnight in Victoria.
Meals Included: RoToday you will embark on an exciting whalewatching tour This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of whales. You will ride aboard a custom built Zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whalewatching experience. Overnight in Victoria.
Meals Included: Ro
Transfer by plane to Tofino, flying above ancient rainforests and provincial parks.Arriving on Vancouver Island’s Pacific Coast, you will find you’ve arrived at a true wildlife paradise. Within Pacific Rim National Park, visitors are treated to a marvel of ecological and geographical diversity. Overnight in Tofino.
Meals Included: Ro
Today you are taking part in a thrilling bear watching expedition. At low tide, board the Stellar Sea, a 14 metre panoramic cruiser, and speed along the lush coastline to the bears’ feeding grounds. Back on dry land, you’re free to explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or to walk the shoreline of long Beach in search of shells and driftwood. Overnight in Tofino.
Meals Included: Ro
Depart Tofino by air this morning, enjoying a scenic flight across the wilds of Vancouver Island and the waters of the strait before landing at Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal. Take the free shuttle to the International departure terminal for your flight home.
Meals Included: Ro
INCLUDED
- Provincial taxes and federal GST and/or HST.
- Accommodation for 2 night(s) in Vancouver.
- Accommodation for 2 night(s) in Victoria.
- Accommodation for 2 night(s) in Tofino.
- Travel and Information kit.Transfer from Tofino hotel to Tofino airport.
- Scheduled coach / ferry transfer from Vancouver to Victoria.
- 3-hour whalewatching in Victoria by Zodiac (covered boat available on request).
- 2-hour bearwatching tour in Tofino by boat.
- Flights between Tofino and Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal).
- Scheduled coach transfer from Victoria to Tofino.
- Complimentary shuttle from Vancouver South Terminal to Vancouver
International departure terminal.
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