British Columbia's Island Escapade
Canada
18 days / 17 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €7,199 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 18 days/17 nights
Take a trip around some of British Columbia beautiful islands both large and small. Discover coastlines dotted with pretty coves and unique accommodation boasting excellent wildlife viewing, as you travel from the idyllic Sunshine Coast to scenic Vancouver Island.
- Enjoy bear viewing tours and forest walks at Klahoose Wilderness Resort
- Visit Tofino, a great location for spotting whales
- Discover unspoilt Sunshine Coast scenery
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per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus CAD 84pp payable locally.
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Vancouver
Begin your adventure by flying into cosmopolitan Vancouver. Discover the highlights on a city tour including the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Day 3 Vancouver to Powell River
Collect your car and drive to Horseshoe Bay for the ferry crossing to Langdale. Drive the rugged coastline of the Sunshine Coast to Earls Cove for the ferry to Saltery Bay and the small community of Powell River where you’ll spend the night.
Day 4 Powell River to Klahoose Wilderness Resort
Take a short drive to Lund for your boat transfer to 3★ Klahoose Wilderness Resort. Meet your hosts on arrival and review the activities on offer over the next few days. Settle into your room or explore the resort amenities before sitting down for a communal dinner.
Days 5-6 Klahoose Wilderness Resort
The next two days offer unforgettable wildlife viewing at this remote lodge located in Desolation Sound. Head out into the wilderness with a guide for a chance of spotting the local wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, grizzly bears and black bears. Perhaps spend some time kayaking and paddle boarding in the beautiful surroundings or simply unwind in the sun and soak up the views by the dock.
Day 7 Klahoose Wilderness Resort to Courtenay
It’s time to leave the lodge and take your boat transfer back to Lund. Drive to Powell River for your ferry to Comox on Vancouver Island. Continue on to Courtenay and use this as a base to explore the nearby wineries of Comox Valley.
Day 8 Courtenay to Tofino
Drive the width of Vancouver Island to the wildlife haven of Tofino. Explore this charming town as you savour a relaxed meal or stroll along the delightful waterfront.
Days 9-10 Tofino
Experience all Tofino and its picturesque surroundings have to offer. Take a whale watching tour to cruise along the spectacular coastal scenery and witness magnificent whales breaching through the waves.
Day 11 Tofino to Parksville
Drive to Parksville, known for its wide tidal sand flats and natural beauty.
Day 12 Parksville
Decide to spend the day hiking one of the scenic trails or relaxing on the beach.
Days 13-14 Parksville to Victoria
Continue to Vancouver Island’s capital, Victoria. Perhaps explore the city’s beautiful Victorian architecture or visit nearby Butchart Gardens to admire the stunning floral displays and tranquil water features.
Days 15-16 Victoria to Vancouver
Make your way to Swartz Bay for the ferry back to Vancouver and drop off your car. Spend the final days of your trip exploring this wonderful city, perhaps taking in the views from lovely Stanley Park or tasting the cuisine of Granville Island Market.
Days 17-18 Fly home
Departs: Choose your ideal departure date May - Sep
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Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 16 nights 3★ to 4★ hotels
- Vancouver City Tour and Capilano Suspension Bridge
- 13 days National Enhanced Intermediate car hire incl a free tank of fuel, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 3 additional drivers
- Tofino Whale Watch Tour by Covered Boat
- 9 meals
- Ferries as detailed
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2026 to 31/12/2027. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
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