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4-Day Vancouver Island Explorer Tour from Vancouver
4 days
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Day 1: Vancouver - Tofino
Stop At: BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2T5, Canada
Take a scenic ferry ride across the Georgia Strait from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, 2245 Errington Rd, Errington, British Columbia V0R 1V0 Canada
We'll stop for a picnic lunch (not included) in this Provincial Park, which features walking trails through beautiful west coast rainforest, waterfalls, and a great freshwater swimming hole! As an alternative, we may stop at the similar Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park further down the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sproat Lake Provincial Park, Lakeshore Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
See 10,000 year old petroglyphs carved into the rock along the lakeshore. If you didn't go for a swim at lunch, why not jump in here?
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
We’ll make our way into Pacific Rim National Park for our first glimpse of the pristine beaches, battered coastlines, and hundreds of islands.
Stop At: Tofino Hostel, 81 West St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
Then it’s on to Tofino, a quaint little fishing village on the West Coast, and our home for the next two nights.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 2: Tofino Free Day
Stop At: Tofino Hostel, 81 West St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
Take this free day to do whatever you please! With so many optional activities on offer, such as whale watching, soaking in natural hot springs, sea kayaking, and surfing to choose from, your stay in Tofino will be nothing short of amazing. If you're not seeking adrenaline, simply unplug and find a beach, or go for a hike to relax.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 3: Tofino - Victoria
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Walk the trails through this old-growth rainforest to see 800 year old trees up to 76 metres tall!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Old Country Market - Goats on Roof, 2326 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0, Canada
See the world famous (in Canada!) Goats on the Roof at the Old Country Market in Coombs!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chemainus Visitor Centre, 102-9799 Waterwheel Crescent Waterwheel Square, Chemainus, British Columbia V0R 1K0 Canada
Chemainus features more than 3 dozen outdoor murals and a dozen sculptures, making it the largest outdoor art gallery in Canada.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Island Savings Centre, 2687 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
Snap a photo of the World's Largest (Ice) Hockey Stick!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Our destination for the night is the BC provincial capital, Victoria, named after Queen Victoria of Britain. Check out the bright lights and vibrant scene in the Inner Harbour after sunset!
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ocean Island Backpackers or HI Victoria - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 4: Victoria - Vancouver
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Spend your free time during the day exploring the city sights around the Inner Harbour, including the Parliament Buildings, Empress Hotel, and Royal BC Museum. We recommend walking the waterfront boardwalk to Fisherman’s Wharf, and exploring Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in Canada.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: BC Ferries Swartz Bay (Victoria) Terminal, 11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, BC V8L 3S8, Canada
Take another scenic ferry ride back across the Georgia Strait to Tsawwassen, and continue on to Vancouver where this trip ends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Vancouver - Tofino
Stop At: BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2T5, Canada
Take a scenic ferry ride across the Georgia Strait from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, 2245 Errington Rd, Errington, British Columbia V0R 1V0 Canada
We'll stop for a picnic lunch (not included) in this Provincial Park, which features walking trails through beautiful west coast rainforest, waterfalls, and a great freshwater swimming hole! As an alternative, we may stop at the similar Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park further down the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sproat Lake Provincial Park, Lakeshore Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
See 10,000 year old petroglyphs carved into the rock along the lakeshore. If you didn't go for a swim at lunch, why not jump in here?
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
We’ll make our way into Pacific Rim National Park for our first glimpse of the pristine beaches, battered coastlines, and hundreds of islands.
Stop At: Tofino Hostel, 81 West St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
Then it’s on to Tofino, a quaint little fishing village on the West Coast, and our home for the next two nights.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 2: Tofino Free Day
Stop At: Tofino Hostel, 81 West St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
Take this free day to do whatever you please! With so many optional activities on offer, such as whale watching, soaking in natural hot springs, sea kayaking, and surfing to choose from, your stay in Tofino will be nothing short of amazing. If you're not seeking adrenaline, simply unplug and find a beach, or go for a hike to relax.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 3: Tofino - Victoria
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Walk the trails through this old-growth rainforest to see 800 year old trees up to 76 metres tall!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Old Country Market - Goats on Roof, 2326 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0, Canada
See the world famous (in Canada!) Goats on the Roof at the Old Country Market in Coombs!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chemainus Visitor Centre, 102-9799 Waterwheel Crescent Waterwheel Square, Chemainus, British Columbia V0R 1K0 Canada
Chemainus features more than 3 dozen outdoor murals and a dozen sculptures, making it the largest outdoor art gallery in Canada.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Island Savings Centre, 2687 2687 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5, Canada
Snap a photo of the World's Largest (Ice) Hockey Stick!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Our destination for the night is the BC provincial capital, Victoria, named after Queen Victoria of Britain. Check out the bright lights and vibrant scene in the Inner Harbour after sunset!
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ocean Island Backpackers or HI Victoria - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 4: Victoria - Vancouver
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Spend your free time during the day exploring the city sights around the Inner Harbour, including the Parliament Buildings, Empress Hotel, and Royal BC Museum. We recommend walking the waterfront boardwalk to Fisherman’s Wharf, and exploring Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in Canada.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: BC Ferries Swartz Bay (Victoria) Terminal, 11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, BC V8L 3S8, Canada
Take another scenic ferry ride back across the Georgia Strait to Tsawwassen, and continue on to Vancouver where this trip ends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- 3 nights of accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms
- Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
- Moose bus transportation
- 2 scenic ferry rides to/from Vancouver Island
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
- Meals except as listed under Inclusions
- Optional activities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Original
30%
Aquatic
25%
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