8 Day Vancouver Island Premium

Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:15am and take a scenic ferry through the Gulf Islands. Arrive in Vancouver Island and visit the famous Butchart Gardens (admission included). Visit Sea Cider for a tour and enjoy a Cider Tasting, then check-in at your centrally located hotel in downtown Victoria. Spend the evening at leisure to explore the city.
 

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

Early departure from your hotel and drive along the Malahat Highway where you can enjoy beautiful views over the Southern Gulf Islands. 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. Stop in Duncan for a brief tour around the City of Totems and free time for lunch. Then 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.
 

Today explore Tofino and its magnificent beaches including Long Beach and option to join your guide for a hike. Enjoy a visit to the Ucluelet Aquarium (admission included), displaying an amazing variety of local marine life and offering great education on the environment. Join your guide for a walk of the Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse area, around Ucluelet, to see the rugged coastline and sweeping ocean views (optional). Enjoy the evening at leisure. 
 

Prepare for a full day to join an optional 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.
 

Depart Tofino, traveling back towards the east coast of Vancouver Island, before stopping at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park where you can take a walk around the old-growth Douglas Fir rainforest. 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. Continue your drive along Coastal Highway 19A that has you travel through coastal communities and along beautiful landscapes, stopping in Comox for dinner this evening. Arrive in Campbell River and your hotel for the night. Enjoy your evening at leisure to explore the resort, watch the sunset and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
 

Morning at leisure with the option to participate in many different activities including kayaking, fishing, and whale watching (additional cost). Option to go on a full day Grizzly Bear Expedition into the Bute or Toba Valley#. Visit Elk Falls Provincial Park and explore the extensive network of walking and hiking trails including Elk Falls Suspension Bridge and enjoy a walk on the elevated cantilevered viewing platform that offers an amazing view of Elk Falls. Arrive back at your hotel and free time for dinner.
 

Depart Campbell River in the morning and arrive 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. Stop in Nanaimo for a stroll along the Harbourfront. Take the 3:55 pm ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay and return to downtown Vancouver at approximately 6:30 pm.