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Ultimate 7-Day Vancouver Island Escape Tour

Wildlife, Beaches & Coastal Adventure
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Victoria
Victoria
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7 days and 6 nights
Ultimate 7-Day Vancouver Island Escape Tour
Tour Plans
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Day 1: Victoria – Capital City Charm & Harbour Vibes

Kick Off Your Vancouver Island Adventure in Victoria Activity: we will begin our Vancouver Island tour with a guided exploration of Victoria, British Columbia’s charming capital. we will visit The Beacon Hill Park for its totem poles, gardens, and ocean views. Than well take a stroll through North America’s oldest Chinatown, discovering Fan Tan Alley’s hidden gems. You Can Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, with its colorful float homes, seals, and fresh seafood. Your expert guide shares Victoria’s rich history. Towards the afternoon enjoy your free time to wander Government Street for boutique shopping or visit the Royal BC Museum to dive into Indigenous and natural history. Meal: Dinner on your own in Victoria.

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Day 1: Victoria – Capital City Charm & Harbour Vibes
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Day 2: Victoria & Sooke – Gardens and Coastal Trails

After you completing your breakfast meal at the hotel we will spend the morning at the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, exploring the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, and Japanese Garden. Enjoy vibrant floral displays and serene landscapes, a must-see on any Vancouver Island tour. Afterwards we will drive take a 40 minutes to Sooke and visit French Beach Provincial Park for its gravelly beach, hiking trails, and wildlife like seals, sea lions, and bald eagles. Explore the Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, known for its unique rock formations and swimming spots (cold water, so be prepared!). In the end you'll have free time to settle into your Sooke accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening with ocean views. Meals : Breakfast accommodations : 4* starts hotel

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Day 2: Victoria & Sooke – Gardens and Coastal Trails
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Day 3: Parksville – Sandy Beaches & Wildlife Recovery

Journey to Parksville & Beach Exploration we will drive to Parksville and visit Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, famous for its vast sandy beaches at low tide, perfect for strolling and spotting tidal pool creatures. Enjoy the park’s trails and picnic areas. Afterwards we will visit the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre to see rescued eagles, owls, and black bears. you can Learn about conservation efforts and explore the Discovery Centre. Meals : Breakfast accommodations : 4* starts hotel

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Day 3: Parksville – Sandy Beaches & Wildlife Recovery
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Day 4: Tofino – Surf Capital & Pacific Rim National Park

Pacific Rim National Park and Long Beach Adventures After eating breakfast at the hotel, we will be taking a 3.5-hour drive through MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove) to marvel at 800-year-old Douglas fir trees. Than we will Continue along the Pacific Rim Highway to Tofino, Canada’s surf capital, passing lakes and rainforests. Afterward, we'll explore Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, including a 1-2 hour walk through the ancient temperate rainforests via Rainforest Trails (Loops A & B), and a visit to Long Beach for beachcombing, surfing, or relaxation. Meals : Breakfast accommodations : 4* starts hotel

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Day 4: Tofino – Surf Capital & Pacific Rim National Park
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Day 5: Tofino – Wildlife Watching & Coastal Exploration

Whale Watching and Clayoquot Sound Kayaking we will embark on a 3-hour whale watching tour with operators like Ocean Outfitters, spotting grey whales, humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, and eagles in the waters around Tofino. Towards the afternoon we will be Kayaking in Clayoquot Sound .where you would Join a guided kayaking tour through Clayoquot Sound, paddling past islands and inlets with chances to spot seals, otters, and eagles. Alternatively, relax on Chesterman Beach or take a short hike in Pacific Rim National Park. As an alternative activity to kayaking, embark on a 2-hour bass fishing tour at Long Beach, where you can fish for smallmouth and larglamouth bass, known for their red eyes and preference for warm waters with submerged vegetation.This is a fantastic opportunity for anglers of all levels to engage with nature and enjoy the thrill of bass fishing in one of Canada’s top fishing destinations. Meals : Breakfast accommodations : 4* starts hotel

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Day 5: Tofino – Wildlife Watching & Coastal Exploration
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Day 6: Campbell River – Salmon Capital & Wildlife Viewing

Elk Falls Provincial Park and Maritime Heritage In the morning: we will begin our Journey by going to the Campbell River. After the 3 hours drive to Campbell River, that is also known as the “Salmon Capital of the World. we will visit The Elk Falls Provincial Park for a scenic hike to the suspension bridge overlooking the stunning Elk Falls. Afterwards we will explore the Maritime Heritage Centre to learn about Campbell River’s fishing history, including a tour of a restored 1970s seiner, a national historic site. (Optional: Join a bear watching tour to Knight Inlet to spot grizzly bears foraging .)

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Day 6: Campbell River – Salmon Capital & Wildlife Viewing
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Day 7: Nanaimo & Departure

Drive 2 hours to Nanaimo and enjoy a leisurely morning along the Harbourfront Walkway, shopping for souvenirs or visiting Newcastle Island for a short hike if time allows. at last we will Depart via ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver

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Day 7: Nanaimo & Departure

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