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SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS

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From 6118 per person twin share
9 DAYS | VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (1 May – 10 Oct 26)
Destination BC/Andrew Strain HIGHLIGHTS

• Spot orca, minke, and grey whales on a Zodiac
boat tour
Victoria Sonora Resort • Cruise through Clayoquot Sound to see black
bears foraging at low tide
WHALES, BEARS & VANCOUVER ISLAND 9 DAYS • Sonora Resort wilderness lodge experience
INCLUDES
VICTORIA – TOFINO – SONORA RESORT – VANCOUVER
• 8 nights accommodation
Day 1: Victoria The route will introduce you to many gems such as the • Meals as specified
Arrive independently to the centrally located hotel. Take native rock carvings at Sproat Lake or the picturesque
the rest of the day to create your own adventure. Stay falls at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park. Upon arrival • 3 hour whale watching tour in Victoria
the next two nights in Victoria. in Campbell River, board a water taxi for the short boat • 2 hour bear watching by boat in Tofino
Day 2: Victoria ride to the stunning Sonora Resort. Stay the next two • 1 hour Eco Adventure Tour at Sonora Resort
Today, embark on a fascinating wildlife viewing adventure nights at Sonora Resort. • Return water taxi to Sonora Resort
aboard a fast-moving Zodiac rigid boat. See orca, minke Day 6: Sonora Resort (BLD) • Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
and grey whales as well as other marine wildlife. Enjoy the day at this luxurious wilderness resort. • Personalised Canada Roadbook with maps,
Day 3: Victoria to Tofino – 317km Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy unlimited hiking, driving instructions and location information
Have your camera ready – a panorama of scenic beauty swimming and tennis. One of two thrilling nature ^Price does not include car hire or associated costs. Please
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is about to unfold. The road across Vancouver Island adventures with a knowledgeable guide is also available refer to page 12 for car hire details. During the FIFA World
winds through ancient rainforests and provincial parks today. In the evening, sit down to a gourmet dinner and Cup overnights for day 7 to 9 will be in Whistler.
to the Pacific Coast. Venture into true wildlife territory mingle with fellow guests.
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at Pacific Rim National Park, a marvel of ecological and Day 7: Sonora Resort to Vancouver – 290km (BL)
geographical diversity. Stay the next two nights in Tofino. Board the water taxi for the return trip to Campbell River Sonora Resort 2
Day 4: Tofino and continue the drive. Arriving in Nanaimo, take the ferry
Board a Zodiac boat to take a captivating bear watching and sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver, where Campbell River
excursion. When the tide goes out the bears emerge the remainder of the day is at leisure. Stay the next two
from the forests and forage along the shores in search nights in Vancouver. Tofino 2
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of rock crabs. Days 8-9: Vancouver 2 Vancouver
Day 5: Tofino to Sonora Resort – 290km (D) Enjoy a final day in Vancouver to explore the city and Nanaimo
This morning, the spectacular winding road takes check out of your hotel the following day. START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
you back to the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) FERRY 2 Victoria
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From 5167 per person twin share
13 DAYS | CALGARY TO VANCOUVER
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (6 May – 24 Sep 26)

HIGHLIGHTS
Tourism Jasper/Sarah Hatton Tourism Jasper/Parks Canada/Ryan Bray • Hike or bike the stunning Rocky Mountains
• Explore Jasper National Park
• Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield

• 12 nights accommodation
Icefields Parkway Maligne Lake INCLUDES
• Parks Canada Discovery Pass
ROCKIES TO VANCOUVER CANADIAN STYLE 13 DAYS • White water rafting trip
CALGARY – BANFF – JASPER – LAKE LOUISE – KAMLOOPS – VANCOUVER • Nature tour of Maligne Lake with a cruise
• Vancouver sightseeing tour with Capilano
Day 1: Calgary to Banff Days 7-8: Lake Louise
On arrival in Calgary, collect your hire car and head for The next two days are yours to discover why this quiet Suspension Bridge
the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Stay the next two area is the perfect location to reconnect with nature and • Personalised Canada Roadbook with maps,
nights in Banff. either challenge your adventurous spirit, or find a place driving instructions and location information
Day 2: Banff of serenity and personal reflection. ^Price does not include car hire or associated costs. Please
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refer to page 12 for car hire details. During the FIFA World
Today is yours to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Day 9: Lake Louise to Kamloops – 453km Cup overnights for day 12 to 13 will be in Whistler.
lodge, set in one of Canada’s most spectacular parks. On this full day of travelling, journey through the pristine
Day 3: Banff to Jasper – 288km landscapes that mark the border between Alberta and
Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. British Columbia that lie at the very heart of the Rocky
Enjoy glorious photo opportunities of snow-capped Mountains. Stay the next two nights in Kamloops.
peaks, waterfalls and alpine meadows along the way. Day 10: Kamloops Alberta
Stay the next three nights in Jasper. British Columbia’s hub for outdoor activities. Enjoy a day British 3 Jasper
Days 4-5: Jasper on the sandy beaches of the South Thompson River Columbia
Over the next two days, enjoy a thrilling white water or hike the easy trails of Kenna Cartwright Municipal
rafting trip and tour one of the most spectacular areas Nature Park. Kamloops 3 Banff
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of Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon. See world- Days 11-12: Kamloops to Vancouver – 354km Lake 2
renowned Spirit Island on an afternoon boat cruise. Depart Kamloops this morning and traverse the Vancouver Louise Calgary
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Day 6: Jasper to Lake Louise – 583km stunning, sagebrush-covered ranchland along the South
Today retrace the Icefields Parkway with photo stops Thompson River. Stay the next two nights in Vancouver. CANADA
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en route to Lake Louise. Stay the next three nights in Day 13: Vancouver START/FINISH USA
Lake Louise. Check out of the hotel this morning. OVERNIGHT
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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