8-Day Vancouver Island & Whistler | Tofino, Victoria & Sea-to-Sky

Tour Overview

On this comprehensive self-drive, you will experience what they call 'island life'.

Start Location Victoria, BC

End Location Vancouver

Top Highlights

Choice of activity in Tofino (coastal bear watching excursion, whale watching excursion OR a sea kayaking and rainforest tour)
Wildlife Zodiac morning tour
PEAK 2 PEAK gondola ride
Choice of activity in Whistler (Ziptrek Ecotour, ATV tour, white water rafting, horseback-riding OR scenic valley bike tour)
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Britannia Mine Museum

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Victoria - Nanaimo (1½ hours)

Follow Highway 1 and travel through the Cowichan Valley, which is populated with wineries, farms, and artisan markets. In Duncan, visit carvers at work at the Quw'utsun' Cultural Center and see the world's widest totem pole.

Overnight: Nanaimo
Day 2: Nanaimo - Tofino (3 hours)

On this route you pass through towering old growth forests of Catherdral Cove, majestic Sutton Pass and through the Pacific Rim National Reserve.

Overnight: Tofino
Day 3: Tofino Activity

The stunning beauty and ecological diversity of Tofino's location in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the source of all activities. Choose between a coastal bear watching excursion, whale-watching excursion OR a sea kayaking and rainforest tour.

Overnight: Tofino
Day 4: Tofino - Campbell River (3½ hours)

Return to Parksville, where you continue north to Campbell River. Stroll along the Discovery Pier and you might see salmon, eagles or whales.

Overnight: Campbell River
Day 5: Wildlife Zodiac Morning Tour

Guided by a trained naturalist you explore the Discovery Islands and see local BC wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.

Overnight: Campbell River
Day 6: Campbell River - Nanaimo - Whistler (5 hours)

Return to Nanaimo, to connect with the BC car ferry crossing to Horseshoe Bay on the mainland (payable locally), then travel the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler.

Overnight: Whistler
Day 7: Whistler Activity

Choose between a ziptrek ecotour, ATV tour, white-water rafting, horse-back riding or scenic valley bike tour. Also included is a Peak 2 Peak gondola ride and admission to the Squamish Lil'wat cultural centre.

Overnight: Whistler
Day 8: Whistler - Vancouver (2 hours)

Travel the Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver.

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Availability:

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price
Victoria, BC	Vancouver	Moderate	$1,630 USD
Victoria, BC	Vancouver	Superior	$1,770 USD
Victoria, BC	Vancouver	Deluxe	$1,950 USD

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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

This itinerary is a self-drive package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame, and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.

Itinerary is available in reverse from Vancouver to Victoria.

(does not include applicable taxes)

Note: One way drop fee for car rental is an additional charge, may be charged locally.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

7 nights of accommodation
8 day mid-size car rental including unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply)
Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The tour starts in Victoria, British Columbia, and ends in Vancouver. Travellers drive through Nanaimo, Tofino and Campbell River on Vancouver Island before taking the BC ferry to Horseshoe Bay and continuing to Whistler. The final journey is from Whistler to Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

This is an 8-day independent self-drive package with 7 nights of accommodation. The itinerary begins in Victoria on Day 1 and finishes in Vancouver on Day 8.

Highlights include exploring the Cowichan Valley, visiting the Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre in Duncan, travelling through Cathedral Cove and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and choosing an outdoor activity in Tofino. The tour also includes a Wildlife Zodiac morning tour, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, admission to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre and a choice of adventure activity in Whistler. The Britannia Mine Museum is also listed as a tour highlight.

Travellers can choose one of three activities in Tofino: a coastal bear-watching excursion, a whale-watching excursion, or a sea-kayaking and rainforest tour. These experiences take place in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve area.

The included Wildlife Zodiac tour takes place from Campbell River and explores the Discovery Islands. A trained naturalist guides the excursion, helping travellers discover local British Columbia wildlife in its natural habitat. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

The Whistler portion includes a PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola ride and admission to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Travellers can also choose one activity from the listed options: Ziptrek Ecotour, ATV tour, white-water rafting, horseback riding or a scenic valley bike tour.

The package includes 7 nights of accommodation, an 8-day mid-size car rental with unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply), and the sightseeing and attractions listed in the itinerary. The selected Tofino and Whistler activities, Wildlife Zodiac tour, PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola ride and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre admission are included as specified.

This is an independent self-drive holiday. Travellers use the included mid-size rental car to travel between Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, Campbell River and Whistler. The itinerary also includes scheduled guided experiences, such as the Wildlife Zodiac morning tour and the selected activities.

No. The ferry crossing from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay is payable locally and is not included in the package price. The one-way rental car drop-off fee is also an additional charge and may be payable locally.

Exclusions include airfare unless specified, applicable taxes, travel insurance and cancellation protection, gratuities, and meals not specifically mentioned as included. Attractions, sightseeing and entrance fees not listed as included are also excluded. The Nanaimo–Horseshoe Bay ferry crossing and one-way rental car drop-off fee are additional costs.

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