West Coastal Wilderness Self-Drive

Explore the coastal beauty of British Columbia at a relaxed pace on this fantastic self-drive adventure.

Day 1 - Arrival
On arrival in Vancouver collect your hire car and make your way into the city where you are free to explore for the rest of the day.

Day 2 - Vancouver
Spend the day exploring Vancouver beginning with Stanley Park where you can visit the totem poles and aquarium. With many diverse districts to discover, Gastown, Granville Island and Chinatown should all feature on your agenda and for world class shopping head to Robson Street. If time allows cross to the North Shore, home to the Capilano Suspension Bridge or take the Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain for breath-taking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains.

Day 3 - Sunshine Coast
Cross the Lions Gate Bridge to Horseshoe Bay and take the ferry to the Sunshine Coast before continuing to Egmont where you will stay at West Coast Wilderness Lodge for the next 2 nights.

Day 4 - Sunshine Coast
Explore the Sunshine Coast independently or enjoy some of the many resort activities.

Day 5 - Powell River 
A ferry ride will take you to Saltery Bay today and on to Powell River.

Day 6 - Lund
Today is free to explore and we recommend a drive to the picturesque seaside village of Lund. Boat trips offer easy access to the area’s marine playground where sea lions, seals, dolphins and rogue pods of Orca can be sighted or explore on foot along the scenic Sunshine Coast Trail. 

Day 7 - Campbell River 
Board the ferry to Little River on Vancouver Island and continue north to Campbell River.

Day 8 - Campbell River 
Enjoy a day in Campbell River, one of the island’s best outdoor playgrounds. Walk lush forest trails, enjoy a waterfront lunch and maybe head out on the water for an unforgettable afternoon of whale watching.

Day 9 - Tofino / Ucluelet
Today enjoy the scenic drive across the island to the stunning west coastal town of Tofino or Ucluelet.

Day 10 - Coastal Bear Watch
Spend the morning discovering the beautiful beaches and forests around Tofino and this afternoon take to the water to explore the fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound and an opportunity to safely observe bears as they forage on the shoreline for crabs and clams.

Day 11 - Victoria
Another beautiful drive today will take you to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

Day 12 - Victoria
Explore the city’s colonial past today, highlights include Beacon Hill Park, Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings and the Inner Harbour. You may choose to join a whale watching cruise to the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait, home to pods of orca and humpback whales

Day 13 - Vancouver
There is time this morning to visit the world famous Butchart Gardens before your ferry back to the mainland. It’s a 90-minute crossing to Tsawwassen and then just a short drive to Vancouver Airport where your coastal adventure comes to an end.

May - October

Highlight species

	Black bear
	Humpback whales & Orcas
	Bald eagle
	Sealions
	Dolphins

Cost from £2,150 per person 

Based on 2 person sharing.  Excluded international airfares. Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.

Departure Dates

Any day to your requirements between May and October.

Difficulty

An easy self-drive itinerary, we can make as adventurous as you would like. Option for walks, kayaking, mountain biking.

Flights

Direct flights on British Airways or Air Canada and some low cost carrierswith some regional departures possible.

Time

GMT -8 hours

Inland to Whistler or the Okanagan region or further through the Rockies to Banff and Calgary. Or perhaps take the Rocky Mountaineer train through to Calgary.