The Hidden Treasures of British Columbia

Welcome to Vancouver. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day exploring one of Canada’s most diverse cities at your own pace.

Enjoy a private 4-hour sightseeing tour with a naturalist guide. Highlights include Stanley Park’s totem poles, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Capilano River Canyon, and Cleveland Dam, offering insight into the region’s ecosystem and history.

Drive to Whistler along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, with a suggested stop at Porteau Cove for panoramic views of Howe Sound. Check into the Fairmont Whistler, located at the base of the mountain.

Embark on a guided off-road backcountry experience through Whistler’s wilderness, passing emerald lakes, rainforests, and rugged terrain while uncovering lesser-known areas of the region.

Travel back toward Vancouver and board a ferry from Tsawwassen to Victoria, enjoying a scenic 90-minute crossing through coastal channels. Upon arrival, check into the Fairmont Empress and spend the evening at leisure.

Join a private guided hike through Vancouver Island’s coastal rainforest, rich with wildlife and towering trees. In the afternoon, visit Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre property featuring themed gardens, water features, and landscaped grounds.

Enjoy a free day in Victoria to explore local landmarks, stroll the waterfront, or relax and recharge at your own pace.

Drive across Vancouver Island to Tofino, a coastal town known for its rugged landscapes, surf culture, and old-growth forests. Stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort overlooking Cox Bay Beach.

Take part in a private bear-watching excursion in Clayoquot Sound, observing black bears foraging along the shoreline, alongside opportunities to spot seals, sea lions, whales, and eagles.

Join a whale-watching excursion off Tofino’s coast, searching for gray whales, killer whales, seals, porpoises, and puffins while exploring the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound.

Drive to Nanaimo and board a ferry back to Vancouver, enjoying scenic coastal views before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Depart for Vancouver International Airport for your onward journey home.