Day 1 : Vancouver
- Whistler (approx 130km / 80m)
Pass
Vancouver and drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway
along the Ocean and Coast Mountains.
Day
2 : A Day in Whistler
Whistler
is a paradise for outdoor activities; hiking,
biking, zip trekking, canopy walks, bear
watching and helicopter tours to name a
few.
Day
3 : Whistler - Wells Gray Park (530km / 330m)
Follow
the Gold Rush Trail up north through
the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson Valley,
just like the pioneers in late 1800.
Pass by beautiful lakes and mountain
ranges.
Day
4 : A Day in Wells Gray Park
This
is a spectacular pure wilderness area.
Known as a world class destination for
canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing,
hiking, camping and horseback riding..
Day
5 : Wells Gray Park - Jasper (400km / 250m)
Drive
2 hours north and you will see the first
peaks of the Rocky Mountains and famous
& impressive Mt. Robson (highest mountain
in the Canadian Rockies).
Day
6 : A Day in Jasper
Jasper is the largest
Canadian mountain national park. Enjoy the serene beauty of
Mount Edith Cavell, explore Maligne Canyon and a lot more!
Day 7 : Jasper - David Thompson Highway ( approx
200km / 125m)
Today you will be, more than ever, treated to unforgettable scenery
as you follow the
Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic
highways in the world with its glaciers and
emerald lakes before heading east onto
David Thompson Highway, one of the most
scenic routes in the Rockies.
Day
8 : A Day in the David Thompson Highway
Area
The resort
offers many activities from horseback riding to hiking, biking, fishing
and
rafting. A helicopter tour , perhaps combined
with a hike or a yoga session high up on the
mountains, is a highly recommended and
unforgettable experience.
Day
9 : David Thompson Highway - Banff (approx
120km / 75m)
See
the world famous Lake Louise. This
area is highly recognized for wildlife
right
next to the road.
Day
10 : David Thompson Highway - Banff (approx
120km / 75m)
Take
a ride on the scenic gondola or a
cruise on Lake Minnewanka, soak in the
hot
springs, explore Johnston Canyon and
the museums
of Banff or go on a hike in Sunshine
Meadows.
Day
11 : Banff - Kelowna (approx 480km
/ 300m)
Make
your way through the fertile Okanagan
Valley with its vineyards and fruit orchards
to
the city of Kelowna, beautifully situated
on
Okanagan Lake.
Day
12 : A Day in Kelowna
With
its glorious range of mountains, Kelowna
is a sanctuary filled with pristine lakes,
pine forests, abundant gardens, orchards
and vineyards, sandy beaches, and superb
amenities. Stretching from north to south
for
approximately 110 km (68 miles) is beautiful
Okanagan Lake. The Okanagan Valley
is located at the northern most end of
the
Sonora Desert.
Day
13 : Kelowna - Vancouver
(approx 390km / 245m)
Drive
through the dry high plateau and down
the Coquihalla Highway and have a coffee
in
the cozy movie town of Hope.
Day
14 : Vancouver (7km /
3m)
Drop
off the RV at Go West and catch your
flight back home.
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:
-National Park Pass
-Personal Guide Book (available in English,
German, Dutch and French)
-Pre booked campgrounds for 2 people (additional
people are $40 / each)
EXCLUDED IN PACKAGE:
-Motorhome rental
-Taxes
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ISLAND
HOPPER TOUR CAD $813
/ 2 people excluding motorhome
11
Days / 10 nights in outstanding areas
of the
West Coast
of British Columbia. (1250km Roundtrip)
Day 1 : Vancouver
- Sunshine Coast (Lund) (approx
230km / 142m - 1 Ferry Ride)
Leave
the big city behind you and take
a
ferry (40 min sailing time) to the
beautiful Sunshine Coast. Enjoy the
fresh ocean
wind and the view of Vancouver and
the
Coast Mountains.
Day
2 : A Day in Lund
Explore the surrounding
Island and villages. Take your time
and take a water taxi
to Savory Island or do a kayak trip
along
the coast.
Day
3 : Lund - Vancouver Island - Quadra
Island (130km / 80m - 2 Ferry Rides)
Travel
along the Sunshine Coast and take
the ferry from Powell River to Comox on
Vancouver Island (1:20min). Drive the
scenic Ocean Route up to Campbell River
and take the next ferry (7 min) to Quadra
Island.
Day
4 : A Day on Quadra Island
Enjoy
the day on laid back Quadra Island,
hike up Chinese Mountain (1 hrs)
or walk
the famous Rebecca Spit. Take a whale
watch tour or wildlife boat tours
with Discovery Marine Safaris and
get the chance
to see whales, bears, eagles and
a lot
more.
Day
5 : Quadra Island - Long Beach Tofino
(275km / 170m - 1 Ferry Ride)
On
the road again …..drive south
to Qualicum Beach / Parksville, stop for
a coffee
at the farmers market. Stop at Cathedral
Grove to see the rain forest with the Giant
Trees and enjoy the scenic road to
Tofino.
Day
6 : A Day in Tofino
Plenty of
opportunities for cultural tours with the First Nations. Walk along
the sandy beach or do a kayak tour or take a boat
ride.
Day 7 : Tofino - Port Renfrew ( approx
400km / 247m)
Drive from
the busy tourist village south
past Victoria and drive the east coast up to
Port Renfrew.
Day
8 : A Day in Port Renfrew
Relax
in the small village of Port Renfrew,
get to know there culture and the
history. Walk a couple of steps on the famous
Juan de Fuca Trail.
Day
9 : Port Renfrew to Victoria
(approx 115km / 70m)
Explore
the beautiful city of Victoria; go
shopping at the harbour market or
have
a cup of coffee at a harbour coffee
shop.
Visit the famous Royal British Columbia
Museum.….lots of things to
see.
Day
10 : Victoria - Vancouver
(approx 120km / 75m - 1 Ferry Ride)
Spend
the morning in Victoria and take the
afternoon ferry back to Vancouver .
Day
11 : Vancouver
Drop
off the RV at Go West and catch your
flight back home.
INCLUDED
IN PACKAGE:
-National
Park Pass
-Personal Guide Book (available in English, German, Dutch and French)
-Pre booked campgrounds for 2 people (additional people are $40 / each)
EXCLUDED
IN PACKAGE:
-Motorhome
rental
-Taxes
Go
West 2010 Canada Fly and Drive Program
