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Pacific Coast & Whistler Self Drive

  • Vancouver
  • Victoria
  • Parksville
  • Tofino
  • Campbell River
  • Whistler
  • 13 nights from
  • £3,689 per person

    • Trip Code: SD-595

    • Receive a free case of wine
    • Save £250 per person book by 30 September

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Holiday Overview

A spectacular road trip of Vancouver Island's Pacific Coast, taking in picturesque Victoria, the famous pristine sandy beaches of Tofino, or perhaps explore the rainforests on a selection of well groomed trails, before relaxing at the oceanfront resorts of Parksville and Campbell River. If this wasn't enough excitement, drive to Whistler, blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre. Whistler has an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and for those that prefer a slower pace - lakes, pools and spa's. End your stay in Vancouver, from the cobblestone streets of the Gastown District to Little Italy and Chinatown, Vancouver will offer you a truly international flavour as well as a delightful combination of the old and the new.

Pacific Coast & Whistler Self Drive includes:

  • Return flights
  • 13 Nights accommodation
  • Car Hire
  • Return BC Ferries Vancouver - Vancouver Island
  • Vancouver City Highlights tour
  • Victoria Whale Watching Excursion
  • Tofino Coastal Bear Watching Excursion
  • Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
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Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver

On arrival at Vancouver Airport, transfer to your chosen hotel.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

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Sheraton Wall Centre

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

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Day 2 - Vancouver Sightseeing

Prepare to experience the unique history and unfolding splendour as you tour through the modern streets of Vancouver. Drive by the most renowned sights and learn how Vancouver became the city it is today. Situated on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and framed by British Columbia's imposing mountains, it's easy to fall in love with this astonishing city. Drive through historic neighbourhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, scenic English Bay and the picturesque Vancouver Harbour. Stops in Stanley Park feature Indigenous Peoples' Totem Poles, spectacular views of the mountains and the Lions Gate Bridge. Also includes the opportunity to wander through the charming farmer's market at Granville Island.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

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Sheraton Wall Centre

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Vancouver Experiences
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Day 3 - Vancouver to Victoria

Pick up your hire car this morning and drive over to Vancouver Island and make your way to your chosen hotel in Victoria. Car - Intermediate size car . BC Ferry crossing tickets for car and passenger are included

Featured accommodation

Inn at Laurel Point

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Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Fairmont Empress

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Day 4 - Victoria Exploring

Day at leisure to explore Victoria. Visit Butchart Gardens, take a flightseeing trip on a seaplane or take time to do some shopping! You may even wish to pre-book a whale watching trip.

Featured accommodation

Inn at Laurel Point

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Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Fairmont Empress

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Day 5 - Victoria to Parksville

Drive to Parksville, have relaxing afternoon at the Beach Club with some beautiful picture postcard views or for those that a bit more active explore some of the best biking and hiking trails on offer.

Featured accommodation

Bayside Resort Parksville

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Day 6 - Parksville to Tofino

Travel to Tofino -  Imagine, all in one place, fishing, kayaking, whale watching, bear-watching, bird watching, camping, hiking, storm-watching and First Nations cultural touring. Surfing is big here, and Tofino was named the best surf town in North America in Outside Magazine’s 2010 Editors Choice awards.

Featured accommodation

Tofino Resort + Marina

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Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach

Wickaninnish Inn

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Day 7 - Tofino Exploring

This morning we have included the popular Coastal Bear Viewing excursion. This tour features black bears and explores the fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound. During the winter, local black bears are in semi-hibernation. Come May, they leave their dens and head for the closest food source - the ocean! While the bears forage in the intertidal zone, you can unobtrusively observe and photograph their behaviour. You will experience the tour aboard an open-air, rescue-style, 24' rigid-hulled Zodiac suitable for this calm water program. The vessel's shallow draft is especially good for manoeuvring in the small sheltered bays while you are watching for bears and learning about this unique environment. Renainder of the day at Leisure - take in some of the best beaches in Tofino for a swim or a stroll - Chestermans's Beach, Cox Bay but don't miss out the sunset at Tonquin Beach. There are also many boat trips on offer.

Featured accommodation

Tofino Resort + Marina

Enhance your experience

Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach

Wickaninnish Inn

Unmissable Experiences

Tofino Experiences
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Day 8 - Pacific Rim Exploring

Spend the day exploring in the Pacific Rim National Park. Ask one of our Canada Experts for recommendations of what to do or additional excursions available in the area.

Featured accommodation

Tofino Resort + Marina

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Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach

Wickaninnish Inn

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Day 9 - Tofino to Campbell River

Depart Tofino for Campbell River where you will stop overnight. 

Featured accommodation

Painters Lodge Campbell River

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Naturally Pacific Resort

Unmissable Experiences

Campbell River Experiences
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Day 10 - Campbell River to Whistler

Return to the mainland via the BC Ferries Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay Crossing and drive the sea to sky highway route to your chosen hotel in Whistler. Passenger and car ferry tickets included

Featured accommodation

Delta Whistler Village Suites

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Nita Lake Lodge

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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Day 11 - Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Whistler has some spectacular views, it is a must do destination and a popular holiday destination for locals. There is so much to see and do, to help you take in some of the terrific trails and hikes on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains we have included the world famous Peak 2 Peak gondola. We also recommend adding on a helicopter ride for a birds eye view of the mountain ranges, glaciers and lakes.

Featured accommodation

Delta Whistler Village Suites

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Nita Lake Lodge

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Unmissable Experiences

Peak 2 Peak Gondola
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Day 12 - Whistler to Vancouver

Drive from Whistler to Vancouver, drop off your hire car and make your way to your downtown hotel in Vancouver

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

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Sheraton Wall Centre

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

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Day 13 - Vancouver Sightseeing

Spend your last full day taking in the local sights and attractions.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Enhance your experience

Sheraton Wall Centre

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Vancouver Experiences
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Day 14 - Fly Vancouver to UK

Make your way to Vancouver Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK

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