Wine & Dine the Okanagan Valley

Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver

On arrival in Vancouver airport, transfer to your downtown Vancouver hotel.

Day 2 - Vancouver

This morning we have included a 3.5 hour Vancouver City Highlights tour. 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.

Day 3 - Vancouver to Manning Park Resort (135 mls)

This morning collect your hire car and drive east to the Golden Ears Provincial Park for your first stop. The Lower Falls is a short (2 hour hike) that is an excellent way to start the trip. The view of the falls is fantastic, particularly in the spring season when the runoff from the surrounding mountains is surging downstream. Continue driving to Manning Park Resort located in the middle of Manning Park. The trailheads for several hikes are accessible from the resort. You may wish to hike the Lightening Lake Loop - an easy trail that circles around Lightening Lake.

Day 4 - Manning Park Resort to Osoyoos (112mls)

Continuing on to Osoyoos, your first stop is the Nk'Mip Desert Cultureal Centre. This state of the art venue celebrates thousands of years of Okanagan First Nations habitation on desert lands. The Nk'Mip Desert lands are one of Canada's three most endangered plant and animal species. For the wine enthusiast, make sure to visit Nk'Mip Cellars next door - it is Canada's first aboriginal winery.

Day 5 - Osoyoos Golden Mile Tour

Duration: 5 - 5.5 hours

Today you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a winery tour of the Oliver wineries along the Black Sage bench and the Golden Mile where you choose the wineries you would like to stop at. You will visit 3 wineries before lunch break. A gourmet entree is included at one of the wineries and then after you will visit 2 more wineries. Wineries could include: Adega on 45th, Burrowing Owl Vineyards, Cassini Cellars, Castoro de Oro Estate Winery, Church & State Wines, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Hester Creek Estate Winery, La Stella, Maverick, Mooncurser, Nk'Mip Cellars, Oliver Twist Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Silver Sage Winery, Stoneboat Vineyards, Tinhorn Creek Vineyard.

Tour Includes: Visit to 5 wineries, tasting fees, gourmet entree for lunch at winery restaurant, hotel pickup and drop off.

Note: Gratuity is not included.

Day 6 - Osoyoos to Penticton (40mls)

Today you have a short drive from Osoyoos to Penticton via wineries and lakes. Check into Penticton Lakeside Resort, located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, for a relaxing 2 nights stay.

Day 7 - Penticton

Spend today at your leisure to take in the local area and the endless facilities on offer at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Your day here can be as relaxing or as active as you wish.

Day 8 - Penticton to Kelowna (39 mls)

Today you will drive south along Okanangan Lake to Kelowna for your 2 night stay. Spend this afternoon at your leisure.

Day 9 - Kelowna Full Day Wine Lovers Tour

Sit back and enjoy while touring some of the great wineries in the beautiful Okanagan. Experience a bit of the history of the wine industry and enjoy some of the newer boutique-style wineries that are recent additions to our wine industry.

Your visit includes two top tier sit down tastings at Sandhill Winery and Cedar Creek and depending on availability a charcuterie platter at Spearhead Winery. Visit a total of 5 wineries including but not limited to Tantalus Vineyards, Summerhill Pyramid, The View, and/or Vibrant Vines.

Inclusions: • Tastings at 5 wineries • 20-25 small tastings • Private sit down tasting experience • Charcutier Platter to enjoy at one of the wineries • Snacks on the bus (water, cheese and crackers) • Driver guide • Return transfers from Kelowna & Vernon Hotels, Sparkling Hill and  Predator Ridge

Day 10 - Kelowna to Vernon (32 mls)

Make your way from Kelowna to the sensational Sparkling Hill Resort, near Vernon for a relaxing 2-night stay.

Day 11 - Sparkling Hill Resort

You have today at your leisure.

Day 12 - Vernon to Sundance Guest Ranch (50 mls)

Depart Sparkling Hill Resort this morning and traverse to Ashcroft for your2-night stay at Sundance Guest Ranch. The ranch is located in British Columbia's high country, with magnificent scenery and clear fresh air - a genuine bit of the old West.

Day 13 - Sundance Guest Ranch

With over 90 horses, the Ranch can cater to all levels of riding experiences and is surrounded by thousands of acres of spectacular countryside to explore on horseback. Horses are what Sundance is all about, but there are plenty of other activities to choose from: swimming (Sundance is located in one of the sunniest spots in Canada), indoor games, and Saturday night dancing.

Ranch amenities include: • Dining room is licensed for beer and wine service • BYOB bar lounge (with big stone fireplace, large picture windows overlooking the horse pastures,  bar with ice machine, large cooler and storage for guests’ beverages - outdoor patio area as well) • Billiard room (2 pool tables) • Games room (1 pool table, foosball, air hockey) • Movie lounge (60-inch screen TV - large selection of movies free of charge available) • Large heated outdoor swimming pool (May long weekend through Labour Day, depending on  weather) • Horseshoe pitch just off the bar lounge deck

Day 14 - Ashcroft to Whistler (146ml)

This morning depart Sundance Guest Ranch for Whistler. Travel down to Lillooet and onto the Duffery Lake Road to Whistler. On the upper elevations of the Duffey Lake Road enjoy breath-taking views of Joffre Glacier and snow-capped Mount Currie that rises to a height of 2,596 meters. Continue on to the mountain village of Whistler for your 2 night stay. 

Day 15 - Explore Whistler

Spend today taking in the Whistler village & lakes before take a ride on the world famous Peak2Peak Gondola. At the top of Whistler mountain you have walks and hiking trails on offer.

Day 16 - Whistler to Vancouver. Fly to UK

Drive from the mountain resort of Whistler to Vancouver Airport. Drop off your hire car before your overnight flight to the UK