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Easy tailor made pre-determined routes,maps with a detailed itinerary. Imagine the freedom of the great wide open roads. Travel made easy with predetermined routes,maps and a detailed itinerary and the ability to travel at your own pace, and in your own time. Fly-drive itineraries will include a fully insured, pre-paid car rental, and accommodation.
Price guide from £1555 per person incl flights,car and accomodation (based on two persons sharing).
Daily, year round
This flydrive package includes
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Fully inclusive intermediate 4 door car hire
• Accommodation as stated
• Route maps and detailed itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER
Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Vancouver. Upon arrival transfer independently to your hotel, where you will spend the first two nights of your adventure in British Columbia.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Vancouver
DAY 2 VANCOUVER
We’ve included a full free day for you to explore Vancouver, and there is plenty to keep you entertained! Visit Stanley Park covering over a thousand acres, historic Gastown with its myriad of shopping and dining options and perhaps take a trip out of the city to Grouse Mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge. This cosmopolitan city has great nightlife too for the young, or young at heart.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Vancouver
DAY 3 & 4 WHISTLER
Driving Distance: 78Mi/125Km
This morning collect your rental car and commence your journey of discovery. Today’s short but beautiful drive takes you along the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Whistler. Highlights along the way included Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief Rock, where climbers all over the world migrate to climb the granite cliffs. Your hotel for the next 2 nights is in the heart of the alpine valley. With so many activities whether you’re travelling in winter or summer, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Take time to relax and enjoy some of the many fine cafes and restaurants in this European inspired alpine village.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
DAY 5 & 6 VICTORIA
Driving Distance: 146Mi/234Km
Return along the Sea to Sky highway today to Tsawwassen, where you make the 95 minute crossing to the Swartz Bay. This scenic journey takes you through fjord like waters with a backdrop of mountains blanketed with virgin forests and glaciated peaks. On arrival take a leisurely drive along winding roads and through coastal fishing villages to Victoria, the capital of Vancouver Island. Explore the imposing facades of the Parliament Buildings, St Ann’s Academy and The Butchart Botanical Gardens; 50 enchanting acres of breathtaking beauty. The historic Old Town is ideal for soaking up Victoria’s atmosphere, visiting the myriad of boutiques, museums, galleries and cafes. A whale watching tour to view the orcas is a treat not to be missed.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Pacific
DAY 7 & 8 TOFINO
Driving Distance: 197Mi/315Km
Today, your drive takes you north along the west coast of Vancouver Island to the sleepy town of Tofino. En-route we suggest a stop at the artist community of Chemainus, where you can admire the giant murals adorning exterior walls throughout the town and Duncan, known as the “City of Totems”. Tofino is the gateway to the majestic Pacific Rim National Park. Remember to pack your camera as the views are unmissable. Take a stroll along famed Long Beach, boasting miles of pristine sandy beach and pounding surf. During your stay explore the rain forests of well groomed trails or take a whale watching cruise through the Clayoquot Sound. Your cruise will reveal sensational scenery and wildlife including Gray Whales, Sea Lions, Porpoises and Killer Whales as well as a variety of birds including tufted puffins and the resident bald eagles.
Hotel: Wickannish Inn
DAY 9 PARKSVILLE
Driving Distance: 107Mi/172Km
Depart the rugged west coast heading for Parksville in the east. Your drive takes you through the Sawtooth Range of the Cascade Mountains and the majestic Sutton Pass. Stop off at Sproat Lake, home to the world’s two largest water-bombers which are used for sole purpose of putting out forest fires. Make sure you make a picture stop at Cathedral Grove to enjoy the splendour of the 800 year old Douglas Fir and Cedar before finally arriving in Parksville. Your hotel has a wide range of natural spa treatments and serves some of the best British Columbian cuisine on the island.
Hotel: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
DAY 10 VANCOUVER
Driving Distance: 74Mi/119Km
This morning you leave the Sunshine Coast for a short and leisurely drive to Swartz Bay where you make the return crossing back to Tsawwassen on the mainland. This afternoon you have the opportunity to experience the attractions of Vancouver you didn’t manage to see at the start of your itinerary, and to pick up some souvenirs to remember your exploration of British Columbia.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
DAY 11 JOURNEY HOME
Today you return your car rental to Vancouver International Airport and check in for your flight back to the UK.
Prices From £1555 per person based on twin occupancy of standard rooms in low season. Other prices available on request. Price includes flights, airport taxes, accommodation and fully inclusive car rental from day 3 to 11
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