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Overview
The best of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. This fly drive holiday route will allow you to see the Sunshine Coast, this extraordinary piece of mainland British Columbia only accessible by ferry, seldom visited by tourists, as well as the main attractions of Vancouver Island. Expect country roads, varied scenery and some glorious hotels on this stunning fly drive holiday.
This itinerary is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you; if you want to add extra days in one area, extend the holiday or maybe change the direction of travel. Talk to one of our experts about how to make this holiday the perfect one for you.
Ms Winsor - Travelled Rocky Mountaineer"The Rocky Mountaineer was superb"
Everything went to plan and ran smoothly with planes, cars, trains and accommodation. The Rocky Mountaineer was superb and a great experience, so well organised and such good service on board. The selection of hotels we ended up with was an eclectic mix. Cathedral Lodge in Field was outstanding and by far the best in terms of location, style and service. Just out of this world although the Black Fish Lodge experience was equally good although quite different. Lovely people there who took good care of us with amazing wild life spotting opportunities along with the fishing.
I can’t thank you enough for your patience in the planning process getting the package together and trying to match to our specific requirements. You always understood the brief and were quick in following up options and so on. Not an inexpensive holiday for sure but so memorable. It will be very hard to beat.
Itinerary (15 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Days 3-5
Vancouver to Egmont, Sunshine Coast
Today you will take a short ferry journey from West Vancouver across followed by a...
Days 3-5
Vancouver
to Egmont, Sunshine Coast
Today you will take a short ferry journey from West Vancouver across followed by a winding, scenic highway drive up the Sunshine Coast to Westcoast Wilderness Lodge at Egmont, where you will spend the next 3 nights. This cliff-side resort has excellent ocean views and your package includes a 4.5 hour boat tour to Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls, with a picnic lunch and all meals while at the lodge. Other packages are available that include floatplane tours, kayaking or jet-ski tours; ask us for details.
3 nights at Westcoast Wilderness Lodge.
Days 6-8
Egmont to Lund
Another ferry takes you to the northern Sunshine Coast and after a 90 minute drive...
Days 6-8
Egmont
to Lund
Another ferry takes you to the northern Sunshine Coast and after a 90 minute drive you will arrive at the end of the road and a charming village called Lund. Your accommodation will be at the Lund Resort at Kla Ah Men. You will have time to hop on a water taxi to Savary Island or watch for whales, sea lions, porpoises and other marine life on a cruise into Desolation Sound.
2 nights in Lund.
Day 9
Lund to Comox
Let the ferry take the strain again as you sail across to Vancouver Island from...
Day 9
Lund
to Comox
Let the ferry take the strain again as you sail across to Vancouver Island from Powell River to Comox and then on to your accommodation in Courtenay.
1 night at the Kingfisher Resort and Spa.
Days 10-12
Comox to Tofino
Drive across the island via Port Alberni, being sure to stop at Cathedral Grove to see...
Days 10-12
Comox
to
Tofino
Drive across the island via Port Alberni, being sure to stop at Cathedral Grove to see the towering first growth Douglas Firs. Finish your day’s journey in Tofino or Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island – a magical area of forest, beaches, art galleries and wildlife.
You will then have 2 days to enjoy whale-watching (for grey and humpback whales, as well as sea lions and bald eagles), a visit to the Hot Springs and bear watching, some world class surfing, a walk along the boardwalks in the rain forest or along the wonderful beaches. (Whale watching tour included).
3 nights in Tofino or Ucluelet.
Day 13
Tofino to Parksville
Drive back across the island and start heading south, for an overnight stop in Parksville,...
Day 13
Tofino
to Parksville
Drive back across the island and start heading south, for an overnight stop in Parksville, where you can enjoy the calmer coast or take a short hike.
1 night in Parksville
Day 14-15
Parksville to Victoria
Today you will be heading to Victoria, which is just a few hours drive which...
Day 14-15
Parksville
to
Victoria
Today you will be heading to Victoria, which is just a few hours drive which can be broken at Duncan to see the totem poles or at Chemainus to admire the 38 murals. Spending a couple of days in Victoria will allow you to take a winery tour or sample cheeses in the Valley, discover the Butchart Gardens and the Royal British Columbia Museum and take a whale watching tour to see the killer whales that live off the coast.
2 nights in Victoria.
