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Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Vancouver. Upon arrival, transfer independently to the Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver, where you spend the first night getting to know this incredible Canadian city.

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Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver

This boutique-style hotel features bright and airy guestrooms with a soothing neutral colour palette. Each room is equipped with a king-size bed with a pillowtop mattress and hypoallergenic duvets, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen television, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, safety deposit box, and Beekman 1802® bath products. For those seeking additional space and upgraded amenities, suites are available, offering enhanced living areas and sweeping views of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Today, you’ll meet up with the rest of your tour group in downtown Vancouver. Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:15am and take a scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Visit the famous Butchart Gardens before heading to Sea Cider for a tour and cider tasting. Check in to your hotel in downtown Victoria, then enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the city.

This morning, enjoy a Victoria City tour, visiting highlights like Beacon Hill Park, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Government Street. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. You may choose to stroll along Government Street, visit the Royal BC Museum, or opt for a traditional Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel (additional cost).

Start with an early departure from your hotel and drive along the scenic Malahat Highway, offering stunning views of the Southern Gulf Islands. Stop at the Malahat SkyWalk, Vancouver Island’s newest outdoor experience, where you’ll walk a 600-meter elevated pathway through lush forests and climb a 10-story spiral tower for panoramic 360-degree views. Continue to Duncan for a brief tour of the City of Totems and free time for lunch. Arrive in Tofino in the evening, check into your hotel, and get recommendations from your guide for dinner and local amenities.

Today, explore Tofino’s stunning beaches, including Long Beach, with the option to join your guide for a hike. Visit the Ucluelet Aquarium, showcasing local marine life and environmental education. You can also take an optional walk with your guide along the Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse area in Ucluelet, offering breathtaking coastal views. The evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Today, enjoy a full day to choose from various activities, including a boat cruise to Hot Springs Cove, kayaking, surfing, hiking through rainforest trails, or simply relaxing on the beach. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore the town of Tofino at your own pace.

After breakfast, you’ll head back towards the east coast of Vancouver Island. Stop at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park to walk through the ancient Douglas Fir rainforest. Continue to Coombs Market, famous for the goat on the rooftop, where you’ll have lunch and enjoy fresh produce, sandwiches, and the best ice cream on the island. Drive along Coastal Highway 19A, passing coastal communities and scenic landscapes, with a dinner stop in Comox. Arrive in Campbell River, check into your hotel, and enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the resort, watch the sunset, and relax in the peaceful surroundings.

Enjoy a morning at leisure with the option to join various activities such as kayaking, fishing, or whale watching (additional cost). You can also choose to embark on a full-day Grizzly Bear Expedition into Bute or Toba Valley (available from Aug 18 to Oct 15). Later, visit Elk Falls Provincial Park to explore its walking and hiking trails, including the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge and the elevated cantilevered viewing platform with stunning views of the falls.

Depart Campbell River in the morning and stop at Morningstar Farm in Parksville, a local food hub offering a farmgate store, a seasonal cafe, a petting farm, and scenic trails. Continue to Nanaimo for a stroll along the Harbourfront and be sure to try a famous Nanaimo Bar. In the afternoon, take the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, arriving back in downtown Vancouver around 6:30pm. Here, you’ll say goodbye to your tour group and independently make your way back to the Georgian Court Hotel for the final night of this incredible adventure.

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Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver

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Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver

This boutique-style hotel features bright and airy guestrooms with a soothing neutral colour palette. Each room is equipped with a king-size bed with a pillowtop mattress and hypoallergenic duvets, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen television, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, safety deposit box, and Beekman 1802® bath products. For those seeking additional space and upgraded amenities, suites are available, offering enhanced living areas and sweeping views of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Vancouver before independently making your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK.