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Vancouver Island Self Drive Tours, Victoria Hotels, Vancouver, Tofino, BC Accommodation, Car Rental Vancouver, BC Sunshine Coast,
BC Ferry, Sea-to-Sky Highway Canada, Western Canada Self Drive Vacation, Northern British Columbia Car Driving Tours
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SDR#01 Vancouver Island – Victoria & the Sunshine Coast
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Experience the bright side of BC while traveling along the Sunshine Coast’s Sea-to-Sky-Highway. With more than 1500 hours of Sunshine a year the community is known for its pristine beauty and excellent outdoor activities. Here you become familiar with the Coast Salish Native Culture. Continue the journey with a variety of small inter island ferries to Vancouver Island and further on to beautiful Ucluelet or Tofino within Pacific Rim Nat’l
Park. Discover incredible whale watching opportunities, endless beaches and rocky shorelines. Conclude the tour with a visit of sophisticated Victoria with its British flair before returning via Butchard Gardens to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Tour extensions available.
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Vancouver – Earls Cove |
Pick up your rental car and drive to Horseshoe Bay for a short ferry ride to Gibsons. Enjoy the drive along the Sunshine Coast and arrive at your lodge near Earls Cove. Tucked amidst majestic cedars and firs the lodge features spectacular views of the Pacific Coastline. Overnight.
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Earls Cove |
Enhance your relationship with nature on a optional guided hiking or kayak tour. Up close marine wildlife encouters are possible by kayak as you approach Seal Rock - a perfect place for seals to haul out. Hiking on local hotspot trails to Mount Daniel or Mount Pender are other choices for today. You have also access to a spa area offering a variety of treatments. Overnight.
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Tofino Area |
Travel on to Powell River and take the ferry to Vancouver Island. Cross the island and arrive at Pacific Rim National Park - one of BC's most prized nature reserves. Experience the pristine wilderness first hand by walking along famous Long Beach or on the Wild Pacific Coastal Trail.
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Tofino Area |
Take a whale observation cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound (optional), revealing sensational scenery, and wildlife such as gray whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise and killer whales. The area is also home to a variety of sea birds. Saltwater fishing is generally excellent for King/Silver Salmon.
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Tofino - Victoria |
Leave the Pacific Rim area and drive to the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The "Garden City" Victoria sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates and still shows it's unique British character. Stroll along Inner Harbour where the impressive Empress Hotel is presiding.
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Victoria |
Victoria boasts a fascinating history and many famous landmarks like the Empress Hotel, Chinatown, the Parlament Building, Helmcken House or the Antique Row. East Sooke Park attracts hikers looking for challenging hikes in a wilderness setting.
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Victoria - Vancouver |
On the way to the ferry terminal you may stopover at famous Butchart Gardens. The Gardens have several feature areas including a japanese Garden, a Rose Garden, and a Sunken Garden. Take the ferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouver where your tour ends.
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Departure Dates
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January - December
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Daily Departures
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Rates in CAD$ per Person
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Departures
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Category |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Child |
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January 01 - May 31
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Superior |
$1260.00 |
$730.00 |
$490.00 |
$150.00 |
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June 01 - September 20
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Superior |
$1490.00 |
$760.00 |
$570.00 |
$150.00 |
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September 21 - December 31
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Superior |
$1260.00 |
$730.00 |
$490.00 |
$150.00 |
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January 01 - May 31
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First Class |
$1570.00 |
$795.00 |
$590.00 |
$160.00 |
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June 01 - September 20
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First Class |
$1840.00 |
$940.00 |
$680.00 |
$160.00 |
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September 21 - December 31
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First Class |
$1570.00 |
$795.00 |
$590.00 |
$160.00 |
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Specials
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Last Minute & Advance Reservation Discounts available |
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- 6 Night Accommodation
- Goods & Service Tax (GST)
- Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
- 7 Day Compact Rental Car (Dollar, National and/or Alamo Car Rental)
- Unlimited Free Km
- CDW Car Insurance
- LDW Car Insurance
- Airport Handling Fee
- Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Tour Documentation
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Car Rental Upgrade (Rates per Car):
Mid Size $70.00, Full Size $90.00, SUV Jeep $100.00, Mini Van $180.00
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Single Room Rate:
1 Adult – Room with 1 Queen Size Bed or 1 King Size Bed
Double Room Rate:
2 Adults – Rooms with 2 Queen Size Beds or 1 King Size Bed
Triple Room Rate:
3 Adults – Rooms with 2 Queen Size Beds
Child Rate up to 12 Years:
Sharing Single, Double or Triple Rooms with Adults. Max 2 Children per Room
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