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Vancouver Island Explorer

10 days
Start and end in Vancouver
4.3
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Start point
    3233 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3K9, Canada (Lobby of the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport, 18:30 - 18:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandman Vancouver Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Vancouver Island to Victoria

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Carlton Plus)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across the Strait of Georgia
    • Guided orientation of downtown Victoria and Inner Harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Window shopping on Government Street
    • Visit Fisherman's Wharf
    • Explore Beacon Hill Park
    • Visit local museums
    Landmarks
    Empress Hotel
    Legislature Building
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Beacon Hill Park
    Government Street
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  3. Day 3

    Goldstream Provincial Park and Galloping Goose Trail

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Carlton Plus)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking in Goldstream Provincial Park (guide-led option choice)
    • Electric bike rental on Galloping Goose Trail

    Optional Activities

    • Steep 4 km round-trip hike up Mt. Finlayson with 410 m elevation gain
    • Easier 3 km hike to waterfalls
    • Oyster and seafood dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Goldstream Provincial Park
    Mt. Finlayson
    Galloping Goose Trail
  4. Day 4

    Botanical Beach and Duncan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tofino Resort and Marina)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Botanical Beach at low tide
    • Optional guided 3.7 km loop hike with 115 m elevation gain

    Optional Activities

    • Easy 3.7 km loop hike through craggy hills with ocean views
    • Swimming at the mountain lake lunch stop
    Landmarks
    Botanical Beach
    Juan de Fuca Marine Reserve
    Duncan Totem Poles
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  5. Day 5

    Clayoquot Sound Whale and Wildlife Watching

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tofino Resort and Marina)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat tour of Clayoquot Sound with expert guide
    • Whale, bear and marine life watching
    • Crab trapping experience
    Landmarks
    Clayoquot Sound
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  6. Day 6

    Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tofino Resort and Marina)

    Included Activities

    • Wild Pacific Trail walk
    • Pacific Rim National Park trails with boardwalks and boardwalks

    Optional Activities

    • Bear watching tours
    • Stand-up paddle board rental
    • Sea kayaking
    • Sightseeing flight by seaplane
    • Surfing course
    • Shopping in Ucluelet and Tofino village boutiques
    Landmarks
    Wild Pacific Trail
    Pacific Rim National Park
    Long Beach
    Ucluelet
    Tofino
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  7. Day 7

    Cathedral Grove and Campbell River

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Painter's Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Cathedral Grove ancient Douglas Fir ecosystem

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Miracle Beach
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Grove
    Miracle Beach
    Discovery Passage
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  8. Day 8

    Strathcona Park Adventures

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Painter's Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • 3-hour wildlife tour by boat
    • Guided fishing adventure
    • 12 km return hike to Bedwell Lake with 600 m elevation gain
    • Shorter waterfall hikes to Lupin Falls, Lady Falls and others
    Landmarks
    Strathcona Park
    Bedwell Lake
    Big Interior Peak
    Mt. Tom Taylor
    Lupin Falls
    Lady Falls
  9. Day 9

    Campbell River to Nanaimo to Vancouver

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandman Vancouver Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Vancouver Island to mainland
    • Guided orientation tour of downtown Vancouver

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle to Capilano Park
    • Shuttle to Grouse Mountain
    • City bicycle tours
    • Hop-On bus tours
    • Museum of Anthropology visit
    • Shopping and dining on Robson Street
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Canada Place
    Gastown
    Chinatown
    Capilano Park
    Grouse Mountain
    Museum of Anthropology
    Robson Street
  10. Day 10

    Departure

    End point
    1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4R5, Canada (Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport, 07:00 - 12:30)

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4.3
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.3
  • 4.1

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  • V
    July 8th, 2024
    Enjoyed all the hiking. Beautiful area! The guide was exuberant and fun. Lots of energy.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • E
    August 29th, 2023
    Great tour! Our guide Kilian was great. Having grown up in the area, he knew the best spots very well. Wonderful...
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    Traveled in August 2023
  • C
    July 12th, 2023
    The activities and hotels were great. It was a wonderful trip.
    Traveled in July 2023
  • A
    July 23rd, 2022
    Rainforest on Vancouver Island is beautiful nature. Guide was unaware of the program (stops, hikes), we had to help...
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    Traveled in July 2022

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    Dana

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Is the Vancouver island explorer for September 2025 still available? Can you provide some example hotels that you stay at.

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    • Timberwolf Tours Ltd.OperatorWritten June 2025

      Thank you for your interest in our Tours, the Vancouver Island Explorer is a great way to see the best of the island. We have space available on the August 4-13 departure, the September 8th trip is full.

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    Jorge

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    Whilst I can manage sea crossings on larger ferries I get very sick on water in smaller vessels so I sensibly avoid going on water. During this adventure trip on the day that the group goes out in a boat would there be any flexibility so that I could opt for an alternative activity with a local provider where I obviously pay extra for that.

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      Jorge

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Would there be any flexibility so that I could opt for an alternative activity with a local provider where I obviously pay extra for that.

    • Timberwolf Tours Ltd.OperatorWritten September 2024

      that is not a problem, you can decide on the spot what you would like to do and the guide will help to arrange an optional activity. For example a sightseeing flight in a float plane, visit a gallery or museum and more. We'll figure out the credit for the boat trip and the cost of your option at this time.

    • Timberwolf Tours Ltd.OperatorWritten September 2024

      the Tour starts in Vancouver in the Hotel Sandmann and ends with the last night in the Hotel Sandman . You also can book pre and post night in that Hotel for $ 270 per night. The Hotel has a Shuttle bus service to the Airport.

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    Pat

    Asked on August 3rd, 2023

    Are breakfasts included?

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    • Timberwolf Tours Ltd.OperatorWritten August 2023

      There are no meals included in this hotel based tour on Vancouver Island.

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    Christopher

    Asked on January 20th, 2023

    June tour is full. Will more dates be added in June 2023?

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    • Timberwolf Tours Ltd.OperatorWritten January 2023

      We have available spots on the July 1- July 10 and the August 19-28 trip. If you are interested in a camping based tour, the Hike and Kayak Tour V7 has space June 4-June 10 and June 11- June 17th.

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    Lydia

    Asked on June 2nd, 2022

    Are these rates for a single traveler on the group tour v10 tour

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