8-Day Rockies & Tofino Pacific Rim Premium Tour from Vancouver: Tofino, Blue River, Banff and Revelstoke

This tour provides the ultimate Western Canadian experience. Take in the most awe-inspiring views of mountain ranges, forests, and rugged coastline as you travel from Vancouver through the Okanagan Valley, Rocky Mountains and Vancouver Island. Stay overnight in the famous towns of Banff and Tofino as well as downtown Vancouver. Go for a hike in the mountains and rainforest. Swim in glacier lakes and the ocean. Enjoy the abundance of wildlife with the possibility of seeing grizzly bears, black bears, whales, and so much more. This is a once in a lifetime experience you do not want to miss!
Day 1: Vancouver - Tofino
• 7:00am - Arrive at Canada Place in Vancouver where you’ll be greeted by your Guide.
• 7:15am - Depart for Horseshoe Bay and check in for the Ferry to Nanaimo. Keep an eye out for wildlife as we make the crossing.
• Scenic stop for lunch near Parksville.
• Visit the famous Coombs Market just outside of Parksville, look up to the roof where their resident goats.
• Arrive in the town of Tofino.
• Check into your resort and enjoy the onsite amenities which includes a large hot tub & barrel sauna in the rainforest.
• Walk through the serene Bird Sanctuary on the property overlooking the Tofino mudflats.
• Free time for dinner at the resort or in the town of Tofino. The resort includes complimentary bikes (subject to availability).
Day 2: Tofino
• Breakfast in your hotel.
• Today you can choose to explore the town on your own or book one of the optional activities such as whale watching, bear watching, surfing or kayaking. We highly recommend booking in advance. You will have a full day to explore Tofino.
• Option to join your guide today on a leisure walk/hike to Tonquin Beach. Easily accessible from downtown Tofino for those who want to explore on their own.
• Free evening to relax at the resort or join your guide for a campfire & marshmallow roast at the beach (fire ban dependent).
Day 3: Tofino - Vancouver
• Breakfast included.
• Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Long Beach, the largest and longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
• Visit Cathedral Grove, a protected old growth forest with ancient Douglas Fir trees dating back more than 800 years.
• Arrive in Nanaimo and check in for the ferry back to the Mainland.
• Arrive in Downtown Vancouver at approximately 9:00pm, depending on traffic, and check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Day 4: Vancouver - Blue River
• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Meet your guide in the lobby at 8:00am to depart for the Rocky Mountain portion of the tour.
• Travel through the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan Valley.
• Visit Spahat Falls in Clearwater.
• Check into the beautiful log cabins at Mike Wiegele heli-skiing resort (shoulder season tours will stay in Valemount instead).
• Option to go for an evening canoe (included) or refreshing swim in the lake (not available for shoulder season tours).
Day 5: Blue River - Banff
• Breakfast in the hotel (included).
• Sightseeing stop at Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
• Stop in the town of Jasper.
• Travel the Icefields Parkway and enjoy sightseeing along the way.
• Stop at the Columbia Icefields with the option to join the World Renowned Glacier Adventure (additional cost).
• Visit one of the glacier fed turquoise lakes along the Icefields Parkway.
• Arrive in Banff and check into your centrally located hotel on Banff Avenue.
• Enjoy a group dinner (included).
Day 6: Banff
• Start the day off with a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain Gondola where you will take in the magnificent views of the Rockies while enjoying your breakfast buffet.
• Enjoy a scenic tour around Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake Loop.
• Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel.
• Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participate in an exciting outdoor activity for a discounted price such as horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, caving, hot springs, fishing, etc!
• Evening at leisure in Banff.
Day 7: Banff - Revelstoke
• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Explore beautiful Lake Louise & Moraine Lake.
• Leisure time at Emerald Lake with the option to rent a canoe (seasonal).
• Check into the beautiful Sutton Place hotel at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
• Enjoy the resort amenities and free time to explore historic downtown Revelstoke and have dinner.
Day 8: Revelstoke - Vancouver
• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit Craigellachie and the Last Spike.
• Travel through the Okanagan Valley with a stop in Kelowna for lunch.
• Visit a winery - tastings included.
• Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm.