Holiday Overview
A spectacular road trip of Vancouver Island's Pacific Coast, taking in picturesque Victoria, the famous pristine sandy beaches of Tofino, or perhaps explore the rainforests on a selection of well groomed trails, before relaxing at the oceanfront resorts of Parksville and Campbell River. If this wasn't enough excitement, drive to Whistler, blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre. Whistler has an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and for those that prefer a slower pace - lakes, pools and spa's. End your stay in Vancouver, from the cobblestone streets of the Gastown District to Little Italy and Chinatown, Vancouver will offer you a truly international flavour as well as a delightful combination of the old and the new.
Pacific Coast & Whistler Self Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 13 Nights accommodation
- Car Hire (We recommend adding Sat Nav)
- Return BC Ferries Vancouver - Vancouver Island
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Pass
- Victoria Whale Watching Excursion
- Tofino Coastal Bear Watching Excursion
- Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
On arrival at Vancouver Airport, transfer to your chosen hotel.
Transfer not included
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Today we have included a Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass which will allow you to get around the city and the sights at your leisure.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 3 - Vancouver to Victoria
Pick up your hire car this morning and drive over to Vancouver Island and make your way to your chosen hotel in Victoria. Car - Intermediate size car . BC Ferry crossing tickets for car and passenger are included
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
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Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Fairmont Empress
Day 4 - Victoria Exploring
Day at leisure to explore Victoria. Visit Butchart Gardens, take a flightseeing trip on a seaplane or take time to do some shopping! You may even wish to pre-book a whale watching trip.
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
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Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Fairmont Empress
Day 5 - Victoria to Parksville
Drive to Parksville, have relaxing afternoon at the Beach Club with some beautiful picture postcard views or for those that a bit more active explore some of the best biking and hiking trails on offer.
Featured accommodation
The Beach Club Resort
Day 6 - Parksville to Tofino
Travel to Tofino - Imagine, all in one place, fishing, kayaking, whale watching, bear-watching, bird watching, camping, hiking, storm-watching and First Nations cultural touring. Surfing is big here, and Tofino was named the best surf town in North America in Outside Magazine’s 2010 Editors Choice awards.
Featured accommodation
Tofino Resort + Marina
Enhance your experience
Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach
Wickaninnish Inn
Day 7 - Tofino Exploring
This morning we have included the popular Coastal Bear Viewing excursion. This tour features black bears and explores the fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound. During the winter, local black bears are in semi-hibernation. Come May, they leave their dens and head for the closest food source - the ocean! While the bears forage in the intertidal zone, you can unobtrusively observe and photograph their behaviour. You will experience the tour aboard an open-air, rescue-style, 24' rigid-hulled Zodiac suitable for this calm water program. The vessel's shallow draft is especially good for manoeuvring in the small sheltered bays while you are watching for bears and learning about this unique environment. Renainder of the day at Leisure - take in some of the best beaches in Tofino for a swim or a stroll - Chestermans's Beach, Cox Bay but don't miss out the sunset at Tonquin Beach. There are also many boat trips on offer.
Featured accommodation
Tofino Resort + Marina
Enhance your experience
Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach
Wickaninnish Inn
Unmissable Experiences
Tofino Experiences
Day 8 - Pacific Rim Exploring
Spend the day exploring in the Pacific Rim National Park. Ask one of our Canada Experts for recommendations of what to do or additional excursions available in the area.
Featured accommodation
Tofino Resort + Marina
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Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach
Wickaninnish Inn
Day 9 - Tofino to Campbell River
Depart Tofino for Campbell River where you will stop overnight.
Featured accommodation
Comfort Inn Campbell River
Unmissable Experiences
Campbell River Experiences
Day 10 - Campbell River to Whistler
Return to the mainland via the BC Ferries Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay Crossing and drive the sea to sky highway route to your chosen hotel in Whistler. Passenger and car ferry tickets included
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
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Nita Lake Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 11 - Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Whistler has some spectacular views, it is a must do destination and a popular holiday destination for locals. There is so much to see and do, to help you take in some of the terrific trails and hikes on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains we have included the world famous Peak 2 Peak gondola. We also recommend adding on a helicopter ride for a birds eye view of the mountain ranges, glaciers and lakes.
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
Enhance your experience
Nita Lake Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Unmissable Experiences
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Day 12 - Whistler to Vancouver
Drive from Whistler to Vancouver, drop off your hire car and make your way to your downtown hotel in Vancouver
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 13 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Spend your last full day taking in the local sights and attractions.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 14 - Fly Vancouver to UK
Make your way to Vancouver Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria BC
The Inn at Laurel Point is located on a pretty peninsula jutting out into Victoria's Inner Harbour. Offering stunning views of the Inner Harbour, this hotel has an overall Japanese-influenced design and is only 4 blocks from the Royal BC Museum and Government Street shopping, accessible via a waterfront walkway.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Victoria BC
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa is just 2 blocks from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour and in the heart of the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment.
Fairmont Empress, Victoria BC
The Fairmont Empress hotel sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour and city centre of arts, entertainment and cultural attractions. This Vancouver Island resort is located in British Columbia’s capital city and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivalled location on the water.
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville,
The Beach Club Resort is located on the site of the historic Island Hall Resort, and just steps from Parksville Beach and features 149 luxuriously appointed units
Tofino Resort & Marina
The Tofino Resort & Marina features sea adventure tours, a private marina and on-site dining. The resort is set in Clayoquot Sound on the west side of Vancouver Island, 10 minutes walk from Tofino town centre.
Middle Beach Lodge - at the Beach, Tofino
Spectacularly perched on 40 acres of secluded West Coast oceanfront, Middle Beach Lodge features almost a mile of private beach, rugged headlands, two magnificent lodges, and twenty rustic self-contained cabins. This tranquil, natural domain offers the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a quiet retreat to restore spirits, a getaway to rekindle romance, or a wilderness adventure to strengthen family ties. It is the perfect setting for enjoying the super natural beauty of British Columbia and for getting away from it all.
Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino
The Wickaninnish Inn offers direct access to Chesterman Beach, and panoramic ocean or beach views from every guest room. The Inn has 75 deluxe guest rooms and suites (with fireplace, soaker tub and individual balcony), and a 720 sq. ft. meeting/banquet room (accommodating up to 60 people). The Pointe Restaurant seats 75 and the full-service Ancient Cedars Spa is a destination spa offering extensive body and esthetic treatments.
Comfort Inn Campbell River
Located on the waterfront in downtown Campbell River, the Comfort Inn & Suites offers unparalleled comfort in distinctive, West Coast style.
Aava Hotel, Whistler, British Columbia
The Aava is just a snowballs throw from Whistler Village and a few more footsteps to the lifts of Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains. Experience Whistlers’ culinary excellence and vibrant nightlife. Whether for business or fun, the Aava is the perfect hotel to relax in affordable style.
Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
Experience a fresh take on classic Whistler luxury. Nestled on the shores of a glacier-fed lake in Whistler BC, the luxury boutique Nita Lake Lodge offers genuine service with a personal touch.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler's landmark ski-in ski-out hotel and golf resort, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Naturally spectacular, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort hotel delivers an ideal setting for families, meetings and weddings alike.
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Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Canada Holiday Offers
Rockies & Rainforest East Bound Fly Drive
- 15 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Parksville
- Whistler
- Clearwater
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
Canada Holiday Offers
Lakes & Lodges Self Drive
- 14 Nights
- Calgary
- Canmore
- Banff
- Moraine Lake
- Jasper
- Clearwater
- Whistler
- Vancouver
Ontario & Quebec
Best of the East Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Algonquin Park
- Ottawa
- Mont Tremblant
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
Peaks & Grapes Fly Drive
- 12 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Jasper
- Banff
- Kelowna
Canada Family Holidays MCT
Vancouver, Bears & Whales
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Campbell River
- Knight Inlet
- Tofino
- Victoria
Canada Wildlife Holidays
Vancouver Island & the Grizzlies Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Parksville
- Desolation Sound
- Whistler
Yukon & Alaska
The Grand Prospector Fly Drive Holiday
- 17 Nights
- Whitehorse
- Haines
- Haines Junction
- Valdez
- Anchorage
- Talkeenta
- Denali National Park
- Fairbanks
- Tok
- Dawson City
The Charms of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Delights Self Drive
- 7 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Liscombe Mills
July Holidays
Whistler & Pacific Coast Fly Drive
- 6 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Tofino
- Victoria
