Holiday Overview
Experience the Sea to Sky route as you travel from Vancouver to Whistler. Walk along the famed Long Beach whilst in Tofino and enjoy a whale watching tour.
This is a superb add-on to any Canadian holiday especially to add pre or post an Alaska Cruise or as part of your main holiday!
All of our holidays are tailored to your individual requirements and budget. For your personalised quotation, please contact our Canada experts today.
Whistler & Pacific Coast Fly Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Whistler
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Tofino
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Victoria
- Return BC Ferries
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride
- Whale or Coastal Bear Watch Tour in Clayoquot Sound
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- Car Hire (We recommend adding Sat Nav)
Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver, transfer to Whistler
Arrive in Vancouver and pick up your hire car before travelling along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Highlights along the way include the cascading Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief Rock where climbers from all over the globe migrate to climb the granite cliffs. Arrive into Whistler for your 2-night stay.
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
Enhance your experience
Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 2 - Whistler Exploring
This charming alpine resort is nestled between world-renowned Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy an extensive range of summer activities from golf on one of the 4 championship designer golf courses, water activities on any of the 5 lakes or numerous rivers, to mountain top dining. Or just relax and enjoy some of the many fine cafe’s and restaurants in this European inspired alpine village. Experience the beauty of Whistler Blackcomb’s alpine environment via the newly opened Peak Adventure on Whistler Mountain. Take the Whistler Gondola to Whistler Mountain’s sub-alpine and then rise to over 7,000 feet via Whistler’s premier open chairlift. At the top of the Peak Chair, guests will be treated to unbelievable views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes, snow-capped peaks and more. Gondola dates of operation: 20th May - 11th Sep, Summer dates are subject to change due to factors such as weather and snowpack, if Gondola is not operating a refund will be issued.
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
Enhance your experience
Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Unmissable Experiences
Whistler Experiences
Day 3 - Whistler to Tofino (303 km/189 mi + Ferry)
Return down the Sea to Sky highway to Horseshoe Bay and sail for 1 hr 45 min on BC Ferries (ferry toll included) to the Sunshine Coast. This scenic cruise takes you through fjord like waters with mountains blanketed with virgin forests and glaciated peaks. At Nanaimo head west to Tofino on the rugged West Coast. En-route, picture stops should be made at Cathedral Grove to enjoy the splendour of 800 year old Douglas Fir and Cedar. Plus, the Mars Water-Bombers at Sproat Lake, the world’s two largest water bombers used for the sole purpose of putting out forest fires. After the Mars Water-Bombers drive through the majestic Sutton Pass and the Sawtooth Range of the Cascade Mountains to arrive in Tofino or Ucluelet around mid afternoon.
Featured accommodation
Tofino Resort + Marina
Enhance your experience
Long Beach Lodge Resort
Wickaninnish Inn
Day 4 - Pacific Rim National Park
Head to Tofino today where you may wish to walk along the famed Long Beach, with its miles of pristine sandy beach and pounding surf, or explore the rain forests on a selection of well groomed trails. Mid afternoon enjoy a 3 hour whale watch cruise (included) through the Clayoquot Sound, revealing sensational scenery, and wildlife such as Gray Whales, Sea Lions, Porpoises and Killer Whales. The area is also known for its variety of birds, including tufted puffins and resident bald eagles. Alternatively in replace of the Whale watch cruise we can offer a coastal Bear viewing cruise.
Featured accommodation
Tofino Resort + Marina
Enhance your experience
Long Beach Lodge Resort
Wickaninnish Inn
Unmissable Experiences
Tofino Experiences
Day 5 - Tofino to Victoria (313 km/195 mi)
Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria. En-route stops should be made at the artist community of Chemainus, where you can admire the giant murals which adorn the exterior walls throughout the town and Duncan the "City of Totems". If time permits visit the Quw’utsun’ Heritage Village which provides you with an insight into the lives of the northwest coast people (seasonal hours - admission not included).
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
Enhance your experience
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Day 6 - Victoria Exploring (Butchart Gardens)
Today is free to explore Victoria, with its turn of the century architecture, British traditions such as high tea and shops full of woollens and china. Admission is included to the Butchart Gardens with its 50 acre display of magnificent colour.
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
Enhance your experience
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Unmissable Experiences
Victoria Experiences
Day 7 - Victoria to Vancouver (69 km/43 mi + Ferry) Fly to UK
Leaving Victoria drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90 min Ferry ride (ferry toll included) to Tsawwassen. On board BC ferries enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. From Tsawwassen continue on to Vancouver for your flight to the UK or to your Vancouver hotel.
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.
Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel, Whistler British Columbia
Summit Lodge is Whistlers quirky award-winning boutique hotel. It is located just steps away from the Olympic Plaza and some of Whistlers top restaurants.
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.
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.
Long Beach Lodge Resort, Tofino Holidays
Long Beach Lodge Resort is perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. This luxurious boutique resort offers 41 lodge rooms and 20 quaint cottages tucked beneath the trees. Since opening the doors in 2002, The lodge is proud to have become a favourite West Coast retreat and is known to be a one-stop, world-class destination for relaxation, dining, shopping, and adventure. Upon the 8 acres of oceanfront rainforest property, you'll feel immersed in the West Coast wilds, while only 7km south of downtown Tofino.
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.
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.
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Discover Victoria at its finest through an authentic local experience in the heart of downtown. With deeply entrenched roots in the local community and a strong sense of environmental responsibility – the Chateau Victoria strives to share all that makes Victoria special to each and every guest.
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.
Image & Video Gallery
Vancouver aerial view
Stanley Park Seawall Vancouver
Vancouver Gastown Maple Tree Square
English Bay Beach at Sunset, Vancouver
View of Vancouver from Granville Bridge at night
Whistler Mountain
Whistler Gondola
Whistler birds eye view at Blackcomb
Tofino coastline
Bastion Square Victoria
Johnson Street Victoria
Victoria, parliament building
Whale at Vancouver island
Whale, Vancouver Island
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
