Depart Victoria and hike on the Coastal Trail at East Sooke Wilderness Park. The trail winds along the rugged coast and allows for breathtaking views overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The trail contrasts greatly throughout the journey; one minute you are in a dark lush rainforest and the next you are on the sunny bluffs overlooking an ocean vista.
We keep an eye out for sea lions, seals, otters, and whales. Eagles, ravens and deer are a common sight.
We then depart to our alpine Headquarters at Mt. Washington. We have a welcome feast and hot tubs overlooking the ocean and mountains. Overnight Mt. Washington at the Bears Den Lodge.
Day 2 -
We walk out the door and hike in the alpine environment of Strathcona Park. Beautiful forests and meadows are in every direction. We visit many alpine lakes and take in awesome scenic vistas.
Overnight Mt. Washington.
Day 3 -
Depart to Pacific Rim National Park and the town of Tofino. We stop to visit towering old-growth forests, waterfalls, and special sites along the way. We have a picnic lunch and then explore the beaches and rainforest trails in Pacific Rim National Park.
Overnight Tofino.
Day 4 -
Depart at 9 a.m. for a 3 hour Bear Watching tour by boat. We watch these majestic animals as they forage in the inter-tidal zones at low tide. Picnic lunch at Long Beach. Afternoon options include surfing lessons, sea kayaking, Native Canoe paddling tour to Meares Island, cycling on the beach or trails, salmon fishing or more hikes in the Park.
Overnight Tofino.
Day 5 -
We depart at 11 a.m. for a 2 hour boat tour to Hot Springs Cove. We watch for whales, sea otters and other wildlife along the way.
We board the M.V. Innchanter, our floating B&B accommodation for the evening.
We visit the hot springs and soak in the steaming pools and hot waterfall. Dinner is prepared by famed chef and Innkeeper Shaun Shelongonsky, proprietor of the Innchanter.
Overnight Hot Springs Cove on the Innchanter.
Day 6 -
Morning soaks in the hot springs and then a 12 noon departure by sea plane back to Tofino. This scenic flight takes approximately 20 minutes of flying along the rugged coastline and incredible scenery.
We then drive to the east side of the island and the town of Qualcium Beach. Evening walks on the beach.
Farewell dinner feast. Overnight Qualicum Beach.
Day 7 -
Drive to the town of Sidney and tour the Gulf Islands by sea kayaking. Our safe double kayaks can transport even first-timers to the scenic archipelago within Gulf Island National Park. Finish at approximately 3 p.m.
5 minute drive to Victoria airport or Ferry to Vancouver. We say our good byes until your next Island Adventure Tour!
All-inclusive price is $1799 and includes all meals, adventure tours, land transportation from Victoria or Nanaimo, guides and fees.
Add this trip to our Rocky Mountain Eco Adventure Tour for an amazing two week vacation! Departures are arranged so that this trip can begin or end when the Rocky Mountain Eco Adventure Starts or ends.
We depart Vancouver and drive through 6 hours of scenery stopping long the way at scenic points and for short walks. We arrive at our lake front cabin at Sicamous in the Shuswap Lake area. Relaxing swims in the evening and a welcome feast prepared by your guide.
Overnight Sicamous.
Day 2 -
A 30 minute drive and we are in the mountains heading east towards Roger Pass and Yoho National Park. We get to the alpine playground of Golden right in the heart of the Rockies. We have a picnic lunch by the Kicking Horse River. Afternoon options include
Rocky Mountain Trail ride on horseback, alpine hiking or tandem paragliding off of a 6,500 ft. mountain.
Overnight in Golden in lodge accommodation.
Day 3 -
We depart at 9 a.m. for a white water rafting trip down the world-famous Kicking Horse River, one of the top white water spots in the world. Extreme adventure or a more gentle nature cruise are the options. Some go for a bit of both!
We have lunch on the river and return to Golden in the later afternoon.
Overnight Golden.
Day 4 -
We drive 1.5 hours up the scenic Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefields. Your guide leads the way for a short hike on the glacier. We stop at waterfalls and scenic vistas along the way. After all this is known as the "Most Scenic Highway in the World".
After lunch we then drive to the majestic town of Banff. We ride the Gondola up to the top of Sulphur Mountain, soak in the Hot springs and then eat dinner in Banff. Free evening to stroll the quaint streets of this scenic mountain town.
Overnight Lake Louise.
Day 5 -
We depart at 9 a.m. to visit Lake Louise and then Moraine Lake. From Moraine Lake we depart on an alpine hike to the Consolation Lakes high above tree-line. Picnic lunch in the high alpine of the Rocky Mountains.
Overnight Lake Louise.
Day 6 -
We depart back west to the town of Sicamous today. We stop at various waterfalls, and scenic walks and pints of interest along the way. Evening swims in Mara Lake.
Overnight Sicamous.
Day 7 -
Today we drive to Vancouver via the Okanagan valley. We visit some of the beautiful beaches and wineries along the way and arrive in Vancouver at approximately 5 p.m.
We then say our goodbyes or join up with a Vancouver Island Eco Adventure!
All-inclusive costs:
$1,899.00 per person $1,599.00 for children under 16.
Includes all transportation, guides, Park Fees, rafting tour, hiking tours, gondola ride and hot springs fees, all breakfasts, all lunches and 3 dinners.
Departure dates: June 8, June 13, July 19, July 28, August 9, August 22, September 22, October 12, Ocotober 20
Add this trip to our West Coast Eco Adventure Tour or our Grizzly Bear Eco Adventure for an amazing two week vacation! Departures are arranged so that this trip can begin or end when these trips starts or end.
Depart Victoria and hike on the Coastal Trail at East Sooke Wilderness Park. The trail winds along the rugged coast and allows for breathtaking views overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The trail contrasts greatly throughout the journey; one minute you are in a dark lush rainforest and the next you are on the sunny bluffs overlooking an ocean vista.
Morning soaks in the hot springs and then a 12 noon departure by sea plane back to Tofino. This scenic flight takes approximately 20 minutes of flying along the rugged coastline and incredible scenery.
Visit the geothermal pools of Hot Springs Cove, walk the rainforests of Pacific Rim National Park and explore the waters of Clayoquot Sound. Moored in a spectacular bay in the heart of Clayoquot Sound and at the doorstep of Hotsprings Cove is the M.V. Innchanter, a 1920s heritage ship. The restored vessel offers seven well appointed staterooms, a main salon with wood burning fireplace, a Westcoast library, a 700 square foot sundeck. Guests can relax on board, set a crab trap, fish, canoe or hike two kilometres through old growth forest to soak in the 105 degrees Fahrenheit pools.
Catch a wave for the first time or improve your technique while on our 3-day Surf Safari. Our camp overlooks the ocean at Bella Pacific campground just outside of Tofino. Delicious meals are prepared by your guide and we travel in small co-ed groups of 5-7 people. 
Depart Victoria at 9 a.m. in our 12 passenger luxury van to the west coast of Vancouver Island and Pacific Rim National Park. 
After a Canadian breakfast we hit the waves and practice our technique. 
Wildlife adventure tour of a lifetime! We view grizzly bears, whales, eagles, sea lions, seals, sea otters and more on this wildlife safari. 
Depart Victoria at 9 a.m. and hike the Coastal Trail at East Sooke Wilderness Park.The trail winds along the rugged coast and allows for breathtaking views overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The trail contrasts greatly throughout the journey; one minute you are in a dark lush rainforest and the next you are on the sunny bluffs overlooking an ocean vista.
We depart early and drive to Campbell River. Here we join a 3 hour Marine Wildlife tour that explores the waters around Quadra Island. 
Day 5 -
The best of the Canadian Rockies! We hike on the Columbia ice Fields, raft the Kicking Horse River, hike in the alpine above Lake Louise, soak in the Banff Hot Springs and much more. We get off the beaten path and enjoy waterfalls, alpine lakes, and mountain view-scapes all day long. See more mountains in a day than most see in a lifetime. Your naturalist guide knows the highlights and how to avoid the crowds. Always on the look-out for wildlife we hope to see bears, elk and even mountain sheep. Options include an afternoon trail ride in the Rocky Mountains or soaring above the mountains during a tandem paragliding flight provided by our good friends at 
A 30 minute drive and we are in the mountains heading east towards Roger Pass and Yoho National Park. We get to the alpine playground of Golden right in the heart of the Rockies. We have a picnic lunch by the Kicking Horse River. Afternoon options include
Rocky Mountain Trail ride on horseback, alpine hiking or tandem paragliding off of a 6,500 ft. mountain.
Overnight in Golden in lodge accommodation.
We drive 1.5 hours up the scenic Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefields. Your guide leads the way for a short hike on the glacier. We stop at waterfalls and scenic vistas along the way. After all this is known as the "Most Scenic Highway in the World".
