Vancouver Trip Overview
Tofino tour is a personal tour that provides the opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Vancouver Island’s West Coast, Surfing, kayaking, and whale watching are just a few of the outdoor activities available.
Highlights include: the ferry to Nanaimo, Coombs market, Port Alberni, Ucluelet Wild Pacific trail, Long Beach, the town of Tofino, and the countless hiking trails. This tour also gives you the chance to go on a whale watching tour, learn to surf, go kayaking, or do other amazing activities! Day 1depart Vancouver 7:15am sharp Enjoy a ferry ride through the Strait of Georgia to Nanaimo. Explore Englishman River Falls, Then drive through Coombs Pacific Rim National Park and then check into your hotel and enjoy free time to spend as you like.Day 2:Long Beach, a surfer’s paradise. Explore the fishing village town of Tofino ,Tofino is famous – such as surfing, whale watching, bear watching or kayaking. You’ll depart Tofino in the afternoon arrive in Vancouver at 10pm.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Vancouver, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tofino tour is a personal tour that provides the opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Vancouver Island’s West Coast, Surfing, kayaking, and whale watching are just a few of the outdoor activities available.
Highlights include: the ferry to Nanaimo, Coombs market, Port Alberni, Ucluelet Wild Pacific trail, Long Beach, the town of Tofino, and the countless hiking trails. This tour also gives you the chance to go on a whale watching tour, learn to surf, go kayaking, or do other amazing activities! Day 1depart Vancouver 7:15am sharp Enjoy a ferry ride through the Strait of Georgia to Nanaimo. Explore Englishman River Falls, Then drive through Coombs Pacific Rim National Park and then check into your hotel and enjoy free time to spend as you like.Day 2:Long Beach, a surfer’s paradise. Explore the fishing village town of Tofino ,Tofino is famous – such as surfing, whale watching, bear watching or kayaking. You’ll depart Tofino in the afternoon arrive in Vancouver at 10pm.
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver To Nanaimo and Tofino
Stop At: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BC, Canada
Depart Vancouver and head west for the short drive to BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay terminal. If time allows, stroll the scenic village of Horseshoe Bay.
After boarding the ferry in Horseshoe Bay, enjoy the 1.5-hour trip to Nanaimo. Enjoy breakfast onboard, or head to the upper deck to take in the fresh air and scenery. Keep an eye out for whales, eagles and other wildlife – the Salish Sea is a rich marine environment.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Known as the “Harbour City” due to its lovely, island-sheltered harbour right in the middle of the city, this urban oasis offers the best of both worlds with a wealth of recreation from hiking, kayaking, boating and world class snorkeling and scuba diving to great dining, shopping, museums and festivals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Old Country Market – Goats on Roof, 2326 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0, Canada
Depart the ferry and follow the signs to drive north. After passing through Nanaimo you will quickly find yourself in the quiet district of Coombs/Errington, home of the famous Coombs Country Market, known for its resident roof-top goats.
Take an hour or two to peruse the market and adjoining stores – it’s a feast of sights, sounds and smells. Food, baked goods, candy, specialty crafts and ice cream – 55 flavours – are just some of the unique and tasty things to explore. And don’t forget to look for the goats
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: MacMillan Provincial Park, Alberni Highway 4, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
MacMillan Provincial Park (also known as Cathedral Grove), one of the iconic west coast. The park provides awe-inspiring views of one of the most accessible stands of old-growth rainforest on Vancouver Island.
The meandering trails at this popular stop allows visitors an up-close look at the trees that make up BC’s iconic rainforest – massive Douglas fir and Western red cedar trees that are more than 800 years old and up to 9m/30ft in circumference.
Pass By: Port Alberni, Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Port Alberni is the half-way point of the drive to Tofino and Ucluelet.
This sprawling oceanside town has deep roots in the forest and fishing industries and it proudly showcases this connection through sites like McLean Mill National Historic Site and the Maritime Discovery Centre. From downtown, board a 1929 ex-logging locomotive for a trip through downtown and the surrounding forest to the historic McLean Mill.
Pass By: Ucluelet, Ucluelet, Barkley Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Welcome to the Pacific Rim! The short drive down the Ucluth peninsula takes you to the small town of Ucluelet, where outdoor adventure is the order of the day. Looking to hook the big one? Fishing charters abound. Hungry? Head to Norwoods for an unforgettable meal, or enjoy the spectacular views from Black Rock Resort. Several surf schools offer rentals and lessons, or try a guided kayak tour the harbour or the Broken Group Islands.
Stop At: Tofino, BC, Canada
Drive through Pacific Rim National Park and then check into your hotel and enjoy free time to spend as you like. Dinner (not included) will be followed by a campfire on the beach with roasted marshmallows and s’mores for dessert (weather and fire restrictions)
Duration: 1 minute
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at Hotel best Western resort similar
Day 2: Tofino to Vancouver
Stop At: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a 511 km² park located in British Columbia, Canada, which comprises three separate regions: Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail. It represents the Pacific Coast Mountains landscape which is characterized by rugged coasts and temperate rainforests
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tofino-Long Beach Chamber, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
Catch a wave – Tofino was named North America’s best surf town – at one of the many local beaches. Surfing is a year-round sport; popular spots include Chesterman Beach, Cox Bay and Long Beach. Whale watching, wildlife viewing and bear watching(your own expense )opportunities abound, and no trip to Tofino is complete without a trip (and dip) in scenic Hot Springs Cove.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ucluelet Aquarium, 180 Main Street, Ucluelet, British Columbia Canada
Visit the Ucluelet Aquarium and experience the amazing marine life that inhabits the waters of Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
Destination for scenic tree-topped hikes overlooking rugged coastline & breaking waves.The Wild Pacific Trail begins near the mouth of Ucluelet Inlet, at Amphitrite Point Lighthouse,
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Port Alberni, BC, Canada
activities and attractions. Only 193-km (120-mi) from the provincial capital, the city boasts a magnificent, deep-sea port at the head of the Alberni Inlet opening into Barkley Sound and the Pacific Ocean.
The city, and surrounding valley, enjoys a moderate climate and is well-known for it’s breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by mountains, freshwater lakes and streams, the area is wildly popular for its salmon sport-fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing, boating, waterskiing/wakeboarding, hiking, mountain biking, ATV’ing, golfing and wildlife viewing.
Pass By: Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Nanaimo is a city and ferry port on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. At its heart, the Nanaimo Museum displays exhibits on the city’s industries and indigenous peoples. Near the Harbourfront Walkway, the Bastion is an 1853 wooden tower with cannon firings in summer. Shops and cafes fill the Old City Quarter. Offshore, on Newcastle Island, trails lead to beaches and First Nations sites.
Stop At: BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal, 680 Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R1, Canada
will come to the Nanaimo City Center where we could visit the Nanaimo Fish Market and Urban Art. In the afternoon we will take a ferry back to Vancouver.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
