Trails, Tide Pools, Wildlife
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: North America
Region: Pacific Northwest
Trip Price: $4,550
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Vancouver / Vancouver
National Parklands:
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
The ferry from Vancouver crosses the Strait of Georgia and meanders through the southern Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Visit beautiful (such an understatement!) Butchart Gardens, then drive 30 miles to Sooke and your distinctive oceanfront inn, regionally known for its acclaimed cuisine. Choose from a number of beautiful hikes and explore the small town.
Enjoy the road trip to Tofino past majestic old growth forests, over scenic Sutton Pass, and through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Stop at a cidery, winery, and country market along the way – don’t worry, you’ll get there – eventually! These days are yours for the taking – hike along beaches and forest trails, take a small boat wildlife cruise, go sea kayaking, visit picturesque lighthouses, and explore the wonders of Pacific Rim.
Drive back to Victoria and explore this wonderfully walkable city – walk along the Inner Harbour, catch a water taxi to Fisherman’s Wharf, visit the Royal BC Museum, take pictures of the picturesque parliament buildings, and walk to the lighthouse along The Breakwater.
Ferry back to Vancouver for flights home.
Escape to the welcoming and gracious Sooke Harbor House, with its enchanting water views, casual and fine dining, and impeccable rooms. Watch for seals and whales from your room!
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