Experience Vancouver and British Columbia Wine Country

Day 1

Fly to Vancouver

Arrive into Vancouver and transfer to your hotel independently for a three night stay

Overnight: Georgian Court Hotel or similar

Days 2 to 3

Vancouver

Enjoy a couple of days in this great city, and you’ll find myriad things to see and do. You might want to book a foodie walking tour of Granville Island Market, which is a great way to discover the cuisine of Vancouver There is an abundance of local produce and seafood, and this added to the Asian and worldwide culinary influences which run through the city, make for a delicious and diverse cuisine. You can explore the different neighbourhoods on foot or by bike. Perhaps you want to take that iconic mode of transport for this waterfront city and take a trip on a floatplane. Or head out onto the water on a wildlife and whale spotting cruise (check out the "Optional Excursions" section for more suggestions of activities we can book for you)

Day 4

Vancouver – Kelowna, Okanagan Valley (240 miles)

Today you will pick up your hire car and drive deep into British Columbia and the fertile lands of the Okanagan Valley. With rolling hills and beautiful lakes, it’s easy to see why this is where the city-dwellers of western Canada come for their holidays. Your destination is Kelowna, a lively lakeside resort. Check-in to your hotel for a two night stay.

Two nights: Accent Inns Kelowna or similar

Day 5

Kelowna

There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to choose from in and around Kelowna, so depending on your preference you can either head to the lake to relax on the beach, swim and enjoy watersports, or hire some bikes and follow a cycling trail. A very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon is a wine tasting excursion, which we can book for you. You will get picked up from your hotel and then driven to four different wineries to sample and learn about the local wines.

Day 6

Kelowna – Kamloops (103 miles)

This morning you’re heading north along the shores of Lake Okanagan and then westwards on Highway 1 to Kamloops for a one night stay. Arrive at your hotel by 11am and park your car up, so that you can be picked up at the hotel for an afternoon wine tour. You could choose the Kamloops Wine Trail which is a lovely tour of three wineries, or you could choose a guided craft beer and wine tour. Enjoy a fun afternoon!

Overnight: The Thompson Hotel Kamloops or similar

Day 7

Kamloops – Whistler (220 miles)

Today will be the most picturesque drive of your road trip, continuing westbound through British Columbia, through beautiful valleys surrounded by craggy mountains, alongside gushing rivers and by sparkling lakes. There are various points you may want to pause for a stroll, such as the Nairn Falls Provincial Park, which has a trail marked to a viewpoint for the falls which will take you about 20 minutes. Arrive in Whistler and check into your hotel for two nights.

Two nights: Aava Whistler or similar

Day 8

Whistler

Whistler is a lovely year-round mountain resort with a pedestrianised centre filled with shops and restaurants. You can take a bear viewing and wildlife tour, to spot the local black bears, moose, deer, coyotes and more. Or if you'd prefer more cultural pursuits you can learn all about  Whistler's two First Nation cultures at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre, or visit the Audain Art Museum. In the evening enjoy dinner in one of the many lovely restaurants in the charming pedestrianised town centre.

Day 9

Whistler – Vancouver Airport (75 miles)

Time to head back to Vancouver to drop off your car and catch your flight home.