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 three night stay.

Overnight: Accent Inns Kelowna or similar

Days 5 to 6

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 7

Kelowna – Monte Creek – Sun Peaks (144 miles)

Today you’re heading north along the shores of Lake Okanagan and then westwards. Break your journey with a stop off at the Monte Creek Ranch Winery for an hours tour and tasting. This working ranch is home to cattle and two stunning estate vineyards in a pristine setting. Classic and fruit wines, grass-fed beef products and all natural honey are produced on-site. continue on Highway 1 to Kamploops then drive the easy ascent to the ski and summer resort of Sun Peaks for a two night stay. Enjoy relaxing evening, with a lovely choice or restaurants and bars, many which have an appealing patio to while away the evening.

Two nights: Coast Sundance Lodge or similar

Day 8

Enjoy a full day in and around Sun Peaks. We can book you onto a guided walk through the alpine meadows above the town, which depart at either 10am or 1pm. There are also e-bike rentals that we can arrange, or you may want take the short drive to McGillivray Lake to rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board.

Day 9

Sun Peaks – 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.

Overnight: Aava Whistler or similar

Day 10

Whistler

Whistler is a lovely year-round mountain resort with a pedestrianised centre filled with shops and restaurants. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits such a hiking and biking and you can take the Peak 2 Peak gondola for some beautiful trails with spectacular views. There are also some great guided canoe trips you could take. Or book a wildlife viewing tour and see if you can spot one of the black bears who live on the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Day 11

Whistler – Vancouver Airport (75 miles)

Time to head back to Vancouver for your flight home.