Start the day off from Vancouver and board Harbour Air Seaplane flight for Nanaimo BC. Upon arrival in Nanaimo, board the “Pacific-Rim Whale Express” to take in the sights of a lifetime. Travel through Cathedral Grove and view the huge ancient trees towering overhead. Enjoy the scenic road that leads to Tofino on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island.
Arrive in Tofino at 12:00 for a 2-hour whale-watching tour with Seaside Adventures to view the giant Grey Whales feeding and frolicking in their natural habitat. A box lunch will be served on the cruise. Be on the lookout for pods of Orcas (Killer Whales), which pass through the area on the hunt for prey. View colonies of Sea Lions, Seals and an open ocean bird sanctuary (weather permitting). Upon your return to Tofino enjoy some free time before boarding our bus for a short trip to see legendary ‘Long Beach’ of Pacific Rim National Park. Witness the miles of surf-pounded sandy shores. On your return trip to Vancouver relax and enjoy the scenery and share in the excitement of the day. The Nanaimo drop-off is in time for the BC. Ferry’s 9:00 pm sailing. Your limousine will meet you at Horseshoe Bay to take you back to your hotel.
Vancouver Fly Via Harbour Air - See Departures Below. Vancouver To Nanaimo
Nanaimo - 8:30 – 9:15 Am. Board Bus For Tofino;
Parksville - 9:30 Am. Pick Up;
Qualicum - 9:30 Am. Pick Up;
Port Alberni - 10:15 Am. Pick Up;
Tofino - 12:30 Pm. Seaside Adventures;
Whale Watching Tour 2.25 Hours - 12:30 To 3:00 Pm. Lunch Onboard Vessel;
Tofino Free Time - 3:00 To 4:00pm. Shopping & Exploring;
Long Beach & Pacific Rim Park - 4:00 To 4:45pm. Long Beach;
Bus Through Cathedral Grove - 4:45 To 7:15pm. Cathedral Grove / Qualicum Falls;
Bus To Nanaimo Ferries Drop-Off - 8:30 Pm. Ferry Drop-Off;
Bc Ferry To Vancouver - 9:00 Pm. Nanaimo To Vancouver;
Limousine Back To Hotel - 10:35 Pm. Vancouver;
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Package includes:
- Seaplane flight Vancouver - Nanaimo, return coach transport to Tofino, sightseeing enroute, Whale-watching trip, boxed lunch, ferry and limousine from Nanaimo to passenger’s hotel in Vancouver. NB. Flight, ferry and limousine not included for passengers joining at Nanaimo, Parksville, or Port Alberni.
1 or 2 night passengers includes additional:
- 1 or 2 nights’ accommodation in Tofino at the Duffin Cove Resort or the Tin-Wis Best Western.
Notes:
Passengers will take Island Coach Lines from Tofino at 4:00 pm. Upon arrival at Nanaimo bus terminal they will transfer to the Horseshoe Bay bus (included) to the BC ferry terminal for a 9:00 pm sailing to Vancouver and awaiting Limo. *Budget Car Rentals are available in Tofino should passengers wish to rent a car.
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