Fly from the UK to Vancouver and on arrival make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore.
Spend a day at leisure in Vancouver. There are plenty of sights to see in this cosmopolitan city including Stanley Park, Chinatown, historic Gastown, and the shops of Robson Street.
Collect your hire car from downtown Vancouver and drive along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to the mountain resort of Whistler. The afternoon is free to explore the shops and restaurants or take the gondola to one of the mountain tops.
Enjoy a full day in Whistler. This mountain resort offers a wide range of activities such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking, horse-riding and white water rafting.
Day 5Whistler - 100 Mile House
Leaving Whistler, your drive today takes you to 100 Mile House in the heart of interior B.C. This lovely drive takes you through mountainous scenery, past the mighty canyons of the Fraser River valley to the arid ranch lands of the interior.
Day 6100 Mile House - Nemaiah Valley
Your drive today takes you along the Cariboo Highway to Williams Lake before heading west on the Freedom Highway. The scenery gets ever more spectacular as you approach the ranch along a well graded, unsealed road.
Day 7Nemaiah Valley
Enjoy a day of ranch activities that include horse riding, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, guided walking, wind surfing and canoeing.
Day 8Nemaiah Valley
Spend a second full day at the ranch participating in a variety of activities. Don't miss a chance to see the nearby herds of wild horses.
From the Nemaiah Valley you return to the Freedom Highway to continue your westward drive to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore.
Enjoy a full day boat trip drifting along the river with a guide. At certain times of the year this is one of the best places in Canada to see grizzly bears. At other times wildlife is prolific, making this a wonderful day in the wilderness.
Today you have another full day to enjoy the beauty of the Atnarko Valley. You may wish to go walking, fishing, or go with a guide to learn more about the traditions of the native First Nations people.
Drive the short distance to Bella Coola to take the early morning ferry to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. This is a full day crossing past bewitching coastal scenery with tiny settlements. Do watch out for whales, eagles and porpoises en route.
After a night in Port Hardy, your journey today takes you along the eastern coast of Vancouver Island to Campbell River. You may wish to stop at pretty Telegraph Cove en route.
Join a four hour marine wildlife journey. Led by expert guides, this trip takes you to some beautiful and remote parts of the B.C. coastline and should result in some great wildlife sightings; whales, seals, eagles and porpoises are often seen in large numbers.
From Campbell River drive west over the central mountainous spine of Vancouver Island to the pretty little Pacific Coast town of Tofino. The afternoon is free to browse in the art and craft shops or simply to walk along the driftwood-strewn beaches.
This morning join a thrilling half day trip to see black bears foraging along the shoreline. Watch as these mighty mammals deftly overturn stones in search of a meal.
Today you may wish to visit nearby Pacific Rim National Park, renowned for its temperate rainforests and untouched wilderness. Alternatively why not visit the lovely Botanical Gardens or have lunch in one of the excellent restaurants.
Head south today to Victoria, capital of British Columbia. The city is well-known for its grand Victorian buildings, museums and gardens. In addition there are some excellent shops and restaurants to explore.
Join a thrilling three hour whale watching trip from Victoria's Inner Harbour. During summer months there are resident pods or orca whales in these waters, providing some of the best whale watching opportunities anywhere. In the afternoon you may wish to visit the spectacular Butchart Gardens.
Today you depart Victoria to board the ferry back to the mainland. Upon arrival drive back to Vancouver Airport to drop off your hire car prior to boarding your homeward flight.
Day 21London
Arrive back to the UK.