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Guided tour of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Walking tour of Victoria National Park fees

Transport

Our buses are safe and comfortable mini-coaches, seating anywhere from 11 to 24 people. They have extra large windows for catching all the great views, air-conditioning and heating to keep cool or warm, and a sound system to keep the tunes rolling! We also include two scenic ferry rides across the Strait of Georgia with BC Ferries. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, and other wildlife!

Guide

Your Moose tour guide/driver’s job is to help you have the best time EVER!

Accommodation

This tour includes 5 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dormitory-style rooms. You will need to book your own accommodation for your pre-tour and post-tour nights only. Please note that we can take requests for female or male only rooms, and can usually accommodate, but there are no guarantees.

Meals

2 group dinners

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is NOT included in your tour price. We strongly recommend that all Moose travellers purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers you for the entire duration of your trip. The policy should include emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation/interruption/delay, baggage and personal effects theft/damage, as well as coverage for any adventure sports that you may participate in. Travel insurance is very affordable, and most providers offer a variety of different packages depending on your needs. If you choose NOT to purchase travel insurance, please know that the financial consequences of that decision could be quite costly, whether that’s an excessive hospital bill due to an accident, or no refund for your Moose tour if you cancel last minute because a significant family member has fallen severely ill. NULL of these events can be predicted, but unfortunately we can assure you they have happened to other Moose travellers! Our Cancellation Terms & Conditions apply in full regardless of how terrible the circumstances that led to you having to cancel your trip. Travel insurance covers you when the unexpected occurs!

Optional

The following optional activities are available on this tour. Note: these are all booked with your Moose guide during the tour. Whale watching Coastal bear watching Natural hot springs and whale watching tour Sea kayaking Surfing Sea to Sky sightseeing flight Bungee jumping Zipling TreeTrek Canopy Walk Mountain biking Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride Axe throwing

Flights

There are no included flights on this itinerary. Flights to/from the start/finish point of this tour are also not included. You must arrange this yourself.

Others

Meals, except those indicated as included above

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Day 1 Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino

Get your binoculars at the ready! We’ll begin our adventure with a little marine life spotting as we take a scenic ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. From there we will explore the lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and giant trees of Vancouver Island. Then we’re off to Sproat Lake to observe one of the finest panels of prehistoric Indigenous petroglyphs. Our day ends by settling into the quaint little fishing village of Tofino, and feasting on fish & chips (don’t worry, they have non-seafood options too!)

Meal Inclusions: Dinner

Moose Accommodation: HI Tofino - Whalers on the Point
Day 2 Day 2: Tofino Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tofino Free Day

Today is yours to do as you please! Cruise through the Pacific Ocean and go whale watching, soak in one of Tofino’s hot springs, or jump right into kayaking or surfing. Explore on foot, by bike, or go hiking – Tofino has lots on offer for your free day! As the evening draws in and the stars start to appear, we’ll be setting up a beach campfire (weather permitting) where we’ll toast some marshmallows and share each other’s stories of the day.

Moose Accommodation: HI Tofino - Whalers on the Point
Day 3 Day 3: Tofino To Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tofino To Victoria

We’ll start our day at Wickanninish Beach in Pacific Rim National Park, which was named after Chief Wickanninish who ruled Clayoquot Sound in the 1700s! Then we’ll be heading to the village of Coombs for a chance to spot the famous goats on the roof of the Old Country Market. Then, it’s the East Coast for us as we head down to Chemainus with its 39 giant outdoor murals for a little Al Fresco art appreciation. You’ll also get a chance to snap the world’s largest (ice) hockey stick! (only in Canada, eh?) This evening we’ll be staying in the BC provincial capital, Victoria, where you can enjoy the buzzing Inner Harbour night scene.

Moose Accommodation: Ocean Island Backpackers or HI Victoria
Day 4 Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver

Today’s a day for history! We will begin our day with a walking tour starting in Victoria’s Chinatown, then make our way along the Inner Harbour to see the Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings and learn about the Black Pioneers that arrived from San Francisco in 1858. Then we’ll head to Beacon Hill Park – known as the crowning jewel in Victoria’s park system, to gaze at the Terry Fox Memorial, and the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole. After that, the day is yours to explore Victoria as you wish, although we highly recommend checking out the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf. We’ll then congregate to take another scenic ferry through the Gulf Islands, across the Salish Sea and back to Vancouver.

Moose Accommodation: HI Vancouver - Jericho Beach
Day 5 Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler

Have your camera ready for an amazing journey today! We’ll travel the breath-taking Sea to Sky Highway, past mountain peaks, glaciers, and stunning lakes, stopping off at two waterfalls, Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls. Upon our arrival in Whistler, we’ll take a guided tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre including a forest walk with a Cultural Ambassador, to learn about the Indigenous cultures of the Whistler Valley. We bet you’ll be hungry after this jam-packed day, so we’ll be dining together this evening. After that, check out Whistler’s nightlife scene or give axe throwing a go! (And yes, Canada hosts a World Axe Throwing League.)

Activity Inclusions: Guided tour of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

Meal Inclusions: Dinner

Moose Accommodation: HI Whistler
Day 6 Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver

Ziplining, bungee jumping, mountain biking and hiking; these are just some of the things you could be doing today! We don’t leave until the afternoon, giving you plenty of time to explore Whistler village or the mountains. Alternatively, find a quiet spot in one of the beautiful parks and take in some raw unadulterated nature, before we head back to Vancouver, stopping en route for another photo opportunity!

Moose Accommodation: There is no accommodation included tonight. You will need to make your own arrangements. We recommend that you do not book onward travel on this day in case of traffic or weather delays.

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Itinerary of your trip Cougar

Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino

Day 2: Tofino Free Day

Day 3: Tofino To Victoria

Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver

Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler

Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver

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