Wildlife, Wilderness and Wellness

Vancouver

Fly to Vancouver and stay at Fairmont Pacific Rim for three nights. Blending urban sophistication with outdoor adventure, there's plenty to discover in this captivating city nestled between majestic mountains and stunning coastline - spend some time exploring the vast green space of Stanley Park with its West Coast rainforest, stretching coastal path, beautiful beaches and kilometres of trails perfect for hiking or biking. Visit Granville Island, a vibrant art and entertainment hub with a bustling indoor market brimming with delicious food. Get your adrenaline pumping walking across the Capilano Suspension Bridge between towering evergreen tree canopies. Or perhaps just spend some time strolling through Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, with its charming cobblestone streets, historic buildings and chic shops and eateries.

On day 3, a tour to Victoria on Vancouver Island promises unforgettable memories, as you head out on a whale watching tour to search for some of the area's resident orcas in the nearby waters.

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa

Pick up your hire car and drive through British Colombia’s inspiring scenery into the Cariboo region. Then, it’s time to experience cowboy culture first-hand with four nights at an authentic ranch retreat with beautiful views, a fantastic range of outdoor activities on offer, and a superb wellness programme that makes the most of the surrounding landscape.

Whistler

Your next stop is the mountain resort town of Whistler with its breathtaking views, world-class skiing and wealth of outdoor activities. The drive-time to your destination is approximately four hours, traversing British Columbia's stunning scenery, past charming towns and natural wonders. On arrival check in to your luxury home for the next three nights, Fairmont Château Whistler. Kayaking, white-water rafting, hiking and mountain biking are just a few of the activities that can be arranged during your time here. Enjoy an unforgettable private bear-watching tour included for you on day nine, a rare opportunity to search for black bears and their cubs in their natural habitat.

Sonora Island

Drive to Vancouver Airport, where you will drop your hire car off before flying by helicopter to Sonora Resort, a secluded luxury retreat just off the coast of Vancouver Island. Set against a backdrop of pristine forest and unspoilt coast, this is a luxury wilderness experience at its best. A range of exciting excursions promise to reveal the area's spectacular scenery and native wildlife to you and a range of on-island options are available to keep you busy, including hiking, fly fishing and paddle boarding. Between late August and October it's possible to head out on an exciting excursion searching for Grizzly Bears - encountering these majestic mammals in their natural habitat truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On your final day, travel back to Vancouver Airport, where you will board your return flight to the UK.