Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 7-40 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
Starting From
7-day Air Package
$4,295
6-day Bike Tour Only
$3,795
Per person, double occupancy
Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands
What better way to experience Canada’s Vancouver Islands and Gulf Islands than by bike… with a little bit of kayaking thrown in too? Pedal alongside the Salish Sea, stopping to explore quaint seaside villages—perhaps spotting sea lions and seals basking on the beach. A local ferry takes you across Swartz Bay to your charming Pender Island resort—where you’ll find yourself relaxing on the waterfront, or perhaps indulging in your resort’s invigorating eucalyptus steam cave. Spin on gentle roads through old-growth forests—and join your local trip leaders on a guided sea kayaking adventure to discover the island’s rich marine life. On Vancouver Island, you’ll sample cider at a local cider mill, explore the colorful floral display at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, and luxuriate in the mineral pools at your opulent seaside resort.
Tour Highlights
- Island hop along Canada’s west coast, admiring land and sea views by bicycle and ferry.
- Go sea kayaking from Pender Island on an included excursion.
- Cycle popular bike trails on Vancouver Island.
- Visit Victoria’s spectacular Butchart Gardens.
- Enjoy lunch and a tasting at the family-owned Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills on Pender Island and is ideal for beginners and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those in need of assistance with hills.
- Daily Mileage: 7-40 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cyclists
Support
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Victoria in a conveniently located hotel with daily breakfast |
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5 nights in boutique hotels |
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11 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension -
1 Nights From
$195
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
Your vacation is about to begin! Enjoy your flight and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Victoria right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Grand Pacific
Elegant and refined, the Hotel Grand Pacific—named a Top Ten City Hotel in Canada by Travel + Leisure —is one of the few hotels located on Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbor. Fisherman’s Wharf, the city’s downtown restaurant and shopping district, Chinatown, and the British Columbia Legislature and Parliament buildings are all nearby. Large rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and soaker tubs offer views of the city while you enjoy complimentary bottled water and fresh fruit. Enjoy the many offerings of this air-conditioned lifestyle hotel, including a large swimming pool, athletic club, and walks to the sea wall. Linger over the creative fare at The Pacific Restaurant or take afternoon tea on the terrace.
The scenery was incredible, especially at the 3 places where we stayed during the trip. The trip leaders were excellent and very attentive to the group. The additional excursions, kayaking, Butchart Gardens, a visit to a cheese farm, wine and cider tasting were a lot of fun. I would have classified the biking as moderate, the 1st 3 days were quite hilly but I did improve my cycling skills.
Beautiful Scenery
Not happy about the trip. Long layovers, poor bicycling. Waisted time
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