Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

5.0
(5 reviews)

6 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join us for a hike to see two of Vancouver Island's most amazing Waterfalls. These 2 very different and wild falls are part of salmon-bearing rivers and are not only impressive, but also a crucial part of our ecosystem.

While in the Mid Island, you wouldn't want to miss the Island's most popular sight; Cathedral Grove. Your guide will lead you through the Old Growth giant trees and share their knowledge of our local ancient Rainforest.

Finish off the day with an amazing and fun underground 1h30 caving tour at Horne Lake Caves. These are wild and natural caves, meaning no boardwalk, handrails or overhead lights. You will be equipped with a headlamp to explore the underground caverns following professional caving guides and marvelling at the beautiful karst formation featuring calcite stalactites and waterfalls.

This tour is suitable for all ages, but be aware of your physical limitations as we will be outdoors, active and caving over variable terrain.

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off at your accomodation
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at 8 am the morning of the activity at your accommodation or at the ferry terminal if you are coming from Vancouver.

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Meeting point

We will meet in the parking lot, ready for our hike.

End point

Once your caving experience ends, you can hop back with us if we drove you to go back to where you were picked up or if your own vehicle we will leave you before the cave.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Get lost in nature, headphones on, and wander through the path following the interactive map provided with the audio tour. Stop for as long as you want at as many stops as you want while listening to over 20 facts recited to you as you go, at your own pace. Cathedral Grove is an amazing stand of Old Growth Douglas-fir with lots of history and a wild display of rainforest biodiversity.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore underground caves at Horne Lake Provincial Park. Let the guides take you through narrow passages and show the wonders hiding under the forest.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    An amazing Waterfall tumbling into a canyon of bright turquoise water and winding through lush rainforest.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This breathtaking fall is a wild and powerful tumbling fall raging around a horseshoe bend canyon. This unique water stream is sure to impress by it's strength and beauty.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You will need closed toe shoes (no adventure sandals) and layers for the caving activity.
Supplied by Island Trails Ecotours

Tags

Extreme Sports
Walking Tours
Caving
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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