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- French
This tour is amazing for people who want to experience everything Vancouver Island has to offer, in a short period of time without having to rent a car. From Victoria to Victoria or Victoria to Nanaimo
From waterfalls to beaches, hiking, caves and old-growth forest giants, caves, this tour has ALL the land-based activities and vistas you can dream of.
Our guides are amazing at making you feel comfortable the whole duration of the trip. They are super knowledgeable about our ecosystem and history and can also share the best place for Happy Hour.
As for accommodation, you will be staying in an amazing ocean front resort in your own private cabin.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Wait in the lobby or in front of the hotel or terminal, if the weather allows, for a silver SUV with Tales on Trails logo stickers and photographs on the side! If you are unsure, give us a call or a text at +1 514 797 6405 or on WhatsApp at the same number. Our guide will be greeting you at the vehicle.
Itinerary
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1
Mystic Beach is an amazing, unique, rocky beach with awesome hidden features. We will walk on the rocks to a hidden canyon leading to a waterfall and then walk through a sea caves to come out to an amazing viewpoint on the ocean.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visiting Botanical Beach or Big Wave Beach is like a visit to the aquarium but much more spectacular. We will hike the loop from the sandstone wave, passing by and admiring the crystal clear tide pools, teaming with marine wildlife. We will see mussels, barnacles, chitons, urchins, anemones, crabs and so many more colorful creatures. We even see Gray WHALES from shore sometimes! Then back on the trail, wander through wind battered uniquely twisted trees back to the car for our next adventure.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Have you step through the Old Growth Rainforest? This grove of impressively large Western Cedars, towering above 90m, older than 1000 years old and wider than 4m is sure to leave a lasting impression. The forest we will be visiting on this trip is truly unique and an endangered ecosystem. Your guide will be able to tell you all about the native ecosystem of this Coastal Temperate Rainforest and will also make sure you get an awesome photo with the Gnarliest Tree in Canada!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Stunning Waterfall with a bridge crossing over the canyon twice!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
One last visit to the Old Growth for this trip. This time we will be entering a magical grove of giant and ancient Douglas-Firs. A completely different environment but stunning and awe inspiring none the less. Fun Fact: This location was used for the set of the planet Endor in Star Wars; Return of the Jedi.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
This amazing sanctuary and rehabilitation center host many owls, birds of prey and even a Bear and 2 white Ravens. These animal cannot released after their care so they stay at the center as ambassador for nature and for us to visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7
Rushing shimmering turquoise falls wandering through a beautiful canyon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Wild West Coast
East Coast Wandering
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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