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British Columbia

The beautiful province of BC offers some incredibly unique luxury adventures for the most discerning travelers. Enjoy the tranquil wilderness, world-class amenities, and vast open spaces that are the perfect backdrop for wildlife, adventure, and romance.

Nicholas Fabbri
Scenset travel curator

Enjoy a fully immersive trip to British Columbia! Take in the natural beauty of Vancouver Island, enjoying the coastal towns of Ucluelet and Tofino, meeting some bears and whales along the way. Then make a stop on the southern section of the island to slow things down, enjoy some vineyards and play around with the local Orcas.

Finally, head to Vancouver for some big city living, taking in the amazing food, culture, and an event the locals bleed for, a hockey game!

Tuesday, 03 – Friday, 13 October, 2023 · 10 nights
Your British Columbian Adventure
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Trip Overview

3rd - 4th of October


4th - 7th of October


7th - 11th October


11th - 13th of October

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Visa & Travel Requirements

Visitors to Canada from the US are required to have a passport to enter. No visa is required.

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These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.

Tuesday, 03 October, 2023
Day 1: Welcome to Vancouver

Start your trip to British Columbia with an introductory night in Vancouver.

Once you land, collect your luggage and meet your driver.

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Private Transfer

Enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your hotel.

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Settle into your hotel and explore the city independently, with a little help from your travel planner.

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Restaurant Recommendations

Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.

Your Stay: Wedgewood Hotel and Spa

Why we love it for you? For generations, the Wedgewood Hotel has been home to countless treasured memories. Become part of this iconic legacy of understated elegance; a distinguished Relais & Chateaux member, and Canada’s premier destination for world-class accommodation.

Located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver with 83 luxury rooms and suites, the Wedgewood Hotel has been family owned and operated for 40 years. This intimate boutique backdrop sets the scenset for glamorous design, inspiring dining, and impeccable service.

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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa

  • Deluxe Executive Room
  • Elegantly furnished and may accommodate up to three guests. Each Deluxe Executive Room features a private balcony, views of Robson Square or the city skyline, a double-sized soaking tub in the bedroom and a luxurious marble bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower
  • Breakfast Included


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Wednesday, 04 October, 2023
Day 2: Travel to Vancouver Island

Enjoy a relaxing morning in the city before heading to the airport for a quick flight to Nanaimo.

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Flight to Nanaimo

Private transfer to the airport and local flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo, where a rental car will be picked up.

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Rental Car

Pick up your rental car and enjoy the freedom of controlling your trip on Vancouver Island!

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Enjoy a scenic drive along highway 4 across the Island to your coastal paradise.

Your Stay: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Why we love it for you? Located on a dramatic headland above the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is surrounded by the Wild Pacific Trail and the rugged rocky coast of West Vancouver Island. Our stunning Ucluelet resort is minutes from Vancouver Island’s amazing beaches, forests, restaurants and attractions, including Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach, Ucluelet Aquarium and Barkley Sound. Only 40 km from the village of Tofino. Experiences with these wild shores and dense temperate rainforest, take your spirit to a deeper level.

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Thursday, 05 October, 2023
Day 3: Ucluelet and Bear Watching

Enjoy a morning cruising the coast looking for bears before a free afternoon to explore town or make a drive to a nearby lighthouse.

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Coastal Bear Watching Tour

Enjoy a morning tour during low tide to travel through Barkley Sound along the rocky coastline as the bears roam out of the rainforest and onto the shores to forage for food. Abundant in Barkley Sound, Black Bears are often seen turning massive rocks in search of crabs and clams.

Cruising through these scenic passageways allows for many opportunities to view other wildlife like Sea Lions, Seals, Eagles, and more in their natural habitat. Throughout your tour, our informative and personable crew will keep you entertained with interesting and fun facts about wildlife and the surrounding area.

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Take in an afternoon scenic drive to one of the Island's famous beaches, visit a lighthouse, or enjoy some time walking the coastline at the resort.

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Friday, 06 October, 2023
Day 4: Vancouver Island Hot Springs

Take in the island on an amazing tour highlighting this phenomenal region.

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Tofino Hot Springs Tour

There is nothing more relaxing than spending time soaking in a natural geothermal hot spring with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Hop aboard our Covered Cabin Cruiser Boat to Maquinna Provincial Park, 27 nautical miles north of Tofino. From the dock, the geothermal pools are located at the end of a 2 km (30 minutes) walk along a well maintained wooden boardwalk with many stairs and surrounded by ancient cedar trees.

At the Hot Springs, you have two hours to soak your worries away in the succession of pools that begin at the waterfall and follow to the ocean’s edge.

  • Small Group Tour
  • Epic Hotsprings
  • Whale Viewing


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Explore the town of Tofino, grab dinner at a local restaurant, and enjoy a private transfer back to your hotel.

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Saturday, 07 October, 2023
Day 5: Ucluelet to Malahat

Take the drive along Highway 4, making some scenic stops along the way to your honeymoon lodging!

Your Stay: Villa Eyrie Resort

Why We Love It For You: Let us take your breath away. Rated as having one of the best views in all of Canada, the Villa Eyrie Resort is located a short 25-minute drive from the city of Victoria in beautiful British Columbia. Built in the early 1980s, this historical resort is perched atop the Malahat mountain overlooking the Finlayson Arm, Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. Discover why guests have voted this island gem, "Travellers' Choice" for one of the top 10% of hotels worldwide.

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Cielo Penthouse

Our most spacious suite, the Cielo Penthouse is perched at the top of the resort. With sweeping views of the Saanich Inlet and Olympic Mountains, it features two balconies, including a large balcony for entertaining. With a pillow-top king bed, spa-inspired bathroom, oversized double-soaker tub and fireplace, luxury is at your fingertips. Unwind with a book in your personal library, sit fireside with a glass of wine or entertain friends and family on your balcony.

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Evening Plans

After check-in, enjoy an evening at the resort, your penthouse suite, and perhaps a spa treatment. Welcome to beautiful Vancouver Island!

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Alpina Restaurant

Alpina Restaurant is firmly one of Vancouver Island’s best restaurants and a real foodie destination. Building upon the German heritage of our executive chefs and their extensive culinary experience and training throughout Europe, our cuisine eloquently infuses traditional ingredients and preparation methods from the Alpine regions of Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland. Elevate your perspective on the foods that have come to embody European inspired West Coast dining at the one and only, Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort.

Sunday, 08 – Tuesday, 10 October, 2023 · 2 nights
Days 6 - 8: Victoria and Surrounding

Enjoy a relaxed schedule, taking in the scenic coastal drives, enjoying the local wines, and jumping on a zodiac to spot some Orcas!

Guided Tours
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Zodiac Orca Tour

Suit up in a Mustang Survival Suit, take a selfie, and get on board one of our 12-passenger Zodiacs for our most intimate, adrenaline-pumping whale-watching adventure! Hold on to your hat and brace yourself for a refreshing spray of sea air as your Zodiac takes off alongside harbour planes, cutting through our pristine waters in search of orcas and humpback whales. With a seasoned captain as your guide, you’re in safe hands.

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Origin Self-Guided Recommendations

Keep your days free and easy to explore at your leisure, with scenset guiding you along the way.

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Vancouver Island Wineries

Just north of Victoria along the Saanich Peninsula, mild temperatures, fertile valleys and expert vintners offer incredible varieties across the spectrum. Enjoy award-winning wines, spectacular vineyard views and perfect pairings with locally-sourced fare. Take a drive and explore this stunning region at your own pace.

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Victoria

A short 30 minute drive lands you in the charming city of Victoria, where history, art, and culture come alive.

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Malahat Skywalk

Immerse yourself in pristine nature: a steep, forested mountain, high above the Salish Sea. Previously, only agile explorers could enjoy such experiences of the wild. Now, the TreeWalk and Spiral Tower make this environment easily accessible, including strollers and wheelchairs. Ascend the spiral ramp to peak adventure. At 250 m above sea level, the tower offers some of the best views on Vancouver Island, including a sweeping panorama of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and islands in two countries. Explore the West Coast from a whole new perspective and then choose your descent with a return walk down the ramp or take the fast route on the Spiral Slide.

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Hiking and Beaches

Ask our guest services team to help you plan your route, which might include such area highlights as the cave called the Smiling Buddha Room in Horne Lake Provincial Park, Della Falls (one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada) or groves such as Red Creek Fir (home to the world’s largest Douglas fir tree), San Juan Spruce (one of the country’s largest spruce trees),
Harris Creek Sitka Spruce or Avatar Grove (housing “Canada’s gnarliest tree”).

Wednesday, 11 October, 2023
Day 9: Vancouver and Opening Night

A quick flight back to Vancouver from the Island gets you back at the Wedgewood. Get ready for opening night!

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Vancouver Canucks Hockey Game

Enjoy opening night Connor McDavid and the powerhouse rival Edmonton Oilers!

  • Puck drop in the evening


Shared experience
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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa


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Thursday, 12 October, 2023
Day 10: Explore Vancouver

Take the day to enjoy exploring some of Vancouver's essential hotspots.

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Granville Island Market Tour

The irresistibly atmospheric Granville Island is a paradise for food, art, and culture. And its noisy and chaotic vibe is part of its charm.

Chefs and foodies flock to the market, where the crown jewel of the Island dazzles with quality produce, bakeries, butcheries, cheese shops, and other local delights.

  • Morning to midday
  • VIP access to Canada's top artisans.
  • All Canadian Charcuterie
  • Friendly Local Guide


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Enjoy some free time in Vancouver after the Market Tour.

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Private Gaslamp Foodie Tour

Laden with iconic restaurants, quirky pubs, and mysterious dining rooms, you can’t experience Vancouver without eating and drinking your way through historic Gastown.

This tour combines local eats with some of Vancouver’s most picturesque points and notes on their riveting past.

  • Afternoon to Evening
  • 3 Iconic Spots


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Gastown Jazz Night

7 nights a week, Gastown comes alive with great live Jazz music. Pick a place for your final night and enjoy!

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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa


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Friday, 13 October, 2023
Day 9: Depart Vancouver

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end...

Take a charter flight back to Vancouver to catch your international flight home.

Thank you for travelling with us. We hope you had a fantastic trip and we wish you a safe flight home!

Trip Pricing
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Booking Your Trip

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Scenset: Travel Greener
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Scenset invests in making the world a better place. Scenset will offset the fuel used during the trip. On top of that, an extra 10% will be offset to make your trip a carbon-positive experience.

Currently, we support Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.