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Coastal Explorer

Travel Vancouver Island on a Driving Tour

Do you love exploring new places from the convenience and freedom of your own car? Then this package is for you! With our Coast Explorer, you can venture out on a 6-day/5-night, self-guided driving tour of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. We'll give you everything you need for a successful journey - round-trip cruise from Seattle to Victoria, a reliable rental car, unlimited access to the BC Ferry system, maps of the island and overnight accommodations in the Vancouver Island towns of your choice! This package gives you the convenience of one-stop vacation planning and the chance to build your own itinerary for a personalized vacation package that fits all your needs!

Begin Your Adventure in Victoria, British Columbia

Your Coastal Explorer vacation begins at Pier 69 in downtown Seattle. You'll board one of Victoria Clipper's catamarans bound for Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. As you cruise through the waters of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, you'll pass the breathtaking scenery of the Olympic Mountain Range, as well as quaint seaside towns and ports. Onboard, you can shop duty-free, purchase a delicious breakfast basket, play a card game or take care of some last-minute work. From the Victoria Clipper dock, you will be transferred to the Budget® Car Rental terminal to pick up your reserved rental car and begin your 6-day adventure through Vancouver Island!



All the Freedom of a True West Coast Explorer

With the Coastal Explorer package, you really can go anywhere you please! Stay in Victoria for a day or head north on the island for all-seasons outdoor fun. From Victoria, you can use your 7-day, unlimited BC Ferry pass and take the car ferries to Salt Spring Island, the west coast city of Tofino or BC's mainland. It's all up to you! We provide you with maps of the island and information about the towns on Vancouver Island as well as information about the overnight accommodations options available to you.

So Many Great Places to Discover!

We offer you accommodations options in five places on Vancouver Island. Each town or city offers something unique and special to Vancouver Island, combining local culture and outdoor adventure. You can mix and match any combination of overnight stays at these fun Vancouver Island towns. In Courtenay/Comox Valley, you can enjoy your favorite winter and summer sports - all in the same day - or check out the 80 million year-old fossil at the Courtenay Museum. Learn the fascinating history of Nanaimo and visit the famous Fort Bastion or attempt a thrilling bungee jump! Experience world-class fishing in Campbell River - the "Salmon Capital Of the World." In the city of Parksville, you can dust off your clubs and hit the green for some of Canada's best golfing.

Take a day trip to the quaint fishing village of Ucluelet, where fishermen have been known to catch "Walter Class" salmon of 50 lbs or more! In Tofino, you can observe the wildlife, rare vegetation and cultural history of this town, located inside the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. In March of each year, Tofino and sister town Ucluelet host the Pacific Rim Whale Festival to celebrate the annual migration of almost 20,000 Pacific Gray Whales. This inspirational event is not to be missed!

If you're looking for big city fun, explore the shops and fine dining of Victoria or take the BC Ferry to Vancouver for diverse metropolitan culture. You can choose to explore all of these options or just stay in your favorite area. The choice is yours! At the end of your six-day adventure, you will return to Victoria, drop off your rental car and hop aboard the Victoria Clipper for your return cruise to Seattle.

Book Your Coast Explorer Today!

Never has it been so easy to take a roadtrip through Vancouver Island! With complete freedom to travel where you please - and Clipper Vacations providing you with all the necessary tools - you can create a personalized vacation package to keep everyone happy. Please call 1-800-888-2535 to make a reservation.

Not Ready To Leave Yet?

If you'd like more days to explore any of the sights you find on your Vancouver Island driving tour, we can help you extend your stay in any city that we offer accommodations! Please call (800) 888-2535 for more details.

Package Summary

Coastal Explorer
Price:
2007: Prices

Jan - Apr from $655
May - Jun from $713
Jul - Aug from $782
Sep from $771
Oct - Apr from $664
*prices are per person, double occupancy
Season: Year-round
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Inclusions:
  • 6-day Budget® car rental
  • Round-trip transfer between pier and rental car terminal
  • 6-day unlimited BC Ferry pass
  • 5 night's accommodation
  • Round-trip cruise Seattle to Victoria
Package Terms:
Pricing in USD
Subject To Change.
*Fuel surcharge will be added to all Victoria Fares

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