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Coast to Kootenays

9 Days Total, 7 Riding Days

Trip Overview

A new format for the Coast to Kootenays tour provides a little taste of everything beautiful B.C. has to offer. Beginning from the world class ski resort village of Whistler you'll ride over the Coastal Mountain Range and kiss the Rockies before swinging south for 2 nights to the motorcycle mecca of Western Canada, Nelson, B.C.

Located in the heart of the Kootenay region, Nelson easily delivers the most entertaining off-day ride you can find in this province. We'll cap off your trip with a visit to the Okanagan Valley for some well deserved rest and relaxation. The town of Osoyoos always delivers warm temperatures, great food, wine and plenty of new roads to explore. Of course if you don't feel like riding you can just relax by the pool all day or sample some of B.C.'s local wines with a tour of the vineyards.

 

What to Expect

Our nine-day holiday cuts through the Coast Mountains towards the famous Fraser River. From there we travel to the northeast through Marble Canyon towards Cache Creek. Our first night’s rest is back in the mountains at the Sun Peaks Delta Resort. Bear sightings are common and either a hike or a hot tub after the ride is a popular way to unwind.

The second day’s riding winds through the farming communities of the north Okanagan Valley before hooking up with the Salmon River Road, rated by the locals as “motorcycling’s best kept secret.”

As we continue east, the peaks once again become jagged and we head for the Selkirk Mountains. Our stay in the historic town of Revelstoke features fantastic vistas and a great chance to mingle with the locals.

From Revelstoke, the road turns south and skirts the banks of Upper Arrow Lake. A short ferry ride over the emerald waters of Lower Arrow Lake offers plenty of photographic opportunities before the twisties of the Monashee Mountain Range.

Following a ride along the twisting shoreline of Kootenay Lake, we stop in the historic town of Nelson. This stop-over offers riders a wonderful loop through the Kootenay Mountain region or a day to explore the many activities the area has to offer.

The next morning we stay on Highway 3 winding our way into the Okanagan valley, as we encounter Canada’s only desert for our second to last stop in Osoyoos.

That evening we spend lakeside back in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, with a stopover at the brand new Spirit Ridge Resort. Plenty of options are available to fill the rest day. Besides riding though the vineyards of the Okanagan, there are many lakeside activities, wine tours, golf, or places to simply enjoy some quality time by the pool or the lake.

Our final day takes us back to Vancouver where our adventure began! Following highway 3 west through Princeton, Manning Park and Hope where we connect with the Trans Canada Highway. The last leg of our journey winds it’s way down through the Fraser Valley and into Vancouver for our final dinner.

Want a longer trip?

Combine the Coast to Kootenays with the Pacific Rim Adventure.

Note: If you choose to combine these tours Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Holidays will cover the cost of the 1 “off day” hotel night in Whistler.

Trip Highlights

• Whistler
• The Duffey Lake Road, Lillooet and Kamloops
• The Thompson River Valley
• Salmon Arm and Sicamous
• Cranbrook, Creston and the Kootenays
• A day off in Nelson to explore Kaslo and the Slocan Valley
• Vernon, the Monashee Pass and the Mushroom Addition
• A day off in Osoyoos to explore the wine country of Okanagan Lake Valley
• Princeton, Manning Park and Hope
• Vancouver

Route

All routes are subject to change due to unforseen events.

Day 1
Arrive in Whistler for Tour Orientation and Meet & Greet Dinner

Day 2
Whistler to Sun Peaks via the Duffey Lake Road

Day 3
Sun Peaks to Revelstoke via the Salmon River Road

Day 4
Revelstoke to Nelson

Day 5
Day off in Nelson

Day 6
Nelson to Osoyoos

Day 7
Day off in Osoyoos

Day 8
Osoyoos to Vancouver

Day 9
Travel Day

Included in Your Holiday

Our tours feature; all up-scale accommodation, gourmet meals, motorcycle rental & insurance, chase vehicle for luggage / passengers / spare motorcycles, guide service, maps, fees for parks / ferries / activities, and transfers to/from Whistler, B.C.

INCLUDED in the price of the holiday:

• All upscale accommodation, including first & last nights stay.
• All high quality breakfasts & dinners (except off-days), NEVER a set menu, order what you want!
• Motorcycle rental and insurance, bikes are washed & maintained routinely, guests are welcome to trade bikes around.
• Chase vehicle for luggage, spare bikes and weary passengers.
• Top notch and experienced guided service.
• Transfers to/from Whistler, B.C.
• Holiday handbooks complete with maps and activity information.
• Entrance fees to National Parks.
• Fares for ferries and scheduled activities.
• Snacks & refreshments at scheduled stops.
• Rain-suits (just to keep the sun shining)

NOT included in the price of the holiday:

• Fuel not included for your motorcycle (approx. $15-$20/day CAD).
• Alcoholic beverages not included with meals.
• Most lunches, and all meals on optional riding days.
• Airfare is not included in the tour price.
• Non-scheduled activities on off-days
• Personal Travel/Medical Insurance

More information

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Testimonials

“Thank you for an exhilarating vacation. Not knowing what to expect, my wife and I joined the shortest available trip. We now wish we had opted for one of the longer versions.

We were extremely impressed by the professionalism of the entire staff, their astute attention to detail, and their genuine desire for each member of the group to have a safe and memorable vacation.

Hopefully, my wife and I will be able to join you next season for the longer tour. I can’t imagine anywhere that’s more ideal for motorcycling than British Columbia.

The roads were fantastic, the scenery awesome, and the accommodations superb. I’m still trying to figure out why I live in Chicago when I go to places as beautiful as British Columbia.”

Jim and Jerry Lee, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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