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Pacific Rim Adventure

8 Days Total, 6 Riding Days

Trip Overview

You requested it for the 2007 season and we responded! Introduced in '07 the Pacific Rim Adventure is quickly becoming one of the most popular motorcycle tours in our line-up. It features the spectacular ocean vistas and quiet coastal by-ways of beautiful British Columbia.

The Pacific Rim Adventure weaves up the Sunshine Coast, explores the best of Vancouver Island and the world-renowned scenery of Tofino and captures the essence of Victoria. Three incredibly beautiful ferry rides punctuate a collection of remarkable sights unmatched anywhere in the world.

 

What to Expect

This seven-day holiday begins with a scenic ride past the Tantalus Mountain Range down Highway #99, the Sea to Sky Highway, to Horseshoe Bay. A short ferry ride gives us a chance to take in the breathtaking B.C. Coastline. Orca (killer whales) sightings are not uncommon. We dock in Langdale and ride the pretty Sunshine Coast to Powell River. Expect a road with glimpses of ocean views, quaint towns and thick forests that run right down to the edge of the sea.

Our second day begins with another ferry crossing from the mainland to Vancouver Island. We land in the lush town of Comox and spend the next four to five hours riding curving roads through pristine forests of old growth cedars, past crystal-clear lakes, across Vancouver Island to the rugged western coast of the island. Tofino is our destination where 1,000-year-old trees tower over flat sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.

A day off in Tofino can be filled with whale watching excursions, surfing, jet boating, hiking, sea kayaking or just walking the 14 km of Long Beach. The town of Tofino itself is an interesting culture of fishing, environmentalism and arts rolled into one tapestry of friendly locals.

From Tofino we loop back east, then south towards Western Canada’s most picturesque city, Victoria. We spend 2 nights right in the heart of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, where the lights shimmering off the ocean waters in the bay are unforgettable. The capital city of British Columbia features a very distinct British influence and old-town charm. Spend your day off visiting the Parliament buildings or enjoy high tea at the historic Empress Hotel. Along with great shopping, Victoria has any number of tourist activities & museums to enjoy including Butchart Gardens, the Royal London Wax Museum, the Undersea Gardens, and much more. However, for those who are more keen to ride than others, Brandon has scouted a great little 250-300km ride for that day that takes us along the SW Island Coast, through Shawnigan Lake, out to Port Renfrew, and loops back to Victoria.

Our final ride is a very relaxing day and gives everybody one last taste of BC’s best roads. We’ll take a relatively short but scenic route that winds its way through the rural outskirts of Victoria en route to Schwartz Bay and the ferry terminal where we’ll enjoy lunch. Full steam ahead as our ferry sets sail for the mainland, Vancouver, and the conclusion of our adventure. But not before a fantastic final dinner and evening together in the world class Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Want a longer trip?

Combine the Pacific Rim Adventure with the Coast to Kootenays.

Note: If you choose to combine these tours Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Holidays will cover the cost of the 2 “off day” hotel nights in Whistler.

Trip Highlights

• BC Ferry rides
• Sunshine Coast
• Quaint coastal town of Tofino and Long Beach
• Chance to spot killer whales, sea lions and other marine mammals
• Victoria, the provincial capital
• Coast Mountains

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Route

(all routes are subject to change)

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

Day 2
Leave Whistler, ride to Horseshoe Bay and take ferry to Sunshine Coast. Ride up to Lund.

Day 3
Lund down to Powell River, take ferry over to Comox, ride to Tofino.

Day 4
Day off in Tofino
(Activities available: whale watching, jet boating, float plane tour, horseback riding, hiking, beach time, sea kayaking, exploring, and more.)

Day 5
Ride down to Victoria and spend night right in the heart of Victoria Harbour.

Day 6
Day off in Victoria (optional ride to Port Renfrew)

Day 7
Ride from Victoria to Schwartz Bay, then take BC Ferries to Tsawwassen and ride into Vancouver.

Day 8
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 return transfers from your hotel or the airport.

INCLUDED in the price of the holiday:

• All upscale accommodation, including first & last nights stay.
• All hi-end meals (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 from hotel or airport and return.
• 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.
• Meals not included 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

"I’m still on cloud nine over the excellent holiday I have had!! It was that good it seems like a dream. The guides, motorcycles, scenery, hotels and food were great. Thanks Mike, Libby and team for a great holiday. Now to next year!!! Can please put my name down on the September 2001 coast tour to San Francisco, I definitely want to be on it!

I’ll keep in touch, keep up the good work and Thanks!!”

Brian Polkinghorn, Cumbria, UK

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