Okanagan Wine Circle
8
Nights/9 Days
This
nine-day circle drive adventure features Canada’s award-winning
wines of the Okanagan Valley. Mountain ranges, pristine pine-fringed
lakes, blossom-filled gardens, abundant orchards and vineyards,
sandy beaches, and first-class amenities combine together to
create the spectacular scenery of the Okanagan.
The first leg of this adventure takes you from Vancouver to
the resort town of Harrison Hot Springs, where you will enjoy
a First Nations Cultural Cruise then onwards to the Okanagan
and the wine. Osoyoos in the South Okanagan and Kelowna in the
central are known for different wines, and a winery tour is included
in each location. Finally head to Kamloops, with a choice of
either a horseback ride or spa massage. Vancouver will welcome
you back to end your journey.
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- 8 nights accommodation
- 9 days full-size car rental, including unlimited
kilometres
- One or more activities in each location: First Nations
Cultural Cruise, winery tours and horseback riding
or spa massage
- GPS, including audio commentary
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| 1 |
Harrison Hot Springs |
Travel day |
| 2 |
Harrison Hot Springs |
First Nations Cultural Cruise |
| 3 |
Osoyoos |
Travel day |
| 4 |
Osoyoos |
Winery tour |
| 5 |
Kelowna |
Travel day |
| 6 |
Kelowna |
Winery tour |
| 7 |
Kamloops |
Travel day |
| 8 |
Kamloops |
Guided horseback ride OR spa massage |
| 9 |
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Travel day. Vacation ends |
Prices in Canadian Dollars |
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| May 01-May 31 |
$1,689 |
$3,029 |
| Jun 01-Sep 30 |
$1,919 |
$3,499 |
| Oct 01-Oct 23 |
$1,629 |
$2,959 |
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Prices
are per person and do not include GST. Prices are
subject to change without notice |
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ITINERARY Day
1 Vancouver to Harrison Hot Springs
Arrive in Vancouver
and collect your rental car for your journey to Harrison Hot Springs.
A visit to Minter Gardens
en route is
recommended. Journey time to Harrison Hot Springs is approximately
two hours without stops along Highway 1. If you are arriving from
an international flight or in the late evening, we suggest you
overnight in Vancouver prior to commencing your journey. Bordering
on the breathtaking snow-capped mountains of southwestern British
Columbia, Harrison Hot Springs is a refreshing world of outdoor
tranquility. Once a stop-over on the legendary gold rush trail,
this beautiful wooded shoreline has become a renowned Canadian
getaway. Overnight at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
where you will have access to the five hot pools at the resort. Day 2 Harrison Hot Springs
Included in your stay is a First Nations Cultural Cruise along the
alluring southern Harrison Lake and upper reaches of Harrison River.
View ancient rock paintings (pictographs) and rock carvings (petroglyphs),
archaeological sites and traditional lands. Your guide will share
stories of the Sasquatch legend, and entertain with drumming and
singing throughout your two-hour tour. Overnight at the Harrison
Hot Springs Resort and Spa.
Day 3 Harrison Hot Springs to Osoyoos
Please allow five hours
for today’s journey via Hope and the Crows
Nest Highway to the desert oasis of Osoyoos. Osoyoos is the only
desert in Canada and has the most temperate climate in the country.
Arrive at your leisure and check-in for your two-night stay at the
Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa, where you will be treated on
arrival with a basket of seasonal Okanagan fruit in your room. Overnight
at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
Day 4 Osoyoos
Today you will join
a six-hour winery tour highlighting some of the finest wines in
this Southern British Columbia region. Spend the
afternoon sipping, savouring, dining and learning about what makes
a good wine. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight
at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
Day 5 Osoyoos to Kelowna
Continue your journey north for three hours to Kelowna along Highway
97. Travel through the spectacular Okanagan Valley scenery of pristine
lakes, blossom-filled gardens, abundant orchards and vineyards. Perched
on the lakeshore with a private boardwalk and marina, Hotel Eldorado
is located steps away from the sun-drenched beach. Overnight at Hotel
Eldorado.
Day 6 Kelowna
Today you will explore this region on a Summerland Bench Winery Tour
to sample wines and learn why this area is so distinctive. Renowned
for the 12 orchards and vineyards surrounding the city, and some
65 throughout the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a wine connoisseur's
paradise. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight
at Hotel Eldorado.
Day 7 Kelowna to Kamloops
Follow the shoreline of Lake Okanagan into the semi-arid ranch lands
of the Kamloops plateau. Your journey to Kamloops has an approximate
travel time of three hours. Boasting the warmest weather in Canada,
world-class sporting facilities and incredible recreational experiences,
Kamloops has a great deal to offer. Check-in for your two-night stay
at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre, a Kentucky-style
guest ranch offering Western hospitality. Overnight at the South
Thompson Inn and Conference Centre.
Day 8 Kamloops
Today you will have a choice from a two-hour horseback ride or, alternatively,
if you are just looking to relax you may choose a spa rejuvenation
package. Overnight at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre.
Day 9 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your return journey to Vancouver will take approximately four hours
via Highway 5. Should you prefer a more scenic route, the Trans-Canada
Highway 1 follows the Thompson and Fraser Rivers with an approximate
journey time of six hours. Your vacation ends with the return of
your rental car.
Itinerary is also available in reverse.
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