Holiday Overview
Experience the "wine region" of British Columbia on this leisurely fly-drive as you travel from Vancouver, via Manning Park to Osoyoos, Penticton and Kelowna. Traverese to Sparkling Hills Resort, overlooking Okanagan Lake, before continuing to Sundance Guest Ranch and Whistler, where you have a couple of nights at the Nita Lake Lodge before heading back to Vancouver.
This is a region that truly has something for everyone. Foodies flock to the area's renowned orchards and vineyards; families can't get enough of the many sandy, lakeside beaches; and outdoor enthusiasts come for the golfing, hiking, biking and skiing.
The history and culture of the region - from its Indigenous people to European fur traders to wine makers and food producers - is strongly tied to the land. This is reflected in many of the area's museums, heritage sites, and much of its artwork, where the colourful past is brought to life for visitors.
Wine & Dine the Okanagan Valley includes:
- Return UK flights
- 15 nights accommodation
- Car Hire
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour
- Winery tour Osoyoos
- Wine tour Kelowna
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride
Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver
On arrival in Vancouver airport, transfer to your downtown Vancouver hotel.
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Georgian Court Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Vancouver
Spend today at your leisure taking in this vibrant coastal city. To help you do this we have included a Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass.
This flexible pass gives you an up close and personal look at Vancouver's urban oasis, Stanley Park, have lunch at Granville Island, visit the historical Gastown or the trendy Yaletown, and don't forget Robson Street to do a little shopping! Highlights of the route include English Bay, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, and the Entertainment District.
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 3 - Vancouver to Manning Park Resort (135 mls)
This morning collect your hire car and drive east to the Golden Ears Provincial Park for your first stop. The Lower Falls is a short (2 hour hike) that is an excellent way to start the trip. The view of the falls is fantastic, particularly in the spring season when the runoff from the surrounding mountains is surging downstream. Continue driving to Manning Park Resort located in the middle of Manning Park. The trailheads for several hikes are accessible from the resort. You may wish to hike the Lightening Lake Loop - an easy trail that circles around Lightening Lake.
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Manning Park Resort BC
Day 4 - Manning Park Resort to Osoyoos (112mls)
Continuing on to Osoyoos, your first stop is the Nk'Mip Desert Cultureal Centre. This state of the art venue celebrates thousands of years of Okanagan First Nations habitation on desert lands. The Nk'Mip Desert lands are one of Canada's three most endangered plant and animal species. For the wine enthusiast, make sure to visit Nk'Mip Cellars next door - it is Canada's first aboriginal winery.
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Watermark Beach resort
Day 5 - Osoyoos Golden Mile Tour
Duration: 5 - 5.5 hours
Today you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a winery tour of the Oliver wineries along the Black Sage bench and the Golden Mile where you choose the wineries you would like to stop at. You will visit 3 wineries before lunch break. A gourmet entree is included at one of the wineries and then after you will visit 2 more wineries. Wineries could include: Adega on 45th, Burrowing Owl Vineyards, Cassini Cellars, Castoro de Oro Estate Winery, Church & State Wines, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Hester Creek Estate Winery, La Stella, Maverick, Mooncurser, Nk'Mip Cellars, Oliver Twist Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Silver Sage Winery, Stoneboat Vineyards, Tinhorn Creek Vineyard.
Tour Includes: Visit to 5 wineries, tasting fees, gourmet entree for lunch at winery restaurant, hotel pickup and drop off.
Note: Gratuity is not included.
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Watermark Beach resort
Day 6 - Osoyoos to Penticton (40mls)
Today you have a short drive from Osoyoos to Penticton via wineries and lakes. Check into Penticton Lakeside Resort, located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, for a relaxing 2 nights stay.
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
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Sandman Hotel Penticton
Day 7 - Penticton
Spend today at your leisure to take in the local area and the endless facilities on offer at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Your day here can be as relaxing or as active as you wish.
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
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Sandman Hotel Penticton
Unmissable Experiences
Penticton Experiences
Day 8 - Penticton to Kelowna (39 mls)
Today you will drive south along Okanangan Lake to Kelowna for your 2 night stay at the popular Coast Capri Hotel. Spend this afternoon at your leisure.
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Prestige Beach House Inn
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
Day 9 - Kelowna Full Day Wine Lovers Tour
Sit back and enjoy while touring some of the great wineries in the beautiful Okanagan. Experience a bit of the history of the wine industry and enjoy some of the newer boutique-style wineries that are recent additions to our wine industry.
Your visit includes two top tier sit down tastings at Sandhill Winery and Cedar Creek and depending on availability a charcuterie platter at Spearhead Winery. Visit a total of 5 wineries including but not limited to Tantalus Vineyards, Summerhill Pyramid, The View, and/or Vibrant Vines.
Inclusions: • Tastings at 5 wineries • 20-25 small tastings • Private sit down tasting experience • Charcutier Platter to enjoy at one of the wineries • Snacks on the bus (water, cheese and crackers) • Driver guide • Return transfers from Kelowna & Vernon Hotels, Sparkling Hill and Predator Ridge
Featured accommodation
Prestige Beach House Inn
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
Day 10 - Kelowna to Vernon (32 mls)
Make your way from Kelowna to the sensational Sparkling Hill Resort, near Vernon for a relaxing 2-night stay.
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Prestige Hotel Vernon
Day 11 - Sparkling Hill Resort
You have today at your leisure.
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Prestige Hotel Vernon
Day 12 - Vernon to Sundance Guest Ranch (50 mls)
Depart Sparkling Hill Resort this morning and traverse to Ashcroft for your2-night stay at Sundance Guest Ranch. The ranch is located in British Columbia's high country, with magnificent scenery and clear fresh air - a genuine bit of the old West.
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Sundance Guest Ranch
Day 13 - Sundance Guest Ranch
With over 90 horses, the Ranch can cater to all levels of riding experiences and is surrounded by thousands of acres of spectacular countryside to explore on horseback. Horses are what Sundance is all about, but there are plenty of other activities to choose from: swimming (Sundance is located in one of the sunniest spots in Canada), indoor games, and Saturday night dancing.
Ranch amenities include: • Dining room is licensed for beer and wine service • BYOB bar lounge (with big stone fireplace, large picture windows overlooking the horse pastures, bar with ice machine, large cooler and storage for guests’ beverages - outdoor patio area as well) • Billiard room (2 pool tables) • Games room (1 pool table, foosball, air hockey) • Movie lounge (60-inch screen TV - large selection of movies free of charge available) • Large heated outdoor swimming pool (May long weekend through Labour Day, depending on weather) • Horseshoe pitch just off the bar lounge deck
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Sundance Guest Ranch
Day 14 - Ashcroft to Whistler (146ml)
This morning depart Sundance Guest Ranch for Whistler. Travel down to Lillooet and onto the Duffery Lake Road to Whistler. On the upper elevations of the Duffey Lake Road enjoy breath-taking views of Joffre Glacier and snow-capped Mount Currie that rises to a height of 2,596 meters. Continue on to the mountain village of Whistler for your 2 night stay.
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
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Nita Lake Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 15 - Explore Whistler
Spend today taking in the Whistler village & lakes before take a ride on the world famous Peak2Peak Gondola. At the top of Whistler mountain you have walks and hiking trails on offer.
Featured accommodation
Aava Hotel
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Nita Lake Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Unmissable Experiences
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Day 16 - Whistler to Vancouver. Fly to UK
Drive from the mountain resort of Whistler to Vancouver Airport. Drop off your hire car before your overnight flight to the UK
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver British Columbia
The Georgian Court Hotel is a 4 star boutique hotel and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Manning Park Resort BC
Welcome to Manning Park Resort —located in the stunning E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the heart of the Cascade Mountains.
Watermark Beach Resort, Osoyoos
This property is only a 1-minute walk from Gyro Park Beach! This Osoyoos, British Columbia hotel is located directly on Osoyoos Lake. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and a full-service spa.
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Facing the spectacular Okanagan Lake, Penticton Lakeside Resort is where affordable luxury and the great outdoors come together to provide a once-in-a-lifetime stay.
Sandman Hotel Penticton
An ideal combination of location, value, amenities and exceptional service, Sandman Hotel Penticton is absolute perfection. With fresh water lakes, gentle rolling mountains and year-round events, Penticton is a lively, sunny city in the heart of BC's interior landscape.
Prestige Inn, Kelowna
Based in Kelowna, Prestige Hotels and Resorts is a young and progressive, family-owned and operated chain of hotels and resorts with a dedication to the true spirit of hospitality.
Prestige Lakeside Resort
Situated on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, this resort offers views of the lake and Elephant Mountain. It has an on-site restaurant and provides an indoor pool and hot tub.
The Cove Lakeside Resort
Located on the western shore of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, The Cove Lakeside Resort features 120 elegant and contemporary one, two and three bedroom suites ranging from 700 square feet to 2,300 square feet. All spacious suites are appointed with fully equipped 5 piece kitchens, home inspired furnishings, living and dining areas and expansive balcony or terrace, from this vantage point you can savor the views and star filled nights. In room amenities include complimentary Telus Optik Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions and Keurig coffee brewing systems.
Prestige Hotel Vernon
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of the Prestige Vernon Hotel, a full service hotel with great access to local amenities and attractions. With a variety of guest rooms including kitchenettes, loft suites and spacious guestrooms.
Sundance Guest Ranch
Sundance Guest Ranch is just an easy four-hour drive from Vancouver, BC and accessible via 3 different scenic routes, located in one of the warmest, sunniest spots in Canada with sweeping, panoramic views of the wide-open Thompson River Valley that are so beautiful, they’re ridiculous.
Aava Hotel, Whistler, British Columbia
The Aava is just a snowballs throw from Whistler Village and a few more footsteps to the lifts of Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains. Experience Whistlers’ culinary excellence and vibrant nightlife. Whether for business or fun, the Aava is the perfect hotel to relax in affordable style.
Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
Experience a fresh take on classic Whistler luxury. Nestled on the shores of a glacier-fed lake in Whistler BC, the luxury boutique Nita Lake Lodge offers genuine service with a personal touch.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler's landmark ski-in ski-out hotel and golf resort, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Naturally spectacular, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort hotel delivers an ideal setting for families, meetings and weddings alike.
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