West Coast Glacier & Island Bike Tour:

Enjoy the best of west coast Canada bike touring; Glacier capped mountains, seaside road riding, island hopping, follow the Gran Fondo - Whistler course plus much much more.

West Coast Glacier and Island Dates and Availability:

Retreat/Tour	Date (2012)	Price	Availability
West Coast Glacier and Island Discovery - BC	Aug 5th - 11th, 2012 Aug 19th - 25th, 2012	$3095.00 CDN	Available

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 West Coast Glacier and Island Tour Summary:

West Coast Glacier and Island Tour
Total Approximate Distance:	344km/214mi
Guide/Support:	Ride Guide and Van Supported
Retreat Length:	7 days
Start/Finish:	Vancouver/Vancouver
Meals:	All Meals Included

Ride Description:

Designed for any fitness of rider, we will take on some climbs, long downhill sections, rolling hills of the coastline.  Distances are variable, with the option for those who need a van support at any point of the ride.

Map:

Itinerary

Day One:
Highlights:	It all starts from the time you meet up with your guide,  time to turn off your world, we will be happy to take it from here.  All you have to do is tune into the relaxing sights, sounds and tastes of all that West Coast Canada has to offer; high alpine hikes, coastal rides, local seafood, and fresh mountain breezes await you.
Activity:	Scenic stops, Bicycle set up and equipment check, evening to explore the village and the mountain valley.
Meal:	Ride Smart gourmet meal prepared by our chef, designed to compliment  a restful nights sleep and your next days ride.
Lodging:	Luxury Inn nestled mountain side, Whistler, BC

Day Two:
Highlights:	Morning yoga to start the day and get those riding legs ready. Descend to glacier valley of Pemberton, BC.  Picnic lunch lake side.
Activity:	50 to 65 Km Ride (with opportunity for more Km's), casual hike to The Falls.
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, Picnic Lunch by the lake, Dinner
Lodging:	Pemberton Valley Lodge

Day Three:
Highlights:	Morning Yoga, mountain side lunch at Whistler. evening wilderness shake out along Squamish River.
Activity:	55km - 90 KM’s ride, mostly descending to flat, following part of the spectacular Whistler Grand Fondo Course.
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, Picnic Lunch at Tantulus Mtn Overlook, Dinner with Chef Daryn
Lodging:	Executive Inn, Garibaldi Highlands, BC On the slopes of Atwell Peak

Day Four:
Highlights:	Complete the Grand Fondo course along the scenic Sea to Sky, Short Day hikes to Shannon Falls and Squamish Chief (one of the Highest Granite Monoliths in the world), Seated morning massage option (outdoor if weather permits).
Activity:	76KM, rolling coastal highway. spectacular ferry trip to Horseshoe Bay and Ferry to Vancouver Island (access to Ferry Lounge).
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, picnic lunch at the falls, dinner on Vancouver Island
Lodging:	The Inn on Long Lake

Day Five:
Highlights:	We are now on Island time, Vancouver Island that is.  Late wake up, evening wine tasting of the best of Vancouver Island wines.
Activity:	75 KM ride, evening boat tour of Lake Cowichan, with wine tasting
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, picnic lunch, evening sunset boat tour
Lodging:	Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat

Day Six:
Highlights:	Return to coast of Vancouver Island and then to Victoria (Capital of British Columbia), many eclectic shops here for sure.
Activity:	80 - 95 KM (your choice), farewell dinner in Victoria BC,
Meal:	Smart Breakfast, Picnic Lunch at top of Malahat, farewell dinner celebration.
Lodging:	Historic seaside Albion Manor Inn.

Day Seven:
Highlights:	Return to Vancouver by 2:00 PM or extend your stay in Victoria
Activity:	Ferry back to Vancouver
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, Lunch