BC Loop Self Drive: Seattle to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Whistler & Vancouver

Starting from 5 Days / 4 Nights

Travel from Seattle to Victoria via the Victoria Clipper. A rental car will be waiting for your arrival and will be yours to continue on from Victoria to Parksville on Vancouver Island, Whistler Mountain, and the city of Vancouver before returning to Victoria and ultimately back to Seattle. This self drive package is a great opportunity to see much of Western BC, on your schedule. With one night in each city, you will have time to enjoy each destination during your 5 day vacation.

About This Trip

available

Year Round

duration

5 days / 4 nights minimum

Add additional nights during booking

What’s Included

  • Round trip Victoria Clipper cruise between Seattle and Victoria
  • 4 day car rental
  • 1 night at Tigh Na Mara
  • One way BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
  • 1 night Whistler hotel
  • 1 night Vancouver hotel
  • One way BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Sidney, BC
  • 1 night Victoria hotel
  • All applicable taxes

notes

  • Child rates available

terms

  • Pricing in USD and may vary based on actual travel dates
  • Minimum 1-day advance purchase required
  • Passport, Passport Card or EDL required when crossing an international border
  • A fuel surcharge will be added to all Victoria / Seattle fares
  • Subject to change

day 1

Seattle to Victoria & Drive to Parksville

Travel from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper. During the less than three hour cruise, enjoy the scenery of the Washington coast line. Once you arrive in Victoria, pick up your rental car and drive to Parksville, BC. Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort features ocean front views, the Grotto Spa, a recreational sports area and three kilometers of beach. Relax and stay overnight at Tigh Na Mara before continuing to Whistler.

day 2

DRIVE TO NANAIMO AND WHISTLER VIA FERRY TO HORSESHOE BAY

This morning, make a short drive to Nanaimo where you will catch the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Continue to Whistler a world famous ski resort during winter and home to hiking and mountain biking in summer. The afternoon and evening are yours to play in the Village, or consider adding on one of these Whistler activities while booking:

For more ideas, see 25 things to do in Whistler.

day 3

Whistler to Vancouver, BC

After a restful night at Whistler, drive south to the City of Vancouver enjoying the beautiful view along the Sea to Sky Highway. After arriving in Vancouver, check in to your hotel and explore Vancouver on your own or consider adding one of these activities during booking:

For more ideas, see 50 things to do in Vancouver.

day 4

Vancouver to Victoria with Overnight in Victoria

Today you will take the ferry from Tsawwassen (near Vancouver) to Victoria. Once you have arrived in Victoria, return your rental car and explore Victoria on your own or add one of these activities during booking:

For more ideas, see 50 things to do in Victoria.

day 5

Return from Victoria to Seattle

The following day, have the morning to explore Victoria before returning to Seattle. The return trip is also a good time to purchase items from the duty free and gift shop.

This package is customizable. The itinerary can be altered, additional nights are available in each city and many tour options are available at each destination. Call 800-888-2535 to book this package, a customized version of this itinerary or with any questions you may have about this vacation or a similar one.