3-Day Nanaimo and Tofino Tour from Vancouver: Port Alberni, Neck Point Park, Amphitrite Point Lighthouse and Old Country Market - Goats on Roof

Product Code: 672345

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Enjoy the sun and the beach and take part in a whale watching trip at your own expense
    • Take a visit to the Old Country Market. There are several goats grazing and play on the roof
    • Walk around the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful sea view
    • Follow us and visit the well-preserved rainforest in MacMillan Provincial Park. The average age of ancient trees in the park is more than 500 years
Tour Code
672345
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Vancouver
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Vancouver

Vancouver - Neck Point Park - Port Alberni

Hotel: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel / Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina or similar

Take the BC ferry to Nanaimo! Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Georgia Strait. We will first visit the the Neck Point Park, where you can see the jagged coastal rocks and take a walk on the old trails in the forest. Following, we will head to Coombs, where there is the most distinctive supermarket on Vancouver Island, Old Country Market - Goats on Roof. The roof of the supermarket is covered with green grass, and the goats are living on the roof! Overnight at Port Alberni.

【Itinerary】

Vancouver → BC Ferry
(120 mins) → Nanaimo → Neck Point Park (60 mins) → Old Country Market - Goats on Roof (60 mins) → Port Alberni

 


Visiting Attractions

  • Neck Point Park Neck Point Park
Day 02
Port Alberni

Port Alberni - Tofino - Port Alberni

Hotel: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel / Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina or similar

Rise and shine! We will drive to Tofino in the morning! You can choose to watch whales at your own expense on the cruise ship or explore the natural hot springs on the island. Or you can just have your own peaceful time by the seaside. In the afternoon, we will head to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit and appreaciate the natural scenery there. Finally, we will go to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse to breathe the sea breeze! Overnight at Port Alberni.

【Itinerary】

Port Alberni → Tofino
(3 hours, Optional for Tofino Whale Watching Cruise) → Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit (30 mins) → Amphitrite Point Lighthouse (30 mins) → Port Alberni



Tofino Whale Watching Cruise

Guests of our Tofino whale watching trips will tour the waters of Clayoquot Sound where we most often view Grey Whales. The grey whale migration from Baja California, Mexico begins to arrive along the west coast of Vancouver Island in February and continues through late May. From March through October, over 200 ‘resident’ grey whales will stay feeding in the waters. Humpback whales are seen throughout our season, with the most frequent sightings between June and September. You will also see Orcas (Killer Whales) throughout the year. In addition to whales, you will have chance to enjoy views of sea lions, eagles, sea otters and other amazing wildlife while on the water.

 


Visiting Attractions

  • Amphitrite Point Lighthouse Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
Day 03
Port Alberni

Port Alberni - MacMillan Provincial Park - Vancouver

We will head to MacMillan Provincial Park in the morning. This park boasts the nicely preserved temperate rainforest on the west coast, and there is an 800-year-old fir tree in the park. Next, follow us to visit the Little Qualicum Cheeseworks. The Cheeseworks provided self-service machine of filling a can of fresh milk. There are also several kinds of cute pet animals in the farm for animal lovers. Finally, we will return to the center of Nanaimo and take the ferry to Vancouver in the afternoon.

【Itinerary】

Port Alberni → MacMillan Provincial Park
(30 mins) → Little Qualicum Cheeseworks (45 mins) → Nanaimo → BC Ferry (120 mins) → Vancouver

 


Tips:
* The returning location is the same as departure location. The returning time depends on the actual itinerary, weather, and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour for more information.

Visiting Attractions

  • MacMillan Provincial Park MacMillan Provincial Park
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 BC Ferry (Round Ride) USD$30.00/CAD$36.00/Adult; USD$22.00/CAD$28.00/Child (3-12) Mandatory Fee. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Tofino Whale Watching Cruise USD$127.00/CAD$152.00/Adult; USD$94.00/CAD$112.00/Child (3-12) CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:10AM Burnaby HSBC Bank Crystal Mall
2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada
08:30AM West Vancouver on Cambie St & 42nd Ave.
5812 Cambie & 42nd Ave
08:45AM Richmond River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day)
    • Professional bilingual tour guide

Package Excludes

    • Service fees for tour guide and driver: $12.00/guest/day
    • 5% GST of CAD price
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
    • All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
    • Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation and Amendment Policy:
      - 33 and more days prior to departure date, CAD$45.00 per person penalty fee;
      - 17-32 days prior to departure date, 50% penalty fee;
      - 0-16 days prior to departure date, no refund.                                                                           
      - Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
      - If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. 
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information when you book the tour (name, gender, contact information, adult or child, etc.), so as not to make reservation errors and affect your travel. If the trip is delayed or losses are caused due to lack of information, it shall be on your own responsibility.
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices. 
    • We ave the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary. 
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip. 
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding. 
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest. 
    • Normal health conditions are required in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant, and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order. Please be aware that we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date or during the tour. 
    • The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST. 
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, We shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another in route. 
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well. 
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be fully refunded. 
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least CAD$300 and more per night. 
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle. 
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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