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Okanagan Valley – Self-guided

A cycling vacation in Western Canada

 

Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you benefit from a travel plan created by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These itineraries feature scenic routes around stopover towns selected for their amenities and lodging options. This way, you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how each of your days will unfold!

Starting at

4599$

per person

Duration

9 days

8 nights

Level

Level:

3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km

 

 

Cycling and Delicious Treats Galore

How about exploring the stunning scenery of one of Canada’s most beautiful regions? Nestled between two mountain ranges, the Okanagan Valley enjoys a warm, sunny, and dry climate.

That is why it ranks among the country’s leading fruit-growing regions, why more than a hundred specialized winegrowers and producers have made it their home, and why many people see it as a veritable cornucopia!

From Penticton to Osoyoos, you’ll cycle through orchards and vineyards, farms and ranches, on routes that are just challenging enough to work up an appetite so you can fully enjoy wonderful evenings of fine dining.

 

 

 

 

Self-guided Tour

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!

 

Package includes

 

 

8 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

 

 

8 breakfasts;

 

luggage transport between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 15 kg);

 

GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;

 

  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;
  • coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and includes the applicable discount.

Not included: transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle to the starting point; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues.

 

 

 

Package includes

 

 

8 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

 

 

8 breakfasts;

 

luggage transport between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 15 kg);

 

GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;

 

  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;
  • coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000 and includes the applicable discount.

Not included: transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle to the starting point; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues.

 

 

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

 

Vancouver

 

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

 

 

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

 

Vancouver

 

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

 

 

 

Check the elevation profiles

Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 99 km · Long route: 289 km

 

 

 

1

Day 1

Arrival in Vancouver and transfer to Penticton (4.5 hours).

 

2

Day 2

A day off or a loop through the Naramata Valley (35 km).

 

3

Day 3

Penticton, West Bench, Okanagan Falls (45 km).

 

4

Day 4

A rest day or a loop via Twin Lakes and Willowbrook (47 km).

 

5

Day 5

Okanagan Falls, Willowbrook, Oliver, Osoyoos (54 km).

 

6

Day 6

A day off or a loop via Forbidden Fruit Winery (55 km).

 

7

Day 7

A day off or a loop through Sẁiẁs Provincial Park and Osoyoos Lookout (35–53 km).

 

8

Day 8

Transfer from Osoyoos to Vancouver (5 hours).

 

9

Day 9

Transfer from the hotel to Vancouver Airport.