Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
This activity allows you to do a lot and see a lot in a short amount of time. If you are in a time crunch or on your to Tofino and don't know where to stop this is for you. Joining us for this day will take you to a breathtaking waterfall first thing in the morning and leading on to a beautiful walk along a river tucked in a pocket of old growth forest to give you a taste of what is to come and tell you all about our amazing rainforest ecosystem. Then you will visit the breathtaking Cathedral Grove with giant towering trees with a self lead audio tour before heading out to Horne Lake for some underground exploration of a unique cave system, millions of years old.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Top Bridge Park, Industrial Way, Parksville, British Columbia Canada
Top Bridge is a beautiful park alongside the Englishman River, where we will hold our interpretive nature walk. There you will learn about the ecosystem and everything that lives in it from the plants to the animals. Enjoy a refreshing spot to dip your toes and marvel at the big tree before hitting the old growth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Get lost in nature, headphones on, and wander through the path following the interactive map provided with the audio tour. Stop for as long as you want at as many stops as you want while listening to over 20 facts recited to you as you go, at your own pace. Cathedral Grove is an amazing stand of Old Growth Douglas-fir with lots of history and a wild display of rainforest biodiversity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd Visitor Centre located 1 km. past campground entrance, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 2L7 Canada
Explore underground caves at Horne Lake Provincial Park. Let the guides take you through narrow passages and show the wonders hiding under the forest.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ammonite Falls, Jameson Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
Join us for a morning hike and skip the crowds to one of Vancouver Island's most spectacular waterfall!
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 6 To 9 Hours
Start location: Ammonite Falls Parking, 3332 Creekside Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7C7, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up or have you follow us for more autonomy throughout the day.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.