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Coast to Kootenays

7 Days Total, 5 Riding Days

Trip Overview

The Coast to Kootenays trip is designed for the motorcyclist who wants to see a lot of country in a short time. We average over 375 km per day and in short time are able to see much of what makes British Columbia so special.

 

What to Expect

Our seven-day holiday cuts through the Coast Mountains towards the famous Fraser River. From there we travel to the northeast through Marble Canyon towards Cache Creek. Our first night’s rest is back in the mountains at the Sun Peaks Delta Resort. Bear sightings are common and either a hike or a hot tub after the ride is a popular way to unwind.

The second day’s riding winds through the farming communities of the north Okanagan Valley before hooking up with the Salmon River Road, rated by the locals as “motorcycling’s best kept secret.”

As we continue east, the peaks once again become jagged and we head for the Selkirk Mountains. Our stay in the historic town of Revelstoke features fantastic vistas and a great chance to mingle with the locals.

From Revelstoke, the road turns south and skirts the banks of Upper Arrow Lake. A short ferry ride over the emerald waters of Lower Arrow Lake offers plenty of photographic opportunities before the twisties of the Monashee Mountain Range.

That evening we spend lakeside back in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, with a stopover at the famous Manteo Resort. Plenty of options are available to fill the rest day. Besides riding though the vineyards of the Okanagan, there are many lakeside activities, wine tours or places to simply enjoy some quality time by the pool or the lake.

We return to Whistler by following the Thompson River to Lytton and ride the famous Duffey Lake Road, often referred to as “one of the best roads in Canada.”

Many of our guests stay in Whistler for a couple of days either before or after their ride or use the town as a base to explore Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast.

Want a longer trip?

Combine the Coast to Kootenays with the Pacific Rim Adventure.

Note: If you choose to combine these tours Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Holidays will cover the cost of the 2 “off day” hotel nights in Whistler.

Trip Highlights

• The Duffey Lake Road, Lillooet and Kamloops
• Salmon Arm and Sicamous
• The Mushroom Addition Restaurant and Vernon
• Day off in Kelowna to explore the Okanagan and Osoyoos
• Merritt and Lytton

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Route

(all routes are subject to change)

Day 1
Arrive in Whistler for Tour Orientation and Meet & Greet Dinner

Day 2
Whistler to Sun Peaks via the Duffey Lake Road

Day 3
Sun Peaks to Revelstoke via the Salmon River Road

Day 4
Revelstoke to Kelowna on Lake Okanagan

Day 5
Day off in Kelowna

Day 6
Kelowna to Whistler

Day 7
Travel Day

Included in Your Holiday

Our tours feature; all up-scale accommodation, gourmet meals, motorcycle rental & insurance, chase vehicle for luggage / passengers / spare motorcycles, guide service, maps, fees for parks / ferries / activities, and return transfers from your hotel or the airport.

INCLUDED in the price of the holiday:

• All upscale accommodation, including first & last nights stay.
• All hi-end meals (except off-days), NEVER a set menu, order what you want!
• Motorcycle rental and insurance, bikes are washed & maintained routinely, guests are welcome to trade bikes around.
• Chase vehicle for luggage, spare bikes and weary passengers.
• Top notch and experienced guided service.
• Transfers from hotel or airport and return.
• Holiday handbooks complete with maps and activity information.
• Entrance fees to National Parks.
• Fares for ferries and scheduled activities.
• Snacks & refreshments at scheduled stops.
• Rain-suits (just to keep the sun shining)

NOT included in the price of the holiday:

• Fuel not included for your motorcycle (approx. $15-$20/day CAD).
• Alcoholic beverages not included with meals.
• Meals not included on optional riding days.
• Airfare is not included in the tour price.
• Non-scheduled activities on off-days
• Personal Travel/Medical Insurance

More information

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• Want to know about extra activities and fun stuff?
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• Ready to see the bikes?
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Testimonials

"Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for the wonderful motorcycle holiday experience. Mike, the trip was perfect. Our travel companions were great, and Robert, Brandon and Brian were the greatest. Again, thanks so much for allowing a couple of rusty geezers to take part in what was a dream trip of a lifetime for us.

PS: Libby, great shot of you on the cover of WOMAN RIDER.”

Steve and Carol Bonney, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

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