All in. All together.
Most trips put you next to strangers and hope for the best. We build the bond on purpose. We open on Salt Spring Island with talks from professionals on confidence and connection, so by the first ride the group is already easy with one another.
Then the road does the rest. Long dinners, fires on the beach, hot water, cold plunges and one very good fishing story. Come for the adventure. Leave with people you actually want to see again.
Rugged on purpose.
Vancouver Island is not a tame place. Storm-fed surf on one side, a mountain spine down the middle, rainforest that swallows the road. We ride all of it, led by your host, with a dedicated support driver in the van and a plan B for every day.
Eight days. No filler.
Ride. Or ride along.
You don't need to be a rider to be on this trip. Bring a partner who doesn't ride, a friend, or come on your own and take the van seat. Same stays, same meals, same adventure, same fires.
Mix and match: one rides, one rides along. There are six places per departure in total: up to five rider seats in our first season, and the rest van seats.
A fleet built for the wild.
Every rider gets a BMW GS, the name in adventure riding. Our current model is the BMW F 700 GS, built for pavement, gravel and everything the island throws at you. We renew the fleet every two to three years, so the model will move up to newer BMW GS bikes over time and the one you ride may differ from the photo. A small fleet, one bike per rider, looked after between every trip.
Everything you'd want to do.
Rough it? Never.
Luxury wall tents
Salt Spring Island, at the start and the finish, with a wall tent for each guest. Canvas walls, a proper bed and the sound of the forest at night, on private forested land close to Fulford and the ocean.
The log cabin
A private log cabin on the property, available on select departures for guests who want four walls and a door.
Stays on the road
Port Renfrew, Tofino, Campbell River and Victoria, each picked for the place it puts you. Properties to be announced.
Everything on the route.
Bring only yourself.
Twelve departures. Four more on the waitlist.
Prices are per person in Canadian dollars, shared accommodation, plus 5% GST. On Salt Spring everyone has their own wall tent. A single supplement of $1,400 gives you your own room at the stops on the road. Planned terms once bookings open: a $2,000 deposit holds your place, with the balance due 90 days before departure. Waitlist dates open as the busy summer weeks fill.
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $10,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Van seat $9,300
Golden hour, every day.
Great tables along the way.
Most meals are included and planned. These are some of the places on our shortlist for the road, picked for the food and the setting. Menus, hours and seasons change, so the final stops are confirmed before each departure.
Salt Spring Island
Port Renfrew
Tofino
Campbell River
Victoria
Straight answers.
How rugged is it, really?
Properly wild country, on proper roads. Expect long days, twisting mountain highway, changing coastal weather and real distances between stops. You need to be comfortable on a motorcycle for several hours. Your host leads every ride and sets the pace, a dedicated support driver is never far behind in the van, and every day has a plan B.
I don't ride. Can I still come?
Absolutely. Take the van seat and you join every stay, meal and activity for a lower price. Partners, friends and solo travellers all welcome. Talk to us if you'd like to swap in and out of the saddle.
Do I need a motorcycle licence?
If you take the rider seat, yes: a valid motorcycle licence (in BC, Class 6, or the equivalent from home). Tell us your experience when you enquire and we'll make sure the trip suits you.
Is it good for solo travellers?
It's built for them. With six guests and a first day designed around confidence and connection, solo travellers are usually the heart of the crew. A single supplement gives you your own room at the stops on the road, and everyone has their own wall tent on Salt Spring.
What if the weather turns?
West coast weather does what it likes. We watch conditions every day and adjust routes and timing for safety. Wet-weather gear is part of the kit, and rain is part of the story.
Who leads the trip?
Your host runs every departure personally: leading the rides, hosting the fires and looking after the six of you from airport pickup to farewell breakfast. A dedicated support driver follows in the van, so there is always a second pair of hands on the road.
When is the best time for a Vancouver Island motorcycle tour?
Our departures run from May to October. July and August bring the warmest, driest riding. May, June, September and October are quieter, with softer light and a better chance of coastal rain, and prices are lower. Every day has a wet-weather plan.
I'm coming from Europe. How do I get there?
Fly into Vancouver (YVR) or Victoria (YYJ) and the van meets you at the airport. Riders need a valid motorcycle licence, so tell us which licence you hold when you enquire and we'll confirm what you need. Guests from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France and across Europe are very welcome.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancellation and refund terms are confirmed in writing before any deposit is taken.
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