South Thompson to Central Okanagan to South Okanagan
Start in Kamloops in the South Thompson Valley, a semi-arid region featuring pristine grasslands, hoodoos, lakes, and rivers. Then Central Okanagan which is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes with beaches, hillsides, orchards, and mountains throughout. After to the South Okanagan which offers some of the most unique surroundings and is known for its long hot, sunny summers and pleasant winters.
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Itinerary Snapshot:
Day 1: Fly into Penticton, pick up car rental, and start exploring!
Day 2: Experience McAbee Fossil beds heritage site, and Kamloops’ incredible BC Wildlife Park before checking into your hotel. Enjoy dinner at dinner at Romeo’s Kitchen location in the hotel.
Day 3: Get ready for adventure and gear up for Kumsheen Rafting! Enjoy lunch there too, and after rafting, you can warm up in the office around communal fire pits, have a warm shower and sip on some coffee at the coffee shop. After the day of rafting visit Lytton Vineyards.
Day 4: Wake up in Kumsheen’s Teepees and have breakfast before heading to Monte Creek Winery for lunch, a tasting, and a tour of property. Then check into the Hotel Eldorado to freshen up before an unforgettable meal at Cedar Creek Winery.
Day 5: Leave for Planet Bee for a tour and tasting before Paragliding in Coldstream. Return to The Hotel Eldorado to get ready for a tasting at Martin’s Lane, then back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 6: Take a trip down to Peachland for breakfast as you make your way to Penticton to visit the wine information centre. Take time to enjoy a tasting and networking event, then dinner at Shaughnessy's Cove right next to your accommodations for the night, Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa.
Day 7: Meet at Okanagan Crush Pad to go to Garnet Valley Ranch for a tour, then down to Oliver for a delicious lunch at Oliver Eats to fuel your adventure at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Center. After, enjoy dinner at Poplar Grove in Naramata.
Day 8: Start the day with a Kayaking Brunch Tour with Hoodoo Adventures, then relax before your last dinner at Naramata Inn, and an overnight stay at Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort.
Day 9: Finally, drive from Sandy Beach Lodge and Resort to YLW the Kelowna Airport.
