Okanagan – Walking and Wine Tour
June 07 - 13, 2012
Join us on this one week tour based in the pretty lakeside towns of Kelowna and Penticton, B.C.
The warm and sunny Okanagan treats us to an area full of the outdoors life, walking, wine tasting, and golf or just relaxing on the beach. This unique area of British Columbia is on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert and is the only area in Canada with a semi desert climate.
Our tour will have a leisurely pace with the emphasis placed on a nice combination of hiking along the Kettle Valley Railroad and visits to several local wineries. There will be leisure time for those who wish to explore the valley towns and beaches and golf courses will be nearby for those looking for a challenge on the links.
Meet Our Tour Leader
Our Tour Leader, Terry Needham of Novack's Avid Traveller has frequently visited the Okanagan and has personally walked the trails, sampled the wines and enjoyed the hills and orchards of Canada's Okanagan. He has led numerous hiking and sightseeing trips in Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, France and Italy. As a tour leader Terry combines his love of the outdoors, photography and travel with the joy of seeing others realize their travel dreams. Born and raised in British Columbia, in the Okanagan area, Terry's personal knowledge of the area has been instrumental in customizing this unique Novack's Avid Travellers' tour. He is looking forward to having previous Avid Traveller guests and new travellers join him on this tailor-made itinerary full of sightseeing spectaculars, outdoor adventures, fine wines and breathtaking beauty. Terry invites you to join him on this memorable Walking and Wine Tour of the Okanagan in 2012.
Highlights
- 3 nights accommodations in Kelowna
- 3 nights accommodation in Penticton
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Private Transportation as per itinerary
- Walking tour of military, orchard and wine museum wine tasting
- Winery visits and tasting as per itinerary
- Evening talk about the Kettle Valley Railway history and Rail Trail
- Kettle Valley Rail Trail hikes (Ruth Station to Myra Station and Naramata Bench to Little Tunnel and return)
- Kettle Valley Steam Railway Tour and BBQ
- Free day in Penticton to swim, golf, walk, shop or relax
- Services of Novack’s Avid Traveller Tour Leader - Terry Needham
