British Columbia- Beautiful Kelowna and the Okanagan Wine Valley
September 12-18, 2025
Join Travac on this incredible escape to explore the beautiful Okanagan Valley Wine region and Kelowna! An eclectic mix of spectacular mountains, sunny laid-back city life, lakeshore parks with incredible waterfronts, and lush vistas of rolling hills, orchards, and vineyards make spending time in Kelowna’s surroundings an ideal vacation.
Travac’s Okanagan adventure will take you deep into the heart of wine country. You’ll be accommodated at the downtown Royal Anne Hotel, enjoy a continental breakfast each day, visit 4 wineries that will include tastings at some of the most acclaimed wineries that the Okanagan Valley has to offer.
The Okanagan Valley Wine region is Canada’s second largest wine producing area and it accounts for more than 80% of BC’s wine production. Your days will be filled with local attractions and wine tastings, even a lunch at a local winery. The beauty and taste of this area will leave you wanting to return – join us this spring to experience one of Canada’s regional crown jewels!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
We begin our journey with Air Canada, departing Ottawa and connecting through Toronto en route to Kelowna.
Upon arrival in Kelowna, we will board our private coach and travel to our hotel in Osoyoos (approx. 2 hours). Along the way, we will stop in Oliver, also known as “The Wine District,” for a self-guided lunch and your first tastings (at your own expense). This region is home to 7–8 well-regarded wineries, each offering a unique experience with a wide variety of wines and scenic vineyard views. Dining options include several cozy restaurants with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Tonight, enjoy a three-course welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Watermark Beach Hotel
Day 2
After breakfast, we will visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos for a guided tour, offering insight into the unique ecology and Indigenous heritage of the area. Following lunch on your own, we’ll visit a local winery for our first tasting of the day. Later, we’ll return to Osoyoos for another winery visit featuring tastings and a selection of appetizers.
Hotel: Watermark Beach Hotel
Day 3
This morning is at your leisure to explore Osoyoos at your own pace after breakfast. In the afternoon, we’ll head out to a winery for tastings in a beautiful setting. On our way back, we’ll stop at another winery for an additional tasting.
Hotel: Watermark Beach Hotel
Day 4
Today we leave Osoyoos and travel north to Summerland, known for its breathtaking scenery. We’ll visit the Ornamental Gardens, a 6-hectare site established by Agriculture Canada in 1916. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a ride on the historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway, followed by an included lunch. Enjoy stunning views of Okanagan Lake, Giant’s Head Mountain, and the Trout Creek Trestle bridge—an impressive feat of engineering. The evening will be at your leisure to explore.
Hotel: Watermark Beach Hotel
Day 5
Today’s excursion takes us to Penticton. We’ll begin with a guided tour of Red Rooster Winery, followed by lunch at a popular restaurant. Afterward, we’ll visit a Vineyards for another tasting experience. We’ll end the day at the SS Sicamous Paddlewheel Boat Museum, located along the shores of Okanagan Lake, where you’ll learn about the area’s rich maritime history.
Hotel: Royal Anne Hotel
Day 6
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Kelowna with a knowledgeable local guide. Later, we’ll visit two local wineries, for tastings. You’ll have free time for lunch on your own and to explore downtown Kelowna at your leisure in the afternoon. This evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Royal Anne Hotel
Day 7
Early this morning we will depart home for Ottawa with Air Canada via Vancouver.
Itinerary and hotels subject to change.
Hotel Information
Watermark Beach Hotel
Hotel Address
15 Park PlOsoyoos, BC
V0H 1V0
(250) 495-5500
Royal Anne Hotel
Hotel Address
348 Bernard AveKelowna, BC
V1Y 6N5
(250) 763-2277