Kettle Valley Rail Trail

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Cycle through one of Canada's sunniest regions on an awe-inspiring section of the Trans Canada Trail in the Okanagan, British Columbia. The Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) is a converted railway bed originally built in the early 1900s to facilitate mining in the area. Although surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, the route needed to be suitable for trains,...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Ride over Myra Canyon's historic trestles and through its tunnels
    • Relax next to picturesque Okanagan Lake
    • Visit the world-class wineries of Naramata Bench and Summerland's Bottleneck Drive
    • Sample the delights of BC's biggest fruit producing region

What's this trip about?

    Cycle through one of Canada's sunniest regions on an awe-inspiring section of the Trans Canada Trail in the Okanagan, British Columbia. The Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) is a converted railway bed originally built in the early 1900s to facilitate mining in the area. Although surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, the route needed to be suitable for trains, so the rail trail's grade is never over 2.2%, making for a pleasant cycling route. Ride alongside beautiful lakes, over the dramatic Myra Canyon Trestles, through mountain tunnels, and into the heart of one of the biggest fruit and wine-producing areas in Canada. Enjoy views of vine-covered hillsides along Okanagan Lake and endless opportunities to sample the local wines and culinary delights of Naramata, Summerland and Kelowna.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKelowna
End CityKelowna

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
    • 4 nights accommodations, most with en-suite facilities (twin share)
    • Shuttles from accommodations to trailheads where applicable
    • Luggage transfers (1 piece per person 20 kg max)
    • Hybrid bike rental with rear rack, bottle cage, bike lock, repair kit, and helmet
    • Navigation APP inclusive of detailed route notes and points of interest
    • Emergency hotline
    • C$50 per person donation to the Trans Canada Trail

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kelowna

Make your way to our joining hotel in Kelowna. Set on the beautiful Okanagan Lake, the energic city is surrounded by wilderness, mountains, vineyards and orchards. Enjoy the vibrant cultural life of the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.

Day 2: Transfer to Idabel Lake, cycle to Chute Lake (57km/35mi)

A morning shuttle will pick you up from your hotel in Kelowna for a transfer to the start of your cycling journey on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. The trail access point is at Idabel Lake, where your bikes will be fitted, and after a briefing, you are off to begin you...

Day 3: Chute Lake to Penticton through Naramata wineries (39km/24mi)

After a hearty lodge breakfast, get back on your bike for a lovely ride toward the picturesque Naramata Bench. This section of the KVR leads you beneath giant Ponderosa pines before the view opens up to an expanse of hillside orchards and wineries along the shores of ...

Day 4: Penticton to Summerland and its wineries (49km/30mi)

Today's cycling itinerary starts straight from your accommodation in Penticton and circumnavigates Skaha Lake all the way to Summerland. You will ride on a panoramic road to OK Falls on the eastern coastline of the lake. The route is mostly flat unless you decide to m...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,586
Price per day$317
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Optional E-bike upgrade
    • Travel to Kelowna/from Penticton
    • Guide (this is a self-guided tour)
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary
    • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
    • Wine tasting fees
    • Airfare, visas, travel insurance (required)
    • Applicable taxes

Accommodation

,4 nights inns/b&b's
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Meals Included

1 Lunch 4 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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