Enjoy this day and half of self-guided
cycling.
A journey amid the Okanagan Valley’s views and vineyards.
Explore the best of BC’s Okanagan Valley.
Relax in the affordable comfort of a private room at Penticton’s
HI hostel. Enjoy a day-and-a-half of cycling the Kettle Valley
Trail. This former railway route is a wide trail passing by
Ponderosa pine forests, orchards and vineyards. Take a break
from cycling to sample some of the award-winning area wine.
Take a refreshing dip at one of Penticton’s sandy beaches.
We provide quality bikes for your self-guided biking adventure.
You’ll go at your own pace, with transportation assistance
and resource material provided by our professional guides.
Day 1 - After spending the night at
the HI-Penticton hostel, you and your bike will be transported
to Chute Lake, a high elevation mountain lake. From here,
the trail descends at a slight 2.2% grade. No strenuous
pedaling involved, you have the grade to your advantage.
It's a sensory experience as the trail winds gently down
the hillside...fragrant pines and sagebrush, morning songs
from the birdlife, and spectacular views of the lake. You’ll
pass by the mysterious rock ovens—stone igloos built
by the railway construction crews 85 years ago. Stop for
a sample at a local winery located near the trail.
Distance cycled is 42 km. on a 2.2% descent.
Day 2 - Cycle past the Okanagan Lake
beach where the annual Ironman Canada Triathalon begins.
Every August, 2,000 athletes from around the world swim
four kilometres, cycle 180 km. and run 42 km.in a gruelling
full day race. Stop to visit the S.S. Sicamous, the historic
sternwheeler that once plied the waters of Okanagan Lake.
Continue on the trail south of Penticton, along the shore
of Skaha Lake. The pleasant level trail--sometimes shaded
by silver-green Russian olive trees--is wedged between arid
clay cliffs and the cattail marshes of Skaha Lake. After
you arrive in the community of Okanagan Falls and take time
to explore, you can pedal back to the HI Penticton Hostel
via Eastside road, which skirts the east shore of Skaha
Lake.
Distance cycled: 35 km., at level grade.
$135.00 per person
Accommodation includes a private room all inclusive at the
HI Penticton International Hostel
Meals are not included within this package.
Minimum Group Size – 2 Maximum Group Size –
open
Dates: Book your group in advance
File: AOC03MULTI-PENTICTON
Prices, and tour dates along with tour details can be subject
to change and a minimum number of participants are required,
please reserve in advance. Prices do not include taxes.
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