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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

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13 hours
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Duration: 13 hours
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About This Tour

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver!

Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the Sunken and Rose Gardens at your leisure.

Then head to downtown Victoria, passing through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore historic landmarks like the Empress Hotel or Royal BC Museum, stroll the harbor, or relax at a café. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural sights, and relaxing travel, making it a perfect day trip for visitors to Vancouver.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Free time to explore historic downtown Victoria
  • Professional driver-guide with live commentary
  • Air-conditioned executive motorcoach
  • Luggage storage
  • Admission to the world-famous Butchart Gardens
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from select downtown Vancouver hotels
  • Scenic BC Ferries cruise through the Gulf Islands (round trip)
  • Executive motorcoach transportation with restroom

✗ Not Included

Itinerary

1
Stop
Departure from Downtown Vancouver with pick up at selected hotels.
2
Stop
Enjoy the beautiful scenery on a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria as you sail through the Gulf Islands. Take in the breathtaking coastal views from the outdoor decks and keep an eye out for marine wildlife, including eagles, sea lions, and whales.
3
Stop
Explore the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada, with two hours of free time. Stroll through the beautifully themed Rose, Japanese, Italian, and Mediterranean Gardens, and marvel at the breathtaking Sunken Garden, the estate's iconic centerpiece.
4
Stop
Discover the charm of Victoria with ample free time to explore as you wish. Admire iconic landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel, browse the unique boutiques and restaurants along Government Street and in historic Chinatown, or stroll the picturesque Inner Harbour for stunning ocean views.
5
Stop
Finish your day with a scenic ferry ride back to Vancouver, where you can relax, enjoy the coastal views, and reflect on a wonderful day of exploring.

Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • English only
  • Pets are not permitted on our tour buses
  • Foldable Wheelchairs permitted
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