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Victoria Day Trip: Cruise, Gardens, and Inner Harbour
4.6
2,067 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a majestic day-trip from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens. Cruise through stunning scenery, explore Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the meticulously manicured gardens. A royally spectacular experience awaits!
Embark on a majestic day-trip from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens. Cruise through stunning scenery, explore Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the meticulously manicured gardens. A royally spectacular experience awaits!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vancouver Downtown - Begin the journey from downtown Vancouver to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to catch a BC Ferries ride. All transportation is provided by coach.
- BC Ferries - Experience a 90-minute ferry journey between Vancouver and Victoria, sailing through the tranquil Gulf Islands. It’s common to spot marine wildlife from the ship’s…
- Vancouver Downtown - Begin the journey from downtown Vancouver to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to catch a BC Ferries ride. All transportation is provided by coach.
- BC Ferries - Experience a 90-minute ferry journey between Vancouver and Victoria, sailing through the tranquil Gulf Islands. It’s common to spot marine wildlife from the ship’s outdoor decks, including eagles, sea lions, and whales.
- The Butchart Gardens - Upon arrival at the Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island, proceed to the captivating Butchart Gardens. Explore a variety of themed gardens, featuring the expansive Sunken Garden and a dancing fountain. The gardens are recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada.
- Inner Harbour - Victoria is home to remarkable architectural landmarks, such as the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Discover the unique shops and cafes on Government Street and in Chinatown. Take a leisurely walk along the Inner Harbour for stunning ocean views, and enjoy free time to explore this culturally rich city. Ample free time is provided in Victoria for exploration.
- Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries - Later in the afternoon, return to Vancouver aboard BC Ferries.
- Vancouver Downtown - Arrive back in downtown Vancouver (or nearby areas) in the evening.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service for most downtown Vancouver hotels.
- Knowledgeable driver/guide at your service.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary while on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service for most downtown Vancouver hotels.
- Knowledgeable driver/guide at your service.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary while on board.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of British Columbia’s vibrant greenery and picturesque coastline on this thrilling tour to Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens.
• Start your journey with a 90-minute cruise on BC Ferries.
• Discover the Inner Harbour of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia.
• Explore the stunning Butchart Gardens,…
Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of British Columbia’s vibrant greenery and picturesque coastline on this thrilling tour to Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens.
• Start your journey with a 90-minute cruise on BC Ferries.
• Discover the Inner Harbour of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia.
• Explore the stunning Butchart Gardens, featuring 22 hectares (55 acres) of beautifully maintained landscapes.
• Enjoy a full-day tour with all transportation provided by a dedicated coach.
We are celebrating 40 years of showcasing our magnificent cityscape, urban beaches, and coastal rainforests to our guests. Our expertly designed guided tours provide a unique and safe experience.
Location
Canada Place
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 30 minutes before posted tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(2067 Ratings)
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289guyh
Oct 8, 2024
Do not miss this opportunity - This review comes as part of an itinerary of a road trip arranged by Audley Travel.
Beautiful. Amazing. Huge. You just have to go.
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Billfd9548og
Oct 6, 2024
Everything we expected! - Great trip! Robert was our driver and tour guide. He was clear in his drop off and meet back up instructions, had a useful range of food recommendations, and entertaining trivia along the way.
Busses were on time. Weather was good.
Basically all the elements one would hope for.
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Cynthia
Oct 6, 2024
A negative experience to a wonderful experience!! - I would have a rated a 2.0 because our tour electric bus had electrical problems of the door. The bus will not start if the door is not closed properly for safety reason.
Alex our tour driver did his best to let it work and called his office for assistance. Not his fault. He apologized profusely. We were asked to wait at the Victoria terminal until they arrange another tour company bus to pick us up (total of 25) at the ferry terminal. We were assured we will have our tour. Alex remained with the electric bus to go back to Vancouver.
The negative experience turned out to be 5.0 experience. We were updated by a nice lady from Grayline via text of the progress of resolving the situation.
Anthony doing another tour with another company picked us up
At the ferry terminal. He welcomed us to his tour. He did his best to drive us to butchart gardens for a stick 30 min tour before his group comes out. He told us where to go and must see within thirty minutes. My sister and I was able to visit three gardens including the sunken garden.
Anthony drove us to Victoria. Overall Anthony was friendly, helpful and informative. He also funny. It was Anthony who made our tour memorable. Thank you Anthony for your outstanding service.
Everyone in our group was happy to
learn we were fully refunded because of the negative situation.
Tour date: Friday, October 4. Two Filipina sisters traveling together.
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Debbie_o
Oct 6, 2024
Davis has an amazing... - Davis has an amazing knowledge of Vancouver, Victoria, and the surroundings. Both current and history
I would take this your again but I would not leave a bag from the Butchart Gardens gift shop on the bus.
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Jean_c
Oct 6, 2024
Fantastic day! - Tour was excellent. David our guide was so knowledgeable. Tour was so well planned. We highly recommend it.
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Chrisbailey230
Oct 6, 2024
An excellent day - Absolutely brilliant day. David our driver was great explaining different sites along the way. David’s story telling was great, he captured the whole bus along the way
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Valerie_g
Oct 8, 2024
Beautiful tour. - Victoria is amazingly beautiful. Too much time in gardens and not enough time to explore the rest. Would recommend.
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Scott_p
Oct 6, 2024
Long day-short garden time - The bus picked us up prompty at our hotel and drove directly onto the ferry. The gardens were beautiful but we could have used more time there as 90 minutes made it rushed. Victoria downtown as well. We had a little over two hours there before heading back to the ferry and back to the hotel. The driver/guide did a great job. Overall it was a long 12 hour day with over 7 hours of that time on a bus or ferry. Just so ya know.
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Simon_t
Oct 5, 2024
Aussie Grizzlies go forth to Vancouver Island - Steve was very friendly and his dad jokes kept us amused along the way. He was very knowledgeable across a wide range of topics and was happy to take questions from the group.
The morning ferry ride was really lovely, weaving through the small islands on the way. The Butchart Gardens were just lovely and the couple of hours spent there were just sufficient. Time in Victoria wasn’t long enough to explore all the points of interest, but there was only so much time available for a full, single day trip to Vancouver island. If you have more time then stay the night in Victoria and spend two days minimum in the south of the island.
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Dazzle9
Oct 4, 2024
Fabulous Day - We had a fantastic day on this tour and we were fortunate to have David as our guide and driver, who was excellent and so knowledgeable. He couldn’t have been more helpful and kind.
The time at Butchart gardens was only 90 minutes, which we would have dearly loved more time, as it is amazing. We got off at Victoria as we were staying there and didn’t travel back to Vancouver, so couldn’t comment on the 2 hours the tour had there. It would have been a taster though for sure and Victoria is a beautiful city.
Fab tour 👍
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