Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Overview
For hotel pick up, please be ready in the lobby 45 minutes prior to tour departure time.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in downtown Vancouver.
- Entry/Admission - BC Ferries
- Entry/Admission - The Butchart Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries
Stop At: BC Ferries, 11300 Patricia Bay Highway Suite 500, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 3S8 Canada
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M 1J8 Canada
Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island and continue to the enchanting botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens. Wander through a series of themed gardens, highlighted by the massive Sunken Garden and dancing fountain. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
The City of Victoria boasts many impressive architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views, and enjoy some free time to take in this culturally significant city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries, 11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, BC V8L 3S8, Canada
Later this afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests crossing the USA/Canada border should prepare accordingly to obtain COVID test results in a timely manner. Guests unable to attend a tour within the 24 hour cancellation policy will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The gardens were breathtaking. The sunken garden is unbelievable. We had a fantastic guide. Jessica was very knowledgeable, funny and very considerate of our needs. It was a long day, but worth.
The gardens were breathtaking. The sunken garden is unbelievable. We had a fantastic guide. Jessica was very knowledgeable, funny and very considerate of our needs. It was a long day, but worth.Senan was our bus driver, ferry fellow and guide. He was excellent. Very professional, humorous and informative. We arrived prepared at each destination knowing what to expect and his cexpectations of us. Highly recommend him as a guide.
Senan was our bus driver, ferry fellow and guide. He was excellent. Very professional, humorous and informative. We arrived prepared at each destination knowing what to expect and his cexpectations of us. Highly recommend him as a guide.Our bus driver and guide was Senan Magennis who was absolutely brilliant. He provided first class information on the tour, Made sure everyone was on time and generally kept us all very well informed. I would recommend this one day trip and particularly Senan highly
Our bus driver and guide was Senan Magennis who was absolutely brilliant. He provided first class information on the tour, Made sure everyone was on time and generally kept us all very well informed. I would recommend this one day trip and particularly Senan highlyGreat trip and our driver Senan was very informative and funny. Bouchart gardens were amazing- so beautiful. Victoria was very pretty and had some great places to visit - wish we could have more time there. A long day but we’ll worth it.
Great trip and our driver Senan was very informative and funny. Bouchart gardens were amazing- so beautiful. Victoria was very pretty and had some great places to visit - wish we could have more time there. A long day but we’ll worth it.We enjoyed the whole experience on the bus and at the destinations. Our tour host was Kevin and we recommend him for a good overall experience. He was informative and knew the area well. Even after a long day of driving and helping us enjoy our experience, we got to see the 15 foot chandelier u...
We enjoyed the whole experience on the bus and at the destinations. Our tour host was Kevin and we recommend him for a good overall experience. He was informative and knew the area well. Even after a long day of driving and helping us enjoy our experience, we got to see the 15 foot chandelier under the bridge. Cheers to Kevin and your company.Meeting Point at Canada Place was easy to find, just a 5 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain station. From there we met our tour guide, Alex. He is so organized and knowledgable about the places we visited. We took the 10 am ferry to Victoria Island and returned on the 7:30pm ferry. I truly en...
Meeting Point at Canada Place was easy to find, just a 5 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain station. From there we met our tour guide, Alex. He is so organized and knowledgable about the places we visited. We took the 10 am ferry to Victoria Island and returned on the 7:30pm ferry. I truly enjoyed this 13 hour tour.