Victoria & Butchart Gardens Private Day Tour

Downtown, Victoria, Vancouver



Discover Victoria and the Butchart Gardens on a private day tour from Vancouver. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride, explore the gardens, and visit Victoria's Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings.

Highlights

  • Explore the world-famous Butchart Gardens at your own pace
  • Discover Victoria's Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, and more
  • Enjoy a scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island
  • Savor a delicious lunch at a locally recommended restaurant in Victoria
  • Benefit from a private driver and hotel pickup and drop-off in Vancouver

Description

Begin your day with an early pickup from your Vancouver hotel, cruise terminal, or selected accommodation. Travel to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and board a scenic ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands towards Vancouver Island. During the journey, enjoy views of coastal mountains, forested islands, open water, and local marine traffic. Wildlife sightings may occasionally occur, although they cannot be guaranteed. After arriving on Vancouver Island, continue to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Explore the beautifully maintained garden areas at your own pace, including the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and seasonal floral displays. Enjoy time for photography, refreshments, and a relaxed walk through one of Canada’s most celebrated visitor attractions. Admission can be included in the package or arranged separately, depending on the selected tour option. Continue to downtown Victoria, British Columbia’s elegant provincial capital. Discover the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress area, historic streets, and colorful waterfront scenery. Pause for lunch at a locally recommended restaurant, with options available for vegetarian, vegan, Jain, halal, or other dietary requirements when requested in advance. Depending on time, you may also visit Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, or selected coastal viewpoints. After exploring Victoria, return to the ferry terminal for the sailing back to mainland British Columbia. Relax during the final drive to Vancouver, where your private driver will drop you at your hotel or preferred location after a memorable full-day island experience.

Includes

Private transportation Ferry tickets Visit to Butchart Gardens Visit to downtown Victoria

Excludes

Admission to Butchart Gardens (if not included in package)

Important Information

  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed Dietary requirements should be requested in advance

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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