Victoria, Gulf Islands and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Explore the Pacific coast and Vancouver Island with this full day tour to Victoria from Vancouver . Join this adventurous tour in groups of around 30 people and hop aboard a boat after pick up from your hotel . Let a local guide take you around the beautiful Gulf Islands and from the comfort of your seat observe the beautiful local wildlife. See the Columbia coastline from your tour boat, stop to visit a botanical paradise and take a tour of the city of Victoria to see its rich architecture.

Don't miss this excursion to one of Canada's most pleasant cities, and enjoy the approximately 90 minute ferry ride to Vancouver Island. During the crossing you'll see plenty of local wildlife, especially eagles, sea lions and whales and even seals and even killer whales.

Arriving at the Swartz Bay terminus on Vancouver Island, you'll continue your bus ride to the famous Butchart Gardens, a Canadian National Historic Site. Explore the 22 hectares of themed gardens for about an hour and a half and you'll see a natural oasis of flowers and trees over a hundred years old. Stroll through the huge Sunken Garden with a dancing fountain and marvel at the varieties grown in the Rose Garden.

After your visit to this stunning Canadian treasure, you'll head to the beautiful city of Victoria for a tour of the historic city centre . During this scenic bus tour you will see majestic landmarks such as the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Explore the fantastic city of Victoria with your guide on board and then take the opportunity to stretch your legs and walk along the Inner Harbour waterfront .

On top of all this, you'll also have free time to explore the city on your own. Take the opportunity to go shopping and visit the shops on Government Street, or grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants in Chinatown. After a couple of hours, you'll catch the ferry back to Vancouver and your hotel.