Discover the Garden City of Victoria, British Columbia on this private, full-day tour from Vancouver. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Then experience the famous Butchart Gardens, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Parliament Building downtown, and much more. Stop for lunch in the heart of the city, surrounded by water and an amazing view. Customize locations and go at any pace desired to take in the natural beauty.
Hop in a luxury SUV from any Vancouver hotel. The driver will lead the way from Vancouver to the ferry terminal for priority boarding on the British Columbia Ferry service. This 90-minute-plus cruise across the Strait of Georgia travels through the breathtaking Gulf Islands.
The first stop is Butchart Gardens to experience over 900 varieties of flowers and plants. On this private tour, explore Victoria Island at any pace desired. Most people take more than a couple hours to peruse the gardens. Next, head to Victoria to see the British Columbia Legislature Buildings, the chateau-style Empress hotel, Beacon Hill Park, and more. Enjoy a leisurely lunch downtown at one of the restaurants facing the ocean, then stop for tea at the Empress.
Return to Vancouver via ferry for a late-evening conclusion from the original pickup point.
This tour is fully customizable for comfort and convenience and the guide is a professional photographer with a published portfolio. Thus, for an additional cost, have photos taken throughout the day (at a set price) and make every moment a photo opportunity.
Four of us were taken in a large SUV/Van to Victoria by Erick for a day. Most importantly, Erick is the loveliest, nicest and most charming young man you could ask for as your guide and escort. He was considerate, he was articulate, he was interested and he was always concerned about our welfare. We had some challenges and Erick was very accommodating and sensitive to them.