Cruise to Vancouver Island for a full day, small group guided tour and find your way through the capital city of British Columbia. Spend the day exploring Victoria including world-famous Butchart Gardens.
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- All entrance fees included
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Your tour begins as you are picked up from your hotel and driven on a B.C. ferry for a 1.5-hour cruise to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival, you'll take a scenic drive through exclusive residential areas and parks on the way to downtown Victoria. You'll be given an overview of downtown Victoria and will then have free time to explore on your own. Some places that you will have time to visit while in Victoria are: the Royal British Columbia Museum, Miniture World, the Bug Zoo or the IMAX Museum.
Before heading back to Vancouver, you'll have the opportunity to visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. The public area of the Butchart Gardens covers 55 acres (22 hectares) and is one of the world's premier floral show gardens.
Please note: You will have between 1.5 and 1.75 hours to explore Butchart Gardens. Your free time in downtown Victoria is between 2.5 and 3 hours.
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Schedule details
Victoria Waterfront
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Departure Point:
Tour departs from downtown Vancouver hotels
Departure Time:
- September 16 - October 3: Departs 7am
- May 17 - September 15: Departs 8am
- March 9 - May 16 & October 4 - November 25: Departs 9am
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:00pm
Pricing information
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Additional information
Butchart Gardens, Victoria
Inclusions:
- Expert guide and narration
- Roundtrip fare aboard BC Ferry to Victoria
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All excursions are conducted on a Driver/Guide basis on 24-passenger mini-coaches
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour bus drives onto the ferry
- It takes approximately 30 - 45 minutes to reach the gardens from downtown Victoria
- The Vancouver Snapshots City Tour runs daily: 11am (May 5-Sept 23), 3pm (May 15-Sept23) and 7pm (May 25 - Aug 12)
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