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Day Trip to Victoria & the Butchart Gardens - From Vancouver

Discover Victoria and the stunning Butchart Gardens on an excursion from Vancouver!

The essentials

Discover Victoria and the stunning Butchart Gardens on an excursion from Vancouver!

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Duration
12 hours
Languages
English
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Ferry crossing of the magnificent Gulf Islands

Discover Victoria's historic center

Visit the famous Butchart Gardens and their 900 species of plants

Round-trip transportation from Vancouver

Description

Discover Victoria and the stunning Butchart Gardens on an excursion from Vancouver!

You'll be picked up from your hotel or the Vancouver cruise terminal before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Enjoy a 90-minute crossing through the Gulf Islands, with the opportunity to observe marine wildlife.

On arrival, you'll explore Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, with its charming cobblestone streets, Inner Harbour and the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. You'll have free time to visit its stores and cafés.

The tour continues with a visit to Butchart Gardens, an iconic Canadian Heritage Site. A former limestone quarry transformed into a magnificent botanical garden, you'll discover the Japanese garden, the Italian garden, and the famous rose garden.

After this day of exploration, you'll catch the ferry back to Vancouver, where a transfer to your hotel will be provided.

Important information

  • Seasonal activity: March to October only
  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Departure time and place: pick-up at your hotel around 11am, exact time will be confirmed after booking. 
    Note: Round-trip transportation from your hotel is only available for hotels located in the city of Vancouver and Richmond (North and West Vancouver not included)
  • Transport included: minibus and ferry crossing
  • Excursion in small group (24 people max)
  • Please bring weather-appropriate clothing

Included

  • Round-trip transportation by minibus and ferry

  • Self-guided tour of downtown Victoria

  • Admission to Butchart Gardens

  • Return transfer to/from your hotel

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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