VANCOUVER
Vancouver’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
Coach and ferry day trip from Vancouver to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens, with scenic crossings, guided touring, and free time in town.
Most Popular“I loved the day trip to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. It was a lot of travel with the bus trip and ferry but I enjoyed these experiences too.”
Vancouver to Whistler by Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls. Hotel pickup, skip-the-line tram, and real free time in Whistler Village.
Guided Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola day trip from Vancouver with hotel pickup, mountain views, Shannon Falls, and 3 hours in Whistler.
“Wonderful trip through the northwest. The waterfalls and the gondola were spectacular. Whistler village was quaint with many good restaurants. Our guide, Gavin, was great. Having grown up in Squamish he knew the area well and had great stories. Note the weather before you go, as it would not work well in fog and rain.”
Sea to Sky Gondola plus Whistler in one day: waterfall stop, suspension bridge views, expert driver-guide, and free time in Whistler.
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens entry and coach transfer included. Big sky views, easy day, watch timing.
“Everything went smooth. Very well arranged and everything was right on time. Highly recommend seaplane”
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus a 3-hour whale watch on the Salish Sea, aiming for Southern Resident orcas.
“This tour was amazing. The coordination between the airline and the boats was seamless. The guide, Shannon, was excellent. We had some fog here and there and she never blinked. She knows the waters. She explained everything si completely and clearly. She was in communication with other guides so we did not miss the pod…”
Sea to Sky Highway, Shannon Falls, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Whistler Village from Vancouver in one day with included gondola tickets.
Take a seaplane to Victoria, go whale watching for 3 hours, then enjoy downtown free time before flying back to Vancouver.
A full-day Victoria trip from Vancouver with BC Ferries, timed entry to Butchart Gardens, downtown sights, and a sunset-leaning return.
“Great experience, well run & was good to see Victoria! Logistics went well and our tour guide Jake did a great job to ensure a wonderful tour.”
Round-trip seaplane from downtown Vancouver to Whistler with free shuttle to Whistler Village, plus scenic flights and 5 hours to explore.
“Such a smooth, quiet flight, much calmer than i imagined. The landing on green lake was so smooth, not as bumpy as bitumen. Highly recommend 👌”
Vancouver to Victoria by ferry for Butchart Gardens, Chinatown and Inner Harbour, with Gulf Islands wildlife spotting and a full day schedule.
“The tour was almost completely in Chinese for some reason. The tour guide forced us to write a good review. Very bothersome.”
Private Whistler day trip from Vancouver with hotel pickup, Sea to Sky stops, Shannon Falls, Whistler Village time, and optional Peak 2 Peak.
“Stan was a wonderful tour guide, and it was really nice to have a private tour with just our family so we could stay at Whistler for however long we wanted to. It was raining that day, but was still a really nice tour. We also did the sea to sky gondola, which is definitely…”
Seattle highlights in one day: Space Needle outside views, Chihuly glass, The Spheres, and Pike Place Market, all with Vancouver pickup.
“Pikes market is huge so map it out before go on this tour because you won’t have time to see it all. This tours should allow at least 4 hours. The Amazon stop was not needed I would have liked to spend more time at the space needle and Pike Market.”
A private 10-hour Whistler day from Vancouver with ocean-and-glacier views, Shannon Falls, Sea to Sky Gondola, and 4 hours in Whistler Village.
A small-group day trip from Vancouver to hike Joffre Lakes and see Matier Glacier, then unwind in Whistler for a scenic mountain day.
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