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The 15 most popular victoria & butchart gardens day trips right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
Ferry to Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver with included admission, wildlife-spotting views, and Inner Harbour free time.
Most Popular“Leslie was an amazing guide. Lots of knowledge about the areas we travelled. Would definitely recommend this trip..”
Coach and ferry day trip from Vancouver to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens, with scenic crossings, guided touring, and free time in town.
“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 Victoria day trip by coach and BC Ferry with wildlife chances, 2 hours at Butchart Gardens, and free time in the Inner Harbour.
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, guided coach ride, Butchart Gardens ticket included, plus time to wander downtown Victoria.
“The most beautiful gardens I have seen in a while. The great thing is that they have a route very accessible to wheelchair and older people or individuals that use devices to walk.”
A full day trip from Vancouver to Victoria with BC Ferries, a guided harbor walk, and Butchart Gardens admission included.
“Excellent, but too much time spent getting to and from. I would suggest hiring a puddle jumper or spending the night to get the most out of you visit.”
Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then return by coach and ferry. Gulf Islands views, Inner Harbour time, and a scenic ride back.
“Fantastic trip! The seaplane across to Victoria was amazing and meant we could make the most of our time there. There's not a lot to do in Victoria itself - plenty of shops but the museums are small and some were closed when we went. However, the architecture and history is interesting. Came back by…”
A full-day small-group trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with BC Ferries crossings, wildlife spotting, and skip-the-line entry.
“The Butchart Gardens were absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend visiting this location, even in October it was full of flowers and the trees had some color. The to/from Ferry were efficient and a pod of Orcas were see in the am crossing. I rating it 3 stars because the visit to Victoria City was too free…”
Seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens entry and coach transfer included. Big sky views, easy day, watch timing.
“Everything went as planned!! We enjoyed”
One-way seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria in about 35 minutes, with big views, easy check-in, and downtown landings on the water.
“Nothing except take your camera , you're in for a treat. Make sure you check your bags for weight first to avoid surcharge.”
A simple coach-and-ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria, with luggage handled for you, BC Ferries included, and downtown drop-off.
“Viator sent us muliple messages asking us to be 30 minutes early for our bus-ferry-bus trip from Vancouver to Victoria BC. We got there 30 minutes early and waited for over an hour in the cold for the bus to show. Turns out the ferry had been cancelled due to bad weather. Viator never let…”
Fly seaplane to Victoria, explore downtown, then return by coach and BC Ferry through Active Pass for Gulf Islands views.
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…”
Take a seaplane to Victoria, go whale watching for 3 hours, then enjoy downtown free time before flying back to Vancouver.
Round-trip ferry from Vancouver plus a Victoria city loop and included Butchart Gardens tickets, all guided from a deluxe coach.
“Great trip. Kim made the trip so much better. She was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Very helpful”
A full-day Victoria trip from Vancouver with BC Ferries, timed entry to Butchart Gardens, downtown sights, and a sunset-leaning return.
“It was all good, I didn't understand one thing, why did someone put us, two Europeans, in a Chinese group? Who did it and why?”
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