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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“The activity was great.”
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.
“Justin did a great job. He didn’t just tell us about the sights, he educated us on the history and current state of life in Vancouver and Victoria. It was a long day but he kept our interest and kept things fresh throughout.”
A full day trip from Vancouver to Victoria with BC Ferries, a guided harbor walk, and Butchart Gardens admission included.
“Butchart Gardens is spectacular and the town of Victoria is quaint. Do not miss checking out The Empress hotel.”
Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, then return by coach and ferry. Gulf Islands views, Inner Harbour time, and a scenic ride back.
“The plane ride and ferry were awesome! Victoria you can hit the highlights pretty quick and well I got bored waiting for the bus ride back. The bus ride is 50 minutes to the ferry, the bus goes on the ferry than it’s another hour + to get back to fairmont in Vancouver. Would have…”
A full-day small-group trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with BC Ferries crossings, wildlife spotting, and skip-the-line entry.
“It was a lively experience, we were in a mini bus with Joel and Mo. Joel, our tour guide was jolly, informative with a good sense of humor. We had a pleasant day, with seamless transitions on BC Ferry. The tour provided water bottles and umbrellas which was really helpful with rain that day.”
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”
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.
“We weren’t aware that we had an hour wait at the train station. In the off season there are only a few stops so there is a large time gap between pickup and boarding the ferry.”
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.
“The tour description needs more detail. The majority of time is spent in a big ferry with tons of people and then in a van to drive you around. The time spent in Victoria was about 2 hours. Just enough time to get lunch and barely walk around. Butchardt Gardens are beautiful yet again it…”
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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