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Vancouver’s best days out.
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“It’s was amazing! We had a great time! The driver was fantastic! Chinatown was beautiful. The ferry ride had a beautiful view.”
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 only reason this wasn't five stars is because I wish we spent more time in Victoria. But honestly it was a great experience”
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.
“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 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.
“The trip was fine but bus boarding in Vancouver was not as organized as it could be, noted were able to quickly retrieve a item that we thought was lost on 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.
“One of the best experiences of my whole life!! The trip from Vancouver to Victoria with the seaplane was awesome!! And the whales watching with Shanon was incredible. We could see humb whales around, and we enjoyed the experience very much. I recomend it to everybody!!!!! Thank you!”
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.
“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.”
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