Private Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
Overview
Visit Victoria and the world-famous Butchart Gardens on a private day trip from Vancouver, just your group with a local guide. Ferry tickets, Butchart Gardens admission and hotel pickup are included.
Cruise through the Gulf Islands on the BC Ferries crossing, keeping an eye out for orcas, seals and eagles. Then spend time at Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of colourful gardens that change with every season.
Continue to downtown Victoria, British Columbia’s charming capital. See the Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress, with free time for lunch, shopping or a stroll along the waterfront. Your guide adapts the day to your group’s interests.
Travel in a comfortable private vehicle, with no driving, parking or ferry lineups to worry about.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Live commentary on board
- Local, professional and fun guide
- Food and drinks
- Airport pickup/drop off (additional charge for airport pickup/drop off)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
The Butchart Gardens
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Victoria
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Must include hotel information at checkout
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers (if applicable), must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please allow 30 minutes for pickup (due to traffic)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, due to uneven surfaces comfortable footwear is advised
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pickup and drop-off from Downtown Vancouver only
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Vancouver customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local, professional and fun guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Airport pickup/drop off (additional charge for airport pickup/drop off).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Live commentary on board
- Local, professional and fun guide
- Food and drinks
- Airport pickup/drop off (additional charge for airport pickup/drop off)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Must include hotel information at checkout
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers (if applicable), must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please allow 30 minutes for pickup (due to traffic)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, due to uneven surfaces comfortable footwear is advised
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pickup and drop-off from Downtown Vancouver only
