Visit the Garden City and the Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a 90 minute ferry ride through the spectacular Gulf Islands, be amazed by the beauty of Butchart Gardens, explore, discover, and learn Victoria's history, and its places of interest. Drive by Oak Bay, Beacon Hill Park, and finally Downtown Victoria. Explore BC Parliament Building, Chinatown, Fishermen's Wharf, and Craigdarroch Castle. Or enjoy an exquisite high tea at the historic Empress Hotel.
At your hotel
Pick up from your hotel Mercedes for the 8.30 am ferry.
Arrive at the ferry terminal await boarding the ferry to Vancouver Island. Have breakfast or just coffee or tea.
Depart for the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal at Vancouver Island. Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf Islands, wildlife.
Be wowed by this oasis of lush green and colourful blooms, which is fifty-five acres of flowers, trees, pathways and creeks. Featuring a sunken garden, a world famous rose garden, water fountain, carousel, and a wonderful restaurant.
At Victoria, have lunch, visit Fisherman's Wharf, BC Legislature Building, have high tea at the Empress Hotel, explore Chinatown (the oldest in Canada), and Craigdarroch Castle
Await boarding
Arrive at ferry terminal, depart for hotel, Vancouver
At your hotel
Guide fee
Premium private transport by air-conditioned minivan - Mercedes Sprinter
Round trip ferry to Victoria
Entrance tickets to Butchart Gardens, Fishermen's Wharf
Hotel/cruise ship terminal pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Canadian GST tax
Other out of pocket expenses such as High Tea at the Empress Hotel
Entrance to Craigdarroch Castle
Gratuities
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Minor children aged 19 and below must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
A maximum of 11 people per booking
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity
Hotel pickups commence approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
I am available everyday.
I also provide multiple day tours - 2 Day, 4 Day, and 6 Day tours. Please see all my published tours.