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This guided tour picks you up at a downtown Vancouver hotel and takes you by BC Ferries past the Gulf Islands to Victoria and The Butchart Gardens in one day. Enjoy coastal views during the roughly 90-minute ferry ride, then spend 2 hours exploring the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and Italian Garden at The Butchart Gardens. In downtown Victoria, take about 2.5 hours of free time to stroll the Inner Harbour, Government Street and Chinatown. A downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour is included, so you can explore the city's highlights on your own.

Hotel pickup
and transfer to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
After pickup at a designated downtown Vancouver hotel, travel to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Your guide points out Vancouver's scenery along the way.
Sail past the Gulf Islands on BC Ferries

Board BC Ferries and sail for about 90 minutes between the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Enjoy coastal views on board and look out for marine wildlife; food and drinks are available at the onboard café and buffet.
Stroll the themed gardens of The Butchart Gardens

On Vancouver Island, continue with guided sightseeing to The Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. Spend 2 hours across 55 acres of themed gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and Italian Garden, strolling the paths and taking photos.
Explore downtown Victoria at your own pace

Head to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, for guided sightseeing followed by about 2.5 hours of free time. Walk along the Inner Harbour, browse the shops on Government Street, visit Chinatown, and see landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress. You can also use the included Inner Harbour digital walking tour (AudioMe app) to explore historic architecture and waterfront sights.
After free time, travel to Swartz Bay, take the ferry back to the mainland and relax on the coach ride to Vancouver. Drop-off is at the designated downtown location you selected.
※ Marine wildlife lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ Light displays and scenery on the Christmas Lights Tour option vary by season and local operations and are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Vancouver hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check your voucher after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Pickup hotels: Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel, Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront
If your hotel is not listed, please choose the nearest pickup hotel. Drop-off is at the same hotels at the end of the tour.
Hotel pickup in downtown Vancouver