Top British Columbia Tours by Duration - page 2

Discover British Columbia’s natural beauty—and skip the hassle of planning your own itinerary—on this full-day tour of the Butchart Gardens and Victoria, including a scenic ferry ride. Look out for wildlife and soak up coastal views on the journey from Vancouver, explore the floral displays and themed exhibits at Butchart Gardens, and enjoy free time to explore Victoria’s historic waterfront area before heading back.

Victoria is a popular day-trip destination from Vancouver—but arranging your own travel logistics can be tricky. Instead, enjoy a completely seamless way to explore on this full-day tour. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island, and head first to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Afterwards, explore the best of Victoria, from the lively Inner Harbour to Beacon Hill Park.

If you’re looking to take in Vancouver’s city sights but also want to experience a slice of nature, it can be tricky to know where to start if you’re planning a trip by yourself. Instead of struggling to work out your itinerary, explore some of the city’s most popular landmarks on this full-day guided coach tour, including Stanley Park, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville Island.

Get a new perspective on Vancouver by getting out onto the water. This small-group boat tour takes you sailing around the city and its harbor aboard a 50-foot Jeanneau sailboat departing from North Vancouver. Relax with an included drink and snack as you take in the views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, Passage and Bowen Islands, Point Atkinson, Howe Sound, and more.

Discover the best that Vancouver has to offer as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city’s top landmarks. Your day includes walks through popular neighborhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island as well as stops at the Vancouver Lookout, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Brockton Point Totem Pole. While you explore, your guide provides information about the city’s history and cultural makeup.

Victoria is a must-visit for travelers to the British Columbian coast. After a ferry ride to Victoria, take a city tour which includes stops at the Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0, and Chinatown. Then enjoy free time to explore Victoria on your own before ending the day with a stroll through Butchart Gardens.

This audio tour service takes visitors on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparking lakes, and colossal glaciers. Spot exciting wildlife along one of the world’s most scenic drives. This self-guided audio tour allows visitors to go beyond the surface and discover behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions invaluable to understanding the area like a local.

Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria's most popular attractions—but if you don't have your own transit, getting there from the city center can be tricky. Instead, make logistics simple with this round-trip shuttle service. With multiple daily departure times and transit from a central meeting point, you can leave the logistics to someone else—and save more time for a self-led, sweet-smelling stroll through the 55-acre (22.2-hectare) garden (admission own expense).

Experience many of Whistler’s top highlights in just one day—and make getting there from Vancouver simple—on this multi-stop tour. Travel to Whistler via comfortable coach, admiring dramatic mountain views en route. Upon arrival, discover Shannon Falls (one of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia), ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, enjoy free time in Whistler Village, and more.

Two of Vancouver’s most popular attractions are included in this tour. Take a walk on the wild side in the forest at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then see the world from the top as you ride the largest aerial tramway in North America--the Grouse Mountain Skyride. The tour also includes a stop at the Capilano River hatchery.

After your cruise docks in Vancouver, make the most of your time in the city on a post-cruise excursion to some of the North Shore’s most epic viewpoints. Head over the Lions’ Gate Bridge to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths. Then ride the Grouse Mountain gondola high into the alpine forest for sweeping views of Mt. Baker and a chance to spot wildlife.

The region surrounding Whistler has an incredible range of natural sights to discover — so much so that it can be tough to know where to start when you’re exploring on your own. On this full-day coach tour, enjoy a curated selection of activities, including a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and a visit to the Whistler mountain resort. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Discover one dramatic landscape after another with the help of a guide on this full-day coach tour between Vancouver and Whistler: the Sea-to-Sky highway, the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Squamish, and Whistler Village. From the gondola, admire Howe Sound, the Squamish River, and the coastal mountain range. Enjoy plenty of free time to wander about Squamish and partake in Whistler Village activities on your own. Round-trip transport from select locations included.

Go wine tasting in British Columbia's esteemed Kelowna Wine Region without worrying about who will be your designated driver. This full-day small-group tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and round-trip transportation, and visits four wineries including Quails' Gate and Mission Hill Family Estate, where you'll enjoy tutored tastings of numerous top wines. With a small group, you'll receive personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Explore British Columbia’s coastline by land and sea, without having to book separate excursions, on this Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour from Vancouver. Enjoy a cruise by ferry through the beautiful Gulf Islands. Stand on the deck and watch for whales, sea lions, and eagles. Visit the botanical Butchart Gardens with its themed flowerbeds and sunken gardens. Explore vibrant Victoria neighborhoods such as Chinatown and the Inner Harbour at your leisure.

Calling all adventure lovers, this ATV tour allows you to drive through the rugged terrains and spectacular landscapes of Callaghan Valley at your own speed. Following your guide, you’ll follow an off-road, single track trails that leads to rivers, streams, and mountain viewpoints. See old-growth forests and the historic NorthAir gold mine. A valid driving license is required for this activity, which is only suitable for single riders who have previous ATV experience.

Enjoy round-trip travel from Vancouver to Victoria, and discover top attractions in British Columbia on this Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip from Victoria. Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, and enjoy fine views over the beautiful Gulf Islands. Dock in Swartz Bay, and visit the famous Butchart Gardens, exploring the grounds at your leisure. Then, enjoy free time to explore the city, perhaps walking through Chinatown and the Inner Harbour, before returning to Vancouver by ferry.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour of the British Columbian capital. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for food tastings of local products.

With this tour, it's easy to venture beyond metro Vancouver to explore award-winning wineries of the Fraser Valley. You'll visit four local wineries in a single excursion, allowing you a taste of what each has to offer, before being delivered safely back to central Vancouver. In addition to the wine sampling, learn all about the winemaking process, embark on behind-the-scenes winery tours, and enjoy a light charcuterie board lunch en route.

Take a leisurely ride through Vancouver's Stanley Park on two wheels as you learn about the history of the area and the First Nations people. During this guided tour, you'll cruise along the Seawall, stopping at points of interest including the Brockton Point Totem Poles, the Siwash Rock, and the Lion's Gate Bridge before cruising by the Victorian-style homes on the West End to finish the tour.

Skip the stress of renting a car with this scenic day trip from Vancouver to Whistler. Travel through BC’s fjords, inlets, and mountains with a guide providing commentary, enjoy photo stops along the way, and ride the Sea to Sky Gondola before free time in Whistler Village. With included transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off, relax and experience British Columbia’s natural beauty in a seamless, hassle-free way.

Take in the beautiful scenery along British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky Highway without having to focus on the road on this group tour departing from Vancouver's Canada Place. You'll visit Shannon Falls Provincial Park, take a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola, and visit the ski resort town of Whistler, where you can join a walking tour or explore independently.

Get to know the Fraser Valley, just outside Vancouver, on this 5.5-hour tour that hits three area wineries. With a small group of 15 passengers or fewer, take in views of British Columbia's largest agricultural area and taste several wines. A light lunch is included.

Discover one of Vancouver’s natural wonders by bike on a morning or afternoon tour of Stanley Park. Cover more sights than you could on foot as you ride through the 1,000-acre (405-hectare) park, known as the city’s ‘Green Heart.’ Cruise by Third Beach, view First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, and catch great views of the city skyline, mountains, and local wildlife. Along the way, learn about Vancouver’s rich history as a logging center and the park’s complex ecosystem.