Top Vancouver Day Trips - page 2

Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

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30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $141

Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

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13 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $221

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.

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

(566)

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $213

Get to know the top sights of Vancouver in just one day on this private sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the artistic Granville Island, explore a few of the city’s beaches, and drive through some of the most affluent neighborhoods. You also get to experience Vancouver’s multicultural side as you explore Chinatown and listen to commentary from your guide about the city’s rich diversity.

Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage

(151)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $224

Price varies by group size

Grouse Mountain, Skyride Gondola & Capilano Bridge from Vancouver

(1,295)

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $169

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.

Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $160

See a different side to Vancouver as you explore the city from the water and explore spots that can only be reached by boat. Hop aboard for a scenic boat cruise through English Bay, exploring Vancouver’s city sights and natural wonders along the way. Pass by Lighthouse Park, Stanley Park, False Creek, and the Lions Gate Bridge, and visit the rocky Grebe Islets, known for their seal colonies.

Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour

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1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $74

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Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $320

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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.

Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge, a Soft Adventure Tour

4.9

(39)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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$152

$171

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.

The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

5.0

(798)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $81

Discover Whistler: A Scenic Whistler Day Tour from Vancouver Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle of Vancouver for a breathtaking escape of excitement and awe-inspiring sights? Join us on a Scenic Whistler Day Tour, where your senses will come alive with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. This incredible journey includes stops at Shannon Falls, the Sea to Sky Gondola, and Whistler Village, showcasing the very best of British Columbia’s natural beauty as we travel the scenic route to this mountain paradise. As we embark on this adventure, we leave the bustling streets of Vancouver behind aboard the cheerful Whistler Day Tour for a 10 hours’ travel along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Corridor, where majestic mountains and lush forests unfold before our eyes at every turn.

Vancouver Whistler Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola Day Tour

4.5

(8)

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $142

Scout for an incredible array of marine life during this half-day Vancouver whale-watching cruise. Once on-board the comfortable vessel, you can look out for orcas, humpback whales, seals, porpoises, and eagles. The region is renowned for attracting whales, offering a 95% success rate with sightings. Best of all, enjoy spectacular scenery set amidst the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and see views many other visitors to the region miss.

Travelers scout for Orca and humpback whales during a whale watching cruise from Vancouver.

Vancouver Whale Watch Tour with Guide

(1,589)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $164

Embark on an unforgettable full-day tour through British Columbia’s most iconic sights, starting with a scenic ferry ride from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Along the way, keep an eye out for seals and whales as you cross the Georgia Strait. Upon arrival, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, where you’ll spend two hours exploring 50 acres of vibrant, year-round blooms in one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. Next, journey through historic Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour on your way to downtown Victoria, BC’s capital city. Enjoy free time to explore Victoria’s top attractions, including the iconic Empress Hotel, the Royal BC Museum, and the BC Legislature. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s rich history and cultural heritage. Book this unforgettable adventure today and experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural charm!

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry

4.2

(14)

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $170

Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

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1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $29

A Scenic day tour to Whistler with stops at Shannon Falls & Brandywine Falls via Sea-to-Sky Highway. Experience the stunning natural beauty of British Columbia on an intimate full-day tour from Vancouver to Whistler. Travel along the breathtaking Sea-to-Sky Highway with scenic stops at Shannon Falls, Sea to Sky Gondola, Brandywine Falls, and Porteau Cove Park. Enjoy panoramic views of Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, and Howe Sound. In Whistler, explore the charming mountain resort town at your own pace—book an adventure or soak in the alpine atmosphere. This small-group or private tour offers a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide, luxury transportation in an air-conditioned high-roof van with coach-style seating for up to 12 guests, and convenient pickup from any Downtown Vancouver hotel or cruise port. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to discover Whistler and its stunning surroundings in comfort and style.

Whistler: Sea to Sky Gondola Shannon and Brandywine Falls Tour

4.9

(25)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $176

Price varies by group size

The natural beauty of Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and Grouse Mountain meet Vancouver neighborhoods on a small-group tour designed to cover highlights and cut time in transit. A narrated drive through downtown, Gastown, and Chinatown leaves room for longer stops in the city’s famed parks. The small-group format means personalized service and less waiting around, which is ideal for travelers taking in Vancouver’s top sites in one day.

Vancouver Premium Tour: Capilano Bridge + Grouse Mountain Lunch

5.0

(41)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $279

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry

4.4

(8)

13 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $178

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.

Post-Cruise Shore Excursion: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $194

Vancouver is renowned for its picturesque beauty, but seeing all the major sights in one trip can be challenging. Take in as much of the city as possible on this ambitious half-day small-group minibus tour, which will take you to all the most popular tourist locations in a single day. Explore Granville Island’s public markets, stroll around the scenic Stanley Park with 360 views of the city, and admire the suburban beauty of West Vancouver, all with detailed guided commentary.

Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage

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5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $187

Price varies by group size

Vancouver City Tour with Admission to Lookout Tower

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5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $79

Taste a long list of locally produced wine at four wineries outside of Vancouver. A comfortable van transports you and your group to Fraser Valley. Over five and a half hours, try three different samples at each winery. Along the way, discover the details of the winemaking process from your guide. Round out your experience with a light lunch, typically a cheese and charcuterie platter, before returning to the city.

Wine and Charcuterie at Backyard Vineyards - what a treat! This group really vibed

Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley)

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5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $135

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Vancouver to Victoria - Coach Bus Transfer

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $68

Enjoy the exquisite waterfront views of Canada's premier West Coast city on a leisurely Vancouver Harbour sightseeing cruise. Travel past landmarks sites such as world-renowned Stanley Park and the city's rejuvenated Gastown district, marvel at the incredible North Shore Mountains from atop an open-air deck, and admire the stunning Lions' Gate Bridge. Choose from various departure times to suit your travel schedule.

Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

4.3

(257)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $56

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Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver

Sharon_S, May 2026

Sea to Sky Gondala, Whistler and Shannon Falls

Great experience. Alex our guide and driver was very knowledgeable he explained so much to us both on our way to Whistler and back to Vancouver. We enjoyed the sea to Sky Gondala even though it was cloudy. Beautiful scenery Shannon Falls was spectacular. We really enjoyed walking around whistler and seeing snow still up on top mountains. Would highly recommend this tour.

Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour

Donald_H, May 2026

Great views. Grizzly bears. Good for seniors

Wife and I are both in our 70s. Tour guide on this one was Eric. Did a great job. The bridge and tree house stuff was fascinating. You need a bit of physical shape to walk the tree house route, but if you walk a little the good news is they have short rise to the steps with typically long runs of flat walking before another set of stairs. That said. If you have some difficulty walking up stairs you might want to pass on the tree top portion of the trip to the bridge etc. Grouse mountain includes the ride up the gondola with lots of scenic views at the top. Grizzly bear enclosure was interesting. Still some snow on the mountain early part of may , but it was mostly gone. Good trip for seniors. No hard walks etc. Leisure walk around the top of the mountain with the option to get something to ear before heading down.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

Charlene_B, May 2026

Amazing area

We had an amazing time looking at this beautiful park. The free shuddle was super easy and ran all the time from Canada Place. One bus would leave and another would be right behind it. I was never on a full bus. Using this service we got to skip the long line and walk directly to the counter and get in the park.

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

Donna_S, May 2026

A nice tour to hit the highlights of Vancouver

This tour packed a lot in - Stanley park, lookout and suspension bridge & Granville market. I enjoyed all of the experiences. Heather was a very good guide. Traffic bc of marathon made it take longer to get to places, but we still enjoyed all of them.

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Toby_R, May 2026

Wonderful Day

A delightful day! Victoria was fun to walk around and have an outdoor lunch. Would have liked to stay longer but not at the expense of less time at the gorgeous Butchart Gardens. Perfect length of time to see the gardens and the gift shop.The gardens were spectacular, with tulips galore! Ferry ride offered great views, especially of sunset on the way back. Our tour guide, Sarah, engaged us with interesting information, stories, and Canadian music along the long rides to and from the ferry terminal. Highly recommend!

Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

Marjorie_B, Apr 2026

Amazing Experience - Highly Recommended

We had a fantastic experience on this tour. Our guide, Jessica, is just the best you can ask for. She is by far the most knowledgeable guide we have had on a tour. We started with a city tour, spent 20 minutes at the totem poles in Stanley Park, spent around 2 hours at the Capilano Bridge Park, and about 2 hours at Granville Island. It was a beautiful day and we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the tour. We would highly recommend it.

Vancouver Whale Watch Tour with Guide

Lisa_P, Apr 2026

A Life time dream came true today!

Its worth going to Richmond on the shuttle rather than just getting in a Harbour tour boat because its such a cute little village by the wharf! The bus driver was so informative and hilarious and they are so welcoming when you get there! The guids on the boat were so involved and informative they took their time to let us really enjoy when we found both the orcas and the Grey whale! The boat ride was fun too and seeing Stanley Park from the ocean was cool too:) 😎 what a fabulous experience my son and I had we will cherish those memories and that day for a lifetime! THANK YOU Sincerely, Lisa and Jasper!

Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

Annette_M, Oct 2025

A great day out

For me, visiting Whistler after Shannon Falls and sea to sky gondola was the right order. It was why I booked this tour rather than another which did the Whistler visit first. Visited in October - post summer season and pre skiing season. Peak to peak gondola etc were closed as the resort is preparing for winter season. We walked to the lost lake and had dinner, which filled the 4 hours nicely. Would have loved to have experienced the other activities though.

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

kim_j, Oct 2025

a really great idea!

great information provided! consider doing this at the beginning of your holiday, as you will come away with knowledge that will help you plan what you might like to do in Vancouver. Really enjoyed our tour guide! He was upbeat, knowledgeable and easy going. really great customer service!

Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

Joseph_G, Sept 2025

As a tourist visiting...

As a tourist visiting Vancouver, I wouldn't know any other way to see Victoria and see The Butchart Gardens other than taking a tour. However, I don't think I would recommend it. It would be better to spend a couple of days in Victoria to enjoy it's charm. If you only have the day from Vancouver, than this might be the only option. The sights in Victoria, the walking tour, and the Gardens were very nice, but as I mentioned there is too much driving and wait time. We left Vancouver at 8am and got to the ferry pier by 8:50, but we were scheduled on the 10am ferry so we killed an hour at the ferry terminal. On the way back, in Victoria, we arrived at the ferry terminal before 6pm, but had to wait for the 7pm ferry. When you add up the travel and wait time, you wind up with 7+ hours of wait, ferry, and drive time, about an hour+ of driving around Victoria, and a few hours to walk Victoria and see the gardens. It was an exhausting day and I wouldn't do it again, but not because of the tour or the guide, but because now that I know, I would spend a couple of days in Victoria instead of the tour.

Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

Mark_L, Sept 2025

Seaplane trip to Victoria with Butchart Gardens tour.

Wonderful experience and great way to see Vancouver, Victoria and Butchart Gardens. The seaplane trip over and back from Vancouver Harbor was delightful. We made a day of it with an early morning trip over and a 6 pm flight back. Gave us plenty of time to explore Victoria after touring Butchart.