Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Day Trip from Vancouver

Cruise across the Georgia Strait to explore an endless garden of flowers

★ 5.0 · 6 ratings13 hrs

From€159.60Price updates with your selection.

A double-decker sightseeing bus labeled "Big Bus Vancouver" parked on a city street near a modern building.

Sign for The Butchart Gardens surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with text reading “Over 100 Years in Bloom.”

A red double-decker bus labeled "Big Bus Vancouver" is parked on a road surrounded by tall trees.

A large, historic building with green domes and a symmetrical facade. People are gathered on the steps, and a green lawn is in the foreground.

Front view of a large, historic brick hotel named "The Empress" with manicured gardens and a pedestrian walkway leading to the entrance.

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Duration13 hrs

LocationVancouver

The experience

Cruise across the Georgia Strait to explore an endless garden of flowers

Tickle your sense of adventure (and your sense of smell!) with a scenic adventure into the heart of Vancouver Island! Cruise across the Georgia Strait in a comfy ferry, and explore the beautiful seaside city of Victoria, before continuing on to discover the endless acres of botanical wonders waiting at The Butchart Gardens.

What’s included

Transportation via air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking tour guide
BC Ferries roundtrip ticket
Admission to the Butchart Gardens
Victoria City Tour
Free time

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Where to go

Canada Place Welcome Center

999 Canada Place Way

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Vancouver

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately

Some walking is involved in this tour. Wear comfortable shoes & bring water

No pets allowed, except registered service dogs

You may bring luggage with you and leave it on the bus

Before purchase

Kids under 3 can join for free, no ticket needed

Good to know

Printed maps are available for free at the Butchart Gardens Visitor Center, available in 22 languages

Complimentary strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Butchart Gardens Visitor Center ($10 refundable deposit)

How to use

Please provide your specific hotel pickup details during the checkout process

You can also meet directly at the Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Kiosk starting point at 999 Canada Place Way, Vancouver. Enter this address as your hotel during checkout, if preferred

Make sure to arrive at the starting point or your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes in advance of the selected departure time

Drop-off at Vancouver International Airport is possible after the tour

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