Unforgettable Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

My sister and I wanted to do a day trip to Victoria from Vancouver and realized it was much simpler to book an inclusive trip. We’re so happy we did, as it made getting to and from the things we wanted to see in Victoria much easier. Our guide, Derek, was very punctual and knowledgeable, which are two traits I find essential in a tour guide.

It is a long day but very worthwhile! Our tour guide, Mark, was professional, funny, informative and provided all information we needed to make it a great day. The gardens are stunning and Victoria a quaint seaside capital city. We had fresh fish and chips at the Bard and Banker Hotel - definitely recommend a visit there.

Kyle is amazing! He was kind, smart, energetic, an excellent driver and very experienced. He took care of our tour of 14 people from 8am to 10pm. Get ready for a long day and lot of walking- but it is worth it.

The day trip was as described in the package. The driver-guide (Derek Ralphs) was cheerful and informative. Warning - this a full day 0800-2130hrs on your feet, viewing the gardens and then downtown Victoria. But, worth doing, and we got a bonus on the ferry seeing a humpback whale. Thanks, Derek for making it an enjoyable day.

What a fabulous excursion to Vancouver Island and Butchart Gardens! Our tour guide Sarah kept us entertained with her extensive local knowledge & stories as well as being the perfect host for the day. We did our research beforehand and this tour definitely deserves its award winning status. Thank you Sarah for making our trip such a memorable experience & looking after us so well. Lee & Greg

Sam, our funny, bright, informative and enthusiastic driver/guide picked up 20 of us from our Vancouver hotel just before 8am. We headed for the ferry to Vancouver Island and arrived early enough to get on the 9am ferry, instead of the 10am one. That gave us an extra hour on the island. We drove to Victoria and we were given 3 hours free time. It really is a very nice city, with lots to see and do. It was then on to Butchart Gardens, enjoying the fantastic gardens for an couple of hours and then the coach back for the 7pm ferry to Vancouver, arriving at our hotel at 9.30pm, after the 90 minute ferry crossing. It was a very full, busy day, which we enjoyed a lot, aided by Sam’s jokes, information and magic skills. The scenery wasn’t bad either.

Have been to Butchard Gardens before and it is always stunning no matter the season! But summer is a must! Went with some local gardener friends this visit which made all the difference to us non-gardeners.

Long day, but we'll worth it. Victoria is a stunning City, very walkable. I wish we could have stayed longer. With only a day, sharing our time with the Butchart Gardens was magical

The company was on time and Kaleen our driver was professional, courteous and friendly. Very pleased

Our guide, Gavin, was knowledgeable, professional, and punctual. We learned a lot of very interesting history and facts from his narrative. He kept our group on time all day. Full day trip. Good to carry some food and water with you.