The 15 Best Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trips from Vancouver

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - From Canada Place to the Tsawwassen ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228Our pick

Spend a full day traveling by ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, with two hours at Butchart Gardens and free time in the Inner Harbour.

“We enjoyed our visit to Butchart Gardens & Victoria. Our driver/guide, Bobby (I think his last name was Wilson) was excellent. He told engaging history of the area when there was a lot of driving time or when stopped waiting. He was very clear about times at stops and location of pick ups. Very nice experience. It was a long day but we were prepared for that.”

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

2.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,242 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $232

Review this 13-hour Vancouver to Victoria trip, with scenic ferries, downtown free time, and the magnificent 55-acre Butchart Gardens.

“Our guide, Sam, was very professional, had a great sense of humor and gave us great information. Visiting Victoria first, we had a wonderful lunch, then explored the town before going to Butchart Gardens was great. We all had a wonderful time. We recommend this tour.”

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Vancouver: Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens

3.Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,165 reviews · 13 hours · from $208

Review of the 13-hour Vancouver to Victoria tour, with a Gulf Islands ferry ride, Butchart Gardens, free time, costs, and practical tips.

“Visiting Butchart Gardens at this time of year was the best! Dan was an excellent host providing interesting commentary on the way. We would thoroughly recommend people do this when visiting Vancouver.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

4.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $214

Review of the 13-hour Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour from Vancouver, with ferry views, garden entry, Victoria free time, and practical tips.

“First of all I want to compliment our driver Dan he was so knowledgeable and very detail oriented. We feel like we knew so much about Vancouver by end of trip. For the trip itself be prepared for a long day much of it on the bus or ferry. Although the ferry ride is part of the scenic trip. The one opportunity for improvement on the trip would be to have more time at the gardens which could have been taken out of the time at Victoria downtown. We felt we did not have enough time at the gardens. We wanted to have the famous tea at the restaurant which…”

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Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

5.Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $234Top rated

A full-day Vancouver to Victoria trip with BC Ferries, city sights, free time, and 55 acres of spectacular Butchart Gardens.

“Our driver/guide Rene was very good and kept us all totally entertained during the long drives. It was a long day”

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Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

6.Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 354 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $309

Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, explore the Inner Harbour, then return by coach and ferry through the Gulf Islands.

“Seaplane was great, after a 2 hour delay! Bus and ferry return was reliable an comfortable. Our driver was excellent!”

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Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour – Hoods & Legends

7.Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour – Hoods & Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Best value

See Victoria by bike on a guided 2.5-hour ride through Chinatown, Fernwood, Rockland, Beacon Hill Park, and the Inner Harbour.

“What a fun way to see Victoria! E-bike’s are the way to go. Ben was a great tour guide! This was one of our favorite tours.”

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience

8.Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend a full day traveling from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens by coach and BC Ferries, with scenic views, free time, and local guidance.

“Joel was a great guide, professional and interesting. He did a great tour. The drivers, especially Mo, were great too.”

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Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

9.Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $525

Review of the Vancouver to Victoria seaplane day trip, with Butchart Gardens, flight views, timing, costs, transfers, and practical booking advice.

“Day began flying Harbour Air from Vancouver to Victoria. 35 minutes. Then bus to Butchart Gardens. 45 minutes. We spent 3+ hours in the Garden. If Viator gives you a required bus return time, ignore it. You can return to downtown Victoria whenever you desire on the hourly buses. Seaplane flight was super cool with outstanding views. 13 passengers on De Haviland Otter. Butchart was just beautiful! This day trip was absolutely worth it. It’s amazing what they have accomplished there.”

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Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way

10.Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $292

Fly from downtown Vancouver to Victoria in 35 minutes, with sweeping harbor views, island scenery, and a water landing in the Inner Harbour.

“We had never been on a seaplane (or small plane) It was a great trip. The scenery was wonderful and it made getting to Victoria from Vancouver so easy and timely”

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Vancouver to Victoria – Coach Bus Transfer

11.Vancouver to Victoria – Coach Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $68

Review of the Vancouver to Victoria coach and ferry transfer, with practical details on price, luggage, timing, ferry views, and value.

“Best way to travel from downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria. Bus driver was professional and pleasant and the bus was comfortable.”

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Victoria to Vancouver – Coach Bus Transfer

12.Victoria to Vancouver – Coach Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $68

Review of the Victoria to Vancouver coach and BC Ferries transfer, with practical tips on timing, luggage, stops, price, and value.

“Well-worth the money to avoid the hassle of transfers from Victoria to Vancouver. Extremely organized driver told us exactly what to do and when to do it. Would pick this again without a doubt.”

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Vancouver: Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry

13.Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $297

Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, explore the capital, then return by coach and ferry through Active Pass.

“Very smooth flight. Weather lovely in Victoria. Did a HOHO bus tour. Coach and ferry return journey went very smoothly.”

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Vancouver-Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat

14.Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $546

Fly from Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, then search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and sea lions on a three-hour whale tour.

“Amazing day! We saw dozens of whales! Captain Bill was great and out crewmen, Jake and Derek were fantastic - funny, knowledgeable, and helpful. The trip was everything we’d hoped for!”

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