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Day Trips From Vancouver

We compared all 8 options — our verdict, the best price and who each one is really for.

4.7 8 experiences from CA$ 244 Free cancellation on most experiences

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Vancouver & Victoria: Seaplane Day Trip with Whale Watching
Vancouver & Victoria: Seaplane Day Trip with Whale Watching★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (149)7h–8hYou’ll fly by seaplane from downtown Vancouver to Victoria, watching city and sea blur together below you. After landing in Victoria Harbour, join a guided whale watching cruise on Haro Strait—keep your eyes open for orcas and sea lions! With roundtrip flights included and local guides who really know their stuff, it’s a day full of wild moments and unexpected quiet.Free cancellationKids −20%fromCA$ 758View ›
Vancouver to Victoria: Butchart Gardens & BC Ferries Day Trip
Vancouver to Victoria: Butchart Gardens & BC Ferries Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (6)10h–11hYou board a ferry in Vancouver, cross the strait for 95 minutes, spend 75 minutes walking through Butchart Gardens' 55 acres, then have 2.5 hours loose in downtown Victoria to eat, walk, and explore on your own before ferrying back. The day includes garden entry, both ferry tickets, a professional guide, and transport by coach—which means you're not driving, not navigating, not timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for anyone leaving Vancouver for a day who doesn't want to drive to the ferry, figure out the garden timing, or navigate Victoria alone—the schedule handles all three, and you just show up at the meeting point and follow along.Free cancellationfromCA$ 269View ›
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)13hYou travel by small-group van from Vancouver across BC Ferries to Victoria, spend 1.5 hours exploring the 55-acre Butchart Gardens at your own pace, then visit Chinatown's Fan Tan Alley, Fisherman's Wharf, the Inner Harbour, and Government Street with free time at each stop. Ferry tickets, garden admission, water, and snacks are included; the whole day runs full-length with a professional driver handling navigation and timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria and the Butchart Gardens in one day without renting a car, navigating the ferry yourself, or spending time on logistics — the small-group van and included ferry tickets are what make a full island day possible from Vancouver.Free cancellationfromCA$ 329View ›
Vancouver: Capilano Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Lighthouse Private Tour
Vancouver: Capilano Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Lighthouse Private Tour9hYou cross a 137-meter suspension bridge through rainforest, ride a gondola to Grouse Mountain's summit for panoramic views and possible grizzly bear sightings, then walk coastal trails at Lighthouse Park. Your private guide handles all driving and entry tickets, so you move between three major Vancouver attractions without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Vancouver's three most-visited natural attractions in a single day without renting a car or figuring out transit connections—the private guide removes the logistics, leaving you to walk, look, and move at whatever speed feels right.Free cancellationfromCA$ 812View ›
Vancouver North Shore: Capilano Bridge & Grouse Mountain Private Tour
Vancouver North Shore: Capilano Bridge & Grouse Mountain Private Tour6hYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to four North Shore attractions—Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon, and Ambleside Park—at your own pace with an English-speaking driver who knows the area. You decide which attractions to enter and which to view from outside, and the itinerary adjusts around your preferences and opening hours. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the North Shore's main attractions without renting a car or joining a group—the private driver and flexible timing mean you move at your own pace and decide what to enter and what to skip.Free cancellationfromCA$ 464View ›

Day Trips From Vancouver — what to know before booking

This guide compares 8 bookable options for Day Trips From Vancouver, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at CA$ 244. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 3,440 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Day Trips From Vancouver cost?

Prices start at CA$ 244. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 2,305 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.

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