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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver★ 4.71 (2,320) · 13h
Best value
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver★ 4.84 (488) · 13h
Top rated
Victoria Group Tour: Malahat Skywalk & Butchart Gardens Day Trip★ 5.00 (6) · 6h 30m
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✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverBest value | CA$ 225 p.p. | CA$ 225 | 13h | 4.84★ · 488 | free | — |
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip with Ferry & Snacks | CA$ 238 p.p. | CA$ 238 | 14h | 4.58★ · 99 | free | — |
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry Day Trip from Vancouver | CA$ 242 p.p. | CA$ 242 | 13h | 4.67★ · 672 | free | — |
| Vancouver to Victoria: Butchart Gardens & BC Ferries Day Trip | CA$ 269 p.p. | CA$ 269 | 10h–11h | 4.33★ only 6 reviews | free | — |
| Victoria Group Tour: Malahat Skywalk & Butchart Gardens Day TripTop rated | CA$ 299 p.p. | CA$ 299 | 6h 30m | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | free | — |
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverOur pick | CA$ 306 p.p. | CA$ 306 | 13h | 4.71★ · 2,320 | free | — |
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver | CA$ 329 p.p. | CA$ 329 | 13h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
| Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver | CA$ 356 p.p. | CA$ 356 | 13h–14h | 4.82★ · 650 | free | — |
| Vancouver to Victoria: Seaplane & Butchart Gardens Day Trip | CA$ 730 p.p. | CA$ 730 | 6h–8h | 4.73★ · 232 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: CA$ 225–CA$ 730 (median CA$ 299). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry Day Trip from VancouverYou travel from your Vancouver hotel to the ferry terminal, spend 90 minutes on the water watching for wildlife, explore Butchart Gardens at your own pace for two hours, then have free time in downtown Victoria to see the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and landmarks like the Empress Hotel. The return ferry gets you back to Vancouver by early evening, with all transport, garden entry, and hotel drop-off included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria and its gardens without arranging your own ferry tickets, navigating the terminal, or figuring out timing — the fixed schedule and included transport let you focus on the actual day instead of logistics.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou board a coach at Canada Place, ride BC Ferries through the Gulf Islands to Victoria, walk the Inner Harbour and Chinatown with your guide, then explore Butchart Gardens' 55 acres on your own before sailing back to Vancouver. Ferry, gardens entry, and driver-guide are all included; you return by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Vancouver without a car who want to see Victoria and Butchart Gardens in a single day with transport and entry handled. Plan for a full day out—you leave Canada Place in the morning and return around 9:30pm, which is what makes fitting both the ferry crossing and the gardens possible.
Vancouver to Victoria: Seaplane & Butchart Gardens Day TripYou fly from downtown Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, spend two hours walking through Butchart Gardens at your own pace with admission included, have free time to explore Victoria's waterfront and shops, then fly back to Vancouver the same afternoon. The day includes return airfare, bus transport to and from the gardens, and a driver's commentary on both routes. Arrive 40 minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Vancouver who want to see both the coast from the air and a major garden attraction without arranging separate transport or tickets. The full day—flight, gardens, free time, and return flight—means you leave downtown and come back downtown, with everything in between handled.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip with Ferry & SnacksYou’ll cross to Victoria by ferry with snacks in hand, wander Butchart Gardens’ blooming paths, pass through lively Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park, then stroll Victoria Inner Harbour before sailing home at dusk. Expect small surprises—a guide’s local stories, quiet garden moments—that make this day trip linger long after you’re back.
Vancouver to Victoria: Butchart Gardens & BC Ferries Day TripYou 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.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 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 4.71 out of 5 across 2,320 reviews.
