What To Expect

Day 1: Vancouver to Victoria

• 9:15 am Depart downtown Vancouver. Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Take a scenic ferry through the Gulf Islands

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• Visit Butchart Gardens. Originally a quarry over 100 years ago, it has been transformed into a modern masterpiece featuring a sunken garden.

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Arrive in Victoria and enjoy a walking tour of the downtown area, including Mile 0, Ogden Point, Empress Hotel, and Historic Chinatown, including the famous Fan Tan Alley and shops. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Our guide is ready to assist you with suggestions on the best restaurants, top breweries, shops and hidden gems. Evening at leisure to explore the city

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Explore Victoria

• Breakfast included Spend a full day exploring Victoria. Option to join optional activities such as whale watching, High Tea at the Empress Hotel, a scenic seaplane tour, a food tour, or a visit to the Royal BC Museum. Overnight in Victoria

  Duration: 10 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 3: Victoria to Nanaimo to Vancouver

• Breakfast included

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Depart Victoria and drive along the Malahat Highway where you can enjoy beautiful views over the Southern Gulf Islands Stop at the Malahat SkyWalk - the newest outdoor experience on Vancouver Island. Embark on a 600 metre-long elevated walkway through an expansive Arbutus and Douglas Fir forest, leading to a 10-story, architecturally-inspiring spiral tower lookout – the first of its kind in BC. Rising 250 metres above sea level, you will enjoy 360-degree views of islands, inlets, fjords, forests, and mountains in two countries

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• Stop in Duncan for a brief tour around the City of Totems. We recommend a visit to Judy Hill Gallery, featuring authentic, hand-crafted Cowichan Sweaters, and a variety of Pacific Northwest Coast Native art

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Arrive in Nanaimo for a stroll along the Harbourfront. Don’t miss trying one of the famous Nanaimo Bars - a treat for everyone loving sweets Check in for the ferry back to Vancouver

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Arrive in Downtown Vancouver at approximately 6:30pm, depending on traffic

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE