2-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Overnight at the Inn at Laurel Point
Want to spend more than a day discovering the delights of the capital of British Columbia? This tour includes a ferry to Victoria, a float plane flight back to Vancouver, admission into Butchart Gardens and overnight accommodation at a 3-star centrally-located Victoria hotel; a great value that will allow you plenty of time to explore this beautiful city.
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ItineraryDay 1: Vancouver to VictoriaStop At: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
This Vancouver to Victoria Overnight Tour Including Butchart Gardens will give you a comprehensive overview of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities.
You will be picked you up from your downtown Vancouver hotel by shuttle and taken to the ferry terminal at Tsawwassen where you board a BC Ferry bound for Victoria. As you cruise through the Gulf Islands, keep your eyes open; a variety of whales are known to inhabit these waters, turning your ferry ride into a whale watching excursion! Even without a whale sighting, the scenery throughout the Inside Passage is beautiful.
Once in Victoria, you are whisked off to the spectacular Butchart Gardens where 55 acres of pristine gardens allows the visitor to stroll the globe without leaving the premises: amble from the Japanese Garden to the Italian Garden and linger for a while in the lush and colorful Mediterranean Garden. After admiring the flora and foliage, your coach takes you on a brief tour of the city. By 3:30pm, you’ll have been dropped off at the Inn at Laurel Point with views of the Inner Harbour, with the next 24 hours at your disposal. You can then bake the short walk to downtown Victoria to see the sights.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, Delta, BC V4M 4G6, Canada
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M 1J8 Canada
Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island and continue to the enchanting botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens. Wander through a series of themed gardens, highlighted by the massive Sunken Garden and dancing fountain. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
The City of Victoria boasts many impressive architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views, and enjoy some free time to take in this culturally significant city. This afternoon, be dropped off at your overnight hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Inn at Laurel Point. This waterfront hotel is a welcoming sanctuary just steps from the Inner Harbour.
Day 2: Victoria at leisure & Return to VancouverStop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Day two is at your leisure. You’ll have the whole day to enjoy whatever activities you please. Get out and explore the capital city’s many shops, museums and restaurants, and make sure to see famous parliamentary sights, Beacon Hill Park and the Inner Harbor. At 5pm, a bus will provide transfer service from your hotel to the float plane terminal for your scenic flight back to Vancouver.
Your 2-day tour finishes with a drop-off at your hotel in central Vancouver in the evening.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
This afternoon, fly on Harbour Air from the harbour in Victoria to the downtown harbour in Vancouver. Once back in Vancouver, Harbour Air will provide a complimentary shuttle to your downtown Vancouver hotel.
Duration: 35 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Pricing is based on Single/Double occupancy only. If 2 rooms are required, please book this option twice (2 Singles or 2 Doubles)."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"At the time of booking, please supply gender of all travelers. The flight option of this package requires this information"
"Confirmation received at time of booking"
"Please hand in your booking confirmation to your guide at the beginning of the tour"
"Service animals allowed"
"Please dress accordingly to weather as the tour operates rain or shine. Jackets and rain attire recommended during colder months"
"If booking for more than one person, please make a note in the special requirements section indicating your room type"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Max of 25 lbs of luggage allowed per traveler"
"1.5 hours allowed at Butchart Gardens"
"Guests will be provided with a taxi voucher from the Inn @ Laurel Point to the Harbour Air Dock"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
**Late guests may not be accommodated to participate on the tour and will not be refunded.**
Pick up from hotels start at 45 minutes prior to tour departure time. If you are meeting at our 999 Canada Place location, meet us at 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing will pick up from select downtown Vancouver hotels. Please provide the hotel information at the time of booking. Guests must contact Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing by 5 pm the night prior to departure to confirm pick up location and time.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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