Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip
Overview
Discover the best of Vancouver Island on this scenic full-day tour to The Butchart Gardens and Victoria. Travel in a comfortable small-group setting and enjoy a beautiful BC Ferries ride through the Gulf Islands.
Explore the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, then discover Victoria’s highlights, including historic Chinatown, colorful Fisherman's Wharf, and the scenic Inner Harbour.
Enjoy free time to stroll along Government Street, visit the Parliament Buildings, dine at local restaurants, or simply relax and take in Victoria’s coastal charm.
Why travelers choose this tour:
• Small-group experience — no large buses
• Scenic ferry ride included
• Butchart Gardens admission included
• Free time to explore Victoria
• Comfortable transportation with a professional driver
Experience Victoria with comfort, flexibility, and unforgettable coastal views.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Ferry Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Butchart Gardens admission fees
- Lunch
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional
Meeting and Pickup
Please specify the pick-up location in your booking. Your driver will be waiting just outside the exit, holding a sign that reads "Arrow Travel and Transit".
What To Expect
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The Butchart Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Wharf
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inner Harbour
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5599846P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour 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.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Ferry Tickets.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Butchart Gardens admission fees.
- Lunch.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- optional.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Ferry Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Butchart Gardens admission fees
- Lunch
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
