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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Our 6-hour Zodiac tour offers an extended opportunity to explore the wild coast. You'll board our open-air Zodiac boat for an adventurous, close-to-the-water experience. With …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Our 6-hour Zodiac tour offers an extended opportunity to explore the wild coast. You'll board our open-air Zodiac boat for an adventurous, close-to-the-water experience. With...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (46)

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$259

Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour

Your first stop is a coastal paradise at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Breathe in the salty sea air, snap photos of the snowcapped mountains rising …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (45)

Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour

Your first stop is a coastal paradise at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Breathe in the salty sea air, snap photos of the snowcapped mountains rising...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (45)

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$166

Vancouver tours and sightseeing.Explore the city with ease

We have friendly, professional, insured private drivers focusing on your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. We'll assist in customizing the right tour package that suits you …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (44)

Vancouver tours and sightseeing.Explore the city with ease

We have friendly, professional, insured private drivers focusing on your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. We'll assist in customizing the right tour package that suits you...

3 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$234

Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver

Board your mini-coach and tour the famous Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Feel the spray from …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (43)

Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver

Board your mini-coach and tour the famous Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Feel the spray from...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$204

Private Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Bridge — Pickup Included

Enjoy a five-hour private guided tour in an intimate setting — just your group, no strangers. Travel in a comfortable private SUV and visit Vancouver's …More

Vancouver, Canada

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Private Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Bridge — Pickup Included

Enjoy a five-hour private guided tour in an intimate setting — just your group, no strangers. Travel in a comfortable private SUV and visit Vancouver's...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (41)

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$329

Private Capilano & Grouse Mountain — Tickets & Pickup Included

Skip the crowds and experience two of Vancouver's most iconic natural attractions in total privacy — just your group, no strangers, in a comfortable luxury …More

Vancouver, Canada

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Private Capilano & Grouse Mountain — Tickets & Pickup Included

Skip the crowds and experience two of Vancouver's most iconic natural attractions in total privacy — just your group, no strangers, in a comfortable luxury...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

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$359

Private Deluxe Tour of Victoria & to Butchart Gardens (5 hrs)

Enjoy a private and personable journey through the charming city of Victoria in the comfort. Stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf, a vibrant community of colourful floating …More

Victoria, Canada

5.0 (38)

Private Deluxe Tour of Victoria & to Butchart Gardens (5 hrs)

Enjoy a private and personable journey through the charming city of Victoria in the comfort. Stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf, a vibrant community of colourful floating...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (38)

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$544

Drive the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Squamish for this 4 hour hike. Not for beginners, the steep ascent takes you through forest & …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

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Advanced Hike & Photography

Drive the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Squamish for this 4 hour hike. Not for beginners, the steep ascent takes you through forest &...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$113

Full Day Whale Watching - Zodiac from Campbell River

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.9 (29)

Full Day Whale Watching - Zodiac from Campbell River

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$308

Vancouver Island: Full-Day Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

Spend a full day getting back to nature in the Johnstone Strait! The dynamic Johnstone Strait is home to everything from sea stars to orcas …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.9 (27)

Vancouver Island: Full-Day Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

Spend a full day getting back to nature in the Johnstone Strait! The dynamic Johnstone Strait is home to everything from sea stars to orcas...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (27)

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$167

Whistler isn’t just a bucket-list spot—it’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again. On this tour, we’ll go beyond …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (27)

Whistler Adventure Sightseeing Tour

Whistler isn’t just a bucket-list spot—it’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again. On this tour, we’ll go beyond...

11 hours 15 minutes

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$86

"City Highlights, The Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Wine Tasting, and the Craigdarroch Castle" This package is the best of Victoria, We will start out by …More

Victoria, Canada

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Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria

"City Highlights, The Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Wine Tasting, and the Craigdarroch Castle" This package is the best of Victoria, We will start out by...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$424

Wine Tour Experience In Lake Country 5 Wineries

Welcome to the Lake Country Scenic Sip Wine Tour and the most sought after wine tour in the Greater Kelowna area. Located just 10 minutes …More

Kelowna & Okanagan Valley, Canada

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Wine Tour Experience In Lake Country 5 Wineries

Welcome to the Lake Country Scenic Sip Wine Tour and the most sought after wine tour in the Greater Kelowna area. Located just 10 minutes...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$137

Post-Cruise Vancouver City + Capilano Tour, Optional YVR Transfer

An elevated, fully guided city and nature tour combining Vancouver's iconic landmarks with a breathtaking rainforest adventure. Explore Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (26)

Post-Cruise Vancouver City + Capilano Tour, Optional YVR Transfer

An elevated, fully guided city and nature tour combining Vancouver's iconic landmarks with a breathtaking rainforest adventure. Explore Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$133

Waterfalls, Coombs and Cathedral Grove Rainforest Tour

This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the …More

Victoria, Canada

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Waterfalls, Coombs and Cathedral Grove Rainforest Tour

This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$558

Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Canadian Rockies Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparkling lakes, and ancient glaciers. Along …More

Kootenay Rockies, Canada

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Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Canadian Rockies Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparkling lakes, and ancient glaciers. Along...

12 to 24 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (24)

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$40

Photography & Sightseeing in Whistler & Squamish

Your 8 hour tour is a picture-perfect way to experience Canada’s natural beauty and safely enjoy the outdoors. It includes pickup and drop off from …More

Vancouver, Canada

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Photography & Sightseeing in Whistler & Squamish

Your 8 hour tour is a picture-perfect way to experience Canada’s natural beauty and safely enjoy the outdoors. It includes pickup and drop off from...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$113

Welcome to your Naramata Bench Wine tour! Nestled among the foothills of the Okanagan mountains, the Naramata Bench offers unique terroir, endless sunshine, handcrafted wines …More

Kelowna & Okanagan Valley, Canada

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Naramata Bench 5 Winery Tour

Welcome to your Naramata Bench Wine tour! Nestled among the foothills of the Okanagan mountains, the Naramata Bench offers unique terroir, endless sunshine, handcrafted wines...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (21)

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$159

Small Group Vancouver Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge

Limited to 9 guests per departure, this small group tour offers a relaxed and more personal introduction to Vancouver's most iconic neighborhoods and attractions. Enjoy …More

Vancouver, Canada

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Small Group Vancouver Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge

Limited to 9 guests per departure, this small group tour offers a relaxed and more personal introduction to Vancouver's most iconic neighborhoods and attractions. Enjoy...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$209

Private Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with luggage

Explore the city of Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens on this full-day guided tour. On the way to the island we use BC Ferries, …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (19)

Private Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with luggage

Explore the city of Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens on this full-day guided tour. On the way to the island we use BC Ferries,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (19)

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$88

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