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15 Best Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trips

The Victoria day trips: the ferry threading the Gulf Islands, BC’s capital and Butchart’s century-old sunken garden anchoring the afternoon. The crossing is half the value of the day.

1.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

Discover Vancouver’s stunning coastline with this full-day Victoria & Butchart Gardens tour, including ferry rides, guided city visits, and beautiful gardens.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Anthony was an excellent guide and driver! He had a delightful humor and shared a wealth of information about what to expect and sites we encountered.”

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5.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

Discover Vancouver and Victoria with this full-day tour featuring ferry rides, Butchart Gardens, and downtown exploration—great for scenic views and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“Most of the day is spent on the bus and ferry. Total of 3 hours in garden and Victoria. The garden was beautiful but the overall trip was not the best use of time.”

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6.Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

Explore Victoria’s highlights, Butchart Gardens, and stunning ferry views on this all-inclusive day trip from Vancouver. Perfect for lovers of nature, history, and hassle-free travel.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! We would highly recommend this tour! Rebecca was top notch!”

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7.Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

Discover Victoria from Vancouver via a scenic seaplane, with self-guided city exploration and a ferry return—an eco-friendly, memorable day trip.

★ 4.5

“The flight with Harbour Air!!! Great views of the Gulf Islands. Smooth take off and landing. Great service at the terminal. Victoria is a beautiful city. Easy to visit on foot. Mile 0 at Beacon Hill Park - reminder of Terry Fox's final goal. Our…”

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8.Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience

Experience the best of Vancouver and Victoria with a full-day guided trip visiting Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s historic sites, and scenic coastal views.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Stephen, was personable, knowledgeable, and has vast experience in the travel industry. We got to see a group of Orca whales in the distance from the observation deck of the ferry to Vancouver Island. The Butchart gardens were stunning, and the town…”

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10.Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Butchart Gardens visit

Experience Vancouver to Victoria via scenic seaplane, visit Butchart Gardens, and explore Victoria’s charm—all in one day with this all-inclusive trip.

★ 4.5

“This was the first Viator scheduled experience that didn't go perfectly. Not Viator, nor Harbor Air's fault. All was great except for the intermediary company CVS that was providing the shuttle from Victoria center to Butchart. Madison said the supervisor only scheduled one bus instead…”

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12.Vancouver to Victoria, Coach Bus Transfer

Discover the ease and comfort of traveling from Vancouver to Victoria with this coach and ferry transfer. Enjoy scenic views, stress-free logistics, and great value.

★ 4.5

“Efficient transfer from Vancouver to Victoria which allows you to benefit from the fantastic views from the ferry”

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13.Vancouver: Victoria Seaplane Flight with Bus & Ferry Return

Discover Vancouver and Victoria in one day with a scenic seaplane flight, self-guided sightseeing, and a relaxing ferry ride—perfect for adventure seekers.

★ 4.6

“Everything was well organized, you received all the information in a timely manner: When do you need to be where exactly. So the trip went as smooth as we hoped for. Nice seaplane ride to Victoria, there we took Uber to Butcharts garden. You can…”

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15.From Vancouver: Butchart Gardens & Victoria Sightseeing Tour

Discover Vancouver Island with a guided day trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, featuring scenic ferry rides, expert guides, and free time to explore.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Rene, was fabulous! He gave us lots and lots of helpful information in an enjoyable way. His sense of humor is impeccable. Don't lose this man.”

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More Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trips

4.5Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Whale Watching by Boat7 to 8 hours (approx.)$546.53 4.7Vancouver: Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane & Butchart Gardens8 hours$511 4.6Vancouver: Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane and Whale Watching8 hours$531 4.5Vancouver: Day Trip to Victoria Seaplane with Whale Watching$520 5.0Butchart Gardens & Victoria Tour from Vancouver14 hours (approx.)$246.34 4.51 Day Victoria Tour with Butchart Gardens | from Vancouver12 hours (approx.)$187.01 4.5Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour$203.85 4.5Victoria BC Ferry Mile Zero 1 Day City Tour from Vancouver10 to 12 hours (approx.)$181.00 4.4From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria Tour with Ferry Ticket1 day$176 4.5Vancouver to Victoria – Vancouver Hotel Pickup – Coach Bus Transfer$86.91 4.0Vancouver to Victoria – Vancouver Airport (YVR) Pickup – Coach Bus Transfer$91.75 4.5Private Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip12 hours (approx.)$598.70 5.0Tour of Butchart Gardens and Victoria from Vancouver8 to 10 hours (approx.)$373.91 4.5Best of Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Tour from Vancouver12 hours (approx.)$265.64 4.5Victoria Excursion from Vancouver by Helicopter and Sea Plane$615.40 4.5Vancouver to Victoria – Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup – Coach Bus Transfer$91.75 4.6Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens12 hours$247 4.52-Day Victoria Vancouver Island Tour (Chn&Eng)2 days (approx.)$358.43 5.0Vancouver to Victoria day tour Private10 to 12 hours (approx.)$672.70 4.5Victoria 2-Day Tour from Vancouver2 days (approx.)$367.00 4.0Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry12 to 13 hours (approx.)$169.84 4.5Private Tour: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip12 hours (approx.)$595.07 4.5Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Island Ferry12 to 13 hours (approx.)$167.70 4.5Victoria Day Trip with BC Ferries, Butchart Gardens & Downtown10 to 11 hours (approx.)$186.01