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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

“Beautiful area, unbelievable landscapes, don't miss you will regret it, must see, ferry rde ovet was great from vancouver”

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2.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens on this full-day Vancouver tour. Scenic ferry trip, guided city highlights, and stunning gardens await you.

★ 4.5

“Great day spent in Victoria and Butchart Garden! Our tour guide Zack was very informative and a wealth of knowledge. The day exceeded our expectations.”

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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

“We absolutely enjoyed the excursion!Our guide,Dan, was very engaging and gave great commentary -a wealth of insight! Be aware that it was a very long day!”

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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 most memorable part of the trip was flying out of coal harbour into Vancouver island in the seaplane. All the timing worked well leaving us enough time to explore beautiful Victoria. The bus trip connector was seemless and much appreciated after long day.”

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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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9.From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

Discover Victoria’s highlights with this full-day tour from Vancouver, including a ferry ride, city exploration, and the stunning Butchart Gardens.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Byron was THE BEST!! He was knowledgeable, he had a sense of humor and was a terrific person. He assisted my husband when he could not walk too far and directed him to shortcuts when available. We couldn’t have asked for a better…”

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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

“On time, professionally managed trip. It was great. Butchart Gardens deserves to be world best — gorgeous. Harbor Air was a treat.”

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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

“It will be a smooth professional ride and great bus driver who was very friendly and helpful. The entrance to Pacific Station and washrooms and outside waiting areas , we’re disgusting.”

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14.Vancouver: Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry

Discover Vancouver and Victoria in a day with a scenic seaplane flight, free time to explore, and a ferry ride back — a perfect blend of thrill, scenery, and city charm.

★ 4.5

“Not able to select flight online, therefore it assigned flight time, which them impacted our time and limited us in Victoria. Check in was not clearly explained as to where to go. Once all that taken care of-flight was amazing!”

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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

“Rene was an excellent tour guide and so helpful with giving advice on the best places to explore to make our day better. Loved our visits to Victoria and Butchart Gardens”

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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