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Small Group Victoria City Tour with Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Tour begins at 9:20 am. & Have yourself a merry little Butchart Gardens Christmas! Your journey begins with a 90-minute cruise aboard BC Ferries. Bundle up and enjoy the spectacular views from the outdoor viewing deck or simply relax and enjoy the voyage through the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Gulf Islands. Discover the charming city of Victoria where Christmas lights adorn the Fairmont Empress, the Parliament Buildings, and even the boats docked in the Inner Harbour. Next up are the Butchart Gardens Christmas displays! Traditional carolers greet you as you stroll along with the festive poinsettias, dainty snowdrops, and through the Twelve Days of Christmas displays featuring thousands of glittering lights. Watch out for mistletoe!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a scenic 1.5hour cruise through the Gulf Islands & Active Pass
- Explore Victoria City tour by Government Street, Chinatown, Inner Harbour decorated for Christmas
- Leisure time to enjoy Victoria’s rich architecture, enchanting ocean views, and artisan cafes
- Visit Butchart Gardens
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
FAQs - How long is the tour? The round trip tour length is between 12 & 13 hours depending on the season. - How long will we spend on BC Ferries? It takes about 90 minutes on the BC Ferries to reach Vancouver Island from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Onboard amenities include a self-serve restaurant, kid’s entertainment area and washrooms. - How much time will we spend at Butchart Gardens? You will have approximately 1.5-2 hours of free time in the Butchart Gardens depending on the departure time, with the 8:30 departure offering the most time at the gardens. - How much free time will we have in Victoria? During the Winter season, guests will have approximately 1.5 hours of free time in Victoria.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Victoria
Boating.
Continued
Victoria
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Vancouver
Sightseeing at Butchart Gardens.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
BC Ferries cruise through the Georgia Strait Tour Victoria’s Inner Harbour including Fairmont Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings, Chinatown, Downtown & Beacon Hill Park The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens, a sparkling botanical wonderland Ample leisure time to relax and discover Victoria Hotel pick up option
Not Included
Driver Gratuities Food/Drink
Restrictions
This holiday season tour is available Dec 1-Jan 2 only.
Meeting & Pickup
We offer hotel pick ups at most Downtown Vancouver hotels. Our main meeting location is at 999 Canada Place Way, Welcome Kiosk. We do not offer pickups in Richmond. Update: Due to ongoing construction on Beatty Street and surrounding road closures, our tour buses are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off service at the following downtown hotels until further notice: Georgian Court Hotel - 773 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4 Hotel Blu - 177 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0N3 Hampton Inn - 111 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2A8 For all guided tours, we kindly request that guests staying at the above-listed hotels meet us at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown – 180 W Georgia St (lobby entrance).
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Before Booking
We offer hotel pick ups at most Downtown Vancouver hotels. Our main meeting location is at 999 Canada Place Way, Welcome Kiosk. We do not offer pickups in Richmond. Update: Due to ongoing construction on Beatty Street and surrounding road closures, our tour buses are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off service at the following downtown hotels until further notice: Georgian Court Hotel - 773 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4 Hotel Blu - 177 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0N3 Hampton Inn - 111 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2A8 For all guided tours, we kindly request that guests staying at the above-listed hotels meet us at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown – 180 W Georgia St (lobby entrance).
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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