British Columbia · FULL-DAY
Rain or shine, a Vancouver itinerary has fewer free days than it needs. These 6 full-day tours earn a slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Travel from Vancouver to Whistler on a 10.5-hour guided trip along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Expect mountain and fjord views, sightseeing stops, and three hours to explore Whistler Village. Summer visits may include Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola; winter outings feature Squamish Canyon and Mamquam Falls. Guides have included Kyle, Zac, Brent, and Tim.
“Brent shared a lot and was really engaging. Tour was fun.”
Travel from Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferry, with roundtrip tickets and admission to Butchart Gardens or, during its winter closure, Butterfly Gardens. A driver-guide leads the day, which also includes Victoria’s Inner Harbour, a pass through Chinatown, and a photo stop at Mile Zero. Guide Jack has been named as one possible guide, but assignments can vary.
“The transport was good and the guide punctual. We got to spend 3 hrs in Victoria. However, we could have had more commentary or explanations on Vancouver island.”
See Vancouver by private, air-conditioned vehicle, with a driver-guide and stops at places such as Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island and Queen Elizabeth Park. You can adjust the pace and ask to linger or move on. Vancouver Lookout tickets, bottled water and a False Creek ferry ride are included. The tour lasts about 6 to 8 hours.
“We had only one day to experience Vancouver and this tour was wonderful. We were at the end of an Alaska cruise with a very late flight home, so what does one do with a full day in Vancouver? We would recommend having Stefan show you around town. He picked my husband and me up from the cruise terminal, put our stuff in the trunk of the car and then drove us all around town. We stopped at the parks, photo opportunities galore and enjoyed lunch at the market. Then after a full day he dropped us off at the airport. Wonderful!!!!”
Leave up to two bags per person with The Great Canadian Trolley Co. near Vancouver’s cruise terminal, then explore hands-free. Storage is available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but collect your bags by 3:30 PM. You’ll need your voucher at drop-off and your claim ticket and ID at pickup.
“All information online has different time frames then what workers tell you for pickup and drop off. Very hard to find people that work there also.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Vancouver with a local host and an itinerary built around your interests. You can visit classic stops such as Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island, or mix in places like Science World, the Lookout, and local cafés. Guides have included Thinh (Tim) and Monica. Walking and transit are options, with costs for transport, food, and attractions extra.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time today with Thinh (Tim)! We started with breakfast at a local cafe; took in the sights & shopping of Granville Island; visited Science World; had lunch at DTF; had drinks at Tap & Barrel; visited the Lookout; and did a bunch of walking, ferry-ing, and train-ing in between. That was just our day's itinerary, since it is fully customizable per your desired stops. Tim was very helpful and accommodating, and the day was paced nicely. We are first time visitors, so it was great to get acquainted with multiple parts of the city and learn about more local places to visit, eat, and shop.…”
Travel from Vancouver to Whistler in a private vehicle with a driver-guide, stopping at sights such as Shannon Falls, Brandywine Falls and the Britannia Mine area. You get about three hours in Whistler and a short stop at Tantalus Lookout. A past outing was led by Voytek, who kept the day flexible. Gondola rides and lunch cost extra.
“Great experinece with lots of information about the area. Loved the walks to break up the trip. Magnificent views and stunning part of the country.”
A harbour, a canyon or a market hall to start from.
