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Victoria day trip guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to the day trip from Vancouver to Victoria and the Butchart Gardens: how the 13-hour day works, what the garden ticket costs by season, ferry versus seaplane, what to see in Victoria with two or three hours, and how the bus tours compare.

Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip 2026: Is It Worth 13 Hours?How the 13-hour day works, and who should stay a night.Read the guide →Butchart Gardens Tickets 2026: Prices, Hours & ToursAdmission by season, hours and what tours include.Read the guide →Vancouver to Victoria Ferry 2026: Ferry, Bus or Seaplane?BC Ferries, the coach transfer, seaplanes and driving.Read the guide →Best Time to Visit Butchart Gardens 2026: Month by MonthBulbs, roses, fireworks, autumn colour or Christmas lights.Read the guide →Victoria in a Day 2026: What to See in 2 to 3 HoursWhat to see with two or three hours of free time.Read the guide →Victoria & Butchart Tours from Vancouver 2026: ComparedOrder, hours, coach size, pickup, price and rating.Read the guide →

Tickets

Popular Victoria & Butchart day tours

Booked through Viator with the ferry and the garden ticket included, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip Most reviewed ★ 4.613 hours3,169 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip
Gardens firstFerry2 h Victoria

Westcoast Sightseeing's version goes to the gardens first, then gives you two free hours in Victoria's Inner Harbour and Chinatown.

What's included
  • Round-trip BC Ferries cruise and coach transport
  • Admission to the Butchart Gardens with free time
  • Two hours of free time in downtown Victoria
  • Driver-guide and a downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour
  • Pickup from select downtown Vancouver points
  • Not included: food and drinks, gratuities
From$185per person Reserve
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour by Bus The classic by bus ★ 4.713 hours2,320 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour by Bus
FerryButchart ticket3 h Victoria

Landsea's full day by coach and BC Ferries: three hours on your own in Victoria, then the Butchart Gardens before the evening sailing home.

What's included
  • Round-trip BC Ferries crossing through the Gulf Islands
  • Admission to the Butchart Gardens (about 1.5 hours there)
  • About 3 hours of free time in downtown Victoria
  • Professional driver-guide and local taxes
  • Meet at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, or arrange hotel pickup
  • Not included: food and drinks, gratuities
From$221per person Reserve
Victoria & Butchart Gardens by Mini-Coach Smaller coach ★ 4.813 to 14 hours650 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria & Butchart Gardens by Mini-Coach
Max 24Ferry3 h Victoria

Discover Canada Tours caps the group at 24 in a mini-coach, with about three hours around the Inner Harbour before the gardens.

What's included
  • Mini-coach transport, maximum 24 passengers
  • Round-trip BC Ferries crossing
  • Admission to the Butchart Gardens (about 1 hour 45 minutes)
  • About 3 hours around the Inner Harbour, with commentary
  • Starts at Canada Place; no hotel pickup
  • Not included: food and drinks, gratuity
From$257per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

The ferry, the garden ticket and three free hours in Victoria in one booking, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the Landsea tour by bus