Tours and Trips in Vancouver

Wander the lovely gardens of the Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver's Queen Mary Park. Take a trip through fragile eco-systems, free-flying birds, and a healing garden under the domed roof. The weather inside the conservatory is always lovely. Visit the tropical and sub-tropical rainforests, then dry out in the desert. Marvel at the colorful macaws, parrots, finches and pheasants and engage your senses in the healing garden.

Secure your spot at the lovely VanDusen Gardens by buying your admission now. A visit to the 55-acre oasis in the middle of Vancouver is your chance to wander among the plants and flowers that flourish on the West Coast. The extensive collection of sculptures throughout the property add visual interest of a different sort to the nature on display.  

Soak up the city scenery on a half-day coach tour of seaport Vancouver! Your expert guide will escort you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel through the winding canopies of Stanley Park, check out epic totem poles at Brockton Point and head to the top of the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views of the city and its stunning natural backdrop.

Enjoy a wonderful overview of the Pacific Northwest on this full-day coach tour of Vancouver and the adjacent North Shore. Wind through downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, and the Lions Gate Bridge. Visit Granville Island, snap photos from the Vancouver Lookout's observation deck and admire Stanley Park's famous indigenous peoples' story poles. The teetering Capilano Suspension Bridge and the glass floors of the Cliffwalk will make your hair rise. Stop at a salmon hatchery before you're transported back to Vancouver.

Make the most of your trip from Vancouver, BC, to Seattle with a full-day tour that includes a visit Butchart Gardens and free time to explore historic downtown Victoria. This point-to-point tour concludes on the Seattle waterfront, and includes hotel pickup, ground transport, ferry tickets, and entrance fees.

Travel across British Columbia in style and enjoy breathtaking views from the air on this Vancouver to Victoria seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Watch as the Burrard Inlet becomes a speck in the distance, and admire fine views over Lion's Gate Bridge and Stanley Park's Brockton Peninsula. Soar over the Salish Sea, and gaze over the Gulf Islands' sandy beaches and dense forests.

Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this 3-to-7-hour whale-watching tour from Granville Island in Vancouver. Explore the water of the Salish Sea and Strait of Georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds.

Finish your visit to Vancouver Island in style on this Victoria to Vancouver tour including Butchart Gardens. Travel by shuttle from downtown Victoria to the Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site. Gain insight into the region's rich heritage from the informative narration on route. While away, enjoy peaceful moments in the beautiful floral gardens and the relaxed atmosphere of one of Victoria's most popular attractions. Afterward, make your way to the garden's waterside docks and hop aboard your boat for your sunset cruise to Vancouver.

Explore Vancouver's towering skyscrapers, architectural masterpieces, urban beaches and coastal rainforests on this 5-hour Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge canyon lights tour from Vancouver. Head through downtown Vancouver with your guide to explore Gastown, Chinatown plus the buzzing arts and financial districts. Enjoy fine city views from the peaceful forest setting of Stanley Park. Visit a local public market on Granville Island. Cross Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore and explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Step onto the bridge and marvel at the thousands of lights illuminating the way.

Combine city sights with Alpine splendor on a private 10-hour tour of Vancouver highlights including Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park. Tick off top attractions such as Vancouver Chinatown, Queen Elizabeth Park "” home to the highest lookout point in the city "” and Gastown before crossing Lions Gate Bridge to the vertiginous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Plus, you'll visit Grouse Mountain, take the Skyride to the summit, and see endangered grizzly bears in the nature reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine two of Vancouver's most popular activities "” sightseeing and wine tasting "” on a private 9-hour tour of Canada's cultural capital. Tick off top attractions such as Vancouver Chinatown, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Lions Gate Bridge before visiting some of British Columbia's top wineries in the afternoon. Visit the cellars, explore the vineyards and, most importantly taste locally-grown wine varietals. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Enjoy two favorite Victoria tours in a single day with this great-value combo package. Voyage into the open waters of the northern Pacific on a 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, where you can encounter native marine life such as orcas, gray whales, and harbor seals with the help of expert guides. In the afternoon, explore the elaborate floral landscapes of Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. Includes round-trip transfers from downtown Victoria and a flexible return schedule, so you can linger to enjoy the gardens' luminous displays at night.

Searching for a unique outdoors experience while in Vancouver? Discover the beauty of Vancouver's city skyline and stunning shoreline on a family-friendly kayaking tour. Spend 2.5 hours winding through the False Creek inlet and getting friendly with resident seals, ducks and kingfishers. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy a city sightseeing tour set against nature.

Escape the hustle of city life and head to the coastal mountains outside Vancouver on this private, full-day adventure. From Vancouver to Whistler, enjoy the scenic natural wonders, traveling along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Visit Brandywine Falls, Blackcomb Mountain, the seaside village of Horseshoe Bay, roaring Shannon Falls near Squamish, the famed ski town of Whistler Village - the headquarters for many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events - and more.

Customize your sightseeing tour of vibrant Vancouver with multiple pass options for a hop-on hop-off tour aboard a clear-top bus. Let someone else drive you around town, and choose when to disembark at any of the 29 stops, such as Chinatown, Stanley Park and Gastown. Choose between the CITY Route (15 stops), PARK Route (21 stops) or the DUAL Pass (29 stops). You'll able to explore historical landmarks and shop along Robson Street at your own pace.

Play in wild and beautiful British Columbia on a small-group trip to the alpine village of Whistler. Enjoy pickup from Vancouver or Richmond and head off on an epic 11-hour tour through mountainous terrain and past rushing waterfalls on your way to the world-famous ski destination. You'll have plenty of time in Whistler to eat, explore the village and take optional tours of sites like Squamish, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center.

Discover the green spaces for which Vancouver is famous on this private 4-hour tour through the gardens of Vancouver. Explore Vancouver's bustling Chinatown district and visit the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. See medicine shops where the locals shop for remedies, then head to the lovely Queen Elizabeth Park with your private guide. Enjoy panoramic views over the sunken gardens and the city beyond, then visit the Van Dusen Botanical Garden "” famous for its varied plant life. On route, see how Vancouver's parks breathe life into the city. 

Splash through the rapids of the Cheakamus River, paddling gentle waves between towering evergreens, on a full-day combination trip from Vancouver. You'll travel past British Colombia's coastal forests on the way to the river, then change into dry clothes for the Sea to Sky Gondola, where you'll have views across Howe Sound and the mountains. This adventurous, family-friendly day is a good fit for first-time rafters, and it includes your tickets to the Sky to Sea Gondola, as well as round-trip transport from selected hotels in Vancouver.

Watch for orca, gray and humpback whales on a 8-hour wildlife safari from Vancouver on a comfortable, covered boat. Learn about the whales' lives, behavior and migration patterns from a trained naturalist, and try to spot the dolphins, seals, sea lions and bald eagles that thrive along the Pacific Coast. Whales are sighted on 85% of trips.

Fit some epic natural sightseeing into your Vancouver vacation with a half-day tour of the area's gorgeous North Shore. Your personal guide will escort you over the Lions Gate Bridge to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths. Then ride the Grouse Mountain gondola high into the alpine forest and visit native grizzly bears at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.