Vancouver Bus, Ferry, Float Plane and Train Tours
Vancouver offers tours by bus, ferry, train and float plane. You can explore downtown Vancouver, visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain, take a float plane or a ferry to Victoria and fly, train or bus to Whistler.
Vancouver City Tour
This tour gives you an excellent 4 hour overview of Vancouver highlights: Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown, English Bay and end your tour with a stop at the Look Out where you'll enjoy 360 degree views of Vancouver, the Burrard Inlet and the Coast mountains from high above the city.
Visit the trendy West End high-rises and the beaches of English Bay on your way to Granville Island with its public market, shops, restaurants and galleries.
Destinations
- Canada Place: Cruise ship terminal.
- Robson Street: The city's finest shopping street.
- Stanley Park: Stops at the Totem Poles & Prospect Point. (stop)
- English Bay: Gorgeous views along our downtown beach.
- Granville Island: Public market, marinas, galleries & more. (stop)
- Chinatown: 2nd largest in North America.
- Gastown: Historic Vancouver & the world famous Steam Clock.
- The Lookout: 360° panoramic viewing deck. (stop)
Tour Pricing
Adult: $69 per person - price includes pick up and drop off at your hotel, all transportation, admission to the Look Out and all taxes.
Pay when you board the bus with cash, credit cards or travelers' checks
Tour Times & Dates
Operates at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM (The 3:00 PM tour includes a visit to Queen Elizabeth Gardens.)
Tour Duration
4.5 hrs.
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Vancouver City and Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour
This tour covers all of the highlights mentioned in the City Tour with the added tour across the Lions Gate Bridge to Cleveland dam, Capilano Fish Hatchery and Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park.
Highlights
Gastown, Robson Street, Granville Island and Chinatown. Then travel across the Lions Gate Bridge to Vancouver North Shore where you will visit Cleveland Dam, Capilano Fish Hatchery and Vancouver's most popular attraction: the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park.
Destinations
- Vancouver City: Without Lookout.
- Robson Street: The city's finest shopping finds
- Stanley Park: Stops at the Totem Poles & Prospect Point. (stop)
- Lions Gate Bridge: Historic Link between the north shore and downtown Vancouver
- Cleveland Dam Capilano lake views (stop)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge: A treetop adventure (stop)
- Granville Island: Public market, marinas, galleries & more (stop)
- Chinatown: 2nd largest in North America
- Gastown: Historic Vancouver & the world famous Steam Clock
Tour Pricing
Adult: $89 per person - price includes pick up and drop off at your hotel, all transportation, admission to the Look Out and all taxes.
Pay when you board the bus with cash, credit cards or travelers' checks
Tour Dates
Operates at 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM daily
Tour Duration
5.5 hrs.
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Bus Tour
Enjoy a ferry cruise through beautiful Active Pass in the Gulf Islands to our quaint capital. Marvel at the spectacular ever-changing Butchart Gardens. We'll drive the scenic route into Victoria and the Inner Harbour. Take your free time to explore this unique city: Government Street shopping and dining, Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Royal B.C. Museum and more. Relax on the bus and ferry ride back to your hotel.
Highlights
Scenic Cruise, Butchart Gardens, Chinatown and Empress Hotel
Tour stops
Butchart Gardens & Victoria City Tour
Destinations:
BC Ferries: Amazing scenic cruise- Butchart Gardens: Magnificent aromas (stop)
- Victoria City Tour: Take a tour around the city (stop)
- Ample Leisure Time: Enjoy a number of side activities
Extra Options:
- Whale Watching in an open or covered boat: Reservations required: $93.00
- High Tea at the Hotel Empress: $72 per person
- The Royal BC Museum: separate from tour, approx. 2 hours
Tour Pricing
Adult: $179 per person - price includes pick up and drop off at your hotel, all transportation, admission to the Look Out and all taxes.
Pay when you board the bus with cash, credit cards or travelers' checks
Tour Dates
Operates at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 AM daily - If you book the 8:00 AM tour you'll have 2 hours at the Butchart Gardens. Otherwise you will have 1 hour 15 minutes.
Tour Duration
12.5 hrs.
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Horseshoe Bay Fly and Dine
Fly by seaplane from downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour to Horseshoe Bay for a memorable seaside dinner. Horseshoe Bay has a harbour and a BCFerries terminal so you will see ferries come and go from the Gulf Islands during dinner.
Enjoy dinner, seaside activity and ocean views before boarding your limousine for your 30 minute return to downtown Vancouver.
Tour includes
- Includes 20-minute scenic float plane flight, three-course dinner with gratuity,and limousine
- Optional private limousine available for$45 additional (gratuity not included)
Tour Price
Adult: $199 per person + 5% tax
Tour Dates
Operates May - September
Tour Duration
3 hrs with 20 minute flight
For more information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 1-800-913-9207 Email or Reserve Online
Zodiac, Dine and Fly
This wonderful new tour combines the thrill of a two hour ocean nature tour by Zodiac followed by dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant in Horseshoe Bay. To top off the day, you'll fly back to downtown Vancouver by float plane. Tour starts in downtown Vancouver with ground transportation to Horseshoe Bay.
Tour Price
Adult: $219 per person + 5% tax.
Tour Dates
Operates May - September
Tour Duration
5 hours
For more information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 1-800-913-9207 Email or Reserve Online
Vancouver Panorama or Extended Panorama Float Plane Tours
This ideal introduction to Vancouver AND float planes departs from downtown Vancouver. The tour includes a complete aerial view of Vancouver and the surrounding mountains. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during takeoff and landing. This tour begins and ends in downtown Vancouver.
Tour Pricing
Adult: $99 per person = 5% tax / $139 per person + 5% tax
Tour Dates
Operates daily, year round
Tour Duration
25 min. flight or 40 minute flight
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
For more information about the Extended Panorama Tour,Email or Reserve Online
Alpine Lakes and Glaciers
Our most spectacular tour departs Vancouver Harbour and features thehanging glaciers and knife-edged ridges of Mount Mamquam (8,450feet/2,600 metres) and a landing on our "secret" alpine lake, where theair is fresh and the water is crystal clear.
Why not add an optional picnic stop to your tour? Add one hour at the lake with a deliciouspicnic lunch for C$45 additional per person + 5% tax.
Tour Pricing
Adult: $289 per person
Add picnic lunch: $50 per person
Operates daily, year round
Tour Duration
1 hr. 25 min. / 1 hr flight
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Victoria Whale Watching
Whale watching is available in Victoria from May through October, and Victoria is the best place to see whales since the whales are close to Victoria on most days.
Fly from Vancouver harbour to Victoria to join a three to three and a half hour long expedition to study the wild Orcas of Haro Strait first hand. This unique opportunity to see the magnificent animals in their home waters will give you an understanding that no aquarium can provide.Additional highlights are the seabirds, seals, and underwater kelp forests of the Pacific Northwest ocean ecosystem. Additional time to explore Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is available at no extra charge.
Tour Pricing
Adult: $299 per person for flights in both directions
Adult: $249 per person for flight in one direction and ferry return
Tour Dates
Operates daily from March to October
Tour Duration
3 To 4 hrs.
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Victoria Overnight
Depart Vancouver harbour by seaplane for an exciting and scenic flight over the Gulf Islands to beautiful Downtown Victoria. Explore theEmerald City and spend one night in the charming Magnolia Hotel, located in the heart of downtown. Return to Vancouver on a scheduled flight the next day.
Tour Pricing
Adult: $339 per person + 5% tax
Tour Dates
Operates daily year round
Tour Duration
Overnight
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Victoria Day Trip by Float Plane or Float Plane and Ferry
Depart Vancouver harbour by seaplane for an exciting flightover the Gulf Islands to beautiful Victoria. You’ll also take a double-decker coach to tour the famous Butchart Gardens. You have time in Victoria for shopping, visiting the museum, and lunch. Return to Vancouver on a scheduled afternoon flight.
Tour Pricing
Adult: $299 per person + 5% tax for flights in both directions
Adult: $214 per person + 5% tax for flight to Victoria and ferry back
Tour Dates
Operates daily year round
Tour Duration
All Day
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Whistler Rail & Wings
View bald eagles and thundering waterfalls as you navigatethe spectacular Sea to Sky highway from Howe Sound to Whistler, consistentlyrated as one of the top ski resorts in North America and home of the 2010Winter Olympics. Browse the quaint boutiques and galleries in the alpine village or take a gondola ride to the top of the mountain for a true breath offresh air.
The Whistler tours begin with a breathtaking train trip from Vancouver to Whistler. You'll have 5 hours in Whistler before returning to Vancouver by float plane. This 40 minute flight soars over Garibaldi Park to show you all the splendors of our spectacular glaciers. Upon landing at Green Lake,you will be transferred to Whistler Village where you will have approximately 4 hours to explore the resort.
Tour Includes:
- 3 hour train journey aboard the Whistler Mountaineer
- Float plane flight from Vancouver to Whistler
- Transfer to Whistler Village from the train station in Whistler
- Approximately 4 hours of free time in Whistler
- Transfer from downtown Vancouver to Whistler train station in North Vancouver
- Transfer to select downtown Vancouver hotels
Tour Pricing
Adult: $288 per person + 5% tax
Rail upgrade to Glacier Dome: $80 per person
Tour Dates
Operates daily from May 12 to October 6, 2009
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online
Whistler and Shannon Falls Bus Tour
Enjoy the breathtaking views and scenic stops along thethrilling Sea-To-Sky Highway. Feel the mist of the spectacular 335-meter Shannon Falls. There is ample time to dine shop, ride a bike or stroll the trails. Seasonally, ride the Gondola to the peak of Whistler Mountain. Savorthe beautiful views you will experience overlooking Howe Sound on our leisurelyride home.
Highlights: Britannia Beach, Whistler Village & ShannonFalls
Tour stops: Britannia Beach, Shannon Falls, Brandywine Falls& Whistler Village
Destinations:
Tour Pricing
Adult: $119 per person - price includes pick up and drop off at your hotel, all transportation and all taxes.
Pay when you board the bus with cash, credit cards or travelers' checks
Tour Dates
Operates at 8:00 AM daily year round
Tour Duration
10 hrs.
For information or reservations, call 604-990-9299 or 800-913-9207, Email or Reserve Online