Enjoy a spectacular 30 minute floatplane flight with stunning aerial views of Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and Victoria Harbor. This includes an overview of downtown Victoria with the Parliament Buildings, Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park and more. You will have free time to explore downtown Victoria, including admission to downtown attractions before departing for the highlight of Butchart Gardens. There are 55 acres of breathtaking gardens on the 130 acre estate. Return transportation will be by coach and ferry.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a spectacular 30 minute floatplane flight with stunning aerial views of Vancouver, the Gulf Islands, and Victoria harbor.
• A visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens - 55 acres of breathtaking gardens on the 130 acre estate (admission included).
• Enjoy additional time in downtown Victoria. Admission is included to any ONE of the following Downtown Victoria attractions: Royal British Columbia Museum, Maritime Museum of BC, Miniature World, Bug Zoo, or the Wax Museum.
• Whale Watching - A special 3-hour optional excursion is available with this tour. Join a naturalist to see Orcas (Killer Whales) and other marine mammals in the wild (operates 1 May to 30 September only). Choose between a tour on an open Zodiac or an enclosed Cruiser.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from April to October.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
Daily - 1 April to 12 October, 2008

Departure Point:

Hotel pick-up is available from Vancouver hotels

Departure Time:

8:00am

Return details:

This tour returns to the original departure point at approximately 8:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is available from Vancouver hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the tour operator and advise them of this information directly, at least 24 hours prior to tour date. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Expert guide and narration
• One-way fare aboard a floatplane to Victoria
• Admission to Butchart Gardens
• Admission to ONE of the following: Royal British Columbia Museum, Maritime Museum of BC, Miniature World, Bug Zoo, or the Wax Museum
• 3 hour whale watching cruise (only if Whale Watch option is chosen)
• Roundtrip hotel transfers
• Taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuity (optional)
• Meals and beverages

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Return transportation will be by coach and ferry
• All excursions are conducted on a Driver/Guide basis on 48-passenger mini-coaches
• Once you have made your booking, you may change your tour date by contacting the tour operator directly, with at least 48 hours notice, depending on tour availability

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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