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Home/Destinations/Vancouver/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Vancouver

Explore beyond the city: the Sea to Sky Highway and Whistler, Victoria and the Butchart Gardens, scenic seaplane flights over the coast and mountains, whale watching in the Gulf Islands, and the rainforest and waterfalls of the North Shore. Most tours include transport and a guide from Vancouver.

159 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(3,177)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
4.8(2,147)·10 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
4.9(2,142)·6h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,962)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Grouse Mountain, Skyride Gondola & Capilano Bridge from Vancouver
Vancouver
Grouse Mountain, Skyride Gondola & Capilano Bridge from Vancouver
4.7(1,545)·6h 30min
from$180/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
4.7(1,416)·30 min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
4.8(1,027)·10 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(851)·1h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience
4.7(787)·5 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
4.7(769)·10h 30min
from$175/ person
via Viator
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
−7%
Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
4.7(674)·13 hours
from$168$183/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(603)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(526)·1h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(511)·1h 30min
from$72/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver
Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
4.9(493)·5 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Vancouver ↔ Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry
Vancouver
Vancouver ↔ Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry
4.4(372)·9–11 hours
from$307/ person
via Viator
Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour
Vancouver
Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour
5.0(330)·10–11 hours
from$164/ person
via Viator
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(290)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
4.6(269)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens
Vancouver
Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens
4.7(232)·6–8 hours
from$524/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
Whistler
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
4.7(214)·10 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane and Suspension Bridge
Vancouver
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane and Suspension Bridge
4.7(202)·3–5 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
Vancouver
Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
4.6(197)·35 min
from$356/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Adults-Only Yacht Cruise with Prosecco and Snacks
Vancouver
Vancouver Adults-Only Yacht Cruise with Prosecco and Snacks
4.8(196)·2 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands
Vancouver
Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands
4.6(172)·45 min
from$223/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off
4.6(158)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
Vancouver
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
4.5(151)·7–8 hours
from$544/ person
via Viator
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(92)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
4.4(84)·12–13 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Victoria to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
Victoria
Victoria to Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
4.6(84)·35 min–40 min
from$379/ person
via Viator
Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Seals Snorkel Kayak Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Seals Snorkel Kayak Boat Tour
5.0(60)·3 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Vancouver ↔ Whistler Seaplane Day Trip: Self-Guided Adventure
Vancouver
Vancouver ↔ Whistler Seaplane Day Trip: Self-Guided Adventure
4.8(60)·7–9 hours
from$381/ person
via Viator
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
Vancouver
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
4.9(54)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Private Airport Transfer to Vancouver Downtown and Canada Harbour
Vancouver
Private Airport Transfer to Vancouver Downtown and Canada Harbour
4.8(49)·30 min–40 min
from$108/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
4.8(46)·10 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour
Vancouver
Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour
4.7(43)·9h 30min
from$164/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Whistler Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola Day Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Whistler Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola Day Tour
4.8(41)·9–10 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Vancouver 1-Day Panoramic City Highlights and Sightseeing Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver 1-Day Panoramic City Highlights and Sightseeing Tour
4.3(40)·8–10 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Whistler: Sea to Sky Gondola Shannon and Brandywine Falls Tour
Vancouver
Whistler: Sea to Sky Gondola Shannon and Brandywine Falls Tour
4.9(38)·10 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
4.2(34)·13–14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Skyline Scenic Seaplane Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City Skyline Scenic Seaplane Tour
4.9(31)·30 min
from$143/ person
via Viator
Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Fjord Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Fjord Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(29)·2 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
Vancouver
Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
4.9(15)·40 min
from$254/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour to Experience SEA, SKY and LAND
−20%
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour to Experience SEA, SKY and LAND
5.0(6)·4–5 hours
from$45$57/ person
via Viator
Seaplane and Capilano Suspension Bridge Adventure Tour
Vancouver
Seaplane and Capilano Suspension Bridge Adventure Tour
5.0(1)·3–5 hours
from$204/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Vancouver — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Vancouver?
Top trips are the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, Victoria and the Butchart Gardens, whale watching in the Salish Sea, the Capilano and Grouse Mountain North Shore, and scenic seaplane flights.
Can you take a seaplane tour from Vancouver?
Yes — scenic seaplane flights take off from Vancouver harbour for spectacular aerial views of the city, coast and mountains, with options that fly to Victoria or over the peaks.
What is there to do on Vancouver’s North Shore?
The North Shore offers the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and rainforest trails, all an easy trip from downtown Vancouver.

More things to do in Vancouver

City & Stanley ParkCapilano & GrouseWhale WatchingWhistler & Sea to Sky