Cascate, Coombs e tour della foresta pluviale di Cathedral Grove

Alan picked us up right on time and off we went on a wonderful day-long adventure around Vancouver Island. We had experienced much in Victoria (by no means all!) but wanted to get out of the city and into the countryside and this tour did not disappoint. We had never experienced an old growth forest so being in Cathedral Grove was a breathtaking experience. The trees are magnificent and the magical feeling in the forest really is something. The two waterfalls we visited were different from any others we have seen before and they weren’t that difficult to get to. The Coombs marketplace was great and we would have shopped more if we weren’t leaving the island the next day. Alan is very knowledgeable about the island and was attuned to whatever we needed. It’s a great tour!

It was a long day but absolutely worth it and Richard was a great guide! This tour highlights a few of the great gems of the island.

Alan was a great guide - personable, knowledgeable and passionate about the beautiful scenery of Vancouver Island. We very much enjoyed his private tour and his company. He picked us up at our Airbnb in his comfortable vehicle. The natural beauty of the area is incredible and I’d highly recommend Alan if you’re looking to explore it.

Alan is friendly and accommodating. He shares interesting information along the drive and hikes. He has a great sense of humor and you feel at ease and relaxed on the drive. We recommend him for a visit on Vancouver Island and Victoria.

A fantastic day on Vancouver Island! Alan was our driver and guide, and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He took into account our preferences and need to avoid very strenuous hikes. We visited three gorgeous provincial parks with beautiful waterfalls and temperate rain forests, as well as other areas, including Coombs with the famous "goats on the roof" market. I highly recommend this tour if you have a full day to devote to exploring the beautiful area beyond Victoria.

Thank you Alan for a lovely trip. We really enjoyed our day out from Victoria. You were very knowledgeable and enhanced our experience a great deal. We loved learning about the Cathedral Grove trees. It was fantastic the way you flexed our day to also include the Kinsol Trestle; we really appreciated it and it was a highlight of Vancouver Island for us. We also greatly enjoyed the falls x 2 and the visit to Coombs. Great fun. Thank you also for the great company and relaxed approach to the day. You had such patience and goodwill explaining things to us.

We truly enjoyed our day visiting the beautiful forests of Vancouver Island. Alan is a wonderful guide, and made sure we were always comfortable. His easy manner and deep knowledge made for a wonderful day. The hikes through the woods were relatively easy, even for 68 year-olds like ourselves. The waterfalls and magnificent trees were breathtaking. I highly recommend this trip for those wanting to get out of Victoria to see more of what Vancouver Island has to offer.

Our family of four from Australia was staying in Victoria for a few days and we were keen to see as much as we could of the local area. As we didn't have a car during our trip we booked two private tours as well as airport transfers with Surfside Adventure Tours. As a way to see as much as possible in a limited time it was great. Without this tour we would have found it very difficult to get far out of Victoria itself. Alan was punctual, lovely to chat with, and very accommodating, tailoring the tours to our interests. He also ensured that our group always had fresh water, raincoats and umbrellas as required. On this particular tour we particularly enjoyed the stop at Coombs. The market was far more fascinating than I'd imagined. I'd love to return when the goats are on the roof next time!

It was a great day and a memorable experience all round Alan was great, we had a really fun time seeing some of the sights and learning a bit about the history of vancouver island. Alan was really knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. the vehicle was really comfortable.The waterfalls were incredible and the rainforest walks were stunning. We got really lucky when Alan stopped to show us where the salmon travel up the river seeing some bald eagles sitting very close to the edge of the creek. It was a great day and a memorable experience all round

We took a full day tour to see the wild side of Vancouver island. We were met at our hotel and were driven in a large comfortable Toyota Highlander. The guide named Alan was very knowledgeable about the island and regaled us with interesting stories about the natural wonders of Vancouver island. Alan was thoughtful and responsive to our needs (toilets, mobility challenges, vegetarian food). He showed an interest in us and it was delightful to get to know him as well. He was a safe and careful driver (even through pouring rain). He provided water for our trip. We stopped at several provincial parks and did short hikes to see: * Waterfalls (multiple) * Massive old growth trees * Amazing views across Salish sea towards Washington state and across the strait of Georgia towards Vancouver We also stopped at a charming town full of murals about BC history. We followed a walking trail through the downtown and saw at least 20 murals in about 30 minutes. Lunch was in a large very busy market/ restaurant. It is famous for goats on the roof. We saw them. Overall this was a great experience. It was a particularly interesting complement to the other main attractions of Victoria which are formal gardens and British architecture.