Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the Coombs area where you will experience some of Vancouver Island's best scenery. Visit the Englishman River Falls and take a short hike up and down the falls to capture some exciting photos. You'll also stop at the country village of Coombs, the Little Qualicum Falls, and Cathedral Grove, an enchanting rain forest with some of the oldest trees on the island dating back over 500 years old.
Please note: Pricing is per group, up to 8 people
Umbrellas
Professional guide
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Victoria Harbour Airport, 950 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
430 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
254 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Qualicum Beach, Canada We will hike for a minimum of 20-30 min at this location. If the guests want a longer hike we can hike an hour around the upper and lower falls. 30 minutes
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Errington, Canada We will take a short hike to the waterfall and do a short hike around the area 20 minutes
Surfside Adventure Tours, Victoria, Canada Enjoy a private luxury tour up island with your own private driver and tour guide. 540 minutes
Goldstream Provincial Park, Langford, Canada Stop by to view some 500 plus year old cedar trees, and we may have time to walk to a beautiful waterfall 20 minutes
Cowichan Bay Fishermen's Wharf Assn, Cowichan Bay, Canada We will stop in Cowichan bay at a scenic lookout for some amazing photos of Cowichan Bay.
Cowichan Bay is a very scenic fishing community. 10 minutes
Wall Murals, Chemainus, Canada We will drive around Chemainus and view the spectacular murals and talk about the history of the town. You will have a chance to walk around 20 min to get some photos and explore the main strip and its unique gift shops. 30 minutes
Cathedral Grove, Port Alberni, Canada We will stop and hike around this majestic old growth forest which is home to some of the largest and oldest trees on the island. 30 minutes
Cameron Lake, Qualicum Beach, Canada We will make a quick stop at the lake for some great photos and learn the history of the lake. 10 minutes
Coombs Country Candy, Port Alberni, Canada We stop at Coomb's which is home to the famous "Goats on the roof".
We usually have our lunch stop here at the Coomb's Country Market, and time is allowed to shop the market after. 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Sam V
14 Dec 2024
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
Shakespeare_Fan
16 Sep 2024
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.
Linda R
07 Sep 2024
Step off the highway and into the forest to enjoy the smell and feel of waterfalls nearby. It’s a perfect hike, not too much or too little to feel like you got some fresh air and forest scenery.
This tour in
Victoria
is organized by
Surfside Adventure Tours Ltd.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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