Waterfalls, Cathedral Grove Rainforest, and Coombs Adventure with Hiking

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.