Ultimate Vancouver Island Day Trip: Mountain Views, Skywalk Adventures & Wine Country Experience from Victoria

Join me for an unforgettable day exploring the hidden gems just beyond Victoria! We’ll start with a delicious breakfast perched high in the mountains with stunning views that stretch for miles. Our adventure continues at an incredible elevated walkway where you can literally walk among the treetops and take in breathtaking panoramas of the island, ocean, and distant peaks. We’ll wander through a charming seaside village filled with floating homes and local artisans before experiencing the thrill of seeing magnificent birds of prey in spectacular flight demonstrations. To cap off our perfect day, we’ll relax at a beautiful vineyard or cidery in the valley, where we can toast to our adventures while enjoying delicious local fare surrounded by picturesque orchards. It’s the perfect blend of nature, culinary delights, and unique experiences all wrapped into one amazing day trip!

Price: $950 (this is a group price, not per person)

Capacity: vehicle seats 6 people comfortably (7 max)

Tour duration: 8-9 hours 

What’s included: private transportation and professional tour guide

What’s not included: personal expenses, food and beverage, and admission to attractions 

Pacific Northwest Raptures details: 

Adult –                                    $25

Child (4-12) –                       $16

Young Child (0-3) –          Free

Senior (65+)  –                    $23

Youth (13-17) –                     $23

Student / Military  –           $23

 Malahat Sky walk details: 

Adult Ticket (18 – 64) –           $39.95

Seniors Ticket (65+) –             $35.95

Child/Youth Ticket (6-17) –   $25.95

Child Ticket (0-5) –                   Free

NOTE: This tour is timing specific and can only be booked starting at 8:30 am pick up in Victoria. If you would like to skip the Raptures experience and replace this with a nature walk in Gold Stream park please contact me directly for an alternate start time. 

ITINERARY

8:00 am Pick up at your accommodations in Victoria

8:45 Begin your day with a sumptuous breakfast at Villa Eyrie Resort, where Italian-inspired cuisine is served alongside breathtaking mountainside views of the Saanich Peninsula and Olympic Mountains.

10:00 –11:30 Next, experience the spectacular Malahat Skywalk, a 250-meter elevated walkway culminating in a spiral tower that offers panoramic vistas of the Finlayson Arm, Gulf Islands, and distant mountain ranges.

12:00 –12:45 Wander through the charming seaside village of Cowichan Bay, where colorful floating homes, artisan shops, and maritime atmosphere create a picturesque setting perfect for unhurried exploration.

1:00 Be amazed at Pacific Northwest Raptors, where you’ll witness magnificent birds of prey in flight demonstrations and learn about these majestic creatures from knowledgeable handlers who showcase eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.

3:00-4:00 Complete your day at either Unsworth Vineyards, where estate-grown wines can be savored alongside farm-to-table fare in a restored farmhouse, or Merridale Cidery, offering orchard-to-glass craft ciders paired with delicious locally-sourced cuisine in their rustic bistro surrounded by apple orchards.

NOTE: Unsworth available Wednesday to Sunday only for this tour.

Return to Victoria around 5:00pm 

FAQs

The Vancouver Island Day Tour is a full-day private experience that showcases the scenic beauty, culture, and highlights of Vancouver Island, starting in Victoria and continuing through nearby destinations.

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours, providing a complete day of sightseeing and exploration.

The itinerary includes Malahat Drive for panoramic views, a stop at Merridale Cidery & Distillery, a visit to Cowichan Bay Village, a wine tasting at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, and a walk through Cathedral Grove with its ancient Douglas fir trees.

The tour begins in Victoria, BC, where guests are picked up before starting the day’s itinerary.

Yes. The tour features a cider tasting at Merridale Cidery & Distillery and a wine tasting at Blue Grouse Estate Winery.

Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to Cathedral Grove, where guests can walk among some of the oldest and tallest Douglas fir trees in British Columbia.

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