Tours in Vancouver
Tours in Vancouver allow you to explore a chic cosmopolitan city, combined with spectacular natural surroundings. Perfect for a romantic weekend break or as a base for an adventure holiday, Vancouver tours allow you to explore Canada at its best. Travel on a private solo tour, or in a small group, and discover the many hidden corners of the area. Speak to our Destination Specialists today and we’ll help you create your ideal Vancouver tour.
Combine Canada’s majestic natural landscapes with its cosmopolitan cities on our Canadian Contrasts Tour. Visit Niagara Falls and Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and more over 15 days. Arrive in Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway which is surrounded by fjords and mountains. From Vancouver you can visit Grouse Mountain or walk among the treetops on the Suspension Bridge. Alternatively, enjoy some retail therapy on Robson Street and enjoy the cosmopolitan mix of restaurants and bars along every street.
Discover the west coast of Canada on our Western Journey Tour. See fjords and glaciers, the jagged coastline, Rocky Mountains and emerald forests before finishing in Vancouver. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the city is home to pretty parks, designer shopping and a selection of restaurants for those wanting to simply relax.
Adventurers will love our Unlimited Adventures tour. Travel from Calgary, through the Canadian Rocky Mountains and all the way to Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. Enjoy bear watching, whale watching, glacier tours, hiking and more before finishing in the city, which blends the sea, mountains and cosmopolitan culture of Canada.
Seven Seas Mariner Alaska Cruise
Set sail for the wilderness and beauty of Canada and Alaska in luxury with Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. From the moment you embark upon the 700 guest all suites, all balcony Seven Seas Mariner® you can expect exceptional service and...
Iconic journeys
Western Journey Tour
Guide Price £2,199 pp
Journey from Sea to Sky on this spectacular tour. Travel through the craggy Rocky Mountain passes and tour the rugged Pacific coastlines with vistas of incredible fjords and glacial valleys. Experience the romance and hospitality the West has to offer...
Escorted tours
Canadian Contrasts Tour
Guide Price £3,399 pp
Uncover Canada's most breathtaking treasures and journey through snow-capped mountains, rolling ranch-land and amazing cities. From the cosmopolitan culture and history of the eastern coast, to the awe-inspiring mountains and glaciers of the west, experience unique excursions and create unforgettable...
Escorted tours
Rockies Trail Tour
Guide Price £2,599 pp
Experience hot springs, glacial ice fields and breath-taking views in the Rocky Mountains, your amazing gateway to Canada. Journey over rolling foothills and through interior canyons to discover the frontier legends of homesteaders, cowboys, and gold seekers. As the mountain...
Escorted tours
Great Parks of the West
Guide Price £2,999 pp
Vancouver is the starting point for this exciting journey through the best National Parks of the Canadian Rockies. See spectacular scenery from the stunning lakes in Banff to the soaring peaks at Whistler as you head through some of the...
Self drive holidays
Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West Classic with Post-Tour Alaska Cruise (Westbound)
An unforgettable journey combining the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train with an incredible Alaska Cruise, this is a true "bucket list" holiday. Begin your journey in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, before taking the two day journey across lush...
Multi centre holidays
Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island
Guide Price £3,799 pp
Experience vibrant, cosmopolitan cities, incredible wildlife and the unrivalled beauty of Vancouver Island's scenery. Arriving first in the provincial capital of Victoria, where you'll hit the water for a world-class whale watching journey in the Strait of Georgia. Then, travel...
Self drive holidays
Totem Peaks
Guide Price £2,899 pp
Snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, unexplored forests; welcome to Western Canada! This 14 night tour, starting and ending in Vancouver, takes in some of the most picturesque sights in the west including the National Parks of Banff and Jasper.
Self drive holidays
Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island Tour
Guide Price £3,699 pp
The Pacific Northwest and South Eastern Canada are combined in this fabulous 7 day escorted small group tour. Visit Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island to experience the rugged coastline both share, which is home to black bears and orca...
Escorted tours
Rocky Mountaineer Grand Rail Circle
Guide Price £6,099 pp
Step aboard an ultimate rail journey through Western Canada and the magnificent Canadian Rockies on-board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer. This magnificent journey combines two classic Rocky Mountaineer train routes, First Passage to the West and Rainforest to Gold Rush ,...
Rail journeys
Unlimited Adventures
Guide Price £4,499 pp
Take an epic adventure across the great Canadian Rockies. Journey from Calgary through the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the breath taking coastlines of Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean. Experience the wilderness of Banff National Park, the magnificence of Lake Louise...
Wildlife holidays
Expert Tips
Nick
Senior Destination Manager
“For the best sunset view in the city and a slice of home away from home, head to English Bay to watch the sun go down with a fresh portion of fish and chips.”
Martyn
Destination Manager
“You may be on holiday, but if you’re the outdoorsy type, don’t forget your exercise gear. The incredible scenery of Stanley Park and the brisk fresh air make for an amazing morning run.”
Christie
Destination Executive
“Granville Island Public Market is an absolute mecca for foodie types, open from 9.00am until 7.00pm daily.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Vancouver is Canada’s third rainiest city, with over 161 rainy days per year on average. That said, Vancouver also benefits from one of the warmest climates in Canada, with mild winters and warm summers.
The public transport system in Vancouver is great. The SkyTrain is clean and efficient and anywhere it doesn’t extend to can be reached by public buses and SeaBuses. Greater Vancouver is divided into three different fare zones for SkyTrain and SeaBus, while buses are charged at only one rate.
Whistler is about a two hour drive from Vancouver along the BC-99 Highway. There’s also a shuttle bus that runs to and from Vancouver airport, as well as Downtown Vancouver.
Whether you love exploring the great outdoors, discovering wildlife, indulging your foodie side, or shopping for unique wares at local shops, Vancouver has something for everyone. All this is nestled on a charming little island that also serves as the perfect gateway to some of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world.
Why you'll love Vancouver…
• Losing yourself in scenic Stanley Park, North America’s largest urban park
• Exploring the trendy streets of Gastown
• Tackling the intense 850m hike up the Grouse Mountain Grind path
• Indulging in Vancouver’s delicious foodie scene
• Relaxing with a beer at one of Vancouver’s many microbreweries
• Browsing the independent boutiques in fashionable SoMa
• Culturing yourself at one of Canada’s best commercial galleries, the Catriona Jeffries Gallery
• Stopping to smell the flowers in the VanDusen Botanical Gardens
• Swimming and sunning yourself at Kitsilano Beach
• Checking out the effortlessly cool neighbourhood of Granville Island
• Breathing in the fresh evergreen and cedar-scented air as you cross Capilano Suspension Bridge
• Learning more about Vancouver’s history at the Museum of Anthropology
Did you know?
• Greenpeace was established in Vancouver in 1971.
• Often referred to as the ‘Hollywood of the north”, Vancouver is the third largest centre for film production in North America, after Los Angeles and New York.
• The 9 O’clock Gun used to fire at 6pm to remind salmon fishermen to cease work on Sundays.
