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Vancouver Island Hike: Explore Ancient Forests and Coast
5.0
34 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a guided rainforest hike on Vancouver Island, exploring ancient trees, waterfalls, and a vibrant ecosystem just a short drive from downtown Victoria.
Embark on a guided rainforest hike on Vancouver Island, exploring ancient trees, waterfalls, and a vibrant ecosystem just a short drive from downtown Victoria.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Surfside Adventure Tours - We offer different locations, and these locations all offer something different.
We offer basic Rain Forest hikes for that are fit for all levels going through a beautiful old growth forest with up down terrain that will require proper hiking shoes, but overall simple paths.
If you would prefer a hike through the forest…
- Surfside Adventure Tours - We offer different locations, and these locations all offer something different.
We offer basic Rain Forest hikes for that are fit for all levels going through a beautiful old growth forest with up down terrain that will require proper hiking shoes, but overall simple paths.
If you would prefer a hike through the forest and up a mountain to enjoy panoramic views we can arrange that as well at various locations.
We will talk about local plants, trees, and wildlife. Hopefully get to see some along the way.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water for hydration on the go.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Guidance from a professional tour guide.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off service.
- Personal driver/guide to enrich your journey.
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle.
- Complimentary bottled water for hydration on the go.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Guidance from a professional tour guide.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off service.
- Personal driver/guide to enrich your journey.
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Cruise Port Passenger Pick up fee is not included. (Please inquire)
- Gratuities
- Cruise Port Passenger Pick up fee is not included. (Please inquire)
Additional Information
Boasting a stunning coastline and ancient, verdant rainforests, Vancouver Island is a hiker’s paradise. Only half an hour’s journey from the heart of Victoria, this private guided adventure takes you to numerous spots just a stone’s throw from the city, yet so immersive, it’s as if you’re tucked away in the heart of the wilderness. Marvel at some of the…
Boasting a stunning coastline and ancient, verdant rainforests, Vancouver Island is a hiker’s paradise. Only half an hour’s journey from the heart of Victoria, this private guided adventure takes you to numerous spots just a stone’s throw from the city, yet so immersive, it’s as if you’re tucked away in the heart of the wilderness. Marvel at some of the world’s highest and oldest trees, waterfalls, and a thriving Eco-system teeming with life.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Proper hiking shoes required, no open-toe shoes allowed
Location
Surfside Adventure Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Reneed640
Oct 30, 2024
Rainforest hike is very recommended! - Last week, my husband and I wanted to get out into the renowned forests and natural areas outside of the city of Victoria, after we had spent several days in and near the city. The hike offered by Surfside Adventures was one of the only ones we could find, and we could fit it into our last afternoon on our visit. One of the guides, Alan A. answered our phone call and even made last-minute accommodations and change of plans for his day in order to fit in our hike for just my husband and me! We were touched by this level of service. Guide Alan A. picked us up at the Fairmont Empress and drove us to two different spots beyond the city for some hiking and exploring. We saw a forest filled with cedars and ferns, and we saw another hike with lush ivy-covered waterfalls. It was a great taste of the nature on Vancouver Island! The guide, Alan A. was knowledgeable, safety-conscious, professional, personable, and guided in just the best way to help us feel served well, to help us learn more about the area, and to have our afternoon be custom-oriented to what my husband and I were interested in seeing. We enjoyed getting to know Alan and hearing some of his story, which complemented his informative tour of the landscape and country (Canada) that is now his family's home. Hearing his love for the landscape, and getting to know someone who lives in Victoria, were benefits in addition to simply hiking and sightseeing. The custom private tour was great as well as professional, and we recommend Surfside Adventures to you, too. Thank you, Alan, for the memorable afternoon. R & R.
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Cxs61812
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent tour with Alan, hiking and experiencing the natural side of Victoria Island. - Such a great tour, we stopped by on our Alaskan cruise from Seattle. Wonder tour that takes you hiking in one it the most beautiful rainforests in the world.
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Wibble11
Jun 23, 2024
An enjoyable forest walk - Darwin was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He chose a couple of different forest walks with multiple different habitats /forest floor vegetation. It was a moderate hike but he will adjust to suit your abilities. An enjoyable experience and chance to learn about nature on the island. A**
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Debora_m
Apr 7, 2024
Very knowledgeable and... - Very knowledgeable and friendly guide, we truly enjoyed the tour and definitely recommend it. Darwin adapted the tour to our fitness level and interests so that we got the maximum out of the time spent.
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Ronri9906er
Mar 30, 2024
Darwin is great! - Darwin is an excellent guide. He showed us beautiful and fun natural environments near and around Victoria. He’s knowledgeable and engaging and helpful. A+++
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Deborah_s
Jan 9, 2024
I would do this hike again! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and paste the hike perfectly for us.
The amount of time spent on the trail was just right. He allowed plenty of time for picture taking. He did not rush us.
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Anonymous
Dec 29, 2023
Amazing hike and value! - This was an amazing hike with our own private tour guide who accompanied us throughout the hike as well as showing us some of the noteworthy sights along the drive. Darwin had great information about the local wild life and tree species, and was very accommodating to let us take photos and create great memories. He took us to the Hatley Castle, which was a treat. Overall a wonderful way to experience nature on the island and a highlight of our trip.
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Debbie_d
Aug 26, 2023
Fantastic private rainforest tour - Darwin is an excellent guide. He gave us choices and took the time to find out our interests before we started the hike. He was very informative during the hike and adjusted his pace to our capabilities. The rainforest was beautiful and peaceful. We got to do a second hike along the coast where we were lucky enough to pick wild blackberries and see seals. It was such a great trip, we plan to do another tour when we return to Victoria!
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Dani_s
Mar 30, 2023
Perfect Day - Darwin was a fantastic guide and he answered all of our many questions. Such an amazing day!!!! Highly recommend!!
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Brooksey_03
Jun 20, 2024
Great insight to the area - Booked this trip as only in Victoria for a day as part of a bigger trip, wanted to get the best from the area. Hugely accommodating when our other trip on the same day had to re- schedule and they still managed to fit us in.
Alan met us at our hotel and took us to some lovely places, spoke well about the area and what we were seeing, a walk through the forest, another around a coastal area, 2 stunning local buildings, and soaring eagles. The sun was out, stunning scenery, a lovely afternoon, I think maybe we were expecting more of a hike and more ground covered, more wildlife etc.
It was a very pleasant afternoon but just felt it could/would have been more but nothing actually negative about it, we are just used to walking more perhaps, therefore felt a bit of a stroll than a hike to us.
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