Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley
5
Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley
By Island Time Tours
About
Explore Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley with this small-group tour, limited to 14 people. Travel through scenic landscapes—including through a rainforest and past the Malahat mountain range—to several family-owned wineries. Enjoy tastings of both local wines and hard cider, as well as a farm-to-table lunch, and meet winery owners and winemakers along the way.
from per adult
C$159.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 19-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
Highlights
- Half-day tour of Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley wine region
- Visit local wineries and enjoy wine tastings at each, as well as cider and lunch
- Small-group tour (maximum 14): Ensures a personal experience
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Victoria hotel
- Driver/guide
- 3 wineries with tastings/fees at each stop. (Fri-Sun CHEESE FARM , tastings when available)
- Seasonal picnic lunch filled with local delights. Diet concerns not an issue with 24 hour notice.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Ever wanted to pop the top off a sparkling wine? Pay the day of experiece $30 to your guide/ you share the bottle of wine with pals.
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- We depart our first location at 9:45am. The Hotel Grand Pacific. Due to new bike lanes we have limited access to many hotels and traffic issues. We have chosen several different areas to pick up, covering 4 quadrants of downtown. * Hotel Grand Pacific is our first departure point * Clipper Ferry Terminal parking area * Royal BC Museum (out front of Museum entrance, on Belleville street, please be on the sidewalk area) * Double Tree Hilton or Marriott (next door to each other first reservation will meet at that hotel we will advise you prior if you pick this option) No luggage or storage in our vehicles. (walkers or wheelchairs for example we have zero storage) Anything you bring must fit on your lap or at your feet. Local groups of 6 please call our office for a flexible pickup location.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24251P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 24 hour notice Vegan/Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Must be 19 years or older to join tour and taste wine
- Groups of 6 or less
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Service dogs only with proof of License and must be in uniform and working
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley?
- Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley price starts from C$161.42. Discover and book Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley on Tripadvisor
- What is the Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley cancellation policy?
- Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley?
- Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley is hosted by Island Time Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Island Time Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24251P1
Reserve your spot
Similar experiences
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Vancouver IslandStop: 40 minutesThis tour offers sightseeing, history and points of interest along the route to wine country. Stunning views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Passing through old growth forest and stopping at the summit for an amazing picturesque view of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Island and San Juan Islands (Salish Sea) Our destination is the Cowichan Valley translated by local First Nations this ares is called "the warm land". This tour offers amazing views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Time for a few pictures as your driver/guide shares the history along route while referring to many points of interest along the way. This is a fast paced day with plans to enjoy tastings at 3 wineries, a picnic lunch at one, time to explore and shop in Cowichan Bay and stop for that perfect picture along the way. Let's go!Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
+
–
About the operator
- MJC239000A Great Day OutA very enjoyable day. Great views and delicious wine, ciders and food. Our host/guide was knowledgeable and good company.
- aprildT1700BJ00SurprisesPleasantly surprised by how much there was to see and learn on this trip. Our driver Jim is super knowledgeable on the land and history of victoria, telling us stories the whole ride. You can see the skywalk from afar on the road, which was a beautiful view. The skywalk itself was an awesome view and the slide was equally satisfying. Art exhibits were all nature inspired and blended with the landscape. 10/10 🥰
- 352shilpap00Adventourous MalahatGim is a really great tour guide. He kept us informed about all the important places on the way and kept us busy interacting. He also left us on the spot where we wanted to go on the way back. The bus was clean and hygienic and Gim had driven very responsibly. Thank you so much.
- frd100Excellent experienceGreat experience. Our driver Jim was informative and professional. The office was very accommodating as well. We were given 3 hours to explore the skywalk which was the perfect amount of time. A++ experience
- petermK3982SP00A little piece of heavenI would love to come back and much is possible if only had wings to fly there so for now I will be back next year a really peaceful place to come and enjoy nature and what god gave us thank you for this experience
- katyacook00Safe fun and amazing experienceBeautiful structure. Amazing surroundings enhanced by natural driftwood art. Very climbable for just about all abilities. I would say the most tedious part of the trip was the boardwalk out to it just because we were impatient to get to the main event. We climbed to the top, took lots of photos, and slid down - twice! The slide was gentle and fun and enjoyed by all ages. Then we enjoyed some coconut-milk ice cream from their snack bar. Everything was incredibly clean and organized, and felt safe for all. I even saw them enforce the minimum height requirement when a youngster’s parent asked them to make an exception.
- 600catherineh00Fantastic trip to Malahat!My husband and I took a trip to the Malahat Skywalk and it was thoroughly enjoyable. The driver picked us up promptly at our hotel which was so easy. Walter was incredibly knowdlegable and told us lots about local history, flora and fauna on our drive to and from Malahat. Entry tickets were provided and we had two hours to enjoy the Skywalk which was the perfect amount of time. My husband is a bit scared of heights but we walked all the way up the 10 stories and took the slide down. Definitely take the slide! It's not scary or too fast. We got ice cream after and enjoyed the view before walking back to the entry to get our ride home. All in all a worthwhile attraction to see while in Victoria.
- timt75300Butchart GardensWe visited Butchart Gardens on our stay in Victoria as we had heard so many good reviews. We were not disappointed and had a great afternoon walking around the gardens. The plants and setting are are amazing with so much colour.
- K6623IKsteveb00MarkS the driver.Arranged this by phone and paid in advance. MarkS picked us up at our hotel bang on time. Very informative drive to the Malahat Skywalk, all about trees and plants plus some history. Enthusiasm abounds.10/10. And the skywalk was pretty good too!
- Alla W00Buchard gardens evening shuttleMarcus was GREAT. He was on time at both ends. Provided a very good history overview and explanation of what to expect.
- Q6928QLlenab00Malahat SkywalkAbsolutely amazing! Owner was quick to respond to questions prior to our trip and was very pleasant and personable in person. One hundred percent recommend.
- jacqueliner66300Pleasant outing for grandma and toddler. Gorgeous views.Interesting and easy drive in the shuttle with some commentary. Great views! Pleasant walk with a mild incline with minimum effort to climb to the top. A slide for the adventurous or an easy walk to come down. Very nice outing for a family of 4: 2 adults, 1 toddler and a grandma.
- 804catp00💯 wouls reccomendColleen at Island Time Tours was absolutely wonderful. We were organizing a large group for an all-day activity and Colleen went above and beyond to make sure our day was a hit! Her communication was excellent and she was delightful when taking us out. Lots of interesting information was provided on the tour. 💯 would recommend! Thankyou Islandtime!!
- michaelaanner00Best Wine Tour on the Island!Coleen was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure we had an amazing time.
- justyn1209005/5 Experience!I had an amazing experience. The shuttles arrived on time and everything went smoothly. The drivers were very knowledgeable about not only the skywalk but also the general history of Victoria. They were very entertaining throughout the entire ride.
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
65 reviews
Excellent
62
Very good
2
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0
pat
2 contributions
Oct. 2020
Our tour guide, Colleen was excellent! Colleen shared her knowledge about the history of wineries and wine making on Vancouver Island. On the drive up we stopped at a beautiful viewpoint on the Malahat to enjoy the view and take pictures. We visited three excellent wineries and sampled some really good local wine. We enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch that included local meats and cheeses. Colleen provided everything we needed for the perfect day! I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Colleen for a fabulous tour!
Written October 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
haleylaboucane
5 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
This was an incredible wine tour, with a Suprise stop at a beautiful family run farm for fresh cheese, We were talking about this as the highlight of our weekend. Three stops to absolutely BEAUTIFUL winery's, I don't even drink wine and I had a blast, and even bought a bottle. If you don't like wine it doesn't even matter there is something for everyone. Coleen created a unique experience one I will never forget
Written September 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CICILOVE123
Victoria, Canada10 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
My husband and I live in Victoria and the cowichan valley wineries was on our list of things to do. Our guide, Colleen was so informative (even for us locals!), we learnt so much about the area/wineries and made sure we were all enjoying ourselves while keeping the standard of safety high (covid precautions). We highly recommend doing this tour as Colleen as your guide! :)
Written August 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Johan
Vastervik, Sweden1 contribution
Colleen picked us up at our hotel downtown and then took us up to the Cowichan Valley. The drive was about an hour but it went super fast due to that Colleen talked about Victoria, the Cowichan Valley and much more - such a good guide! We went to three different wineries (first one was my favorite - such a little hidden gem) and all were very nice and had tasty wines. On the second stop Colleen had pick-up some lunch that was just perfect and hit the spot. After our last stop before we were heading back to Victoria Colleen had fixed Chocolate Chip Cookies, yummy!!
It was beautiful views both while driving and at the wineries.
If you like wine, food and beautiful views this tour is a must if you are visiting Victoria.
Thanks again for wonderful your Colleen!
It was beautiful views both while driving and at the wineries.
If you like wine, food and beautiful views this tour is a must if you are visiting Victoria.
Thanks again for wonderful your Colleen!
Written September 9, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Myriam R
Varennes, Canada7 contributions
Sep. 2020 • Friends
Wow ! Today was the highlight of my trip! We had such a wonderful time.
The safety measure was effective and didn't take away from the experience.
We had the time to do four wineries and they all had something special. Colleen our guide was super knowledgeable and made us feel entertain. The lunch and snacks was amazing!
Overall a perfect day! Thank you again!
The safety measure was effective and didn't take away from the experience.
We had the time to do four wineries and they all had something special. Colleen our guide was super knowledgeable and made us feel entertain. The lunch and snacks was amazing!
Overall a perfect day! Thank you again!
Written September 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nicole G
2 contributions
Sep. 2020
We had a fantastic day with Island Time Tours on the small group wine & food tour! As locals, we don't often get the chance to learn about our island and it was awesome. Colleen was a great tour guide, and had excellent COVID-19 protocols in place, ensuring our health & safety to be a number one priority at all times. She was very knowledgable about the region we visited, and we learned lots. The wineries were incredible, our personal favourite being the Venturi Schulze. The picnic lunch was also stellar. We will definitely be doing this again! 5/5 Star Review
Written September 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nicole A
2 contributions
Oct. 2020
Colleen was a wonderful host and tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We visited 3 wineries, each with their own unique qualities and offerings. The little picnic-style lunch was extremely tasty and filling. She even made sure to adapt my lunch to my lactose-intolerance. I would most certainly book a tour again with Colleen!
Written October 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laurel C.
1 contribution
Sep. 2020
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Island Time Tours! Our tour guide Colleen was so prepared, she provided everything we needed to have a comfortable experience. She was super friendly, had tons of knowledge about Victoria, and Cowichan Valley wine-making history! We saw beautiful wineries, and everywhere we went was super welcoming. The wines were all amazing! I definitely recommend this tour.
Written October 15, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
James & Kesslyn Tench
Healy, AK5 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
This was a great trip. We had a great group. We visited 3 wineries starting with Venturi-Schulze then Blue Grouse where we had an excellent picnic lunch with our wine tasting and we finished at Zanata. Coleen the owner of the tour company was the driver. She was great and very knowledgeable about the wines and the area.
Written July 20, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laura V
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Family
Highly recommend! The highlight of our three night Victoria trip. Getting to meet and taste wine from winemakers that are also growers was an unexpected treat. My husband and I don't care for wine but managed to fall in love and buy a few, along with other locally made goodies. (Very excited to open up the bottle of Blackberry Port. So good.)
The countryside in Autumn was stunning, and so were the views from the lookout point. Photos do not do it justice.
The owner drove us and she is very informative, and it's obvious she gets pleasure from talking about the history of the island.
Next trip we will be taking the Cider Tour!
The countryside in Autumn was stunning, and so were the views from the lookout point. Photos do not do it justice.
The owner drove us and she is very informative, and it's obvious she gets pleasure from talking about the history of the island.
Next trip we will be taking the Cider Tour!
Written October 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi- is the road straight or really winding as one person in our group gets car sick.
Joanne M
Fort McMurray16 contributions
What does this actually mean?
"Wine- Due to Covid-19 tasting may not be available. If not we will include a glass of wine"
Are there tastings at all? I don't want to book, if there are no tastings or on-site tours due to Covid, it seems like it's not worth the trip.
Please confirm
CRiiver
Thousand Oaks, CA159 contributions
Hi..we will be staying at the Victoria Marriott. Do you pick up there OR is it within walking distance to where you do pick up? This will be end of August, thank you
Barbnewphoto
Los Angeles, CA32 contributions
I plan to stay at an airbnb - is that acceptable? I am a party of one. Thank you.
What time is the pick up from grand hotel on the sunday? Is there an extra cost for pick up?
Caleigh M
Whitehorse, Canada343 contributions
Pick up from your Victoria hotel is included. I think ours was around 8am. They will email you to confirm!
