Vancouver Island Rainforest Guided Hike with Private Guide
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Vancouver Island Rainforest Guided Hike with Private Guide

By Surfside Adventure Tours
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Ages 5-90
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Professional guide
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Cruise Port Passenger Pick up fee is not included. (Please inquire)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We do not offer free pick up at the Cruise Ship Terminal.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Harbour Air Seaplanes, 950 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
      • Black Ball Ferry Line, 430 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
      • FRS Clipper, 254 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        • Pushchair 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: 7467P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • 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
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        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: 7467P5

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        • beezee2010
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          Fabulous "highlights" tour of Victoria and Butchart Gardens
          Our Australian family of four found ourselves in Victoria for a few days and wanted to see as much as we possibly could with the limited time that we had available. As we didn't have a car, we booked several private full day tours with Surfside Tours. Alan was a great guide, tailoring the itinerary to our interests. He was very accommodating and genuinely tried to fill the time with things that would be of interest to our group. My son and husband are keen kite surfers and they really appreciated being taken to the beach to watch the locals kite. We also thoroughly enjoyed the castle tours and could have easily spent even more time in Craigdarroch than we had allowed. Finishing the day with the Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens was just perfect. Thanks again for a great few days Alan! Hopefully we'll see you again in the Summer one year.
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          Great way to explore a little of Vancouver Island outside Victoria
          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!
          Written January 11, 2025
        • G4171UWkarens
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          Personalized, informative and friendly tour
          Loved the tour w just our family. Alan was very informative and friendly. I would recommend taking the tour upon arrival to Victoria to set the stage for a great holiday.
          Written December 30, 2024
        • Mauricio S
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          Mi experience!
          It was an exceptional service and the tour guide Alan was very kind, attentive and explained everything in detail. I highly recommend it! Thank you very much!
          Written December 26, 2024
        • 964bernicef
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          We scheduled the evening tour to Butchart Gardens. The annual Christmas Light event is the current display. Our tour guide was Richard. He is knowledgeable, an excellent personality and made our family feel welcome. The tour picked us up at our AirBNB and dropped us off there with no additional fee. Richard also recommended some local food destinations that didn’t disappoint. Overall the tour and the gardens blew us away. All of the family members were totally satisfied.
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          Richard was an amazing tour guide, I have never had such a thorough tour of a city. Highly recommended by our entire family. He mentioned an icecream and chocolate place that was amazing.
          Written December 22, 2024
        • Sam V
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          A great day all round
          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
          Written December 14, 2024
        • rosalynk
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          Alan was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about Victoria and excited to share it. We saw many beautiful places. The van was large, comfortable and clean. I would definitely use Surfside again. Rosalyn
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        • sheiladA2895TX
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          Great experience in VIctoria BC
          Awesome tour company. Alan, our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. Gave us great recommendations for lunch/dinner/dessert. Would definitely use them again.
          Written October 3, 2024
        • janetU9249ZG
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          Grand Victoria tour
          Alan was an incredible tour guide and customized our day to our delight. Really made this an easy, fun and enjoyable introduction to Victoria for our six female cousins. Very personable and knowledgeable guide.
          Written September 20, 2024
        • bonnieh340
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Informative and relaxing tour with the nicest tour guide ever who took our photos together at each stop
          We were fortunate enough to have the owner, Alan, as our tour guide. He was so easy to be with, and was so informative about the Totem Pole Indian sites and also early castles and government buildings in Victoria. He took us to the highest spot from which you could see the San Juan mountains and the American Olympic Peninsula. He even took excellent photos of us together in each stop along the tour. But most importantly, he was willing to adjust our tour to what we most wanted to see and how long we were there.
          Written September 17, 2024
        • Shakespeare_Fan
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          The wild side of Vancouver Island
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        • Linda R
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          Alan did a superb job guiding us into the beautiful back country and to the western shores of Vancouver Island. He was everything you'd want in a tour guide: knowledgeable, flexible, personable and a very safe driver. We are an older couple and weren't up to walking long distances, so Alan tailor-made the tour for us that was easy on our knees and yet encompassed all the breathtaking sights the region has to offer. We have been on many good private tours over the years, but this one was right there at the top of the list of favorites for us. We highly, HIGHLY recommend Alan and Surfside Adventure Tours.
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        Renée J
        Montana1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        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.
        Written October 30, 2024
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        Dear Renee & Ryan, Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt experience! I’m incredibly grateful that you and Ryan chose to spend your last afternoon on Vancouver Island exploring the beautiful wilderness with Surfside Adventures. I’m thrilled that I could make last-minute arrangements to fit in a hike just for you two—it’s always a pleasure to go the extra mile for guests like you. Picking you up at the iconic Fairmont Empress and venturing out into the lush landscapes was a true delight. From the towering cedars and vibrant ferns to the ivy-draped waterfalls, I’m so glad I could introduce you both to a glimpse of the island’s incredible nature. It’s wonderful to hear that the experience felt personal and tailored to your interests, and that you felt both safe and engaged throughout our time together. It was a pleasure sharing stories and my love for this amazing region with you. Being able to offer you a deeper connection to the landscape, as well as a little insight into life here in Victoria, means so much to me. Your warmth and curiosity truly made the day memorable for me as well. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending Surfside Adventures. I hope these memories of the island stay with you, and I look forward to the chance of welcoming you both back someday. Please say hi to Ryan! Warmest regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written November 7, 2024
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        brOOksey_03
        Milton Keynes, UK43 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Couples
        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.
        Written June 20, 2024
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        Hi Zoe, Thanks again for booking your full day tour with Surfside Adventure Tours, and thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with Alan. We hope to see you back on the island for another visit. All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written June 25, 2024
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        Quest14206066434
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Couples
        What a great experience! This was our 4th time in Victoria and never before did we get to explore these breathtaking rainforests. Thank you Alan for guiding us on this most awesome adventure. Alan has a thorough knowledge of the local flora and fauna, we learned so much. Alan was punctual, his vehicle was spotless, he offered us water and was a tremendous resource. We will be back in Victoria and will definitely book another adventure with Alan!
        Written January 26, 2025
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        Sarah G
        Victoria, Canada31 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2020
        This was an amazing tour. I booked it for my birthday and I am a local. Darwin is a very knowledable guide. We were just outside the city and deep in pockets of old growth forest. He taught us all about the local wildlife and taught us how to identify trees. He also gave us tons of names of places to check out on our own. He is really nice and also taught us history about our area and even took us to Hatley Castle and gave us more history that was missed on the castle tour and talked to us about the xmen connection. (Hatley castle is where scenes of the mansion were filmed). This is a must do for locals and visitors.
        Written October 27, 2020
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        Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a kind review, and for booking your tour with us. I'm happy to read that you enjoyed your tour. I had a really great time with you and I learned so much from the both of you as well. I wish you both all the best in your future adventures, and I do hope our paths cross again one day. Darwin
        Written October 28, 2020
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        Rob C
        Wokingham, UK9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Couples
        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**
        Written June 23, 2024
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        Thank you so much for the kind feedback, it was.my pleasure to guide you through our beautiful forests. I hope you come to see more of our beautiful island. All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written June 25, 2024
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        Hank R
        23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2022
        Spent a wonderful afternoon with Darwin, hiking in the forests around Victoria. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable, and showed us a side of the island we would not have otherwise seen. Very different from our city living in Victoria. Highly recommend this tour
        Written April 29, 2022
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        Hi Hank, It was a absolute pleasure spending the morning with you guys, thanks for booking your tour with Surfside Adventure Tours and also for taking the time to leave kind feedback. All the best to you! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written April 30, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Kitty W
        Fort Worth, TX4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        Thank you, Darwin, for a wonderful afternoon....just perfect! This was tailored perfectly for us, and we enjoyed the information you shared about the history of the areas we hiked.
        Written November 13, 2019
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        Your very welcome! Thanks again for booking your guided hike with me, and for taking the time to leave a kind review. Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written November 14, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        DeeAnn F
        Encinitas, CA88 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2018 • Couples
        We spent a fantastic morning with Darwin. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and offered us several options based on our interests and ability. We chose two different beautiful locations to explore. Darwin was knowledge and interesting. It felt like we were hiking with an expert friend. He took care of all our needs and was quite generous with his time. We’d highly recommend his services.
        Written September 25, 2018
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        Ron R
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Family
        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+++
        Written March 30, 2024
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        Thank you so much for the kind feedback, and for choosing Surfside Adventure Tours. It was an absolute pleasure being your guide for your Private adventure. All the best! Darwin
        Written October 16, 2024
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        Andre L
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023 • Couples
        Yes do it! We liked it a lot and the Guide is so funny and has so much experiance. Very kindly and gives you options which eviroments do you prefear to See. We rate him 10 out of 10. thank you!
        Written February 25, 2023
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        Hi Andre, Thank you so much for the kind review, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the morning with you both, and I love your spirit of Adventure despite the last minute snowfall Keep on Trekking! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
        Written February 26, 2023
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