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Surfside Adventure Tours
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6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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Surfside Adventure Tours is a private luxury sightseeing tour business located out of Victoria B.C on Vancouver Island. We offer professional narrated sightseeing tours in and around Victoria and Vancouver Island. We specialize in outdoor adventure, there is nobody out there like us. We take you off the beaten track and show you the best scenery Vancouver Island has to offer. We offer guided wilderness hikes along our majestic coastlines, mountain view and throughout our lush Rain Forest. We also specialize in luxury wine tours out of Victoria. The vineyards on Vancouver Island produce award winning white and red wines. So join us as we take you around to some of Vancouver Islands finest vineyards. We offer transportation in our full size 7 passenger luxury Ford Expedition, and for larger groups our 14 passenger luxury Ford Transit Touring Van. At Surfside Adventure Tours we take pride in offering the cleanest tour vehicles in the city. Free pick up at downtown locations.
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Hokenson
La Mesa, CA128 contributions
Private Personalized Victoria Butchart Tour
Sep. 2023 • Couples
This is only our first Viator Tour who ultimately contracted Surfside Adventure Tours. Traditionally we explore on our own. This time we were traveling with friends that invited us on this adventure. What a delightful way to learn about new places. We were greeted by our wonderful guide Sandy at the Ogden Point Cruise terminal where our Luxury Private tour began with and emphasis on Butchart Gardens which we had never done even though we’ve been here three times before. It was a Half Day Private tour in Victoria BC. We explored the beautifully historic center of Victoria, then moved on from downtown streets for the flower-lined paths of Butchart Gardens and drive by Fisherman's Wharf, the Parliament Buildings, the Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park, and Craigdarroch Castle, all the while driving through scenic roads of Vancouver Island. Wish we could have done the full day so we could have gotten out at each stop instead of just a drive by. Sandy was so passionate about her country and was able to give us a down to earth personal experience. There’s so much to see and do. We’re going to have to come back.
Written September 22, 2023
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Darwin L
Thank you so much for the kind and very detailed review. We are always flattered when guests book our tours, as there is plenty of options for your stop in Victoria. We strive to offer all our guests the 5 star experiience, I am very happy to hear Sandy did just that, and she will be thrilled when she reads your feedback, so again thank you so much! All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written September 27, 2023
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Claire W
Ely, UK33 contributions
Great tour guide for this beautiful island
I had the best day with Darwin. He was friendly, kind and very, very knowledgable about the area. The tour included parts of this beautiful island I’d otherwise have been unable to see and Darwin was flexible and accommodating to make sure I had the best day! Many thanks
Review of: Waterfalls, Cathedral Grove Rainforest, and Coombs Adventure with Hiking
Written September 14, 2023
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Darwin L
Hi Claire, It was a real pleasure guiding you around the south island. I appeciate your enthusiasm for the great outdoors Thanks for taking the time to leave such kind feedback. All the best throughout your travels! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written September 17, 2023
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ncfoodieRaleigh_Nc
raleigh, nc25 contributions
Sandy is awesome sauce - great tour
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Excellent tour to give you the overview highlights of Victoria. Helps you to see where you want to explore in more depth. Also provided time to explore the beauty of Butchart Gardens. Sandy was very engaging and made for a fun experience.
Review of: Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour
Written September 6, 2023
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Darwin L
Thanks again for booking your tour with Surfside Adventure Tours, and for taking the time to leave a kind review of your experience with Sandy. All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written September 17, 2023
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Heidi F
Montana3 contributions
Best tour of Victoria!
Jun. 2023 • Family
This was the best tour that we have taken!! Darwin is very professional and knowledgeable about the history of the island as well as all of the sites you won’t want to miss! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
Review of: The Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria
Written June 20, 2023
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Darwin L
Thanks Heidi for taking n g the time to share your experience. You have a wonderful family, it was a real pleasure spending the day with all of you. Enjoy your travels! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written June 21, 2023
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Jamie B
2 contributions
An amazing day exploring Victoria!
Jun. 2023 • Family
We had the most awesome day with Darwin! He was so personable and knowledgeable about all things Victoria, BC. He customized our experience to cover exactly what we wanted to see. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Review of: The Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria
Written June 13, 2023
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Darwin L
Hi Jamie, Thank you again for choosing me as your guide for tour experience of Victoria, and thanks for taking the time to leave such kind feedback. All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written June 21, 2023
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Sally H
Minneapolis, MN5 contributions
Review of Private Guided Rainforest Hike
Apr. 2023 • Friends
I found this trip using links from my Marriott account, booking the 3-hour Private Guided Rainforest Hike. My adult daughter and I were picked up by Darwin in our hotel lobby (very convenient!). Darwin drove us "in style" and it was just the two of us with him filling us in on the "local scene:" history, topography, climate, people, culture, and wildlife. He has lived on Vancouver Island for many years and really knows it well. We were able to see three unique spots on the island - all within a very modest drive from downtown, Victoria. We saw waterfalls, beautiful coastal vistas, local flora and fauna, rainforest, and an astounding castle - Hatley Castle. It was an amazing 3 hours of fun and flew by!

We took seriously that we should be dressed for the weather and we did, though we never got the rain that had been predicted. A bonus! We were prepared. Darwin also took pictures of us on our cameras, another bonus!

I would highly recommend Darwin AND this particular trip, especially if you only have a day or two on the island - he was a terrific guide and we got to experience places we would not have found on our own. THANK YOU, DARWIN!

S. Horstman
Written April 16, 2023
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Darwin L
Hi Sally, Thanks again for choosing Surfside Adventure Tours, it was an absolute pleasure guiding you girls on your Adventure, I was in great company. And thank you for leaving such kind feedback of your experience. All the best! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written April 17, 2023
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Robert L
Honolulu, HI27 contributions
The perfect way to see Victoria
Making our group tour was fast and easy. Communications with owner, Darwin, was excellent. We had his driver Sandy do or tour. She was a blast and fit right in with our crazy group. She was so much fun, we invited her to join us for our lunch. We could not be happier with how our day went.
Review of: Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour
Written April 16, 2023
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Darwin L
Hi Bob Thanks for booking your Private experience of Victoria with Surfside Adventure Tours. I am very happy that Sandy deliverd a great tour, she has worked for hard, and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind review. All the best to all of you! Darwin Surfside Adventure Tours
Written April 17, 2023
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Andre L
2 contributions
Magic nature with the best Guide!
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!
Review of: Vancouver Island Rainforest Guided Hike with Private Guide
Written February 25, 2023
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Darwin L
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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Antoinette L
Vashon, WA3 contributions
Way to GO!
Oct. 2022
Darwin was right on time picking me up from Spinnakers before the scheduled Rain-forest trek/tour. Great vehicle and excellent driver. Fabulous nature Guide and historian. He completely customized the rainy day's tour to my liking and current stamina level. I was beyond pleased!

The Autumn terrain was lovely, exquisite foliage. GREAT PHOTO-OPS! Even driving to the trailhead inspired capturing images of the giant trees and cliffs,

I LOVED every part of this flat-trailed walkabout. YET sighting numerous eagles at one point was thrilling! And minor climbing over fallen trees was a perfect challenge towards regaining my fitness confidence. While navigating a big-stones dry riverbed -- to access a waterfall was an adventure too.

Will definitely book with Darwin again! Hopefully Spring 2023. Thank you Sir Darwin!
Review of: Vancouver Island Rainforest Guided Hike with Private Guide
Written October 27, 2022
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Darwin L
Ho Antoinette, Thanks for the rave review. It was an absolute pleasure spending the morning with you. I do hope we have the opportunity for another adventure in the near future. All the best! Darwin
Written October 28, 2022
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Janice R
Blue Ridge, GA34 contributions
Outstanding!
Darwin, who runs Surfside Tours, was fantastic and waiting at the ferry terminal holding our name on a sign. He took us to all the major sites allowing photo stops as desired. We got to go out of the city along the coast and even to Mt Tomlo for an amazing view of Victoria from above. He provided a natural narrative and we enjoyed hearing his perspective as a local. He even dropped us off at the Fairmont Empress for our Tea time. This was so much better than a hop on hop off and was well worth the money!
Review of: Two Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria
Written October 24, 2022
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Darwin L
Hi Janice, Thank you for booking your tour with me, and the kind feedback. It was an absolute pleasure spending the morning with you. All the best! Darwin
Written October 26, 2022
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