British Columbia: Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Make the most of your Vancouver Island bike tour as you cycle, sail, and kayak your way through Canada’s vibrant west coast islands.
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 13 - 35|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Starting From
7-day Air Package
$3,645
6-day Bike Tour Only
$3,095
Per person, double occupancy

British Columbia: Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
A breathtaking voyage across land and sea, this scenic journey across Canada’s west coast islands is a cyclist’s haven. Embrace tranquility in the floral wonderland of Butchart Gardens. Cruise into beaches, keeping your eyes peeled for kelp crabs, sea stars, and sand dollars. Explore the majestic Salt Spring Island, a magnet for artists and musicians. Ride into Ganges, a buzzing fisherman’s hub surrounded by picturesque marinas. On Pender Island, get close to marine life during a stunning sea kayaking adventure. Sample ciders on a family-owned farm, cycle trails traversing cathedral canopies of native oaks, and explore islands that blend breathtaking wilderness with cosmopolitan city. This Vancouver Island bike tour lets you soak up all the beauty that can be found where the land meets the sea.What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills on the Gulf Islands and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support shuttle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 13 - 35|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Tour Highlights
- Island hop along Canada’s west coast, admiring land and sea views by bicycle and ferry.
- Go sea kayaking along the Gulf Islands on an included excursion.
- Pop in on artists at work in studios around the town of Ganges.
- Cycle popular bike trails on Vancouver Island.
- Enjoy lunch and a tasting at the family-owned Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse.
- Visit Victoria’s spectacular Butchart Gardens—your admission is included.
- Savor authentic farm-to-fork West Coast cuisine.
- Relax in comfort each night in 3-, 4-, and 5-star hotels.
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May64º/46º
Jun70º/50º
Jul75º/54º
Aug74º/54º
Sep69º/52º
Oct58º/46º
Average
Precipitation:
May1.0 in
Jun0.8 in
Jul0.5 in
Aug0.9 in
Sep1.1 in
Oct2.0 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Transfers to and from international airport | ||
One night in Sidney in a conveniently located hotel with breakfast included | ||
5 nights in boutique hotels | ||
10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2021 Post-Trip Extension - Victoria
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at Grand Pacific Hotel or Inn at Laurel Point
- Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Airport transfer
After breakfast, transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to our centrally located Victoria hotel and begin your two-night Post-trip Extension. You’ll arrive at approximately 9:00 a.m. and have the rest of the day to explore Victoria. Check your VBT City Information for all the options. Check-in is not until 4:00 p.m.; you may leave your luggage at the front desk.
Perhaps you’ll look for whales and houseboats as you stroll the pedestrian streets of the Inner Harbour and relax at a café. Nearby, you’ll find the impressive Parliament Buildings. Delve into local history at the Royal British Columbia Museum, or visit Craigdarroch Castle, an impressive turn-of-the-20th-century mansion with sweeping city views. For a taste of the outdoors, enjoy a whale-watching excursion, venture to Goldstream Provincial Park, or enjoy sailing, kayaking, or a round of golf. You’ll find a wide range of restaurants and cafés from which to choose to unwind at the end of your exhilarating day.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Alternate Accommodation: Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria
Included Meals: Breakfast
Continue your independent exploration of Victoria today. Perhaps you’ll follow a walking loop around Victoria’s famous harbor and complete it with a water taxi ride. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Alternate Accommodation: Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, transfer to the Victoria airport (approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
* Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
** Please note: VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your “Transfer Reminder.” VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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