
British Columbia: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 40 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours|
Starting From
7-day Air Package
$3,845
6-day Bike Tour Only
$3,395
Per person, double occupancy
British Columbia: Vancouver Island & 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 unhurried Pender Island, a magnet for artists and craftspeople. Stroll Brooks Point, an oceanfront park with a mix of rocky bluffs, forest and grassy meadows. 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.
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.
- 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.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills on Pender Island and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 40 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
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 | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Sidney in a conveniently located hotel with daily breakfast | ||
5 nights in boutique hotels | ||
11 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners |

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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 (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2022 Post-Trip Extension - Victoria
0 Nights From $395 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at Grand Pacific Hotel
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After breakfast, travel (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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Victoria airport will be provided (an approximately 30 to 45 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

The scenery was incredible, especially at the 3 places where we stayed during the trip. The trip leaders were excellent and very attentive to the group. The additional excursions, kayaking, Butchart Gardens, a visit to a cheese farm, wine and cider tasting were a lot of fun. I would have classified the biking as moderate, the 1st 3 days were quite hilly but I did improve my cycling skills.
British Columbia: Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
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