As the stunning visuals from the 2010 Winter Olympics have certainly shown, Vancouver, British Columbia, with its combination of gorgeous scenery and urban chic, is a superb destination for any traveler. Anyone who experiences the city will immediately want to explore all it has to offer, and, luckily, Vancouver offers a multitude of terrific land and sea tours for those seeking to maximize their experiences in exploring this beautiful city's unique access to sea, mountains and a wealth of natural and urban wonders.
Who could resist a bird's-eye view of one of the most beautiful locations in the world? Luckily, Vancouver offers a number of tour options that enable you to do just that.
Founded more than 25 years ago, Landsea Tours shines a spotlight on Vancouver's extraordinary natural beauty with a rich variety of full-day and half-day tours that include the city of Vancouver, the North Shore, floatplane tours, whale-watching tours, as well as excursions to nearby Whistler and Victoria. The company also offers pre-cruise tours that are designed to fit into the needs of those who just want a quick look at the city before continuing on with a cruise to Alaska, as well. The company's tour options include travel by chartered bus, floatplane, ferry, train and more.
Landsea Tours
680 Industrial Ave.
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V6A 2P3
(877) 669-2277
vancouvertours.com
Want to view Vancouver's beautiful and rugged environs in a more naturalistic and challenging way? Claiming to offer "nature adventures for softies," Lotus offers one-day wilderness packages that allow you to enjoy the city's access to nature in comfort and safety, as well as offering breathtaking guided sea kayak and whale-watching tours, plus private tours of the city as well as the famed Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Lotus Land Tours
1251 Cardero St., Suite 2005
Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6G 2H9
(800) 528-3531
vancouvernatureadventures.com
As another tour provider offering a wide range of local options for enjoying and exploring this beautiful city, Vancouver Tours has something for everyone, whether they're seeking to enjoy the city itself or looking to branch out to nearby Victoria and Butchart Gardens, Whistler and more. It also offers whale-watching tours out of Victoria as well.
Vancouver Tours
(888) 321-3635
vancouvertours.net
Want to see Vancouver the way the locals do? ToursByLocals offers some truly unique approaches to showcasing Vancouver by offering tours, excursions and day trips that not only go off the beaten path but spotlight some of the city's hidden treasures that might otherwise go unnoticed.
ToursbyLocals tours include something for almost every imaginable taste, from Cycling Tours of Vancouver or the seawall and harbor ferry, to Kayak, Rafting, and Sailing Tours, to a variety of Youth and Family Tours, and even a host of Extreme Sport Tours and hikes (some even involving challenging ascents of local peaks).
Tour options also include whale-watching trips with lunch at a local winery, a special Spectacular Views and Hikes Tour, as well as an exploration of hidden beaches and unspoiled trails, and tours of Princess Louisa Inlet, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Perhaps most unique is the company's assortment of culinary tours, which include treks through Vancouver's Haunted Historic Pubs, Dinner with Alvin for some fine dining and more. Tours are conducted by local "Vancouverites" on your own time and away from the crowds.
ToursByLocals
325 Howe St., Suite 407
Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7 Canada
(866) 844-6783
ToursByLocals.com
