Kris Allen

Alpine Lakes Travel

Victoria BC Weekend Garden Trip

Aug 13, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025

 

What's included in this trip:

  • Round Trip on the Victoria Clipper
  • 2 nights at Fairmont Empress
  • Visit to Butchart Garden
 
 

What's not included:

  1. meals
  2. extra activities
 
 

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Seatle to Victoria: Depart from Seattle to Victoria.  Upon arrival in Victoria head to Butchart Gardens for the afternoon.   Ride back the bus every hour until 5:00 pm
 
  • Day 2: Suggested:  Bike to Thetis Lake and Hatley Castle and Gardens,  Afternoon Tea, Evening Sailing on a tall ship
 
  • Day 3:  Suggested:  Lawn bowling, visit Beacon Hill or Craigdarroch Castle  - Explore Victoria until the return trip to Seattle
 
 

Cancellation policy:

Payment in full
Fully refundable until 5 days prior to trip.  Main package only - extras if able to cancel.
For $30 you can change the dates so you don't lose your value.  Main package only - extras if able to cancel.

Available Packages

Victoria Clipper Round trip with stay at Fairmont Empresses
Unavailable as of July 17, 2025

$782.21
Deposit: $782.21 per person

Unavailable
**Price might change if we can't get a group rate....
 
Round trip on Victoria Clipper economy class
2 night stay at the Victoria Empress [double occupancy - You will be responsible to either sign up with a friend/spouse.  I will not be pairing up people.]
Afternoon visit to Butchart Gardens
 

Extra Options

Biking from the Empress to the Hatley Castle
Unavailable as of August 4, 2025

$30.00
Deposit: $30.00

25 mile bike ride  - 4 hours
Bike along the Galloping Goose Bike Trail to Thetis Lake and Hatley Castle
 

As you ride along the trail towards Thetis Lake, you’ll pass by various parks, bridges, and historical landmarks. The lake itself is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, and picnicking, and it offers a refreshing break from the ride.

Continuing on from Thetis Lake, you’ll arrive at Hatley Castle, an impressive Edwardian mansion built in 1908. The castle sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and boasts beautifully manicured gardens, making it a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.

Ebiking from the Empress to the Hatley Castle
Unavailable as of August 15, 2025

$55.00
Deposit: $55.00

25 mile bike ride  - 4 hours
ebike
Bike along the Galloping Goose Bike Trail to Thetis Lake and Hatley Castle
 

As you ride along the trail towards Thetis Lake, you’ll pass by various parks, bridges, and historical landmarks. The lake itself is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, and picnicking, and it offers a refreshing break from the ride.

Continuing on from Thetis Lake, you’ll arrive at Hatley Castle, an impressive Edwardian mansion built in 1908. The castle sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and boasts beautifully manicured gardens, making it a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.

Visit additional Gardens - for those who do not want to ride bikes but wishes to see other gardens
Unavailable as of August 4, 2025

$200.00
Deposit: $200.00

The oldest Japanese Gardens in Canada - -
Mediterranean garden by a baronial Castle -
The gardens at Government House -
This is the Queen's representative's house -Abkhazi Gardens - Home to a prince and princess and very unusual garden and story 
 
4 hours
 
Must have at least 5 people for this tour

Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress
Unavailable as of August 4, 2025

$80.00
Deposit: $80.00

Book yourself to an afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress
 
if you cancel within 48 hours there may be a $50 per person charge

Tall Ship evening sailing
Unavailable as of August 4, 2025

$130.00

Catch the setting sun and watch Victoria’s skyline alight as we tour the inner and outer harbor.

Sights include Victoria’s largest float home community and the First Nations Land And Sea mural.

Weather permitting, we haul the headsail to bring us back into port.

On some occasions we may be able to go under the Johnson Street tilt bridge!

You are welcome to bring along a picnic on your sail, as we do not have food available for purchase. There are many local restaurants near the dock which offer takeaway meals and snacks for your enjoyment.

Lawn Bowling
Unavailable as of August 4, 2025

$40.00

3 hours learn to lawn bowl.
10 people minimum or price will increase.