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Multi-day Tours and Trips from Vancouver

Multi-day Tours and Trips from Vancouver

One of North America's most enviable cities, thanks to its majestic mountain backdrop, thriving culture, diehard sports scene and year-round energy, Vancouver has enough sites, activities and attractions to keep locals and tourists occupied until the Canucks come home.

From historic Gastown where the city was founded, to the breathtakingly beautiful Stanley Park, to the hipster Granville Island, where you can find local craft beers, handmade goods and fresh produce to boot — every day is an adventure in Vancouver.

But if you are looking to explore beyond the city limits, there are numerous multi-day tours and trips from Vancouver that take you through some of British Columbia's most stunning natural scenery.

Whether you're into hiking in the Rockies or Coastal Mountains, crossing the harbor to Vancouver Island and Victoria, or chasing adventure in Sea to Sky Country, Vancouver's options for multi-day getaways are celebrated as some of the best in the world.

Here are some of the most popular multi-day tours from Vancouver:

Rocky Mountains multi-day trips from Vancouver

As the largest mountain range in Canada, the Rockies are one of the country's postcard-worthy destinations.

Popular multi-day tours from Vancouver to the Rocky Mountains typically will venture across the British Columbia or Alberta border. Here, you can hike through some of the Rockies' hidden gems, take photos at stunning glacier-fed turquoise lakes (like Moraine Lake in Banff National Park) and soak up the views of iconic peaks like Mount Robson and Mount Assiniboine.

These tours vary in length, typically anywhere from 4 to 8 days. This gives you enough time to drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, explore the small towns along the way and take part in a range of different activities.

Depending on your tour, you might get to ride on the famous Rocky Mountaineer train, visit the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rocky Mountains, or walk across Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper.

While most of the Rocky Mountains multi-day tours operate in summer, you can also choose winter options which include sightseeing, wine tasting and snow sports.

2-Day trips from Vancouver

Perfect for a weekend away, pre-organized 2-day trips from Vancouver are ideal for travelers wanting to see as much of the region as possible, but who don't have too much time up their sleeve.

Popular destinations include Vancouver Island, Whistler, Seattle, Revelstoke and the Okanagan Valley.

On Vancouver Island, you'll usually visit Victoria (the province's capital city), where the 100-year-old Butchart Gardens, the stunning waterfront and a range of great restaurants are all waiting to be explored. Some Vancouver Island tours will also include Tofino, the westernmost town in Canada, which is known for its surfing and rainforest trails.

In Whistler, you'll have the chance to experience the vibrant village atmosphere, ride the gondola up Blackcomb Mountain and sign up for one of the several adventure activities — ziplining, bungee jumping or downhill mountain biking, to name a few.

As a 2-day getaway destination, Revelstoke is more tailored to skiers and snowboarders, while Seattle, which sits over the US border, welcomes you to check out its iconic landmarks, such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market.

And lastly, you've got 2-day trips from Vancouver to the Okanagan Valley, a British Columbia region home to several wineries and orchards.

3-Day trips from Vancouver

If you have a little longer to spare, there's plenty more to see on a 3-day trip from Vancouver.

While 2-day tours usually focus on one place, 3-day tours tend to provide more of a highlight reel of the region, checking off a few different quintessential destinations back to back.

The typical itinerary will include a Vancouver city tour, as well as day trips to Victoria (on Vancouver Island) and Whistler. During the city tour portion, you'll make your way to landmarks like Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and the Olympic Cauldron, learning about the city's culture and history along the way.

As for Victoria, you'll get to take a ferry across the Straight of Georgia and immerse yourself in the old-world charm of the provincial capital. Here, you can check out popular attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch Castle and the Parliament Buildings, as well as take a leisurely stroll the city's picturesque Inner Harbor.

During the Whistler portion, you'll drive up along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway, stopping by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls and Squamish. When you arrive, you can explore the town and try your hand at snowshoeing, depending on time of year.

Ideal for nature-lovers, you can also embark on a 3-day Vancouver Island tour that visits Tofino and Nanaimo and includes whale-watching.

4-Day trips from Vancouver

A more comprehensive getaway, 4-day trips from Vancouver offer plenty of time to experience all sides of the region, often combining sightseeing with relaxation as well as adventure.

Take your pick from a 4-day Vancouver Island tour, which checks off Victoria, Tofino, Nanaimo, Pacific Rim National Park and more; or the Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler combo tour.

For something extra special, you can also sign up for tours like the  4-Day Whitehorse Northern Lights tour with roundtrip tickets from Vancouver.

And if you prefer, you can opt for a one-way tour that starts in Vancouver and ends in Calgary, going through the Rockies in between.