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Climb into an elegant Tesla and embark on a winery tour through Vancouver Island during this full-day, private wine and food experience. After pickup from your hotel or cruise ship, tour wineries and vineyards recommended by your guide or chosen specifically by you. Sip local varieties at each stop and enjoy local restaurants and food tastings along the way.

Great wine, delicious local food, stunning gardens, and live music = a pretty perfect summer evening! We'll start our tour mid-afternoon with tastings at two wineries. Relax, enjoy the views and then in the early evening we'll head to the Butchart Gardens. You'll have time to explore the grounds before enjoying a picnic dinner on the concert lawn. Concerts feature different artists each evening, from pop, folk and rock to classical, jazz and latin. After the concert, enjoy the night illuminations before a comfortable drive home. Tuesday to Friday during July and August. Please call for availability on other dates.

Saanich is dotted with a stellar selection of cider-house farms, craft breweries, distilleries, and vineyards. On this tour, spin through the British Columbia countryside with your guide and sample Saanich’s beers, ciders, wines, and more. Choose the tour duration to suit your preferences—between three and six hours—and savor the flavors of British Columbia. Enjoy sweeping views over the volcanic hills and peaceful fjords, with round-trip travel from Victoria.

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Customized private tour sampling award-winning, locally crafted wines, spirits, beers and ciders. On this full-day tour, you'll discover four local producers. Stops will be selected based on your drink preferences and availability. There are plenty of food options available thoughout the day and lots of time to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

Set out for a customized tour that could include a visit to the themed botanicals of Butchart Gardens, De Vine Vineyards, Mount Tolmie and more during this private, personalized tour that includes transportation in a Tesla. Select a three-, four-, or five-hour tour and work with a guide to set your itinerary based on your preferences. Plan a foodie’s lunch, visit a butterfly sanctuary and see Victoria your way. 

Vancouver Island is already renowned for its wine; learn about the island’s other high-quality craft beverages on this 3.5-hour tour of the Saanich area from downtown Victoria. Tour two breweries and one distillery with a guide with extensive knowledge about the local craft beverage scene, and sample plenty of beer and spirits throughout the trip.

Taste your way through Cowichan Valley wineries on a private wine tour from Victoria for a customizable experience that's tailored to you. Since you select the three wineries you'll visit for wine tastings in the Cowichan Valley, the day reflects your group’s preferences; the option to include an outdoor wine picnic or book a vineyard lunch helps turn this wine tasting tour into a memorable day in the Cowichan Valley.

Many cruise ship tours arrive later in the day. If the sunlight is gone, one of our most popular activities is this excellent pub tour. There are numerous pubs on Vancouver Island. They are home to tasty beers, good food and a friendly dose of local colour. Come on out and enjoy a pint! Our limousine seats 8 comfortably and is a great way to get around. Or if the gang is all here our 20 passenger vans will fill the bill. Departure time is flexible and reservation seating at pubs is arranged by us.

With fertile soils and warm sunshine, Victoria’s Saanich Peninsula offers ideal conditions for orchards and vineyards to thrive. On this tour, visit three local breweries, cider-makers, distilleries, or wineries, and sample the diverse brews and concoctions in production. Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits of the distilleries and vineyards, and find out how the different libations are made the traditional way. With round-trip travel from downtown Victoria included, enjoy savings on wine at selected Saanich Peninsula wineries.

We provide private, small group tours in our large deluxe van for a more intimate experience. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or preferred location and take you on a scenic drive to wine country 15 minutes outside Victoria. Visit three venues in the Saanich Peninsula with 3-5 tastings at each location. Enjoy the beautiful orchards, vineyards and mountain views. Relax on the way back to Victoria after a great day of tastings!

Private transportation to the Cowichan Valley vineyards with just your friends/family! We will take your private group in our comfortable, deluxe 14 passenger van. Relax as we take you on a very scenic drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, stopping halfway to enjoy the absolutely breathtaking mountain and ocean views from 1200 feet. Sample wines at a minimum of 4 award winning wineries (5 venues if time permits). We have selected 4 great venues but will customize to your preferences! Rate is for private transportation for 6 hours. Tastings are additional and vary from $5-10. Please note due to COVID-19, for safety reasons we are only able to accommodate up to 6 passengers at this time.

Visit one of British Columbia’s highlight wine regions—and enjoy an indulgent tasting tour—on this half-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your hotel in the Greater Victoria area, and set off in a private vehicle. Your destination is the Saanich Peninsula’s wine region. Over the course of your day out, visit numerous wineries, enjoy tutored tastings, and learn all about the grapes that flourish in the area. You can also admire the pretty peninsular scenery as you explore.

Enjoy a private tour with just your friends/family! (max 6). We will pick you up in our modern, comfortable, large, passenger van. Relax as we take you on a very scenic drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, stopping halfway to enjoy the absolutely breathtaking mountain and ocean views from 1200 feet. We will visit 3 unique wineries (more if time permits). We have chosen the wineries but if you have a preference for other wineries, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your request (with at least 48 hours notice). Please note due to COVID-19, for safety reasons we are only able to accommodate up to 6 passengers at this time.

FOOD, WINE and SPECTACULAR SCENERY. We LOVE this revised tour to REFLECT COVID-19.Join Island Time Tours for a lovely relaxing adventure exploring the Cowichan Valley. We visit 3 (4 if time permitting) of the prettiest vineyards and do our own thing to avoid any line-ups. We offer you a wonderful experience at each vineyard.. First stop includes bubbly with orange juice (optional) w/ fresh warm bake goods. Relax, inhale and take in this beautiful countryside. LUNCH is filled with afternoon tea delights with WINE served weather permitting in the great outdoors. Dessert w/wine complete this tour at another picturesque vineyard. Great food, award winning wines and spectacular beauty. Let's go!