Vancouver Island Tour: Malahat SkyWalk & VIP Cidery
4.3
7 Ratings
Vancouver
Experience the best of Vancouver Island on this exclusive tour. Explore charming towns, taste local cider, and marvel at the stunning views from the Malahat SkyWalk. Book now!
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Canada Place - Meet us at 7am at Canada Place for 7:15 am departure.

  • Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal - Today’s adventure begins with a 90-minute sailing aboard BC Ferries. Be sure to visit the outside decks as it’s not uncommon to see all kinds of sea life, including porpoises and whales. Worth noting, food service is available onboard.

  • Vancouver Island - Arrive on Vancouver Island, and travel past old growth forest and amazing vistas along the Malahat Highway.

  • Malahat Skywalk - Experience Malahat SkyWalk. The newest outdoor experience on Vancouver Island provides the ultimate natural high just 35 minutes north of Victoria. Accessible by all ages and wheelchair-friendly, it will immerse you in nature as you embark on a 600 metre-long elevated walkway through an expansive Arbutus and Douglas Fir forest, leading to a 10-storey, architecturally-inspiring spiral tower lookout

  • Cowichan Bay - Visit Cowichan Bay with free time for lunch. This charming seaside village is home to boating enthusiasts, artisans and an eclectic community of locals, some dwelling in floating residences.

  • Merridale Cidery & Distillery - Enjoy a tour and cidery tasting at Merridale Cidery & Distillery. Set in a picturesque orchard in rural Cobble Hill, Merridale has become a Cowichan institution, known primarily for its wide selection of artisanal, made-on-the-premises, craft ciders and spirits.

2023 - Viator Exclusive: For 2023, you will receive an extra tour at the Merridale Cidery & Distillery

  • Duncan - Explore Duncan, the City of Totems. The streets of Duncan’s revitalized, architecturally striking downtown are lined with shops, galleries, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, and a popular brewpub and wine bar. Option to join your guide on a walking tour of First Nations’ totems that line downtown streets.
  • Nanaimo - Today’s adventure winds down with another scenic ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay.
  • Canada Place - Return to downtown Vancouver at approximately 8:30pm.
What's Included
  • Guided by an experienced tour guide
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned Deluxe Mini-Coach and large viewing windows
  • Enjoy a cidery tasting session at Merridale Cidery
  • Visit the breathtaking Malahat SkyWalk with admission included
  • All taxes covered for a hassle-free experience
  • Roundtrip Ferry transportation with BC Ferries
  • Optional walking tour in the quaint town of Duncan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel Pick-ups
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Viator Exclusive

Ideal for those who have already set foot in Victoria or fancy delving further into Vancouver Island, this day trip offers a fascinating journey through ancients forests, with pit stops at the idyllic towns of Cowichan Bay and Duncan. The itinerary includes a cider tasting session followed by a tour, taking in the awe-inspiring views of the Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf Islands en route and at the apex of Vancouver Island’s recent star attraction - the Malahat SkyWalk.

  • Anyone 16 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
  • Guests 17-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
  • No booster seats available.
  • Foldable strollers and wheelchairs accessible (please notify us)
  • Infants must sit on lap
Location
Vancouver Cruise Pier
Canada Place
Please meet us at the FlyOver Canada Ticket Centre at the road side. Look for our guide wearing lime green. Please be at the departure point 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lukiabarbara_m
Sep 6, 2023
Wow wow wow - among your and even better tour guide - Wow wow wow is all we can say about this tour and our tour guide. Meghan our tour guide/ driver was absolutely amazing. She made us feel so welcome from the outset and was super informative. Our intimate group got on so well thanks to the ice breakers used by Meghan. A 13 hour tour was so enjoyable and I would recommend anyone that books this tour (or any other tour) with Discover Canada that they ask for Meghan as their tour guide. You will not be disappointed. She went out of her way to help us with queries and answer our questions along the way. She made this tour so enjoyable for us today. Thank-you Meghan! And Discover Canada if you read this - you need to hold onto this amazing lady. We think you need to throw some incentives her way- cash bonuses, free trips, pay rise 👍 (just to name a few). She is so good at her job and my family (we see from Australia) would recommend your company to other family and friends to book through you because of what Meghan displayed to us today.
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Philgs8146qh
Aug 4, 2023
A long but exhilarating day. - What a brilliant experience from start to finish, our guide Kim kept us informed every step of the way with facts about the journey and things to look out for in Vancouver, the Malahat Skywalk did not disappoint and our trip to the Cidery was outstanding both the food and the cider, I would highly recommend booking this trip if you are in Vancouver.
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Hichem81
May 26, 2023
Super good with warm family feeling. - I went on a trip to Vancouver Island. This trip was super good. In other words perfect. As a matter of fact not only the tour itself was perfect but the company. Amanda and Bobby the two guides were super friendly, helpful and very good in every way. They succeeded in creating a real family atmosphere with every passangerss which quite frankly does not happen in every tour no matter how good a day trip is. We took the ferry which was about 1,5 half to get to Vancouver island and continued to travel with the shuttle and we went up to the Malahat skywalk. The view from there was spectacular. One great thing about that skywalk that on our way back you can test your courage by sliding down. Believe me It is not scary. You can slide down in about 10 seconds but It is your choice not sn obligation. After that we had a good lunch and continued our way for a slider and gin tasting. Our last stop was Duncan. Finally we took the ferry back to Vancouver but that ferry stoped at North Vancouver and Bobby drove us back to Canada place. where the starting point was in the morning. The whole tour took roughly 13 hours. To cut a long story short I highly recommend that tour to everybody who wants to participate in a day trip when you can easily interact and create a personal communication with the two wonderful tour guides Amanda and Bobby who were so great in every way.
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Rtss0329
Sep 5, 2022
Breathtaking Experience - It was so much amazing tour!! The thing I had looked forward to the most is Malahat SkyWalk, of course! It was breathtaking experience and I was able to relax in high place and nature. It was also perfect weather to enjoy the view. I can be excited not only there but also Cowichan bay, duncun and Marridale cidery. At the cidery I could drink some kinds of apple cider and liqueur. From Morning to evening, I was definitely satisfied with every attraction and enjoyed a part of Victoria island. Thank you for this wonderful tour!!! I strongly recommend to join.
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Harrishaggis
Aug 14, 2023
Worth a visit.. around 3 hours spent there - Good facility, with very friendly staff. When we bought a ticket the gentleman serving us asked where we were from and then proceeded to recommend areas and places to visit, very friendly. The skywalk is not too long and the viewing tower is a gentle slope to the top. Brilliant views. You can opt to take the slide to the bottom where there are some vendors to provide ice cream and snacks.
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Monikatx8015jz
Jul 19, 2023
Malahat is nice but the poorly planned day ruins it - Meeting directions and times are wrong and confusing. Guide was late to pick up. Very little anticipatory guidance was given and we were left guessing when we were going to eat and where. When asked, the guide didnt even bother to tell us the best food was at the next stop so maybe dont eat until then. The way the day was planned out, the best option for lunch wasn’t even reached until 2 PM. Listed itinerary was not followed and the Duncan stop listed wasnt even made. Times at stops were not appropriate for what was available to do at the stops. At the Cowichan Bay stop, most shops werent even open and we just sat around for an hour waiting. For sure wouldnt do this again and would not recommend to friends.
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