Overview
Stop At: Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaThis tour offers sightseeing, history and points of interest along the route to wine country. Stunning views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Passing through old growth forest and stopping at the summit for an amazing picturesque view of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Island and San Juan Islands (Salish Sea)Our destination is the Cowichan Valley translated by local First Nations this ares is called "the warm land".This tour offers amazing views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Time for a few pictures as your driver/guide shares the history along route while referring to many points of interest along the way.This is a fast paced day with plans to enjoy tastings at 3 wineries, a picnic lunch at one, time to explore and shop in Cowichan Bay and stop for that perfect picture along the way. Let's go!Duration: 40 minutesSample Menu • Charcuterie picnic - Lunch offers an excellent selection of Locally Grown and Harvested produce and many items produced in-house.Diet issues no problem with notice.
Supplier Name
Island Time Tours Ltd.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Vegan/Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required,Must be 19 years or older to join tour and taste wine,Groups of 6 or less,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Service dogs only with proof of License and must be in uniform and working,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides,Maximum group size 10
Covid-19 safety - 6 feet distance, or mask plus hand washing through-out day.
Due to Covid-19 no food or drink in our vehicles, Please bring water if you wish.
Vehicle windows will be open slightly.
Dress for the weather, blankets available. (sanitized)
Inclusions:
Driver/guide,3 wineries with tastings at each stop depending on Covid-19 protocol,Lunch - Seasonal picnic lunch filled with local delights. Diet concerns not an issue with 24 hour notice.
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Alcoholic Beverages - Ever wanted to pop the top off a sparkling wine? Pay the day of experiece $30 to your guide/ you share the bottle of wine with pals.
Great experience! Our guide Wendy was great!!
Wineries were interesting, food was great and the pit stops were amazing !!
Reviewed by: 476lisep, 10/31/2021 12:00:00 AM
Small group, experienced guide, during the winery visits, learned lots from enthusiastic winery owner or staff. Great wine!
Reviewed by: Climber30442393424, 10/25/2021 12:00:00 AM
Colleen picked us up at our hotel downtown and then took us up to the Cowichan Valley. The drive was about an hour but it went super fast due to that Colleen talked about Victoria, the Cowichan Valley and much more - such a good guide! We went to three different wineries (first one was my favorite - such a little hidden gem) and all were very nice and had tasty wines. On the second stop Colleen had pick-up some lunch that was just perfect and hit the spot. After our last stop before we were heading back to Victoria Colleen had fixed Chocolate Chip Cookies, yummy!!
It was beautiful views both while driving and at the wineries.
If you like wine, food and beautiful views this tour is a must if you are visiting Victoria.
Thanks again for wonderful your Colleen!
Reviewed by: bremiz88, 09/09/2021 12:00:00 AM
We had a really great time on the Cowichan Valley Wine Tour. Colleen was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip. I would recommend to anyone looking to get out and drink some wine.
Reviewed by: natashalD5647SS, 09/07/2021 12:00:00 AM
Our guide was awesome! He was easy to chat with and did a great job at rounding us up to head to the next spot without making us feel rushed.
Reviewed by: 972mandyf, 07/26/2021 12:00:00 AM
