Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Watch the day turn into night on this guided, 2.5-hour sunset kayak tour in Victoria Harbour, British Columbia. See brilliant pinks, stunning blues, and dazzling yellows — plus the colours of building and street lights — while traversing the Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour, and historic Gorge Waterway. While on the water, keep an eye out for eagles, herons, river otters, harbour seals, and other marine wildlife in their natural environment. All the necessary equipment is provided on this small-group tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide, kayaks, and all paddling equipment included
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 41 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
4Tour cancelled - but more than adequate compensation.
We had 4 people booked for a sunset tour in late August. We arrived on time, but then no-one showed up. We contacted ORS the next day, and they were very apologetic. Our fee had been refunded immediately, and they offered us a an additional gift card for our next visit, as we were unable to reschedule the tour during our Victoria visit. So , ultimately, we were not able to take the tour, but we will use our gift card to take it next time we're in Victoria. I count this as a positive response from ORS; at bare minimum, they could've just given our money back, but took the extra step in giving us a credit for next time. Problems happen with tours - it's how the operator responds that is a measure of their worth.
5We took the Sunset tour...
We took the Sunset tour with Stu and two others. Stu made sure we were geared up appropriately and asked about our knowledge of kayaking (we have kayaked several times before.) so that we we felt comfortably safe. We saw seals, sea planes, and learned about the importance of kelp. Stu allowed us to take pictures as we wished. We circled the harbor at a comfortable pace and enjoyed being up close with the bridges and the tourists. It was just enough paddling where we caught the sunset and returned home.
4The tour guide was very...
The tour guide was very easy-going. We had a lot of fun talking about a wide range of topics while enjoying the sights and learning the history of the harbor.
5First time kayakers and...
First time kayakers and AJ was super patient and sweet with us. He was thorough with all instruction and shared some city highlights along the way. Fun evening. We laughed a lot
5Great way to spend a night in Victoria
An amazing tour. The weather was nice, we got to see some fauna and learn about the Inner Harbour. Our guide AJ was great, a neverending source of interesting stuff about the Harbour and its surroundings.
5Sunset kayak
Paddled through and out to the Harbour entrance. Saw a number of seals and had a redo sea kayaking experience. Our guide was well experienced, provided info along the way about seals, otters, kelp and the natural environment.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your meeting location is at our dock facility at the foot of Swift St in downtown Victoria. Just below the Craft Beer Market at 450 Swift St, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Ocean River Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kayaking requires some upper body strength and endurance
- Children aged 10–15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 3–9 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
How it compares in Victoria
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 104 experiences we list in Victoria.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 104.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Victoria
Victoria, capital of British Columbia, is a harbour city at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, known for gardens, old stone buildings and afternoon tea.
The Inner Harbour is the centre of Victoria, ringed by the copper-domed Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum and a château-style hotel, with floatplanes landing on the water and street performers along the causeway. Behind it, narrow lanes lead to Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, and to Bastion Square. Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion on a hill, has stained glass and carved woodwork, and Beacon Hill Park runs down to bluffs above the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Top-ranked sights in Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Victoria Inner Harbour, Government Street.
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