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Nature & Rainforest Tours

Ancient forests and trails: tours explore Vancouver Island’s temperate rainforest, from towering old-growth cedars and Cathedral Grove to coastal trails and waterfalls. The lush, green heart of the island.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(2,931)·13 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,877)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
4.6(1,839)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views
Seattle
Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views
4.8(614)·11 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist
Monteverde
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist
4.7(610)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(488)·2 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park
Ketchikan
Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park
4.9(420)·4 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour
Vancouver
Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour
4.6(374)·3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour
4.7(365)·5 hours
from$222/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
Vancouver
Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
4.8(288)·10 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(271)·4 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program
Banff
eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program
4.8(208)·4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
4.8(171)·13 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
Port Angeles
Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
5.0(160)·9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
Vancouver
Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
5.0(91)·2 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe and Nature Walk
Ketchikan
Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe and Nature Walk
4.5(91)·4 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge, a Soft Adventure Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge, a Soft Adventure Tour
4.9(60)·6 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Garibaldi Lake Hike & Photography
Vancouver
Garibaldi Lake Hike & Photography
5.0(47)·9 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience
4.9(47)·3 hours
from$111/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria
Victoria
Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria
5.0(46)·3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Ketchikan Rainforest Adventure Nature & Wildlife Tour
Ketchikan
Ketchikan Rainforest Adventure Nature & Wildlife Tour
4.9(17)·3 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Vancouver & Granville Island City Sights Tour
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Vancouver & Granville Island City Sights Tour
4.3(15)·4 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)
Vancouver
Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)
4.6(10)·3 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Rainforest Hiking Adventure- Ketchikan Excursion
Ketchikan
Small-Group Rainforest Hiking Adventure- Ketchikan Excursion
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator

Nature & Rainforest in Vancouver Island — FAQ

Does Vancouver Island have rainforest?
Yes — lush temperate rainforest with towering old-growth trees.
What is Cathedral Grove?
A grove of ancient Douglas firs and cedars on Vancouver Island.
Can you hike on Vancouver Island?
Yes — trails cross rainforest, coast and mountains.

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