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Seattle To Victoria Overnight & Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Destinations: Canada, United States

Celebrate holiday magic at The Butchart Gardens during their annual Christmas Holiday Lights display!

Hop on the Clipper to travel from Seattle to Victoria and experience thousands of lights, carolers and ice skating at The Gardens! Soak in the sound of classic Christmas tunes as they float through the air or stop for a photo with Annabelle, the carousel horse, as you wander the beautiful grounds. If you love holiday lights, this is an experience you’ll never forget!

Travel between Dec 1, 2026 and Jan 6, 2026

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Highlights

  • See The Gardens come to life with a breathtaking display of more than 300,000 twinkling holiday lights.
  • Perfect for families visiting during the holidays, the kiddos will love counting all 12 Days of Christmas displays around the grounds
  • Catch festive brass and traditional caroling performances nightly

Additional Information

Day 1

Depart from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 on the Victoria Clipper fast ferry and cruise directly into downtown Victoria. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel before hopping on a deluxe motor coach at 6pm (Mon – Thur) or 4pm or 6pm (Fri – Sun) in front of The Fairmont Empress to head out to The Butchart Gardens. Stroll through the twinkling wonderland as more than 300,000 colorful lights illuminate the 55-acre grounds.


Keep your eyes peeled and see if you can spot all the enchanting 12 Days of Christmas displays. If you worked up an appetite strolling through the beautiful displays, consider capping off your day with a festive feast at Dining Room restaurant. Afterward, take a CVS Tours departing bus from The Gardens at 9pm (Mon – Thur) or 7pm or 9pm (Fri – Sun) for a relaxing ride back into Victoria.

Day 2

On your second day in Victoria, grab brunch at one of the many excellent restaurants around town and use the rest of the day to explore the city and join in the holiday festivities before your early evening departure to Seattle.

Departure Dates
Start: December 1, 2025
End: December 6, 2026
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Product Code: AAA-CLIP

 Passport, Passport Card or EDL required when crossing an international border. Verify and review reqired documents for entry into Canada. A fuel surcharge, port and security fee may be added to all Victoria / Seattle fares. Restrictions apply, subject to change. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521