Pricing Structure
Private tours for solo for groups of solo to six guests in our mini van:
$110 CAD an hour + 6% fee + 5% GST
| Duration | Price |
| 4-hour Tour | $440 CAD |
| 5-hour Tour | $550 CAD |
| 6-hour Tour | $660 CAD |
| 7-hour Tour | $770 CAD |
| 8-hour Tour | $880 CAD |
| Extra hours | $110/hour CAD |
Private tours for groups of six to 11 guests in our Large van:
$150 CAD an hour + 6% fee + 5% GST
| Duration | Price |
| 4-hour Tour | $600 CAD |
| 5-hour Tour | $750 CAD |
| 6-hour Tour | $900 CAD |
| 7-hour Tour | $1,050 CAD |
| 8-hour Tour | $1,200 CAD |
| Extra hours | $150/hour CAD |
Join the Group Tour – Price per person – up to 10 people can book.
We need a minimum of 4 people to provide this tour
| Salt Spring Island April-Oct | $199 | 8 hours includes ferry |
| Wine Tour – April-Oct | $199 | 7 hours does not include wine/food |
| Butchart Gardens City Tour all year | $242 | 7 hours includes admissions not food |
- All tour prices are subject to a 6% booking fee and 5% GST Tax
- Cruise ship passengers pay: $8/person pick up fee
- Child seat: $25 for the duration of your tour
- Wheelchair rental: $80 for the duration of the tour
- Pick-up and return to Swartz Bay ferry terminal: $55 each way
- For groups larger than six and up to 40, please contact us for an individualized price quote.
Inclusions & Exclusions
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tailored tour plan | Any admission fees |
| Expert local tour guide driver | Food and wine tasting fees |
| Private comfortable vehicle | Guide gratuity: 15% suggested |
| Driving and parking | |
| Great tour | |
| Pick up and return to your location |
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- Tours can be booked and paid for in full at any time before the tour.
- A 20% deposit at the time of booking will secure the date of your tour.
- We provide a full refund of the deposit or your full tour payment when you cancel 15 days or more prior to your tour date less any out of pocket expenses.
- If you cancel 15 days or less before the tour date: no refund.
- Tours booked within the 15-day period must be paid in full and are non-refundable.
- A request for additional hours during your tour is based on availability and charged as per EV Tours hourly rate.
- Cancellations must be made by phone at 778-433-5357 or by email to: [email protected]
- Out of pocket expenses may include, credit card fees, applicable administration fees for bookings we may have made on your behalf, such as admissions, deposits and reservation fees.
Value-added services
On request, we can supply admission tickets to attractions for a 10% service fee. On request, we can include a guide gratuity fee of 15% added to your bill.
Admission Fees to Attractions
Butchart Gardens
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $33.10 | – | (12-17) $16.55 | (5-12)$3.00 |
Craigdarroch Castle
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14.25 | $13.25 | – | (6-12) $5.00 |
Hatley Castle Gardens
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18.50 | $16.00 | (6-18) $10.90 | Free |
Butterfly Gardens
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $16.50 | $12.00 | (13-17) $12.00 | $6.00 |
Miniature World
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $16.50 | – | (13-17) $10.00 | (5-12) $8.00 |
Fort Rodd National Park
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.90 | – | free | free |
Royal BC Museum
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26.95 | $18.95 | (6) $16.95 | (3-5) free |
Bateman Centre
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.50 | (6-18) $6.00 | – |
Wine Tasting
| Adult | Senior | Youth | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6-$8 per person | – | – | – |