Private tour in Vancouver Mahara S

Vancouver and North Shore Full Day Private Eight Hours

5.0

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Mahara S.

4.9

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Hello, I'd love to meet you and to have the pleasure of showing you my home town, Vancouver, and its surrounding areas. I have a unique perspective of seeing Vancouver's change from a little town of 250, 000 into its present status as a world-class city. I have experienced the history of the past fifty years: Expo 86 and the Winter Olympics in 2010, the building of Granville Island and now the revitalization of its downtown core. I know how important it is have a memorable yet fun and relaxing day, so you decide the pace. You can savor the day with delicious local food, artisan shops, or walks by the beach. You can specialize your tour. I am an experienced and good photographer, know some of the best spots, and how to make your pictures great. I've always loved travel, and from 2008 to 2011 spent three years roaming the globe, visiting and living the life. I've visited around 70 countries. This included living for two years in South America, fifteen cruises, and every type of travel you can imagine, from sleeping in the jungle to five-star hotels. I've spent my life with people, and am easy-to-be-with and flexible. I design your tour around your interests, while showing you our local highlights. I wrote The Laughing Boomer: Retire from Work - Gear Up for Living, as well as other books. I give presentations on how to live your travel dreams. Seeing the world and experiencing cultures are my passions. My interests and knowledge include art, architecture, Vancouver's Urban Planning, city highlights, people and cultures, food, nature, the environment and birding. I have excellent knowledge of eagles and the local nests, and if you are in Vancouver while they are nesting, I can take you to some nests. (need to plan this!) My Virgin River tour includes stunning nature sights, and we can visit these independently. I love showing visitors the amazing natural beauty that surrounds Vancouver. I was a post secondary educator and a music teacher. I am the volunteer education director of a local naturalist society, on the board of the Hancock Wildlife Foundation, and involved with the Cmolik Foundation, where I mentor university students. Tourism Academy: Be a Better Guide Passenger Transportation Board License and Insurance (PT 75441), Master of Education, M.Ed., Simon Fraser University Author: The Laughing Boomer: Retire from Work - Gear Up for Living (2011)

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Overview of your Vancouver tour

Enjoy an amazing day in nature. I'll pick you up from the airport, cruise terminal or downtown hotel. We'll first visit Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge for an amazing outdoor experience in the forest. Next, we visit the quaint seaside village of Horseshoe Bay for lunch a we'll drive back with a stop at the famous vistas atop Cypress Mountain. We'll drive back over the Lion's Gate Bridge, around Stanley Park and do a tour of the famous Vancouver sights and neighborhoods , downtown and the English Bay views. After that we'll head over to Granville Market, where we will experience the fabulous Public Market, maybe have a snack, shop at the non-chain stores and enjoy the atmosphere. Granville Island has artist's shops, a working boat yard and marine, and music. Depending upon your interests, and timing, we can also visit Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bloedel Conservatory. Drop-off at your hotel, airport or cruise ship.

Recent Reviews

Dana F.
June 2025

Mahara was excellent! She was very easy to plan our excursion with as well as sharing her knowledge of what we should see in her beautiful city. Mahara met us following our Alaska cruise. She picked us up and we were off for a fun and exciting day! Our itinerary was as follows: Drive through the city and Stanley Park, across Lion's Gate Bridge and over to Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge. Horseshoe Bay, lunch at Trolls On our return: Drive through the park Visit the Vancouver Highlights, including several neighborhoods English Bay Olympic Cauldron Nike Statue Coal Harbor Go the Granville Island, famous for its fantastic atmosphere, live music, and views Public Market Dozens of food venues and sit-down restaurants Shopping Drop off to airport!

Melissa A.United States
August 2024

mahara was very knowledgeable about the city and very accommodating to our group that had a bunch of mixed ages.

Thomas F.United States
July 2024

Great day tour of the entire area, suspension bridge park was amazing!!

Vera M.United Kingdom
September 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Mahara. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. She certainly knew her way around Vancouver and we saw some interesting sites we have never seen before despite having visited Vancouver numerous times. A really fun day! Would definitely recommend!

Tricia S.United States
June 2022

Mahara was fantastic! She was very kind, informative, flexible, and accommodating. We appreciate how she focused the day and tour on our interests (history, culture, sites, nature). We were able to spend more or less time at a site so we could capture as much as we could in the day. We saw everything we wanted to see and more! Thank you so much, Mahara for showing us the beautiful area of Vancouver!

Carol K.United Kingdom
July 2019

We couldn't have had a better tour. Mahara was so informative and interesting, obviously passionate about the city she loves. Capilano Forest and suspension bridge were spectacular, and we then received an excellent description of all the other areas we visited - covering the whole city and it's environs. Lunch overlooking the harbour in West Vancouver was idyllic and we ended the day in the markets in Granville Island. We thank her very much indeed, and can't wait to return to such a beautiful city.

Your Vancouver tour itinerary

Pick up from your downtown hotel Drive through the city and Stanley Park, across Lion's Gate Bridge and over to Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge. Horseshoe Bay Cypress Mountain On our return: Drive through the park Visit the Vancouver Highlights, including several neighborhoods English Bay Olympic Cauldron Nike Statue Coal Harbor Go the Granville Island, famous for its fantastic atmosphere, live music, and views Public Market Dozens of food venues and sit-down restaurants Shopping Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory Return to your pre-determined location.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Vehicles Tesla: For one to three people with reasonable amounts of luggage, you can have fun in a white Y Tesla. Honda Odyssey: can hold up to six people. Configuration is one in the front row, two or three in the second, and the rest in the back row. Luggage is the reality. Wide suitcases - the trunk will only hold two sideways, and with six people it can only be carry-on. Everything else is in between. I can flip down the back seat, but - less people.

What's included
Other: All transportation and my services as a professional driver and guide. Admission to Capilano Canyon Regular coffee at Granville Island.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Capilano Canyon Prices 2024 Adults $70.00 + 5% tax, Canadian Funds for adults. Four other and lower categories available. I can get a discount at the gate as a tour guide, so it is best if you buy on-site.
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Meeting location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Airport, Cruise Terminal or Hotel

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Art And Culture
History
Family
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
571387
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Vancouver best suited for?

This private tour in Vancouver is perfect for travellers who love nature, scenic views, and exploring vibrant markets. You'll visit Capilano Canyon, Cypress Mountain, and Granville Market, offering a mix of outdoor adventure and cultural experiences. It's ideal for those wanting to connect with a local guide like Mahara S. for deeper insights into the city.

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