Rainforest Tours — Attraction in Victoria

We did a full day hike at the Southern Juan de Fuca trails (Mystic Beach). It was great! Toni was a well-organized, nice, and insightful guide.

We could have rented a car and planned our own exploration of trails near Victoria. But booking the Rainforest Tour was a great decision. We didn't need a car for the rest of our trip, so it would be an unnecessary expense and hassle. It was also much nicer to have someone drive us! Plus, Toni knew the best places to stop for a break and snack en route and the best trails to see. The experience was made simpler and stress-free by booking the tour. All we had to do was arrive at the pick up spot (Tourist Information booth at the Harbour) and enjoy the day. A key feature for us was that it was a small group (max 6 people).

Mystic Beach was an enjoyable destination. The trail is a good balance between nature walk and hike. There are areas where you have to mind your footing, so it is best to wear good shoes or even hiking boots. I wore good walking shoes and was fine. If you are not an experienced hiker, it should be no problem; just take your time and you'll be fine. This is a great day trip for all skill levels.

There was a heat wave the week we did the tour. It was ok in the trails: the tree canopy and ocean breeze created a very comfortable experience.

Next time we are in Victoria we will book again to see the old growth forests in the Northern Juan de...

Was lucky enough to do a full day tour with Toni in East Sooke park!

It was just 2 of us with Toni and she was amazing. Having recently recovered from injury, Toni was attentive to my needs and provided lots of breaks (filled with nature facts) and the best lunch spots! She was well prepared with lunch, ponchos and extra gear if needed! Being safety conscious I was very happy to see she had a full “trip binder” of maps and evacuation points if anyone was injuries, as well as an extensive first aid kit! We were able to go to two different locations because we finished our loop early.

I really appreciate Toni’s flexible planning and extensive knowledge of the routes she leads you on. She truly knows the land and has watched it evolve through the years, and it’s fascinating to hear what has changed through the years. This is my first guided hike, and now that I’ve seen how great a local guide is, I can not be going back! I will absolutely be doing more of Toni’s hikes the next time I’m in the area, and I can’t...

I had an amazing experience with Rainforest Tours. I did two tours. The first was at Mystic Beach and the second was at Parkinson Creek. The first tour had four other people on it. Toni made a great effort to understand each of our limitations and did not push us past what we were capable of doing. The small tour size allowed for Toni to help each of us through the trail. The destination of my second tour had to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Rather than cancelling, Toni allowed me to pick a new destination. The tour at Parkinson Creek was just her and I. It was my favourite outing that I have done while on vacation in Victoria. Toni is very knowledgeable about navigating the trails, and she is great at pointing out the different types of plants and wildlife. I want to start hiking more, so Toni gave me a lot of advice on how to best go about doing this. Also the lunches and views were amazing! If I ever come back to Victoria, I will be sure to book another tour with...