The Mail Run, Vancouver Sea Plane Tours

Duration: Full or Half Day with a 20-90minute flight

Availability: Offered daily, available year-round

Flight Times: 11:00am

Overview

See how the locals travel on our award-winning coastal tour that has been designated as a Canadian Signature Experience! Take in the sights of BC’s beautiful Gulf Islands on a scenic scheduled flight from the heart of downtown Vancouver. Based on the mail delivery routes of year’s past, this unique tour lets you harbour hop from one picturesque coastal community to the next! Enjoy taking off and landing in quaint harbours like Maple Bay and the seaside village of Ganges on Salt Spring Island. Maple Bay is a beautiful seaside community located in the Cowichan Valley, known for its mountain biking trails, mild climate and emerging food and wine scene. Salt Spring Island is the largest and most populated of the southern Gulf Islands, famed for its locavore-minded farmers, artisan producers, and organic vineyards. Ask about adding a stopover in Ganges and spend the afternoon exploring!

This tour includes round-trip flights between downtown Vancouver and the Gulf Islands – choose between a 3-hour “island-hopping” excursion or full day trip with a stopover on Salt Spring Island. 

Sample Itineraries

The Mail Run tour is customizable, check out two sample itinerary options below. Alternate departure times may be available; flight times vary seasonally.

“Island-Hopping” Option:

11:00 am – Arrive for tour check-in at Harbour Air’s downtown Vancouver terminal

11:30 am – Meet your pilot and fly from downtown Vancouver to Ganges Harbour, then onwards to Maple Bay

12:55 pm – Fly from Maple Bay back to Ganges Harbour

2:00 pm – Arrive back in downtown Vancouver

“Salt Spring Stopover” Option:

11:00 am – Arrive for tour check-in at Harbour Air’s downtown Vancouver terminal

11:30 am – Meet your pilot and fly from downtown Vancouver to Ganges Harbour, then onwards to Maple Bay

12:55 pm – Fly from Maple Bay back to Ganges Harbour

1:20 pm – Enjoy free time to explore Salt Spring and the village of Ganges. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe, explore the world-famous Saturday market or visit the numerous art galleries. Ask us for recommendations!

4:10 pm – Depart on your return flight to Vancouver Harbour.

4:45 pm – Arrive back in downtown Vancouver

Details

• Adults: 12+ | Child: 2-11 | Infants: 0-1 (free)
• Passenger minimums may apply on some tours
• Passengers may be combined with other guests on the same tour
• Fares include Carbon Offset, port/dock fees, GST and may be subject to change.

Scenic Tour Conditions:

- In terminal check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

- Refundable and changeable up to 24 hrs prior to departure (subject to difference in fare value).

- Cancellations or changes within 24 hrs of departure are 100% non-refundable.

- As always, no fees will be applied in the event of weather disruptions.

- If not fully checked in at least 15 minutes prior to departure time in terminal, seat will be forfeited and a 100% No Show Fee will be charged.

Required Travel Documents:

- All passengers 18 years and above must present either one piece of valid government issued photo identification, or two pieces of government-issued identification without a photograph.

- Physical identification is required. Sorry, we cannot accept copies or photos.

Guaranteed Baggage:

- 25 lbs. on all scenic tours

- over 25 lbs. total (per passenger) is subject to $1 per lb, and travels on space available standby basis.

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