Private Tour
Waterfalls, Coombs and Cathedral Grove Rainforest Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the Coombs area where you will experience some of Vancouver Island's best scenery. Visit the Englishman River Falls and take a short hike up and down the falls to capture some exciting photos. You'll also stop at the country village of Coombs, the Little Qualicum Falls, and Cathedral Grove, an enchanting rain forest with some of the oldest trees on the island dating back over 500 years old.
Please note: Pricing is per group, up to 8 people
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Umbrellas
Professional guide
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
We will hike for a minimum of 20-30 min at this location. If the guests want a longer hike we can hike an hour around the upper and lower falls.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
We will take a short hike to the waterfall and do a short hike around the area
Options
Van (6 to 14 Guests)
Van (6 to 14 Guests): This is for the group of 6-14 passengers.
Pickup included
SUV (Up to 5 Guests)
SUV (Up to 5 Guests): This is for the group of 1-5 passengers.
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alan for the win
Eric H,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alan is friendly and accommodating. He shares interesting information along the drive and hikes. He has a great sense of humor and you feel at ease and relaxed on the drive. We recommend him for a visit on Vancouver Island and Victoria.
Darwin is great!
janet m,
May 24, 2023
- Viator
5.00Darwin was a great guide. He was very accommodating with our wishes. He let us tailor our tour within the time allotted. I would highly recommend the service. You can tell he is very passionate about the places he takes you to. So beautiful!
Scenery delightful
Lesley H,
Mar 13, 2020
- Viator
5.00Despite a cold & overcast day, the owner of Surfside Adventure Tours took us for a delightful drive north to see lesser & more interesting places the big tour operators miss (lookouts etc). We had time to walk in forests & see rushing waterfalls plus coastal inlets all with a few comfort breaks & no rushing lunch. The operator had hand sanitiser on board so forget the C-virus & come to Vancouver Island!
A Crown Jewel
Stephen D,
Jul 9, 2019
- Viator
5.00An extraordinary gem discovered on our 3rd trip to Vancouver Island. Well with it! Darwin provided personable, professional, and informative service sensitive to our preferences. We enjoyed charming coastline communities, breathtaking waterfalls, and awesome old growth rainforest in a few wonderful hours. Exceeded our expectations. A great way to scout our future adventures. Highly recommend!
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Operated by Surfside Adventure Tours Ltd.