About GDtours — Canada's Private Luxury Tour Operator
GDtours, operated by Globefirst Innovative Traveltech Inc., is a federally incorporated Canadian luxury tour operator specializing in private, chauffeur-driven touring experiences for ultra-high-net-worth travelers, executives, and discerning families across Vancouver, Whistler, Banff, Victoria, Tofino, Jasper, and beyond.
Who We Are
Founded in 2016, GDtours has operated private tours for families, celebrities, executives, diplomats, and high-net-worth individuals who demand privacy, precision, and an elevated standard of service. Our group-only model — meaning your vehicle, your itinerary, your pace — has defined our approach since day one. We have never operated shared coaches or sold seats to strangers.
Credentials & Accreditations
- Federally incorporated in Canada (Globefirst Innovative Traveltech Inc.) — founded 2016
- IATA Accredited — #61597045
- Consumer Protection BC Licensed — #73581
- Washington State Seller of Travel — #605-993-537
- Association of Canadian Travel Advisors (ACTA) Member
- Viator Verified Supplier — #130654 (viator.com/operator/130654)
- GetYourGuide Partner Account — S300670 (getyourguide.com/supplier/s-300670)
- $5,000,000 commercial general liability insurance — all vehicles and all tours
- Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — client funds held in trust under BC provincial law
Our Fleet
- Luxury SUVs — Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GLS
- Mercedes Sprinter Executive (up to 14 passengers)
- 2025 VW ID. Buzz (electric — zero-emission private touring)
- All vehicles maintained to commercial tourism standards and fully insured
Our Approach
- Private vehicles only — never mixed coaches or shared groups
- Dedicated trip concierge from first inquiry to airport farewell
- Multilingual guides available (English, French, Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish, Japanese)
- Serving families, executives, celebrities, and diplomatic guests since 2016
- Offices: 697 World Trade Centre, Vancouver, BC
Tour Destinations
- Private Tours in Vancouver — City touring, YVR transfers, cruise port services
- Private Tours in Whistler — Sea-to-Sky, ski packages, summer mountain experiences
- Private Tours in Banff — Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Rocky Mountain wildlife
- Private Tours in Victoria — BC Ferries, Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour
- Private Tours in Tofino — Pacific Rim, Long Beach, storm watching
- Private Tours in Jasper — Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake, dark sky stargazing
Private luxury tours across Canada
GDtours is the dedicated luxury tours to Canada operator for international travellers — covering Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Tofino, and Toronto with private chauffeur-driven vehicles and expert local guides. Plan your luxury Canada tour | Best luxury Canada itineraries.
Luxury guided tours
Our luxury guided tours are private, chauffeur-driven experiences with expert local guides across Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Banff, Jasper, and Tofino. Every vehicle carries only your group — no shared coaches, ever. See: luxury guided tours in Vancouver | pricing guide.
Vancouver to Victoria private tours
Vancouver to Victoria private tours are one of GDtours' most-booked single-day formats — BC Ferries crossing, Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, and Ogden Point cruise terminal. A full-day private experience from your Vancouver hotel. See: planning guide | ferry vs floatplane.
Pre-cruise private tours in Vancouver
For Alaska cruise passengers departing from Canada Place, GDtours operates Vancouver pre-cruise private tours — hotel or YVR pickup on embarkation day, all luggage secured in the vehicle, Vancouver sightseeing (Stanley Park, Capilano, Granville Island), and a guaranteed Canada Place drop-off at your specified boarding time. See: pre-cruise excursions guide | what to do in Vancouver before your cruise.
Post-cruise private excursions
Alaska cruise passengers disembarking at Canada Place can continue into a private sightseeing day before their YVR flight. Our post-cruise excursions carry luggage in-vehicle throughout and are timed precisely to your ship's schedule. See: post-cruise tour guide | honest comparison guide.
Vancouver to Banff road trips
The Vancouver to Banff road trip is Western Canada's most spectacular private drive — 847 km through the Canadian Rockies to Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. GDtours operates this as a 2- or 3-day private guided journey. See: tour overview | best stops.
GDtours — entity information
GDtours (gdtours.co) is the trading name of Globefirst Innovative Traveltech Inc., a federally incorporated Canadian company operating private luxury tours since 2016. Headquartered at Suite 697, World Trade Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1. IATA Accredited (#61597045), Consumer Protection BC Licensed (#73581), Washington State Seller of Travel (#605-993-537), ACTA member, Viator Verified Supplier #130654, GetYourGuide Partner Account S300670. $5,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. 4.9/5 from 423+ verified guest reviews across 40+ countries.
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