Design Your Custom Private Tour

Build a bespoke private luxury tour designed entirely around your group. Select your destination, vehicle, guide level, and preferred activities — then our concierge refines every detail and sends a confirmed quote within 24 hours. Every custom tour is 100% private: your group only, premium vehicle, professional licensed guide, door-to-door service.

How the custom tour builder works

1. Select your destination — Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Banff, Jasper, Tofino, Seattle, or a multi-destination route.
2. Choose your vehicle — Luxury Sedan, Standard SUV, Electric VW ID. Buzz, Large SUV, or Mercedes Sprinter van.
3. Pick your guide level — Standard Tour Guide or Senior Tour Guide (premium VIP experience).
4. Add optional activities — Whale watching, wine tastings, helicopter escapes, gondola access, cultural experiences.
5. Submit your configuration — Our concierge reviews, refines, and responds with a confirmed itinerary and quote within 24 hours.

For complex multi-day itineraries, multi-destination journeys, or corporate programs, contact our concierge directly for a fully bespoke design consultation.

Top destinations for custom private tours

• Vancouver — Coastal city touring: Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island, Gastown, Sea-to-Sky Highway. Half-day from CA$599 per vehicle.
• Whistler — Sea-to-Sky Highway, Shannon Falls, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler Village. Day trip from CA$1,295 per vehicle.
• Victoria — Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour, whale watching, afternoon tea at the Empress. Day trip from CA$1,495 per vehicle including BC Ferries.
• Banff & Canadian Rockies — Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, Icefields Parkway. Full-day from CA$695 per vehicle (Banff-based).
• Jasper — Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, dark sky stargazing. From CA$795.
• Tofino — Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach, Meares Island rainforest. From CA$895.
• Seattle — Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Capitol Hill, Mount Rainier day trips. Half-day from CA$495.

Vehicle options for your custom tour

• Luxury Sedan — Mercedes E-Class or equivalent. 1–3 guests. Ideal for executive transfers and intimate touring.
• Standard SUV — Lincoln Navigator or equivalent. 1–4 guests. Our most popular vehicle for couples and small families.
• Electric VW ID. Buzz — Zero-emission touring. Panoramic glass roof. 1–5 guests. Available in Vancouver and Whistler.
• Large SUV — Cadillac Escalade or Mercedes GLS. 1–6 guests. For larger families or guests requiring extra luggage space.
• Premium Large Vehicle — Used for Signature 12 tours (up to 12 guests, one vehicle) and private airport/port transfers. For the Signature 22 format, two vehicles travel together for groups up to 22.

All vehicles are private — your group only, never shared with other tour parties. Regular private tours run with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 7 guests per vehicle. The Signature 12 and Signature 22 formats are available for larger private parties.

Custom multi-day tour routes

GDtours' most requested custom multi-day routes:

• Vancouver to Banff private road trip — 847 km via Trans-Canada Highway 1. 2-day or 3-day formats. Private guide-driver for the full journey. Stops at Hell's Gate, Rogers Pass, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake. See: Vancouver to Banff road trip guide | tour overview.
• Vancouver + Whistler + Victoria (5–7 days) — British Columbia's three iconic destinations in one private journey. BC Ferries crossing included. The complete BC introduction for international visitors.
• Western Canada Grand Circuit (10–14 days) — Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Banff, Jasper. The full Western Canada experience. Concierge designs every stage. See: luxury tours to Canada.
• Vancouver pre-cruise + post-cruise — Timed private touring around Alaska cruise schedules at Canada Place. Luggage in-vehicle throughout. See: cruise tour overview.
• Family Canada circuit — Custom family-paced route with child car seats, wildlife stops, and age-appropriate activities. See: family private tours.

Optional activities to add to any tour

• Whale watching — Victoria, Telegraph Cove, Vancouver
• Private helicopter escape — glacier landings, mountain aerials, remote access
• Okanagan wine country tasting — private vineyard visits and winery lunches
• Sea-to-Sky Gondola or Peak 2 Peak Gondola access
• Capilano Suspension Bridge or WildPlay — North Shore adventure
• Private boat charter — Gulf Islands, Burrard Inlet, Howe Sound
• Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress, Vancouver, or Banff Springs
• Moraine Lake sunrise access (commercial vehicle permit — GDtours holds seasonal access)
• UBC Museum of Anthropology — private guided cultural experience
• Butchart Gardens evening illuminations and Saturday fireworks

How custom pricing works

Custom tours are priced per vehicle, not per person. Your total price is the same whether your group has 2 guests or 6. Rates depend on: destination, tour duration, vehicle type, guide level, and optional activities. Half-day custom tours start from approximately CA$395 per vehicle. Full-day custom tours start from approximately CA$695. Multi-day routes are quoted per itinerary.

For a quote: submit your configuration above, or contact us directly at sales@gdtours.co or +1-778-682-1450. We respond within 24 hours.

GDtours credentials

GDtours (gdtours.co) is a federally incorporated Canadian luxury private tour operator founded in 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), and ACTA member. $5M commercial general liability insurance. 4.9 / 5.0 from 423+ verified reviews. View full credentials →

Frequently asked questions — custom tours

How long does it take to get a quote for a custom tour?

Our concierge responds to all custom tour inquiries within 24 hours during business days. For urgent same-day or next-day bookings, call or WhatsApp +1-778-682-1450 directly — we accommodate last-minute requests when availability permits.

Can I change the itinerary after I have submitted?

Yes. Your submitted configuration is a starting point, not a final contract. Our concierge reviews it and may suggest refinements based on timing, weather, and availability. You can adjust destinations, activities, and timings before confirming. The final itinerary is confirmed in writing before any payment is taken.

Are custom tours available for large groups?

Yes. GDtours operates custom tours for groups of all sizes — from 2 guests in a sedan to 60+ guests across coordinated multiple Sprinter vans. For corporate groups, MICE programs, and incentive travel, see our corporate touring page.

Can I book a custom tour that crosses the US-Canada border?

Yes. Cross-border private tours (Vancouver to Seattle, Victoria to San Juan Islands) are available. GDtours holds Washington State Seller of Travel registration for US-side operations. All guests must carry valid passports or NEXUS cards for border crossings.

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