Private Whistler Tour: Scenic Day Trip from Vancouver
4.5
15 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a private tour from Vancouver to Whistler and experience the best of both worlds - the natural beauty of the mountains and the vibrant city life. Discover breathtaking views, thrilling outdoor activities, and explore Whistler Village on this family-friendly day trip.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Stanley Park - Begin the day with a hotel pickup in a comfortable minibus/SUV. The group will drive through Stanley Park a 405-hectare public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay. The park has a long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Live commentary on board
- Local, professional and fun guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Airport pick up/drop off (Additional charge for airport pick up/drop off)
- Peak 2 Peak ride around $65 per adult.
Additional Information
Embark on a private expedition to Whistler and experience nature’s allure while still relishing the urban life. Cherish the scenic journey through the panoramic views of the Sea to Sky highway leading to one of the world’s most famous resort towns. Every year, Whistler lures adventure enthusiasts globally, enchanting them with its stunning charm and array of enjoyable outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and zip lining.Â
Take a day to explore the mountains, admire the third highest waterfall in British Columbia, and have ample leisure time to experience the thrilling activities available in Whistler Village. Planned stops on the tour include Squamish, Whistler Village, and Shannon Falls. This tour is family and child-friendly.
- Must include hotel information at checkout and call tour operator ahead to confirm
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers (if applicable), must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and reboarding time
- Cruise pick ups are free of charge
- Please include a phone number and room number so the tour guide can confirm the start time.
- Please allow 30 minutes for pick up (Due to traffic)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, due to uneven surfaces comfortable footwear is advised
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
Location
Stanley Park
Stanley Park Causeway,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Christine_l
Jul 24, 2022
Whistler was Wonderful - Came to Vancouver a few days ahead on an Alaskan cruise. We booked this tour full-day tour to see more of the area. Sabastian, our tour guide, was right on time and was really knowledgeable about the area and the best places to see along our route. He gave us the backstory on the places we traveled through on our way to Whistler.
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Donna_c
Jan 28, 2022
Great day out - Erik was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Great scenic drive to Whistler in a comfortable roomy vehicle. Nice stop at Shannon Falls. Plenty of time at Whistler to look around and do the Peak to Peak gondola. Great views. Would recommend.
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Thomasg4760
May 26, 2019
Awesome day at Whistler - Eric provided us with a friendly and insightful tour. We felt as if we had known him for years even though we had only just met. Nothing was too difficult for him. We got to experience Whistler and some wonderful stops along the way. We would highly recommend the tour, it exceeded our expectations.
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Diannee_w
Aug 19, 2018
Amazing Whistler - My husband, my sister and I had the pleasure of taking this private tour from Vancouver to Whistler. Eric was our guide and he was totally the best. He was professional, attentive and fun. The drive up there was amazing. Eric pointed out so many things for us that we never would have noticed otherwise. The weather was nice and the only bad part was some smog from the wild fires in BC. But, we were still able to see a lot. Whistler was amazing. We took the trams to the top (for a cost of about 62 Canadian dollars each, which was well worth it. The lines were long, but moved well. Totally recommend doing this if you are able. There are tons of restaurants and shops. It was great to see the Olympic rings and flags. It was a great day. If you have the opportunity to take this tour, it is really exceptional.
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Therese
Aug 12, 2017
Erick was great. Very personable... - <p>Erick was great. Very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great trip</p>
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Steven_l
Jun 28, 2016
Had a great tour guy who took us to... - <p>Had a great tour guy who took us to all the right places in a laid-back and enjoyable sequence. He was safe and polite which resulted in the perfect tour for us - added bonus was he took some great pictures we appreciated the service</p>
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Conrad
Jun 5, 2016
Eric was easy to communicate with... - <p>Eric was easy to communicate with. Arrived on time. Nice Persona, nice vehicle. Great guide. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip to/from Whistler. This was a fun day! Would recommend.</p>
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Valeriewl_e
Jul 4, 2016
-Erick was a warm jovial chap with... - <p>-Erick was a warm jovial chap with very good driving skills. <br/>
-Beginning of the journey, we were welcome by a rainy weather which made us decide to give up visiting 1 of the waterfall since the rain seems to be quite heavy as well.<br/>
-One of the key feedback, will be good if Erick can suggest to us what are the must do and must see /Must eat at Whistler Village. Initally we were abit lost in Whistler village and we thought we could only do shopping. <br/>
-We almost missed visiting the peak to peak, which in my opinion is one of the key highlights. Granted its a free and easy Trip, it can be too free and easy in such a big place. <br/>
- The drive from city to Whistler is pretty managable. about 90 minutes.</p>
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Hillary_g
Jun 8, 2023
Terribly disappointed - Tour operator did not know that Whistler’s Cable Car was closed to the public until June 10 (this was June 7) - and it was a. 2 hour drive away. The excursion was advertised as an Olympic Village yet there was nothing except retail stores and restaurants. We paid over $1200 for a day of driving. I think Seb, our tour guide, felt bad, so he drove us in traffic around the city. Was not knowledgeable when I asked questions. I’m shocked because this is the first time we have had a bad excursion and have taken dozens over the years. Tremendously disappointed and feel ripped off.
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Huntteach
Jan 3, 2018
Double-charged for an overpriced trip - This tour for 2 people was advertised for less than $250, but I was charged $562 instead. I didn't read the voucher closely when it arrived, so the credit card statement was a real shock!
Erick was friendly and accommodating - but he acted about as much like a "professional guide" as the person driving the bus up to Capilano Suspension Bridge. He picked us up at our downtown Vancouver hotel, and for the first twenty minutes or so, he was full of information about everything we passed. Then we stopped at Shannon Falls. My boyfriend wanted to see it even though the road was covered in snow, so Erick pointed the way and had my boyfriend break a path. After that, Erick didn't say much until we got to Whistler. At that point, he dropped us off, told us where to meet him when we were done, and that was it. He offered no recommendations on places to shop or things to do, or even things to avoid. Later, on the way back, he was pretty quiet - no stories, information, or other "guide" activity. He didn't even offer us bottles of water (though the voucher said they were included).
Essentially, Erick was a very friendly and charming taxi driver. I was disappointed and annoyed at the time to think that I'd wasted over $200. Now, seeing my credit card statement, I am beside myself to think that I spent $562 for a few hours' driving.
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