Whistler Tour: Panoramic Views, Mountains, Glaciers
4.7
567 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a Whistler tour and experience breathtaking panoramic views, mountains, and glaciers. Spot local wildlife, visit Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola, and explore the charming Whistler Village.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sea to Sky Highway - With breathtaking views of both Vancouver and Whistler, travel along the spectacular Sea to Sky highway and enjoy the scenery
What's Included
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Sea to Sky Gondola Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Information
Commence your day with a luxurious coach trip to Whistler. Enjoy the breathtaking coastal vistas, towering mountains and glaciers, along with a possibility of seeing local fauna. Your initial halt will be Shannon Falls, the third tallest waterfall in BC, where the water plunges over multiple cliffs from an elevation of 335 meters (1,099ft). Two viewing decks for the waterfall are within a short stroll from the parking area. Following this, you’ll stop at the Sea to Sky Gondola, situated south of Squamish. Take a brief journey up to the peak, an astounding 885 meters above sea level. Spend the next 1.5 hours eating, hiking the paths and taking in the expansive landscapes of nearby mountain ranges and the vibrant blue waters of Howe sound. From here, the coach will proceed northward along the Sea to Sky highway to Whistler Village. This delightful, pedestrian-only village has something for all. Enjoy four hours to navigate world class eateries, shopping centers or just ambling around the village.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Minimum age is 5 years
Location
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Howe Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(567 Ratings)
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Carsond977
Mar 26, 2024
Great full day tour. - Great full day tour. Our guide Jessica was really good and took us to a few extra spots. We were lucky enough to see steller sea lions and get some great pictures.
Everything ran on time and I even got to to squeeze in a hocky game afterwards.
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Lauren_e
Jan 10, 2024
Cannot recommend enough!! - This trip is worth every penny! Great way to see the surrounding areas of Vancouver if you have limited time. Whistler is beautiful and such an experience… the time of year we went (July), there was still snow on the mountains, so people were skiing/snowboarding, at the bottom of the mountain it was hot so people were sunbathing. Great place for shopping, food and drink - by 5pm there were people dancing on tables! It is worth paying to do the Peak 2 Peak gondola (Whistler and Blackcomb mountains).
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Norcal-traveler08
Dec 19, 2023
Amazing Views - We had a wonderful day in Whistler in December. We did a Viator tour from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. We had stops along the way in Stanley Park, Shannon Falls, and Horseshoe Bay. We had 4 hours on our own in Whistler. We had purchased tickets online for the gondola and were able to walk right on. We started at the Blackcomb gondola and once at the top of the mountain walked over to the Peak to Peak which had a small line. Make sure to do the Peak when the weather is clear or you won’t see anything. Th ride is beautiful as you go over the snow covered trees. You arrive on Whistler mountain and can see the Olympic rings from the 2010 Olympics. There is a large restaurant and facilities on top. We were there on a Friday and it was crowded with skiers and snowboarders. It was cold on top with a small amount of wind but the views are amazing. It was about $80 USD per person. Highly recommend.
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David_a
Oct 15, 2023
Excellent tour and Tour Guide. - the entire tour was memorable. would recommend to all my family and friends. your tour guide/driver was informative and polite.
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Eliana
Oct 13, 2023
Brilliant, worth every penny, unforgettable! - It was the most pleasant experience I could have had. The driver Miki made the day trip even better than what it was meant to be. It was my first time in Canada and the views brought tears to my eyes. With all the commentary along the way I could appreciate all I was looking at and understand so much I would never have.
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304lesley
Oct 10, 2023
Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler trip. - Super and very enjoyable tour with Leslie as our tour guide. During the tour we made a couple of unexpected stops which were an added bonus. Despite the wet miserable day we had a great time and would recommend without hesitation
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706catharineg
Oct 8, 2023
awesome day trip - We normally do not like bus tours, but wanted to visit Whistler mountain and didn't have a car in Vancouver. We were picked up at a hotel in downtown Vancouver, the driver was right on time and off we went. First stop was at Shannon Falls, which I did not think was going to be anything great- but it WAS really great, even in the rain. Next was the sea to sky gondola, also in the rain. But there is a nice gift shop, cafeteria & bar at the top, so we could get warmed up before heading out to the viewing platform & suspension bridge. Whistler was actually our least favorite after the first 2 stops. We were not prepared for how much colder it was at Whistler-- pack a warm jacket or extra layer. Our bus driver Brent was very helpful, gave us tips on where we might like to go, and pointed out local scenery along the drive. We definitely recommend
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Barbara
Oct 2, 2023
Whistler & Sea to Sky gondola; 4/9/23 - A great day out. 'Clarkie' was our driver; very pleasant and informative. The drive to Whistler was great, with enjoyable stops at the waterfall and gondola en route; the only criticism there being that we made the mistake of getting a snack at the top gondola station, which Clarkie suggested, (to avoid wasting time on arrival at Whistler). However, he wasn't to know that this would result in us waiting at least half an hour, (just for rolls and coffee), due to very young and slow people serving. Obviously beyond the tour company's control, but perhaps should be addressed. It meant that we didn't have enough time to do the short trail walk that we had hoped to do, which was really disappointing.. At Whistler we enjoyed the added bonus of doing the peak to peak gondola. There was still sufficient time left to explore Whistler following this before our trip back to Vancouver. A lovely day. Other reviews have noted that it is such a long day; it is, but we're in our 70's and coped fine, just wish we had taken a packed lunch.
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Misha_d
Oct 2, 2023
No-frills, well-organised tour - A well-organised, no-frills tour to Whistler and the Sea to Sky Gondola. It does exactly what it promises, with several hours of free time in Whistler
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Carols322
Dec 23, 2023
Whistler down hill — all the way - This beloved wonderful beautiful mountain has gone down down hill (no pun intended). Absolutely everything mentioned by the 1 star reviews is true and just getting worse. The lack of grooming today and opening up Harmony Chair was beyond words. I’ve never skied there when it’s been the way it was today and just beyond puzzling as to why none of the mountain was groomed for the opening Saturday before Christmas holiday crowds. Someone we spoke to on the gondola joked “not in the corporate budget”. But no joke, any injury on there today would be subject to some liability on their part. Bottom line, it’s not what it used to be and we will be going elsewhere for awhile. The interior mountains of BC are fantastic still.
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