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Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Small-Group Day Trip from Vancouver

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Whistler Small Group Day Trip from Vancouver

10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Play in wild and beautiful British Columbia on a small-group trip to the alpine village of Whistler. Enjoy pickup from Vancouver or Richmond and head off on an epic tour through mountainous terrain and past rushing waterfalls on your way to the world-famous ski destination. Enjoy ample time in Whistler to eat, explore the village, and take optional tours of sites like Squamish, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center.

Visit Whistler Village, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
Explore the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center and learn about First Nations culture and heritage
See Shannon Falls, the third-tallest waterfall in British Columbia
Enjoy a wide range of seasonal add-on activities

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please call to arrange)
Professional guide
Admission to Sea to Sky Gondola

Gratuities
Meals and beverages
Optional activities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4, Canada
Please be ready for pick up at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown at 8:00am. Hotel pick-up from select Vancouver hotels is available but you must call to schedule this ahead of time. Transportation will not go to hotels without prior scheduling and confirmation.

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your full-day tour of Whistler begins with morning pickup from select hotels in Vancouver and Richmond. Meet your guide and climb aboard the spacious coach, then relax and take in the dramatic British Columbia landscape as you exit the city. Cruise through the Sea-to-Sky corridor, soaking up views of the Tantalus Mountains and the plunging Cheakmus River canyon.

Ascend to a lofty 2,000 feet (609 meters) into Whistler Village, where you stop for the afternoon to participate in a number of optional seasonal activities (fees not included in tour). Take a zipline tour through the alpine forest, explore the mountains by snowmobile or ATV, or take a stroll through Whistler Village.

Take some time to check out the small ski community, buy lunch at a local cafe or restaurant, or visit the Squamish Lil wat Cultural Center (admission included). Afterward, enjoy a relaxing drive back to your departure point in Vancouver, breaking to view the rush of Shannon Falls, British Columbia's third-highest waterfall.

Your excursion concludes back at your departure point in the evening.

Please note: Hotel information required at checkout; you must call tour operator in advance to confirm.

Lions Gate Bridge (Pass By)

Sea to Sky Gondola

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Whistler Blackcomb

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Shannon Falls Provincial Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sea to Sky Highway (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Please note: Tour does not include pickup from cruise ship terminals
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

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Wet but fun

Emily_B, Apr 2024

Casey was a great host. Excellent experience despite the weather. Enjoyed the stops along the way. The bus was in excellent condition.

Highly recommended

joannablakey, Apr 2024

Can not fault this tour company or their fantastic Driver/ Guide Casey. From booking to the final moment we stepped off our bus upon our return, the Customer Service received from LandSea Tour was impeccable. Despite the rain, sleet & cold, Casey ensured we were all well taken care of; in good humour and with local knowledge, history and cultural facts in abundance. All stops were well timed and exactly as advertised. Would definitely recommend this small group tour without hesitation. A special thanks to Casey from Brendan & Jo.

An amazing day out exploring

shaki_P, Apr 2024

What an amazing adventure we had yesterday. Our tour guide had a great knowledge of the surrounding areas and we certainly learnt a lot about Whistler and its surrounding towns. Our tour guide went over and above in providing us with the best experience.

Amazing Day

Geraldine_G, Apr 2024

We loved the whole experience from start to finish , the scenery on the way to Whistler was breathtaking , with an added bonus of visiting Shannon Waterfall and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Brent our tour guide was fabulous, he was so knowledgeable about all the places we visited , as our time in Whistler was limited we loved the way he pointed out all the parts to visit and places to eat , thank you Brent. We were very impressed with Whistler and it is definitely a place we would like to return to and spend more time at .

Brent’s commentary was...

Nancy_M, Apr 2024

Brent’s commentary was good, he was very accommodating to the people on the bus and he was helpful. He had enthusiasm for what he was showing us

FANTASTIC ADVENTURE.

Leeanne_G, Apr 2024

Byron was absolutely fantastic on this tour. He had the local knowledge and experience to show us the best on this tour. We had an awesome time and would absolutely recommend to anyone who is thinking of doing this tour.

Fantastic day out

Catherine_S, Apr 2024

Thank you so much, Brent, for a fabulous day. A really intimate tour with an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide; spectacular scenery throughout, the drive just as lovely as being out and about. The tour really packed in lots of little extra stops for breathtaking views alongside those advertised - brilliant value for money. Highly recommend! 😊

Highly recommended to add to your to do list!

Michelle_R, Mar 2024

Highly recommended tour. Tim was amazing from the get go to the end. Entertaining with very funny 'dad' aka 'bad' jokes - that had us all laughing, sometimes some of us a bit delayed on the pun, but hey you get that right? . Tim was super informative with knowledge of Vancouver from today and yesteryears. The stops from Shannon Falls to Sea to Sky Gondola (Absolutely spectacular with snow everywhere) then onto Whistler exceeded my expectations, with the picturesque scenic drive being postcard worthy. Small tour groups provide a unique experience and I thank Tim immensely for a fabulous day tour.

Nice day trip

Manoop_B, Oct 2023

Well organized .communication with land and sea tours was great.Guide was friendly and knowledgeable

One of the BEST Tours and Guides Ever!

Leah_M, Oct 2023

Byron was the BEST tour guide He cared to know a little something about each of us and was a really safe driver. He provided various recommendations for where to go shopping or grab a bite to eat which was a huge time saver for my partner and I who'd never been to Canada. Byron knew the trip and geography so well that he tailored our Sea to Sky Gondola tour to earlier in the day before the clouds and rain so that we had an optimal view. All around 10/10 and incredibly impressed with the service from this trip. Can't wait to go back!

Great tour and super friendly guide

Megan_C, Oct 2023

This was a great tour, and our tour guide was fantastic! So accommodating and friendly. The only downside was that while the tour advertised 4 hours in Whistler, we only had 2 hours and 40 mins by the time we arrived (which was after 1:30pm). This was barely time to grab a bite to eat, walk to and from the cultural centre for a super quick visit and have a look around town. It would have been nice to have more time in Whistler, which for me, was the main point of going on the tour. Overall, the experience and hassle-free travel were excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Fantastic excursion.

Dave_H, Oct 2023

Had a fantastic time. All stops were wonderful. Would definitely book this again. Baz our driver was great. Amazing he could remember all our names!

Will definitely do this again

Douglas_A, Oct 2023

The weather was exceptional and our tour guide was even better. Very informative. The falls and sea to sky tram was breathtaking.

Fun day at Whistler

anitabsethna, Oct 2023

Byron was an amazing guide who planned our day very well. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. He shared lots of stories and his experiences with us. Thank you

A good weather trip.

Niraj_S, Oct 2023

Waterfalls were nice. Rained all day. Greg our driver and guide was good and tried to save the day for us. The picture from our Gondola says it all.

Warm small group experience!

Florence_W, Oct 2023

The guide was very friendly and helpful. He has umbrellas ready on the rainy day. The Sea to Sky Gondola is amazing!

What a beautiful day!

Jeanne_D, Sep 2023

We had a fabulous day with our driver, Casey! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The views on the ride on the Gondola in Squamish were breathtaking. We went on the suspension bridge and took a small hike. We then went on to Whistler. It was beautiful with lovely shops and restaurants. On the return, Casey had us stop at a beautiful look out point for some pictures. The scenery was beautiful!

Highly recommend!

Linda_L, Sep 2023

Bryon was great sharing so much of Vancouver & Whistler and all the fantastic extra great places to see and learn about what makes this area so wonderful during our day!

Spectacular

Jacki_P, Sep 2023

Had a great day in whistler. Our tour guide Byron was fantastic and helped make the day even more enjoyable. He made sure we got to see as much as possible and learnt as much as possible about the area and surrounds. It was a great day and scenery is spectacular. Would highly recommend this tour and especially with Byron

Pleasant bus tour with spectacular views.

Kathleen_P, Sep 2023

Gondola ride in Squamish was an easy trip to take with breathtaking views from the suspension bridge. Just part of the very pleasant bus tour to Whistler.

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