Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour
Description
This tour is an elevated experienced offered by STAR Sightseeing. New Coach Buses with air conditioning, power points at every seat and an on board washroom. Professional driver plus a dedicated Step-On Guide for a more personalized and elevated experience. Interactive 4D experience. Optional Guided Walking Tour. Loaner Umbrellas. Exclusive Collector Series Souvenir. 45 years experience w Star Chauffeured Services. Times are all estimates which can change due to circumstances outside our control, such as traffic and weather conditions.
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Explore Howe Sound, Canada’s most southern fjord as you venture into Sea to Sky country, up into the coastal mountains to discover the forces of nature which shaped the region’s natural beauty over the past 10,000+ years. With its lush rainforests, mountains rising from sea to sky, spectacular glacier mountain ranges, lakes, waterfalls, and volcanic remains, this elevated fully guided tour showcases the wonders of Mother Nature on a truly grand scale.
Experience the thrill of adventure with a ride to the summit of Habrich Ridge on the Sea to Sky Gondola. Enjoy a 10-minute ride, rising above a coastal rainforest canopy and take in panoramic views of Howe Sound and the neighbouring mountains on clear day. At the summit, enjoy some free time accessing a wide array of outdoor experiences, including two different interpretive loop walking trails with cantilevered viewing platforms, the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and or relax at the Summit Lodge for a snack or some shopping.
Continue your journey past the township of Squamish.
Climbing up into the coastal mountains, past Mount Garibaldi, a dormant stratovolcano, before making a quick photo stop at the Tantalus Glacier viewpoint.
Continue by driving through old volcanic lava flows to reach Whistler, a year-round mountain resort and pedestrian-only village. Enjoy free time and a chance to explore the unique shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes, take pictures with the Olympic rings all while enjoying the fresh mountain air and scenic beauty that attracts visitors year-round from around the world. On your return to Vancouver, the scenery comes from a new perspective. Looking south from the mountains to the ocean, you will be captivated by the breathtaking views along Howe Sound and as you wind your way around the corner above Horseshoe Bay the city's skyline will become increasingly clear. This tour provides an opportunity to discover with your own eyes the power and beauty of fire and ice. How glacier retreats, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes over 10s of 1000s of years have created the natural beauty of southern British Columbia that we know and love today.
Travel south along the breathtaking Sea to Sky Highway, ranked as one of the top ten most scenic highways in the world. Stop at Shannon Falls, British Columbia’s 3rd highest waterfall to observe the power and beauty of its cascading waters created by a hanging glacier 1000s of years ago. This awe-inspiring waterfall is one the area’s most impressive natural attractions that was once owned by a local brewery, which used the pure mountain water to brew their beer. Later the brewery donated the land to BC Parks.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage of the bus
- Coach bus kneels for easier entry and exit.
Reviews(278)
It was a very enjoyable tour and our tour guide Natalia was awesome - pleasant and knowlegeable. She gave us great insights all through the trip that kept us engaged. Her passion and dedication towards her job is commendable. Highly recommended. A huge thank you to Natalia and Viator.
Great tour very personal and the tour guide/driver was so informative I think her name was natatashia from the Ukraine lovely lady 5 star
Best experience with Natalia, small group experience she was SO NICE and informative, flexible and conversative
We had a wonderful tour with Natalia . She is an outstanding guide who showed us a wonderful time on our tour. She was very patient with letting us take pictures at many locations and was very knowledgeable about each location that we went to.
Our tour guide Nigel and our driver Maggie took very good care of us. Nigel was funny, knowledgeable, and kept us entertained by sharing many of his fishing stories and experiences. 😊 My favorite part of the tour was taking the Sea to Sky Gondola to the top of the mountain in Squamish. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and walking across the suspension bridge was a highlight as well. Whistler is a little bit disappointing because it felt like a small shopping village than I had expected. However, getting to hold a torch and take a photo in front of the Olympic Rings was a unique experience. Shannon Falls was also a nice, quick stop to explore.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Nigel and Magie took such good care of you throughout the day. It's wonderful to know Nigel's humour, local knowledge, and personal stories made the journey so entertaining. We're glad you enjoyed the breathtaking views from the Sea to Sky Gondola, the suspension bridge, and the Olympic torch photo opportunity. We also appreciate your honest feedback about Whistler and are pleased you had such a memorable overall experience.
Had a great trip. Our guide Natalia was lovely. She added in a few surprises, one being she brought the Olympic torch with her. She was so informative and funny. She is an asset to her company. Whistler was well worth the visit. I would recommend this trip and this company.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased you had such a memorable trip to Whistler. It's fantastic to hear Natalia's warmth, humour, and informative commentary made the day so enjoyable, and that the Olympic torch photo opportunity was a fun surprise. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Natalia—they'll make her day!
We were so excited to ride the gondola car and to see Whistler but had no idea how amazing the rest of the trip would be. From being picked up and dropped off at our residence to the stunning views of fjords and islands and mountains, the trip was amazing. I cannot say enough about our driver Maggie and our guide Nigel. The knowledge of the areas visited and information about the copper mining, new industry, fishing, and the personalized recommendations for activities for the day as well as other must-do things while we were in Vancouver were so very helpful. The personal information shared made them not guide and driver but really cool group members. Thank you for a great day and we will gladly take another trip when we come back to Vancouver.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! It’s wonderful to hear the day exceeded your expectations and that the journey itself became just as memorable as the destinations. We're so pleased Nigel's local knowledge, personal recommendations, and engaging storytelling, together with Magie's smooth driving, helped create such a welcoming atmosphere. Knowing you felt like part of the group is one of the nicest compliments we could receive. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure when you're next in Vancouver!
This was a VERY comfortable bus with bathroom. The drive is beautiful. Lots of amazing scenery and information along the way.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the comfort of our luxury coach and the spectacular scenery along the journey. It's great to hear the onboard amenities and informative commentary helped make the drive just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Amazing day. Kim made us feel really welcomed and was a fantastic guide with an abundance of knowledge. The views from sea to sky gondola where some of the best we have ever seen. We had some great food in Whistler and a lovely pleasant walk around with pictures at the Olympic rings.
Thank you for your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear Kim made you feel so welcome and helped make your day such a memorable one. We're glad you enjoyed the spectacular views from the Sea to Sky Gondola, your time exploring Whistler, and capturing photos at the Olympic Rings. It sounds like a day filled with great scenery, great food, and lasting memories. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I highly recommend this! Natalia and our female bus driver (forget the name) were friendly and informative. The bus is new with recliner seats, power ports and a bathroom. We had plenty of time at the various stops. Great way to see Whistler village, Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! It's great to hear Natalia helped make the journey both enjoyable and informative, and that you appreciated the comfort of our new coach along the way. We're delighted you had plenty of time to explore Whistler, Shannon Falls, and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Wishing you many more memorable adventures ahead!
