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Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver
4.7(195)Whistler10 hours
VIATOR4.5(57)TRIPADVISOR4.8(138)
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$149 / person
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 195 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 24
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Please meet us at the covered benches, in front of the Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the FlyOver Canada Ticket Booth, at the roadside 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green).
Board your mini-coach and tour the famous Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Feel the spray from British Columbia’s third-highest waterfall, Shannon Falls. Next, it is on to the Sea to Sky Gondola. Board the gondola and ascend 850 metres to the top to soak up the panoramic views. Our tour then continues north to Whistler where you will join a short guided walking tour of Whistler Village (optional). Then there is plenty of free time to explore at your own pace. Visit the shops, stop in an art gallery, or do as the locals do and find the perfect patio along the village stroll for a moment to relax at this stunning mountain resort. Whistler Resort is renowned as an outdoor meca, so feel free to ask your guide about additional activities you can take part in during your free time. When your time in Whistler comes to an end, enjoy the scenic tour back along the Sea to Sky Highway to where your tour began.
Tour Options
Summer 2026
Itinerary
15 min
Departure point.
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Drive through Stanley Park on our way to Lions Gate Bridge.
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Cross over the Lions Gate Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view.
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Enjoy one of the most scenic highways in British Columbia with the ocean on your left and the mountains on your right side.
Admission included20 min
Stop at Shannon Falls to capture an impressive shot of your adventure.
Admission included120 min
Step aboard the Sea to Sky Gondola to reach the peak for stunning views. Gain a new perspective if you dare cross the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
120 min
Arrive in Whistler Village, and join a guided walking tour through the village (optional participation).
Free time for optional activities and to explore the village.
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While in Whistler you can see the Peak2Peak Gondola. Spanning the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola provides an unparalleled perspective of British Columbia's rooftop and incomparable views of towering volcanic peaks, coastal rainforests, and ancient glaciers.
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While in Whistler enjoy the breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain.
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While on tour, you have the option to visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Ask your guide for more information.
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Travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway, tracing a route along the shore of Howe Sound; the route weaves deep into the Coast Mountains and then climbs through old-growth rainforests before reaching Whistler 670 metres (733 yards) above sea level.
5 min
End your tour where it began.
Highlights
Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls Provincial Park admission
Professional, local tour guide
Round-trip transportation from downtown Vancouver
Optional guided walking tour in Whistler
Taxes and fees
What's included
Included
Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls Provincial Park admission
Professional, local tour guide
Round-trip transportation from downtown Vancouver
Optional guided walking tour in Whistler
Taxes and fees
Not included
Food & Beverages
Hotel pick-up
Gratuity
Personal expenses
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Guests 16 to 18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travelling on the trip with them.
No booster seats available.
Luggage space on request. Please contact us +1(604) 689-8128 for availability.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this Whistler experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet us at the covered benches, in front of the Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the FlyOver Canada Ticket Booth, at the roadside 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green).. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(195)
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Amanda_J
September 10, 2026
Fantastic Trip To Whistler
We had a great experience on our Whistler tour. Our guide Rebecca was excellent and the locations were lovely! Well worth a visit, the gondola ride to the top of the mountain and the suspension bridge gave spectacular views. Whistler was both quaint and majestic at the same time. The view of the mountains were something else.
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Tyler_W
September 10, 2026
Beautiful scenery, bad tour guide
The tour itself was ok. They do take you to the places that are advertised and you get to see some beautiful views. However, we did not have a good experience with tour guide named Kim. Be advised that if you have anybody in your group that is older or may have some mobility issues, your tour guide may not even notice this or try to accommodate. In fact, our tour guide (Kim) would not even wait for us to go on a walking tour of Whistler. She said that people could use the bathroom and meet her by the Olympic rings. But, when we finished using the restroom, our tour guide (Kim) had already left on the walking tour. She clearly didn’t even notice we weren’t there. The people that stayed with her told us that she didn’t even ask if everyone was back from the bathroom. Plus, there was someone who had mobility issues, and she didn’t even notice. A good tour guide would have at least mentioned to this person if there were any easier routes or where they could go to better enjoy some of the stops. There was one stop with a suspension bridge that is not ideal for a person with mobility issues, but if the tour guide had even noticed, the guide could have told them there was a path to walk around it without having to cross the bridge. The tour guide Kim is lazy and only doing the bare minimum. It’s too bad because what we did see on the tour was beautiful, but the tour guide was not good.
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Betsy_H
September 8, 2026
A day out of Vancouver
The day was long and often boring (good guide but not very personable), but it did what was advertised and kept to the schedule. Whistler out of season was devoid of interest, although a lovely village, so three hours there was too long. For a tour this long, the guide should be entertaining (as apparently most are) and water should definitely be offered on the bus. We would probably choose a different tour next time, one with a greater diversity of attractions.
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cindywK2795MY
September 7, 2026
Excellent trip to Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola
Our tour guide and buss driver Kim was excellent. She provided great information and history of Canada along the tour. She was animated and fun. We appreciated her humor and professionalism to make sure we were all comfortable. My husband and I highly recommend this company and hopefully you will get Kim as your tour guide!
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David_L
September 7, 2026
What a great day. If you...
What a great day. If you have the opportunity to do this then you should. Kim was great. We did the gondola early and beat the crowds. Whistler was amazing. They gave us a lot of time to explore and gave us recommendations. It was a full day. Kim dropped us off at hotels in the area which was appreciated by everyone.
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J_C
September 7, 2026
Kim our driver/ tour...
Kim our driver/ tour guide was very informative and patient with the tour group. We would recommend her for future excursions.
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C7004ATas
September 7, 2026
Day Tour Whistler with Kim
We (a group of German tourist) had an absolutely wonderful day tour in Whistler Mountain! The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience was made even more special by our amazing guide, Kim.
Kim was amazing- knowledgeable, very entertaining, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment of the trip.
We learned so much, saw some incredible views, and had a fantastic time from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Kim as your guide
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M742OGjoelk
September 7, 2026
Best day tour to Whistler from Vancouver
Excellent tour traveling to Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola. See all the important sites in an efficient day tour. Tour guide Kim was great.
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Harsha_K
September 6, 2026
Unforgettable Day Trip – Kim is an Exceptional Guide!
If you are on the fence about booking this trip, do it! From start to finish, this tour was smoothly organized, action-packed, and visually stunning.
A huge shoutout to our guide, Kim! Kim truly made the day special. Knowledgeable, welcoming, and endlessly enthusiastic, Kim kept everyone entertained along the drive with fascinating history, local insights, and great commentary about British Columbia. Kim also made sure everyone stayed safe, comfortable, and strictly on schedule without ever making us feel rushed.
Highlights of the tour:
Sea to Sky Highway: The drive along Howe Sound is breathtaking. Kim pointed out key landmarks and local spots along the way that I would have completely missed on own.
Shannon Falls: A quick and refreshing stop. The short walking trail leads right up to the roaring falls—fantastic photo opportunity!
Sea to Sky Gondola: Up at the top, the 360-degree mountain and views were unbelievable. Crossing the suspension bridge and catching the alpine air was a major trip highlight.
Whistler Village: Having generous free time to explore Whistler at our own pace was ideal. I grabbed a great bite to eat, strolled through the charming pedestrian village, and took in the mountain vistas.
Everything was seamless—from the easy pickup to the comfortable ride back. Kim went above and beyond to make sure every passenger had a memorable experience. 10/10 would recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area!
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Stewart_D
September 6, 2026
Ok tour but broken promises on other activities.
Nice tour but disorganised company.
I had messaged the company 3-4 days ahead of the tour asking what times we’d arrive and leave Whistler so that we could book a zip line.
Instead of just answering the question they offered to book it for us which we accepted. We got a message the following day saying that it wasn’t possible for them to prebook but the guide would handle it for us on the day.
When the day came they made an effort to book but it would have meant reorganising the whole tour for everyone else due to now limited slots and uncertainty around arrival and departure times which we felt was unfair on everyone else.
All in all a bit shambolic and we wished they would have just answered my initial question. Instead we missed out on a once in a lifetime experience, still had a good day on the tour though and enjoyed the Peak to Peak gondola.
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