Whistler Tour with Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola
Description
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.
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Departure point.
Drive through Stanley Park on our way to Lions Gate Bridge.
Cross over the Lions Gate Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view.
Enjoy one of the most scenic highways in British Columbia with the ocean on your left and the mountains on your right side.
Stop at Shannon Falls to capture an impressive shot of your adventure.
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.
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.
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.
While in Whistler enjoy the breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain.
While on tour, you have the option to visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Ask your guide for more information.
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.
End your tour where it began.
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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.
Reviews(170)
Very nice Gavin is very nice and knowledgeable we can let our family and friends about you guys. We enjoy nice very good experience
Great experience ! Gavin was a a wonderful guide who was engaging, friendly, and very informative. The ride was comfortable and smooth, and we really enjoyed the whole experience.
Signing up for this tour was a great way to see highlights in Vancouver. It was a pleasure to be driven from place to place, not needing to figure out best routes or needing to know traffic patterns. Our tour guide, Kim, was great. She is very knowledgeable about the area and highlighted interesting and fun facts. She also knew the best order to take in the sights, so we avoided the crowds. We had disembarked from one of the cruise ships early in the morning and we weren’t flying home until late in the evening so this 10-hour tour was a perfect way to spend the day. Bonus: we were able to take our luggage on the tour so we didn’t have to figure out storage for the day (we did verify this ahead of time, securing space for ourselves, as they understandably can’t guarantee there is enough room for everyone’s luggage). Double bonus: Kim dropped my husband and me off at the airport after everyone else had gotten off the bus. Wow! What incredible service!! Thank you, Kim!
Great way to get to the gondola and Whistler without renting a car. Friendly and helpful guide. Gavin was great.
This a a great way to experience the natural landscape and mountains of Vancouver. Our guide Rene’ was perfect. Very relaxed, funny, and knowledgeable. It made our stay in Vancouver complete.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and commendation to René for his outstanding performance throughout our Whistler Tour. His professionalism, knowledge, attentiveness, and excellent driving made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire journey. René also made the experience enjoyable with his friendly personality, helpful guidance, and thoughtful attention to everyone in the group. From Shannon Falls to the Sea to Sky Gondola and Whistler, he helped make every part of the tour memorable. Thank you, René, for taking such great care of us and for making our tour both safe, enjoyable, and truly memorable. Your dedication and excellent service are greatly appreciated!
Mother and daughter trip this was an adventure. Going up in the Sea to Sky Gondola was breathtaking. It was a nice clear day and we had a fantastic experience. Views fantastic.
This was amazing! Don't miss this excursion if you have a day in Vancouver BC. Viator is a well managed professional company. Rebecca, our tour guide, was professional, knowledgeable, well organized, caring person. I would sign up for a trip around the world with her!
Thank you for your review! We agree, Whistler is a must-see when you visit Vancouver. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with our amazing Rebecca!
I was disappointed with this Whistler bus tour and wouldn’t recommend it based on my experience. The day started off poorly with a very chaotic check-in process. After everyone had already boarded, the company realized they had missed picking up passengers from one of the boarding locations, so we had to turn around and go back. This wasted about 15–20 minutes. I’m not sure why the passenger count wasn’t verified before departing. The first stop at Shannon Falls was especially frustrating. We were only given 15 minutes, but the line for the women’s restroom alone was already 10–15 minutes long. Considering it’s about a 5–8 minute walk to the falls, there was essentially no time to actually see the attraction unless you skipped the restroom entirely. The stop felt rushed and poorly planned. The tour guide also added very little value to the experience. There was minimal commentary throughout the drive, and information about each stop wasn’t provided until we were already pulling into the parking lot. Instead of proactively sharing recommendations, passengers often had to ask questions and dig for information before receiving any useful suggestions. The commentary felt dry and lacked the engaging storytelling that makes guided tours worthwhile. Overall, the entire trip felt rushed, with limited information and little effort to enhance the experience. Many of the stops felt overly commercialized and catered to tourists rather than showcasing the area’s natural beauty in a meaningful way. I left feeling that I could have had a much better experience exploring independently. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t choose this tour again or recommend it to others.
Hello Fangming, Thank you for your review. We truly value our customers' experiences and have shared your feedback with our team to address these issues for future tours. We are sorry to hear that your Whistler tour did not fully meet your expectations. We experienced unusual crowds on this particular tour due to long weekend traffic, which impacted your time at Shannon Falls and the tour's pacing. This tour is one of our favourite ways to experience the amazing views of Vancouver's mountains and coastline. We hope that despite these hiccups, you enjoyed these views, and your time in Whistler Village. As previously stated, I will pass this review to our management team to address these concerns for future tours. Kind regards, Alberta Discover Canada Tours
Gavin was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Gavin.
