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Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour

By STAR Sightseeing
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$233 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Travel the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway with priority access to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, where breathtaking views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding peaks await. Continue to Whistler for free time to explore at your own pace or join the optional walking tour before returning to Vancouver after an unforgettable day of mountain scenery.

  • Dedicated local step-on guide
  • Optional guided walking tour through Whistler Village
  • Priority access to the Sea to Sky Gondola
  • One-of-a-kind photo opportunity with a 2010 Winter Olympic Torch in front of the Olympic Rings in Whistler Village
  • Complimentary bottled water and umbrellas provided

Activity location

  • Sea to Sky Gondola
    • 36800 Highway 99
    • V8B 0B6, Squamish, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sea to Sky Gondola
    • 36800 Highway 99
    • V8B 0B6, Squamish, Canada

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Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$232.58 x 1 AdultAU$232.58
Total
Price is AU$232.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sea-to-Sky Gondola (skip-the-line tickets)
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    2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
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    For days with 8 passengers or less, we send a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide for a more personalised experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Step-on Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    At least x2 water bottles per guest available per trip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Booster seat available upon request
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wheelchair available upon request
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast options at Sea-to-Sky Gondola
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Plenty of lunch options during break in Whistler
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised 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.
  • Water bottles provided.

Activity itinerary

Vancouver (Pass by)

Your "Fire & Ice Adventure" begins as you depart city centre Vancouver, passing the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver, with a beautiful view of the Burrard Inlet. Journey north to Sea-to-Sky Highway, passing Horseshoe Bay.

Sea to Sky Highway (Pass by)

Travel the world-famous Sea-to-Sky Highway with your dedicated local step-on guide. Discover how glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the Pacific Ocean shaped one of Canada's most spectacular landscapes while enjoying breathtaking views of Howe Sound, North America's southernmost fjord. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating stories about the region's geology, Indigenous history, wildlife, and local communities.

Sea to Sky Gondola

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy priority access to the Sea to Sky Gondola and ascend to the summit of Habrich Ridge. Take in panoramic views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding mountain peaks before exploring the Summit Lodge, scenic walking trails, cantilevered viewing platforms, and the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.

Squamish (Pass by)

Continue north through Squamish, Canada's outdoor recreation capital, before passing through Brackendale, known as the Eagle Capital of the World and home to one of the largest gatherings of bald eagles each winter.

Whistler

  • 3h
Discover Whistler, the world-famous mountain resort and pedestrian village that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Choose how you'd like to experience the village. Join our included optional guided walking tour to uncover Whistler's history, Olympic legacy, public art, hidden gems, and local stories, or enjoy free time to browse boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and restaurants, or take photos with the iconic Olympic Rings.

Tantalus lookout

  • 10m
Stop at one of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor's most spectacular viewpoints for incredible views of the Tantalus Mountain Range and its glaciers. It's the perfect place to capture unforgettable photos while learning about the powerful forces that shaped these rugged peaks.

Shannon Falls Provincial Park

  • 30m
Visit British Columbia's third-highest waterfall as glacier-fed waters cascade 335 metres down dramatic granite cliffs. A short walk brings you close to the base of the falls, where your guide shares the area's fascinating natural and local history.

Vancouver (Pass by)

Relax as you journey back along the Sea-to-Sky Highway from a new perspective, with sweeping ocean views stretching across Howe Sound. Pass through West Vancouver and North Vancouver before crossing the iconic Lions Gate Bridge and returning to city centre Vancouver, completing a day filled with unforgettable mountain scenery and natural wonders. To thank you for joining us to Victoria, our guide will hand out beautifully designed, nature postcard souvenirs created by a local artist in Squamish.

Location

Activity location

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    Sea to Sky Gondola
    • 36800 Highway 99
    • V8B 0B6, Squamish, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sea to Sky Gondola
    • 36800 Highway 99
    • V8B 0B6, Squamish, Canada

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