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This exciting, nature-filled day begins with you being met in your hotel lobby by your tour guide and escorted to the bus. Once all guests are on board you will head out of the city via Stanley Park and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Beautiful harbour and bay views beckon as the sun climbs over the mountains to the east. Then it's up the hill for a short ride on the longest paved road, the Trans-Canada highway. The road ends a short 10 km away where construction of a new overpass signals the coming Olympics and the beginning of your journey into the "Sea to Sky" corridor.
The road winds it's way perched on the side of the Coastal Mountains as they rise from the ocean depths and tower to your right. All the while the northern hemisphere's most southern fjord stretches out to your left with a backdrop of forested islands and snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a quick coffee and restroom break at along the way to stretch your legs, smell the sea air, grab a cup of coffee and marvel at gorgeous scenery.
From here you drive through the pastoral growing town of Squamish and begin the "to Sky" portion of your journey. The road follows the Cheakmus river. First cresting high above the river, offering views of ice blue glaciers on the peaks of the Tantalus mountains, then plunging, low into the river canyon; carved by eons of meltwater. From here it is a slow climb to 2000 feet above sea-level and the Whistler Valley. Skiiing, biking, hiking, volcanoes, glaciers, high alpine lakes and forests, world-class restaurants and amenities; these are what draw people here. Enjoy five hours here on your own, to grab a bite to eat and explore this mountain ski village or partake in one of our many Adventure PLUS options, call our Guest Services Toll Free for more details 1-877-669-2277.
Activities available in Whistler for day-trip guests - Before you arrive in Whistler Village your guide will inform you of the various optional activities available that fit into your tour's schedule; the gondola ride up Whistler or Blackcomb mountains; bike rentals to cruise the Valley Trail or tackle the mountain bike park; or you may choose a scenic floatplane flight over ancient volcanoes to see the glaciers up close. Your guide will be happy to make activity arrangements, on board the bus, for you and your family.
A mid afternoon departure will take you to see and feel nature's power at Shannon Falls - just a short trip down the Sea to Sky Highway, Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in the province at 335m or just under 1100 feet. Enjoy a short walk to the base for some great photos of nature's erosive art or just drink-in the power and beauty of the cascading waters.
This marks the beginning of the end of your tour. Board your bus for the 45 minute scenic, fjord-side, return trip. The sun lowers below the distant mountains as the bus meanders along highway 99 back to the city and your hotel but not before one last stunning harbour view on a second crossing of the Lion's Gate Bridge. You may even end your day with a parade of massive cruise ships as they pass under the bridge on their weekly journeys to Alaska.
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Includes: Price of tour, hotel pick-up and return |
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Excludes: Gratuity, Souvenirs, Food |
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Operates: Tour is available May 8 - October 12, at 7:30 am |
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Cancellation policy:
Cancellation Policy – By placing an order you are agreeing to the following Cancellation Policy. Any order booked and subsequently cancelled will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. Any reservation cancelled within 24 hours of tour departure are 100% non-refundable. If the total price of your purchase is less than $25 you will only be charged the amount of the activity. This cancellation policy is applicable for each activity, event or tour within a transaction. Any changes to date or time will be accepted with no charge up until 24 hours prior to the tour departure or activity or event scheduled start time. Changes within the 24 hour cutoff must be done by phone and will be subject to availability, if the preferred date or time of the change is not available then the standard cancellation penalty applies.
Any collected cancellation fees will be credited to your customer account and will be available for use on any of our other products. Re booking must be done within one year of your cancellation to apply any cancellation credits, unused cancellation fees are non-refundable if not used to re book another of our products within one year.
Cancellation requests must be called into The Destination Center on 1 866 431 1634 or email cancellation@thedestinationcenter.com (emailed cancellation requests may not be received prior to the 24 hour cancellation cutoff – it is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure a reservation is cancelled in time).
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This exciting, nature-filled day begins with you being met in your hotel lobby by your tour guide and escorted to the bus. Once all guests are on board you will head out of the city via Stanley Park and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Beautiful harbour and bay views beckon as the sun climbs over the mountains to the east. Then it's up the hill for a short ride on the longest paved road, the Trans-Canada highway. The road ends a short 10 km away where construction of a new overpass signals the coming Olympics and the beginning of your journey into the "Sea to Sky" corridor.
