Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, Shannon Fall & Green Lake Tour

About This Experience

This guided day trip packs six stops into the drive between Vancouver and Whistler, with commentary in English and Spanish. Pickup runs between 7:00 and 7:30 am from 22 downtown hotels, and you are told the exact time the day before. The whole day takes about 9.5 hours. The operator runs it all year, rain, shine or snow, and your Sea to Sky Gondola ticket is included in the price.

After crossing the Lions Gate Bridge, the first stop is Porteau Cove Provincial Park on Howe Sound, about 15 minutes to watch for scuba divers over the sunken reef and, on some days, sea lions. Next is about 30 minutes at the base of Shannon Falls, 335 m and BC's third-highest waterfall, then about 1.5 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola with the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. Your gondola ticket is included.

North of Squamish the tour stops for about 25 minutes at Brandywine Falls, where a scenic trail through the forest leads to a viewpoint over the 70 m falls dropping into a volcanic canyon. Whistler Village follows, with about 1.5 hours to walk the cobblestone paths, grab lunch at a café, browse the local shops or simply sit and watch the village go by. Bring money for lunch, since the listing does not include a meal.

The last stop is about 15 minutes at Green Lake, the turquoise glacial lake just north of the village, before the drive back to your hotel. With this many stops, the time in Whistler is shorter than on most day tours, so this suits people who care more about the scenery along the highway than about a long afternoon in the village.

Highlights

• About 1.5 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola, with the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge
• About 30 minutes at the base of 335 m Shannon Falls
• Forest walk to the 70 m Brandywine Falls and its volcanic canyon
• Scuba divers and sea views at Porteau Cove on Howe Sound
• A 15-minute finale at turquoise Green Lake near Whistler

What's Included

• ✓ Sea to Sky Gondola ticket
• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off at 22 downtown Vancouver hotels
• ✓ Guide speaking English and Spanish
• ✓ Six stops: Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, the gondola, Brandywine Falls, Whistler Village and Green Lake
• ✓ About 1.5 hours of free time in Whistler Village

Not Included

• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Lunch and other food

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Water
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Good to Know & Caveats

• The Sea to Sky Gondola closes for annual maintenance 9–26 November 2026 and reopens 27 November. The listing does not say how this tour runs on those dates, so ask the operator before booking one.
• The listing says the tour runs all year, rain, shine or snow. Winter departures are mostly on weekdays, and the booking calendar shows no dates in February 2027.
• Pickup is between 7:00 and 7:30 am; the exact time is sent the day before.
• Several stops involve short walks on trails, including the Brandywine Falls path.
• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included at 22 downtown Vancouver hotels, including the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Wall Centre and The Westin Bayshore. Pickup is between 7:00 and 7:30 am.