Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour
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
What's Included
- Bottled water At least x2 water bottles per guest available per trip
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola (skip-the-line tickets)
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
- For days with 8 passengers or less, we send a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide for a more personalized experience.
- Booster seat available upon request
- Wheelchair available upon request
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
- Step-on Guide
- Brunch Breakfast options at Sea-to-Sky Gondola
- Lunch Plenty of lunch options during break in Whistler
- Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options)
Meeting and Pickup
Our team will contact you the day before with a precise pickup time within the window of 7:55-8:30 AM. Please be ready outside the front door of your hotel, and call our contact number that can be found in your ticket voucher if you need any assistance with your pickup. Due to the itinerary schedule, we cannot wait for late parties.We pick up from all hotels in the downtown Vancouver area. If you do not see your hotel listed, or if you are staying in the Greater Vancouver area (North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby), please contact our team so we can arrange a pickup location.
What To Expect
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Vancouver (pass by)
Sea to Sky Highway (pass by)
Sea To Sky Gondola
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Squamish (pass by)
Whistler
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Tantalus lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shannon Falls Provincial Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vancouver (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage of the bus.
- Coach bus kneels for easier entry and exit.
- Water bottles provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water. At least x2 water bottles per guest available per trip.
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola (skip-the-line tickets).
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30.
- For days with 8 passengers or less, we send a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide for a more personalized experience.
- Booster seat available upon request.
- Wheelchair available upon request.
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30.
- Step-on Guide.
- Brunch. Breakfast options at Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
- Lunch. Plenty of lunch options during break in Whistler.
- Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterAt least x2 water bottles per guest available per trip
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola (skip-the-line tickets)
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
- For days with 8 passengers or less, we send a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide for a more personalized experience.
- Booster seat available upon request
- Wheelchair available upon request
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach or 2025 TEMSA TS30
- Step-on Guide
- BrunchBreakfast options at Sea-to-Sky Gondola
- LunchPlenty of lunch options during break in Whistler
- Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Folding wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage of the bus.
- Coach bus kneels for easier entry and exit.
- Water bottles provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
