WHISTLER & the SEA to SKY EXPERIENCE
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1 day only $57
Only West Trek includes a rail and walking tour of the Britannia Mine + panning for Gold AND
only West Trek includes a guide hike to, and around, Lost Lake!
** Whistler has just been named #4 in TripAdvisors list of Top 25 Canadian Travel Destinations. Join one of our tours to find out why! **
TOUR OVERVIEW
Whistler is much more than North America’s #1 ski destination. This beautiful little village is nestled in the stunning Coastal Mountains less than 2 hours north of Vancouver. Getting there is half the fun as there is so much to see and do along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. Thundering waterfalls, historic mines, stunning mountains and more await on our tour to Whistler.
Once in Whistler there are over 200 shops to explore, dozens of exhilarating activities, hikes to try or pubs where you can taste a local brew or two.
All guests have the option to join in on a guided walking tour of Whistler Village and a guided hike to Lost Lake Park. It won’t take long to understand why Whistler has become Vancouver’s backyard playground!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY. Sit back and enjoy this scenic tour on one of the most beautiful highways in the Lower Mainland. Views of Howe Sound change to snow capped mountains and rugged valleys as you head north to Whistler.
- BRITANNIA MINE TOUR. Head in to this historic mine for a tour on a rail car!
- PANNING FOR GOLD. Eureka! Gold! Learn how to find gold and then try it yourself. You get to keep whatever you find!
- SHANNON FALLS. Higher than Niagara Falls, this beautiful waterfall cascades down the mountainside in Squamish.
- TANTALUS MOUNTAIN VIEWPOINT. Get the best view of this small but spectacular mountain range towering above Howe Sound.
- BRANDYWINE FALLS. A short walk takes you to a dramatic lookout of these thundering falls.
- WHISTLER VILLAGE. Enjoy a guided orientation walking tour before heading out on your own to explore.
- LOST LAKE HIKE. Join your guide for a hike to, and around, this hidden gem of a lake and see where Whistlerites go to enjoy their free time.
- OLYMPIC SITES, micro breweries, famous pubs, tons of shops and boutiques, & adrenaline rush activities
TOUR INCLUDES
- Entrance to the Britannia Mine Tour
- Gold panning
- Orientation Walking tour of Whistler Village
- Assistance with booking any of the great optional activities
- Discounts on some activities
- Guided hike to Lost Lake Park
- Stops at 2 waterfalls
- A FUN & FRIENDLY Canadian Tour Guide
- Deluxe highway coach round trip transportation
- All tips and taxes
TOUR OPTIONS
There are dozens of great outdoor activities in Whistler and we can help you with any of them however these are the most popular.
- Whistler Sightseeing Gondola and the PEAK 2 PEAK Experience. Adult (19 and older) = $40; Youth (13 – 18 years old) $35; Child (7 – 12 years old) $20. The PEAK 2 PEAK joins Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains with a breathtaking 4.4 km ride. It boasts the longest unsupported span in the world; highest lift of it’s kind in the world, and it’s part of the longest continuous lift system in the world. You’ve GOT to try it!
- ZOOM Ziptrek – a total Adrenaline Rush as you fly through the air on a series of cables and suspension bridges.
- Bungee Jumping – another total Adrenaline Rush as you test your nerve by throwing yourself off a perfectly good bridge to plunge 53m (160 ft) over the Cheakamus river. $120 – Save $5
TOUR DATES
2011
October 23 – No sightseeing gondola or Peak to Peak gondola.
2012
Stay tuned for summer dates.
TOUR ITINERARY (sample)
8:15 am – Meet at the corner of Seymour St. and Cordova St. across from the Waterfront Skytrain & Seabus Station
9:15 am – Britannia Mine tour
En route to Whistler we stop at the Tantalus Mountain Viewpoint and Shannon Falls
11:45 am – Arrive in Whistler Village
Join your guide for an orientation walking tour of Whistler Village.
Free time to shop, do an optional activity, have lunch and explore
3:00 pm – Join your guide for a hike to Lost Lake Park (optional)
5:30 pm – Join your group at one of the local pubs for some light liquid refreshments and appetizers before heading back to Vancouver (optional)
6:45 pm – Depart Whistler
On the way back to Vancouver you have a stop at Brandywine Falls.
9:00 pm – Arrive back in Vancouver
TOUR NOTES
To guarantee space on optional activities we suggest that you book and pay in advance. Waiting until you get to Whistler may mean that you don’t get to do the activity of your choice.
What to bring:
- Proof of medical insurance
- Government photo ID (passport) & student ID if you plan to join the group at the pub
- Good walking shoes
Policies:
- We recommend paying at least 10 days before departure to avoid disappointment
- The tour is NON-REFUNDABLE within 7 days of departure
- NO REFUND if you fail to show up at the meeting spot on time
- A small bus may be used for smaller groups
If you enjoy your tour and want to help friends and family get it for FREE, read on…
ESV – ENGLISH SCHOOLS VANCOUVER www.englishschoolsvancouver.com
For years we have been hearing from thousands of students that the favourite part of their “Canadian Experience” was on a West Trek Tour. We want to help make it easy for every student that comes to Vancouver to experience the sights, parties, and FUN of a West Trek Tour. So, we started up a division to make that easier for them. If you enjoyed your West Trek Tour, you can help your friends, co-workers, brother, sister, cousin or other family member get the tour for FREE! Refer them to ESV and if they book through us, they can get all sorts of FREE things like airport pickup, tours and more. We can help them pick a school OR, once they’ve picked a school we will help them with booking the best price possible plus give them FREE stuff.
Help us help your family, friends, and co-workers make the most of their time in Canada by referring them to English Schools Vancouver!
