WHISTLER WINTER WEEKEND
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WHISTLER WINTER PARTY WEEKEND
2 days from only $99
2 1/2 days from only $139
** Whistler has just been named #4 in TripAdvisors list of Top 25 Canadian Travel Destinations. Join one of our tours to find out why! **
PRICING
Nov. 25 to 27 – 2.5 days / 2 nights:
Student (with valid student card) & Youth (19 & under)= $144
Take off $5 if paying at our office with cash.
Adult price (20+) = $155
Jan. 21 to 22 – 2 day / 1 night:
Student (with valid student card) & Youth (19 & under)= $120
Take off $5 if paying at our office with cash.
Adult price (20+) = $130
April 14 to 15 – 2 day / 1 night:
Student (with valid student card) & Youth (19 & under)= $104
Take off $5 if paying at our office with cash.
Adult price (20+) = $115
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. The ride up is breathtaking and makes the trip even more worthwhile!
There are lots of options on these tours.
- For the serious skiers and boarders, you can have 2 full days on the slopes.
- For those that want to try skiing or boarding but only a little… you can spend a day on the slopes and a day to explore all the other activities, shops, and pubs that Whistler offers.
- Not interested in skiing or boarding? No problem! Our guide will help line you up with an assortment of other activities or you can sleep in and take your time exploring this beautiful little village!
Plus we will spend one or two nights dancing and partying at Whistlers best clubs!
Once in Whistler there are over 200 shops to explore, dozens of exhilarating activities, plus pubs galore where you can taste a local brew or two.
It won’t take long to understand why Whistler has become Vancouver’s backyard playground and Party Central!
WHISTLER STATS & FACTS
- Average snowfall = 396 inches / 33 feet of snow per year. That’s 10 metres!
- Total terrain = 8,171 acres / 3,307 hectares
- Trails – over 200
- Highest Lift Accessed Elevation = 7,494 ft / 2,284m
- Whistler Village Elevation = 2,214 ft / 675 m
- Number of lifts = 38
- Lift capacity = 61,407 skiers per hour!!
There are runs for everyone from beginners to experts so come on out and join us for a day on the slopes.
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.
- WHISTLER VILLAGE.
- OLYMPIC SITES, micro breweries, famous pubs, tons of shops and boutiques, & adrenaline rush activities
TOUR INCLUDES
- Assistance with booking any of the great optional activities
- Discounts on some activities
- Discounted lift tickets
- Discounted rentals
- Assistance at the rental shop
- A FUN & FRIENDLY Canadian Tour Guide
- Nightclub entrance
- Deluxe highway coach round trip transportation
- 1 or 2 nights hotel accommodation (prices based on 6 people per 2 bedroom suite – upgrades subject to availability)
- 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.
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!
Adult (19 and older) = $40
Youth (13 – 18 years old) $35
Child (7 – 12 years old) $20.
- 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 $10!
- Zipline – tba
- Snowtubing. Awesome fun! $tba
- Full day lift ticket. Note that the “Window Rates” (what you would pay in Whistler) are $96 Adult and $82 Youth. BUT, we can offer you some nice savings when you book and pay at least 72 hours in advance.
Adult (19+)
Nov. 24 to Dec. 18 = $75
Jan. 2 to April 12 = $85
April 13 to April 22 = $75
Youth (13 – 18)
Nov. 24 to Dec. 18 = $65
Jan. 2 to April 12 = $75
April 13 to April 22 = $65
- Ski rental package 1 day (includes skis, boots, and poles) = $32
- Ski rental package 2 days (includes skis, boots, and poles) = $60
- High performance rental package 1 day = $45
- High performance rental package 2 day = $85
- Snowboard rental package 1 day (includes snowboard and boots) = $32
- Snowboard rental package 2 day (includes snowboard and boots) = $60
- High performance rental package 1 day = $45
- High performance rental package 2 day = $85
- Ski or Snowboard lesson = $120. Includes lift ticket, rentals, and lesson!
Clothing rental:
Jacket = $15 for 1 day. $25 for 2 days.
Snow pants = $15 for 1 day. $25 for 2 days.
Jacket & pants = $25 for 1 day. $40 for 2 days.
Goggles or Gloves = $8
Helmet = $10
Room upgrades
5 per suite = $10 each
4 per suite = $20 each
3 per suite = $35 each
2 per room = $60 each
TOUR DATES
Nov. 25 to 27 – 2.5 days / 2 nights
Jan. 21 to 22 – 2 days / 1 night
April 14 to 15 – 2 days / 1 night
TOUR ITINERARY (sample – 2 day) – 2.5 day itinerary below
PLEASE BE AT THE PICKUP POINT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE TIME.
YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW WHICH PICKUP POINT YOU WILL BE USING WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR.
Saturday
7:00 am – Depart from the corner of Seymour St. and Cordova St. across from the Waterfront Skytrain & Seabus Station
7:15 am – Depart from the White Spot in the Park Royal Plaza. Please let us know which pick up spot you will be at when you book your tour.
9:00 am – Arrive in Whistler Village
Your guide will assist skiers and boarders with rentals and lift tickets. After that they will help non-sightseers book their favourite activity.
4:30 pm – Join your guide at one of the local pubs for a pub crawl / beer tasting plus appetizers at some of the local hotspots (optional).
5:30 pm – Check in to our Whistler hotel
The evening is PARTY TIME! We head out to some of the BEST Whistler night clubs for a night of dancing and maybe a beverage or two. For those that prefer a quieter scene, you can take in the ambiance of this amazing mountain village or soak in the hot tub at the hotel.
Sunday
8:00 am Skiers and Boarders meet in the lobby.
9:30 am Sightseers meet in the lobby. Your guide will assist you with booking any optional activities that you are interested in.
4:15 pm Meet at the hotel lobby for departure.
6:15 pm Drop off at Park Royal Plaza.
6:40 pm Drop off Vancouver downtown.
TOUR ITINERARY (sample – 2.5 day)
PLEASE BE AT THE PICKUP POINT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE TIME.
YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW WHICH PICKUP POINT YOU WILL BE USING WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR.
Friday
4:00 pm – Depart from the corner of Seymour St. and Cordova St. across from the Waterfront Skytrain & Seabus Station.
4:30 pm – Depart from the White Spot in the Park Royal Plaza. Please let us know which pick up spot you will be at when you book your tour.
6:30 pm – Check in to our Whistler hotel
9:00 pm – Meet in the lobby to head out for a night on the town!
The evening is PARTY TIME! We head out to some of the BEST Whistler night clubs for a night of dancing and maybe a beverage or two. For those that prefer a quieter scene, you can take in the ambiance of this amazing mountain village or soak in the hot tub at the hotel.
Saturday
8:00 am Skiers and Boarders meet in the lobby.
9:30 am Sightseers meet in the lobby. Your guide will assist you with booking any optional activities that you are interested in.
Your guide will assist skiers and boarders with rentals and lift tickets. After that they will help non-sightseers book their favourite activity.
4:30 pm – Join your guide at one of the local pubs for a pub crawl / beer tasting plus appetizers at some of the local hotspots (optional).
9:00 pm – Meet in the hotel lobby for more partying!
Sunday
8:00 am Skiers and Boarders meet in the lobby.
9:30 am Sightseers meet in the lobby. Your guide will assist you with booking any optional activities that you are interested in.
4:15 pm Meet at the hotel lobby for departure.
6:15 pm Drop off at Park Royal Plaza.
6:40 pm Drop off Vancouver downtown.
TOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxury style apartment suites
- 1 queen bed, 2 single beds, & 1 sofa bed
- Pool & Jacuzzi
- Kitchen in the suites. You can prepare your own meals to keep costs down.
- Located right in Whistler Village
Tantalus Lodge www.tantaluslodge.com (subject to availability)
TOUR NOTES
Skiers and Boarders need to book Lift Tickets, Rentals, and Lessons in advance.
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:
- Swimming pool if you want to take advantage of the Hot Tub
- Proof of medical insurance
- Government photo ID (passport) & student ID if you plan to join the group at the pub
- Warm clothing, hat, gloves, boots, sunglasses.
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…
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