Whistler Day Tour (Departures on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and additional Friday departures from May to September)

Tour Highlights ⭐ Ride a scenic cable car to the summit and overlook Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, drive along Canada’s most beautiful Sea-to-Sky Highway, explore and shop at the 'Little Switzerland' resort village of Whistler. Day 1 Whistler Day Tour Whistler, also known as Whistler Village, covers an area of 161.72 square kilometers and is a world-renowned winter ski destination that co-hosted the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak are not only two of North America's largest ski resorts but also internationally recognized skiing destinations. Itinerary: Vancouver → Drive along Sea-to-Sky Highway → Shannon Falls (30 minutes) → Whistler (3 hours, optional Whistler Gondola ride at own expense) → Vancouver Special Notes: During periods when the Whistler Gondola is closed, guests may enjoy free time in Whistler Village. Specific opening dates for attractions are subject to change and will be announced separately. 🍔Meals: Breakfast: At own expense; Lunch: At own expense; Dinner: At own expense 📌Shannon Falls 📌Whistler Whistler is one of British Columbia’s incorporated towns and a popular tourist destination where部分 events of the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics were held. Known as 'Little Switzerland,' the Whistler Resort is a charming European-style mountain village. Guests can enjoy scenic views, taste local cuisine, and shop for unique gifts at boutique stores. 📌Whistler Gondola Ride the scenic gondola to the highest point of the Whistler Mountains, then take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to the summit of Blackcomb Mountain. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of nature's wonders—forests, glaciers, lakes, and majestic mountain ranges unfold before your eyes. Room Type Information *Single occupancy rate refers to one person occupying a standard hotel room. *Double/Triple/Quad occupancy rates refer to two/three/four people sharing one standard hotel room. *Triple/Quad rates do not include extra bed charges; requests for additional beds must be made separately at check-in. *Please note: Due to limited space and availability of extra beds in standard rooms, guests must consult hotel front desk directly regarding extra bed requests. Qwander cannot guarantee successful extra bed arrangements. *A maximum of four people, including adults, children, or infants, may occupy one room. *Children are charged at the same rate as adults. Usage Instructions Meeting Points 3 meeting points available 07:30 Departure Richmond: Bus waiting area outside River Rock Casino Hotel; 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada; 07:45 Departure Vancouver West (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.); Langara-49th Avenue Station; 08:00 Departure Burnaby: Crystal Mall (Kingsway & Willingdon); 2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada; Drop-off Location: 1 drop-off location Drop-off will be at your original pick-up location; exact return time varies due to itinerary, weather, traffic, and other factors and can be confirmed with the tour guide on the day of return. Cost Details What's Included 1. Transportation for included itinerary items (vehicle type determined by actual number of participants); 2. Bilingual English-Chinese speaking tour guide service. What's Not Included 1. Meals; 2. Attraction entrance fees (prices subject to frequent changes without prior notice); 3. Service fee (07/11/2025-10/15/2025: minimum USD$12/CAD$15 per person per day; starting 10/16/2025: minimum USD$15/CAD$20 per person per day; children and seated infants pay adult rates); 4. All personal expenses not explicitly included above. Optional Activities Booking Information Booking Notes 1. Children or minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; unaccompanied minors are not permitted to join this tour. For safety reasons, pregnant women may only join if they will be within 24 weeks of pregnancy at the end of the tour. 2. Please provide accurate and complete information during booking, including name, gender, valid contact details (mobile phone number recommended for timely updates), and accurate flight or pickup details to avoid booking errors affecting travel. You alone bear responsibility for any loss caused by incorrect information provided. 3. Hotels offer various room types, such as King/Queen size bed rooms or Double size twin-bed rooms. Each room can legally accommodate 2 to 4 guests, including adults and children. Some hotels require each group to have at least one credit or debit card usable at the destination for deposit and check-in procedures. If no personal charges occur, the deposit will be refunded by the hotel within 7–14 business days after checkout. We guarantee room quantity but cannot guarantee specific room type or location. Standard check-in time is usually after 15:00. 4. Tour participants must purchase tickets through the guide; self-brought tickets or City Passes are not accepted. Attraction admission fees and onboard meal costs may change according to official last-minute notices and will be based on当日 prices. 5. We reserve the right to make reasonable adjustments to the itinerary order to ensure smooth operation, without reducing any scheduled activities. 6. During actual travel, guides or drivers may adjust the visiting order, duration, or assembly times of attractions appropriately based on weather, traffic, or other conditions to ensure smooth progress. 7. If attractions are temporarily closed or shut for holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year), replacements will be arranged with comparable sites or exterior visits to maintain tour quality. 8. Children under eight years old require a child safety seat. We offer rental service at $10.00/person/day. Please indicate this need during booking so we can prepare in advance. Failure to notify us may result in fines for non-compliance, which you will bear personally. If coach travel is arranged on departure day without safety seats, the fee will be refunded. 9. Many tour attractions require basic physical health. Guests with disabilities or mobility issues should contact customer service in advance for policy details. Without prior notice, we cannot guarantee wheelchair-accessible buses or suitable seating arrangements. 10. To ensure full itinerary completion, passengers must strictly adhere to the guide’s designated assembly times. Buses will depart without waiting if delayed beyond ten minutes past scheduled time. 12. For operational convenience, we reserve the right to transfer passengers between vehicles en route and assign different guides and drivers. 13. The following suggestions will help expedite check-in: carry valid photo ID; present printed or electronic copy of itinerary. 14. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group mid-tour, please inform and obtain guide approval in advance, sign a group departure waiver form, and understand that remaining portions will be considered forfeited with no refund. 15. Complimentary items included in the itinerary will not be refunded if unavailable due to force majeure (e.g., weather, transportation issues) or personal reasons. Your understanding is appreciated. 16. Under U.S. federal law, smoking is strictly prohibited on tour vehicles. Most hotel rooms are also non-smoking. Hotel staff are professionally trained and security personnel can collect evidence. A minimum cleaning fee of $250 USD per night will apply if smoking is detected. This cost is borne entirely by the guest; we assume no liability. Please use designated smoking areas only. 17. Pets and animals of any kind are strictly prohibited on all tours. Special Reminders 1. Credit Card Payment Notice: * If you choose USD credit card payment and later voluntarily cancel for full refund, a 3% credit card processing fee of total order amount will apply. 2. If booking flights, we recommend doing so only after receiving our trip confirmation email. Booking confirmations are typically issued within 1–2 business days. Please schedule flights and itineraries accordingly to avoid missed connections. Arrive at airport at least two hours before departure to allow time for check-in. 3. When flying, always keep seatbelt fastened to prevent injury during turbulence. 4. Please arrive early at pickup locations. Pickup and drop-off times are approximate. Delays may occur due to special circumstances (weather, roadwork, strikes, mountain closures, vehicle issues)—your understanding is appreciated. Itinerary sequence and content may vary based on departure time; final arrangements are subject to the guide’s discretion on the day of tour. 5. Unless otherwise specified, all hotel rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is prohibited and violations may incur penalties of $300 or more (subject to hotel policy), which guests must cover personally—we assume no responsibility. Always lock your room door with the safety latch; never dry clothes over lamps; exit immediately via emergency exits upon hearing alarms. Rooms typically have one or two beds; for triple or quad occupancy requiring extra beds, please consult hotel front desk directly. (Some products do not support quad occupancy—refer to pricing details.) 6. Group members must stay together. If leaving the group temporarily, obtain guide permission to prevent accidents. During nighttime or free time, inform guide or fellow travelers before going out and exercise caution. Walk carefully on snowy or steep paths. Observe rules at sightseeing areas, restaurants, hotels, amusement facilities, and all venues. Bring personal medications such as stomach medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness pills, and habitual prescriptions. 7. Holiday surcharges may apply during Christmas, New Year, National Day, Labor Day, or long weekends. Please confirm before booking. 8. Spring and Summer: Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes. Fall and Winter: Wear warm clothing and insulated footwear. 9. Qwander温馨提示: To protect your personal property, we recommend carrying valuables with you at all times and never leaving them unattended in buses, hotels, attractions, or restaurants. Neither the local operator nor drivers or guides assume any liability for theft or loss under any circumstances. Guests with special health conditions (elderly, weak, ill, disabled, pregnant) should only join tours if physically able. Any medical emergencies or relapses arising from personal health conditions are not the responsibility of the local operator, driver, or guide.