The 15 Best Squamish Tours

1.Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,134 reviews · 10 hours · from $141Our pick

Travel from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with an English-speaking driver-guide, ride the gondola above Howe Sound, stop at Shannon Falls, and spend three hours in Whistler. Guides such as Jason, Alex, Leslie, and Mary have shared local stories and practical tips. Hotel pickup, gondola admission, and free time are included; meals are not.

“We really enjoyed our trip. Our guide shared lots of information about the area.”

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2.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Top rated

Paddle the Elaho and Squamish Rivers through Class III-IV white water, including the Devil’s Elbow, with a professional guide and no prior rafting experience required. Expect about 10 miles of river, mountain and waterfall views, and a chance to swim through small rapids when water levels allow. Wetsuits, snacks, and drinks are included; photos cost extra.

“Super convenient and exciting tour that i did with my teenage sons. A van picked us up at our downtown hotel and took us to Squamish. We did the tour in June, so it was a bit cool, but the water was high and the waterfalls were spectacular. It's hard to believe such a wild and pristine place is so close to busy Vancouver. Dropped off again back at our hotel for a very fun day.”

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3.Sea to Sky Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Take a round-trip gondola ride above Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief to the Sea to Sky summit. Cross the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, walk interpretive loops, or set out on longer trails. Cabins hold up to eight and are wheelchair and stroller accessible. English is the activity language; a guide named Linda has led an informative talk, though a guided tour is not specified as standard.

“This was a breath taking experience with breathtaking views! Loved this suspension bridgewater!”

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4.Sea to Sky Gondola Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Take an eight-person gondola from Squamish to a mountain summit overlooking Howe Sound, the Squamish Chief and Shannon Falls. At the top, cross the Sky Pilot suspension bridge, walk trails at your own pace, or stop for food and a view. Plan about two to three hours, with meals and parking extra.

“Brilliant way to see the Squamish area from a lofty perspective. The band was also good and everyone was super friendly.”

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5.Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32

At Britannia Mine Museum, your timed admission includes a guided underground tour by mine train, the BOOM! mill show, interactive exhibits and gold panning. Allow one to three hours, with a 45-minute guided tour. Guides such as Anna, Chris and Spencer bring the mine’s working past to life.

“Amazing experience with the guide tour and the boom show. Definitely a must do when in the area. We had a great time!”

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6.Elaho Whitewater Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Ride the Elaho’s whitewater through the Squamish Valley on a guided trip of about five and a half hours. Meet at the Squamish base or arrange pickup from Vancouver or Whistler. Wetsuits and safety gear are provided, with a light snack along the way. Guides including Connor, Pedro, Mariano and Theo have led trips.

“The rafting company provided all of the essentials. Wet suit, booties, fleece jacket, rain coat and a helmet. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the river and the rapids. 2 members of our group had never rafted before and the staff and our guide made them feel very safe. Communication was great and safety was a big priority. The only negative was the long ride to Squamish from Vancouver (1.5 hours) Take drugs if you get car sick, the roads are very windy up to base camp. Then it was another 50 minutes to the drop off site and the school bus is very bumpy. The water…”

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7.Cheakamus Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about four hours with Squamish Rafting on the Cheakamus River, including a safety briefing, supplied wetsuit and gear, and a bus ride to the launch. No rafting experience is needed, and children must be at least five years old and 50 pounds. Guides such as Tara and Izaac have helped families enjoy the rapids and Paradise Valley views.

“Definitely recommend these guys if you have never experienced White River Rafting. These guys are professional and Squamish locals which deserves your support.”

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8.Family Friendly Cheakamus Splash Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Join Canadian Outback Rafting for a 3.5-hour family trip on the Cheakamus River, with a guide, rafting gear, safety training, and round-trip transport from Whistler. The splashy rapids suit first-timers and families with children aged five or older. Guides on past trips have included Jack, Noah, Kyla, and Rylan.

“Really good white water rafting experience although we would have preferred something a little more extreme as we are a group of adults.”

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9.Squamish Explorer Flightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $247

From Sea to Sky Air at Squamish Airport, take a small-plane flight over the valley, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, waterfalls and glaciers, including Lake Lovely Water. The flight lasts about 35 minutes and has room for up to nine people. Pilots such as Alex, David and Dave have led flights, though your pilot may differ.

“Loved this tour! Our guide, David, made the experience fun and exciting. Knowledge of the Garibaldi Provincial Park was fantastic. The views were breathtaking. Would go again and highly recommend.”

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10.Squamish Via Ferrata Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

From the Sea to Sky Gondola’s summit, a guide fits you with a helmet, harness and safety lanyards for a 90-minute Via Ferrata route. Walk through old-growth forest, clip onto a fixed cable, then cross bridges and climb steel rungs over glacier-worn granite, with Howe Sound below. Guides include Victor, Emile, Dan, Tache and Nick, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Fantastic experience. Meet up was easy and it was really special taking the gondola up first. Much more mentally challenging than physically challenging. Faced my fears and felt safe and supported the whole time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $160

From Vancouver, follow the Sea to Sky Highway to Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, the Sea to Sky Gondola, Brandywine Falls, Whistler and Green Lake. The gondola ticket and hotel pickup are included. Small groups travel with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide; Leonardo has led trips with local history, practical help and a flexible approach to weather.

“Leonardo was awesome! We enjoyed his tour style and the information he had to offer! For our first time in Vancouver, this definitely made our trip worth while! We saw so many beautiful places, this was well worth the price and trip! Thank you so much Leonardo! All the best!!!”

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12.Family-Friendly Cheakamus Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $126

Paddle the glacier-fed Cheakamus River on a 3 to 5-hour outing with gentle rapids, forest and mountain views, wildlife, and a playful water fight. Guides provide rafting gear and instruction, with transport from Squamish or selected Whistler hotels. Expect some paddling, a quick chance to cool off in the river, and time to change at the rafting base afterward.

“Our guides Tom Mila and Shaun were great. We felt very safe and comfortable with them. It was our first time white water rafting. It was a lot of fun! We saw a lot of Salmon in the river. It was very cool. My husband and I even jumped into the river from the raft for a nice cool plunge with the guides help. Shaun also took great pics which we will treasure. Another check on our bucket list!!”

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13.Whistler Backcountry Flightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $273

Take a roughly 50-minute flight from Brackendale, near Squamish, into the Whistler backcountry. The route includes Garibaldi Provincial Park, Black Tusk and an eagle’s-eye view of the Chief. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. The aircraft carries no more than nine passengers, and you must provide each passenger’s weight in pounds when booking.

“We absolutely rave to our friends and family about our sightseeing flight above the Whistler area! It was my favorite activity of our weeklong trip to B.C. I never dreamt I'd be able to see those mountaintops, glaciers, and lakes. It was beautifully serene and surreal. Our pilots were informative, friendly, and highly skilled. SO glad we took the tour!”

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14.Squamish Discovery Eco-tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

Ride an e-bike with a local guide through Squamish, linking the estuary and salmon spawning habitat with town history and varied trails. The route can include pavement, gravel, and mountain-bike-style sections. Guides Brent and Christian have led tours, and the group is capped at four. Plan for about two to three hours.

“The bikes were so fun and easy to use. We were able to travel so far in just a short time to see so many beautiful places in Squamish. The tour guide was funny, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend!”

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15.Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $94

At the Sea to Sky Gondola, a guide fits you with a helmet, harness and safety lanyards before leading you across bridges, a catwalk and glacier-worn granite. The 90-minute climb ends at the Summit Lodge, with views of Howe Sound and Sky Pilot Mountain. Gondola access is included only with the selected ticket option.

“It is amazing! Great experience! It was too intense and the guide is amazing! The views are breathtaking looking at the mountains!”

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