The 15 Best Whistler Tours & Adventures

1.Zipline Adventure in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,367 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Ride four Bear or five Eagle ziplines through Whistler’s old-growth temperate rain forest. Guides such as Elise, Laura, Rebecca, and Seb provide clear instruction, manage the braking systems, and share details about local wildlife. Expect suspension bridges, platforms, stairs, and short uphill walks between lines.

“Very good for someone not so sure shot heights. Guides were great. We had a smaller group due to some no-shows which made it a little quicker than normal. Steps involved”

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2.Whistler Odyssey Tour: Off-Road Buggy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Drive a two-seat 4X4 buggy through Callaghan Valley on a guided Whistler adventure. After a safety briefing and practice session, you tackle forest trails, puddles, bumps, and mountain roads with guides such as Brock, Kyle, Alejandro, or Tom. Plan for about 1.5 hours in the buggy within the 3-hour tour.

“Brock was an excellent guide, funny and very personable. Would do the excursion again. Did find the time on the quads a little short. Info on booking says 3hrs. We were back with in 2.5hrs, and the drive up to the location and back ate up an hour.”

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3.Whistler Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Follow a local guide through Whistler’s snowy backcountry on a three-hour snowmobile outing for confident beginners and intermediate riders. You’ll learn the basics, ride forest trails and frozen lakes, pause for photos, and return to Carleton Lodge by shuttle. Guides such as Kyle, Brock, and Tom have earned strong praise.

“Nate was an awesome guide and explained everything perfectly. Had a blast, would love to do it again”

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4.2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202

Ride guided backcountry trails through Brandywine and Callaghan valleys, with views of Black Tusk and Mount Fee. Blackcomb Snowmobile Ltd provides winter gear, instruction, a hot drink, snack, scenic stops, and a cabin or dome visit. Guides such as Eden, Vince, and Josh are praised for patient instruction.

“Amazing experience! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful and our guide, Nate, was awesome! A perfect way to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday and Christmas Eve. Thank you!”

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5.Superfly Ziplines on Cougar Mountain – includes 4 ziplines!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Superfly Ziplines takes you above Whistler’s rainforest and rivers on four high, long lines between Cougar and Rainbow Mountain. Guides such as Phoebe, Kirsten, Hannah, and Owen are known for clear safety checks and a playful approach. You can zip beside a partner, race, or simply enjoy the views.

“This was a wonderful experience. Traversing between two mountains was breathtaking, and the height of the first zip line was incredible. All four zip lines were enjoyable. The tour guides were engaged, fun and added to the overall experience. They were very thorough with safety checks so we felt that we were in good hands and could simply focus on the experience. I would do this tour again the next time we're in Whistler.”

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6.Callaghan Cruiser Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet at Carlton Lodge in Whistler Village, then ride 20 to 25 minutes to Callaghan Valley for training, warm gear, and a guided snowmobile trip. Wide trails lead through snowy forest to the NorthAir gold mine. Guides such as Brendan, Alejandro, Georgia, and Marie have helped first-timers find their pace.

“This was the highlight of our USA/Canada trip. Our guide was so good and made it so fun. Maybe because he was Australian like us and had the same since of humour. Needless to say I would recommend this tour as you see things on top of a snow filled mountain you just don't see everyday. A must while in Whistler!!”

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7.Whistler Sightseeing Tour: Discover all of Whistler Year-Round!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91Best value

Join Ryan and Whistler Valley Tours for a three-hour introduction to Whistler’s lakes, Olympic venues, historic communities, trails, viewpoints, and artisan stops. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with up to 14 people, and get practical ideas for restaurants, activities, shopping, and walks.

“This was an interesting tour encompassing environmental, historical and social features of Whistler. Ryan was very knowledgeable and great company. Apologies for the delay in the review of this high quality experience”

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8.Call of the Wild ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Drive a full-throttle ATV through Callaghan Valley on a 2.5-mile off-road route. Your guide provides training, helmets, gloves, goggles, and rain gear if needed. Guides such as Sasha, Georgia, Seshsa, Brock, Rylea, Nikki, and Ana have helped first-time drivers build confidence at a comfortable pace.

“I had done the call of wild tour and out tour guide was Nikki. She was super nice and helpful. All my friends had enjoyed our tour and I would definitely recommend this company to other.”

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9.eBike Adventure in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Ride Whistler’s paved pathways and gentle trails on a guided e-bike tour lasting about two and a half hours. Guides such as Art, Patty, TJ, and Bobby lead routes past lakes, forests, Fitzsimmons Creek, golf courses, and Olympic Plaza. Helmets, bikes, snacks, and Whistler Racquet Club access are included.

“Our group was aged 20 to 65 and these bikes and the tour was enjoyed by all. Well maintained bikes make this enjoyable and the course through the evergreens and around the beautiful lakes was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Ziplining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Meet Ziptrek Ecotours at Carleton Lodge, ride the Whistler Village Gondola, then fly across five ziplines and four treetop bridges with two English-speaking guides. The 2,400-foot finale carries you back into Whistler Village. Guides such as Sasha, Matt, Emily, and Jack are praised for calm safety coaching and nature facts.

“I loved the beautiful sight and the rush I got from each zip lining experience”

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11.Whistler Sasquatch® Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Ride Canada’s longest zipline across the Whistler valley after taking the Blackcomb Gondola and a short 4x4 shuttle. Your guide handles the safety briefing and equipment, then you launch into a fast, breathtaking run. Guides such as Jacob, Joaquin, Ned, and Sam have helped first-timers feel at ease.

“What a fantastic time. Ronan our trip guide was brilliant. Precise with instruction, sociable, friendly, and funny. The ride was thrilling, 100 mph, 1.4 miles, the views were breathtaking. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a thrill”

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12.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet at Carlton Lodge at 2:30 pm for a three-hour guided snowshoe outing in Callaghan Valley. You’ll follow an old trapper’s route beneath cedar, fir, and hemlock, hear local stories, try medicinal-herb tea, and enjoy snacks. Snowshoes, shuttle transport, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“What a wonderful day in nature. Our guide was attuned to our various skill levels. She exuded great sense of wonder and appreciation of the surroundings and had many great stories.”

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13.Whistler’s Guided Axe Throwing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Forged Axe Throwing, coaches such as Brandon, Brett, Tyler, and Ted teach you safe throwing basics, scoring, trick shots, and tournament games. The one-hour session suits first-timers, families, and friends, with targets, axes, and a few laughs included. Closed-toe shoes are required.

“My 12 year old son and I had a great time. The hosts did an excellent job of instructing, entertaining, and encouraging us. We would do it again and would very enthusiastically recommend it to others.”

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14.Mountains and Glaciers Tour by Seaplane

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · 30 min · from $190

Take off from Harbour Air’s Green Lake terminal for a 30-minute flight above Whistler Village, Garibaldi Lake, glaciers, alpine lakes, and Black Tusk. Pilots such as Paul and Greg have provided helpful commentary, but weather can affect visibility and cause a bumpy ride.

“It was both our first time on a sea plane. The location is just beautiful. We really enjoyed our trip with pilot Paul. Great recommendation to anyone!”

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15.Glacier Helicopter Tour and Mountain Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 45 min · from $325

Fly from Whistler with Blackcomb Helicopters, hearing live commentary through your headset as you pass glaciers and Whistler Blackcomb. The flight includes a mountain landing for photos and about 20 minutes on the ground, weather permitting. Private and small-group options are available.

“Wonderful Trip over Whistler/Blackcomb and landing on a glacier was out of this world! Very Exciting experience! Thank You!”

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