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BRITISH COLUMBIA: Whistler Explorer
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Get a sneak preview of world-class Whistler Resort, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, on this summertime multisport extravaganza. Even when there’s no snow on the ground, there’s round-the-clock fun to be had at Whistler, from hiking to high-alpine vistas to rafting Class III-IV whitewater to top-roping down granite rock climbing routes. On this seven-day multi-sport trip, designed with families in mind, the activities are meant to inspire, not intimidate. You’ll start at a fantastic harborside hotel in cosmopolitan Vancouver, then wind along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, where activities include the perfect balance between all-in-the-family fun like cycling the Whistler Valley, to letting the well-trained guides take over and teach your kids how to rock-climb while you hike to a pristine alpine lake. The end result is that everyone has a great time and goes home rejuvenated. The only potential issue: You may want to permanently relocate to Canada!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Hike to high alpine vistas and glacier fed lakes through the incredible Whistler coastal mountain landscape
- We have it all—raft the Elaho River, bicycle the Valley Trail, and take the Gondola up to a mountain trail
- A variety of activities for active families—enjoy both time with, and away from, the kids!
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Itinerary: Whistler Explorer
Day 1 ~ Arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Day 2 ~ Drive up to Squamish along the Sea to Sky Highway. Snake north along the majestically rugged coastline of Howe Sound past gorgeous ocean views and even a 1,200-foot waterfall that pounds down just a few meters from the sea. Hike in Paradise Valley, and take a Class III-IV whitewater adventure down the Elaho River! (Kids under 13 will enjoy a Class II river trip just for them.)
Day 3 ~ Gondola ride up into the high alpine meadows atop Whistler Mountain, where we’ll hike into the backcountry which is bursting with wildflowers and endless views of the snowcapped peaks and the massive glaciers that adorn the Fitzsimmons Range.
Day 4 ~ Cycle along the Valley Trail, which links the entire Whistler valley together as it winds past the mountain side lakes and parks. The afternoon is your choice! Relax at the lake, continue exploring on bike, shopping, enjoying the spa, or participate in one of the adrenaline adventures that Whistler is famous for!
Day 5 ~ Hike along the Chekamus, a raging glacial river, to a crater lake. Evening features fine dining for adults while kids will head out in the village for a fun dinner with one of the guides!
Day 6 ~ Adults will enjoy an alpine hike to the pristine Joffre Lakes, three aquamarine lakes hanging in the valley that are fed by the massive Matier glacier, while kids will have the opportunity to test their rock climbing skills!
Day 7 ~ Transfer to Vancouver and depart.
Detailed Itinerary - BRITISH COLUMBIA: Whistler Explorer
Detailed Itinerary - BRITISH COLUMBIA: Whistler Explorer
For more information and reservations, please contact:
Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-510-594-6000 or
Toll Free 1-888-831-7526 (USA & Canada)
Additional International Toll Free Numbers
Fax: 1-510-594-6001
Email: info@mtsobek.com
Photo Credits
©MTS Photo File
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