Hiking Tours

Three Full-Day Alpine Hikes

Our group will spend 3 days together in the high alpine with professional local guides. The first will be an introduction to both mountains, the second will be further back on Blackcomb and the third will be further up on Whistler.

A Day in the Valley

Beneath the spectacular mountains lies an equally beautiful valley. We will hike the Valley Trail from Meadow Park all the way to Whistler Creek.

À la Carte Day:

One week isn’t nearly enough time to enjoy all of Whistler’s special activities, so we’re offering one full day for guests to choose the special thing they really want to do. We’ll talk about options, and our Tour Director will help with the planning.

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

DeLuxe Hiking tours also include cultural elements. In this case, we will visit and have dinner at this breathtaking indigenous cultural centre.

Winter Olympic Facilities

Who doesn’t want their photo taken with the five rings? Whistler is proud of its Olympic heritage, and it’s evident throughout the village.

Horseshoe Bay & Brandywine Falls

Even though they aren’t in Whistler, we thought we’d add a couple of bonus stops. On our way up to Whistler, we will smell the salt air and see a bit of the BC coast in Horseshoe Bay. Later on, we will also stretch our legs during a walk to Brandywine Falls.

Stanley Park

How could we drive through world famous Stanley Park twice and not stop? On our way back to Vancouver Airport, we will get to see some of the interior trails through the rain forest and finish with a stroll along the Sea Wall.

Day 1

1. Brandywine Falls Trail, Brandywine Provincial Park

(H1/Easy – 2.1km/20m) 

This short walk will allow guests to stretch their legs and experience the West Coast rainforest for the first time. The falls are also spectacular and makes a great photo to start our tour.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/brandywine-falls--2

https://hikeinwhistler.com/index.php/whistler-hiking-trails/brandywine-falls

2. Whistler Village Walking Tour 

(H1/Easy – 2.0 km/30m) 

Our Tour Director will give guests a relaxed walking tour of the Whistler pedestrian village, pointing out nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and grocery stores.

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Day 2

3. Peak Express Traverse, Whistler Mountain 

(H2/Moderate – 0.6km/65m) 

We will walk the gravel trail from the Whistler Gondola to the Peak Express Chair before riding the Peak Chair to the top to experience amazing views of the Cloudraker Skybridge.

https://www.whistler.com/blog/post/2018/07/05/whistler-peak-suspension-bridge/

4. Alpine Hike Options, Blackcomb Mountain After riding the Peak 2 Peak gondola from Whistler to Blackcomb and enjoying lunch, guests will have options after lunch. These include heading back to the Village on the Blackcomb Gondola, taking some short hikes around the Rendezvous Lodge, and hiking down Blackcomb Mountain to the Village.

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Day 3

5. The Valley Trail, Meadow Creek to The Village 

(H1/Easy – 5.0km/30m) 

This stroll along the Valley Trail starts at Whistler’s amazing Meadow Creek Recreational Complex and winds its way through the larger community back to the Village.

https://www.whistler.com/activities/valley-trail/

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6. The Valley Trail, The Village to Whistler Creekside 

(H1/Easy – 4.1km/50m) 

After lunch, our hike along the Valley Trail will continue to the original townsite of Whistler, now called Creekside. Guests will see beautiful nature and some of the spectacular homes that dot the landscape.

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Day 4

7. Overlord Trail, Lakeside & Decker Loop, Blackcomb Mountain 

(H3/Difficult – 9.5km/945m) 

This is a full day hike starting at the Rendezvous Lodge at the top of Blackcomb Mountain. Our local guide will take us through a variety of trails that show off the best of this spectacular mountain.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/overlord-lakeside-decker-loop

DAY 5 & 7 (A-la-Carte Days)

8. Lost Lake & High Alpine Hikes 

On our a-la-carte day guests have many options, including hikes to Lost Lake or back up to the high alpine. With more than a dozen trail options, every guest will be able to find something to their taste.

https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/lost-lake-nature-trail/

Day 6

9. High Note Trail, Whistler Mountain 

(H3/Difficult – 10.3/780m) 

This will be a big day on the mountain, with breathtaking views and vistas. The High Note Trail follows a circuit around the major ski areas, ending at the top of the Peak Chair.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/high-note-trail

Day 8

10. Seawall Trail (Third Beach to English Bay), Stanley Park 

(H1/Easy – 3.5km/0m) 

Before returning to the airport, guests will have a final chance to stretch their legs for an hour on Vancouver’s famous Seawall Trail in Stanley Park.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/stanley-park-seawall-trail

When compared to most hiking tours, DeLuxe’s Whistler tour offers several unique features.

Almost No Driving

Guests will be transferred to and from Whistler by private airport coach, but all other activities are within easy walking distance of our hotel.

One Hotel

Guests will spend all 6 nights at the Delta Whistler Village Suites Hotel.

Full Kitchens

Guests will have their own kitchens to prepare breakfasts and possibly other meals, and there’s a high-quality supermarket just 100m from the hotel.

Dozens of Meal Options

Four group dinners are included, and at other times, there are dozens of places to eat within ten minutes of the hotel. Rather than being herded into group meals, guests are free to eat what they want, when they want.

Lots of Free Time

Most days begin with group activities that go into mid-afternoon. Afterwards, guests have lots of free time to indulge their own interests.

Unlimited Gondola Access

Guests will receive a Season’s Pass to access both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at their leisure.

• Private transfers between Vancouver Airport and Whistler Village
• 7 nights at the Delta Whistler Village Suites Hotel (double occupancy)
• 4 group dinners, including an Indigenous reception and meal
• Season’s Pass for Hiking & Gondola to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
• Local professional hiking guides for 3 full-day hikes in the high alpine
• All entry fees and charges
• Services of a DeLuxe Hiking Tour Director

Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person and include HST.

Day 1

We drive from Vancouver to Whistler along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway, making stops in Horseshoe Bay for lunch and a breath of salt air and Brandywine Falls to inhale the scent of wet conifers. The day ends with a tour of the pedestrian Village and the evening is yours to explore.

Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites 

Nights: 7

Day 2

On this day, our local hiking guide reveals the primary attraction in Whistler – two mammoth mountains on our doorstep. We start on Whistler with the Cloudraker Skybridge. After riding the breathtaking Peak to Peak, we will enjoy lunch and see what the Blackcomb has to offer. The day ends with a Welcome Dinner.

Meals: D

Day 3

On this day we will discover the community of Whistler as we walk the Valley Trail from Meadow Park to Whistler Creek, with a pitstop in the Village for lunch. In the evening, we’ll share a meal while gaining insights into indigenous life at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.

Meals: D

Day 4

Is it possible to do a ‘deep dive’ on a soaring mountain? On this day, guests will need their hiking gear as we remount Blackcomb, and our local guide takes us towards Seventh Heaven to reveal the Overlord Glacier and Blackcomb Lake, where we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch.

Day 5

A special feature of DeLuxe Hiking is our à la carte days. That’s when guests get to do whatever they want! Whistler offers an incredible array of activities, including mountain & downhill biking, horseback riding, bungee jumping and even a summer bobsled experience.

Meals: D

Day 6

Our third day in the high alpine is on Whistler Mountain. This full-day hike with local guide will take us along the High Note trail. We’ll see Harmony, Symphony and Piccolo before reaching the Summit. 

Day 7

This is our second à la carte day, where guests get to plan their own activities, or simply take a day off from active sports to hang out in the Village. In the evening, we’ll finish the week with a Farewell Dinner in a very special place.

Meals: D

Day Eight

After breakfast, we’ll head back down the Sea to Sky Highway. On this day, the special treat is a relaxing hike through Stanley Park. First, we’ll stroll under the giant hemlocks, red cedars and Douglas firs. We’ll end with a very ‘Vancouver’ thing, as we walk the Sea Wall into English Bay.

Delta Whistler Village Suites

(7 nights)

Breathe in the fresh mountain air of British Columbia from the comfort of your room at the recently renovated Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites. Located in the epicenter of Whistler, guests have easy access to shops and markets, as well as ivory slopes for skiing and bike trails. Signature on-property restaurants, Hy's Steakhouse and Brickworks Public House, serve up creative meals and cocktails during your stay.

Make yourself at home in one of Delta Whistlers' spacious one-bedroom suites:

• Separate bedroom
• Fully equipped kitchen including fridge, stovetop, oven and dishwasher
• Dining table
• Living/sitting area
• Air conditioning
• Washer and dryer
• Gas fireplace
• TV in bedroom and living room
• Complimentary high-speed internet

This tour offers an incredibly flexible array of hiking and other activities, all within walking distance of our hotel in Whistler Village. Early in the week, guests will be oriented in the Village, in the Valley, and on the two mammoth mountains. That will allow them to participate in dozens of things to do, from mountain biking to bungee jumping to horseback riding to shopping or simply hanging out by the pool.

This tour flies into and out of Vancouver. Guests can join this tour from anywhere in the world! Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options. 

Activities available in Whistler

• Introduction to Downhill Biking
• Horseback Riding
• Alpine Photography Tour
• Introduction to Fly Fishing
• Bungee Jumping
• Via Ferrata
• Summer Bobsled Experience
• Rental Bikes in the Valley
• Sightseeing by Floatplane
• Golf