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  • Vancouver, Canada

Sea to Sky Highway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Trace the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, where Howe Sound, waterfalls and Coast Mountain peaks line the drive. Allow about 1½–2 hours for the 120 km route, plus any optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 27 mapped Viator itinerary entries and 30+ Tripvia audio stories, including Porteau Cove, Britannia Mine, Shannon Falls, Squamish, Brandywine Falls and Whistler. Travel in either direction in your own vehicle at your own pace. GPS-triggered audio plays along the route, with a live map to follow. Download before departure for offline use; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Gondola rides, museum admission and other optional attractions are separate, and opening hours or park access can change. Check Highway 99 conditions before traveling.

What to Expect

Private tour
27 places
1 hr – 2 hrs

Pass by: British Columbia

Drive the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, with coastal and mountain stories along the way.

Pass by: Iron Workers Memorial Bridge

Cross the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge toward North Vancouver to join the Sea to Sky route.

Pass by: North Vancouver

Vancouver’s North Shore sets the scene with forested mountains rising above the Salish Sea.

Pass by: Strait of Georgia

Look across the Strait of Georgia, the broad waterway between mainland BC and Vancouver Island.

Pass by: Cypress Mountain

Cypress Mountain is a popular year-round recreation area above the North Shore.

Pass by: Cypress Provincial Park

Cypress Provincial Park is an optional detour for forest trails and wide Howe Sound views.

Pass by: Sea to Sky Highway

Follow Highway 99 as it winds between Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains.

Pass by: Lions Bay

Lions Bay is a small seaside village framed by steep slopes and Howe Sound.

Pass by: Porteau Cove Road Lookout

Porteau Cove Road Lookout offers an optional stop for sweeping views over Howe Sound.

Pass by: Anvil Island

Spot Anvil Island offshore and enjoy the rugged island scenery of Howe Sound.

Pass by: Howe Sound

Howe Sound opens into a dramatic coastal fjord landscape of islands, cliffs and water.

Pass by: Britannia Mine Museum

Britannia Mine Museum is an optional stop that brings the region’s copper-mining history to life; admission is separate.

Pass by: Murrin Provincial Park

Murrin Provincial Park is an optional break beside Browning Lake and forest trails.

Pass by: Watts Point volcanic centre

Watts Point reveals the volcanic history behind this stretch of the Sea to Sky coast.

Pass by: Shannon Falls Viewpoint

An optional short walk leads to a dramatic view of Shannon Falls, subject to park access.

Pass by: Sea To Sky Gondola

The Sea to Sky Gondola is an optional paid attraction with elevated views over Howe Sound.

Pass by: Stawamus Chief

Stawamus Chief rises above Squamish as one of the region’s iconic granite landmarks.

Pass by: Squamish

Squamish is a lively mountain town known for climbing, trails and coastal scenery.

Pass by: Squamish Spit & Estuary

The Squamish Estuary and Spit reveal a rich meeting place of river, sea and bird habitat.

Pass by: Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park

View Brackendale Eagles Park from the Eagle Run dyke; the park itself has no road access and winter entry is restricted.

Pass by: Tantalus Lookout

Pause at Tantalus Lookout for an optional view of the jagged Tantalus Range.

Pass by: Mount Garibaldi

Mount Garibaldi dominates the skyline above Squamish and carries deep cultural significance.

Pass by: Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

Brandywine Falls is an optional park stop with a short walk to viewpoints above the waterfall; stay on marked trails.

Pass by: Whistler Mountain

Whistler Mountain rises over the resort village and offers year-round alpine scenery.

Pass by: Whistler Olympic Park

Whistler Olympic Park is an optional Callaghan Valley detour with 2010 Winter Games heritage and seasonal activities.

Pass by: Alta Creek,

The River of Golden Dreams, also called Alta Creek, winds through Whistler’s wetlands and lakes.

Pass by: Whistler

Whistler’s pedestrian village and surrounding peaks make a memorable finish or starting point.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
  • One booking per vehicle
  • Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
  • Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
  • Live GPS route map and offline tour download
NOT INCLUDED
  • Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
  • Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
  • Gondola, museum and other optional attraction admission
  • Parking fees at optional stops
  • In-person guide

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories describe outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails, viewpoints, gondolas and museum interiors have variable access and surfaces, and the full route is not practical by public transportation. You can complete the audio tour when nearby buildings are closed. Brackendale Eagles Park is viewed from outside its boundary; Brandywine Falls requires an optional walk and has seasonal vehicle access. Check Highway 99, park and attraction conditions before travel.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.9

35 total reviews

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