Vancouver to Whistler bus tour: Cypress Mountain & Shannon Falls

Ride to the peaks and walk to the falls

A nine-hour bus tour from Vancouver to Whistler with pickup at your hotel or cruise ship terminal, stopping at Stanley Park, Cypress Mountain, Shannon Falls and Whistler Village. The tour includes a live guide in English or Spanish, bottled water and local taxes; the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler is optional and costs extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vancouver to Whistler sightseeing tour

• Pick up from hotel or cruise terminal
• Ride through downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park
• View Vancouver from Cypress Mountain
• Stop at Shannon Falls waterfall
• Visit Horseshoe Bay town
• Pass by Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
• Free time in Whistler Village

The Experience

The bus picks you up near the cruise ship terminal or your hotel and heads north through downtown Vancouver, where the guide covers the city's film industry history—Vancouver shoots hundreds of productions yearly. Stanley Park comes early in the route, then the tour climbs to Cypress Mountain, the only stop on this route that gives you a panoramic view of the entire city, mountains, water and islands from one vantage point. From there it's a straight shot up the Sea-to-Sky Highway toward Whistler.

Shannon Falls, BC's third highest waterfall, is a walk-up stop where you leave the bus and approach the cascade on foot. After that comes free time in Whistler Village to explore on your own; the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is there if you want it, but it costs extra and is not part of the tour. The return to Vancouver takes the same highway south, and you're back at your starting point after nine hours total.

The bus is a clean, spacious mini-bus, and the guide is knowledgeable and entertaining. Bottled water is included. Gratuities are optional. If you're staying at a hotel in Vancouver or arriving by cruise ship, pickup is included; if you're elsewhere in the city, ask about meeting points when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise ship terminal pickup.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• local taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Abass Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying at a hotel in Vancouver or arriving by cruise ship and don't have a car—pickup is included, so you skip the logistics of getting to the highway and can spend the day seeing the peaks and falls instead of arranging transport.

Top questions

Can I book this tour if I'm staying on a cruise ship in Vancouver?

Yes—pickup is included right from the cruise ship terminal, so you don't need to arrange transport to meet the bus.

What is Cypress Mountain and why is it on this tour?

Cypress Mountain is a high vantage point that gives you a panoramic view of Vancouver, the surrounding mountains, water and islands all from one spot—it's the only stop on this route that offers that view.

Do I have to ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler?

No—the gondola is optional and costs extra. You have free time to explore Whistler Village, and the gondola is available if you want to ride it, but it's not included in the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes pickup from your hotel or cruise ship terminal, the bus ride to all stops, a live guide in English or Spanish, and bottled water; food, drinks beyond water, and gratuities are not included.

How long does the whole tour take?

Nine hours from pickup to drop-off, including all stops and free time in Whistler Village.

Is Shannon Falls an easy walk?

Shannon Falls is a walk-up stop where you leave the bus and approach the waterfall on foot; the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the areas are wheelchair accessible.