Whistler ATV Riding: Brandywine Valley Backcountry Family Tour

Ride the backside of Whistler-Blackcomb without the technical terrain

A 2-hour backcountry buggy ride in Whistler's Brandywine Valley for beginners and families, with a professional guide leading the way on easy-to-operate vehicles. You follow at a leisurely pace on moderately graded trails, viewing the Whistler-Blackcomb Mountains, Black Tusk and Mount Fee from vantage points most visitors never reach. Maximum 2 adults per buggy. Children ride as passengers. A live English-speaking guide is included, along with rain gear if needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Easy Buggy Tour in Whistler Backcountry

• Drive backcountry Buggy on easy trails
• View Whistler Blackcomb from Brandywine Mountain
• Follow guide on ATV through backcountry
• See Black Tusk volcanic peak
• View Mount Fee from Callaghan Valley

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Whistler and want to see the backcountry without operating a full-size ATV, a backcountry buggy is built for that. You operate the vehicle yourself (it's easy to drive and responds to first-timers), but the pace stays leisurely and the terrain stays moderate. A professional guide leads the tour on an ATV ahead of you, so you follow a known route through the Brandywine Valley instead of navigating on your own. The whole ride takes 2 hours.

The route shows you the backside of Whistler-Blackcomb from Brandywine Mountain, a vantage point that reveals the rugged, less-visited side of the ski area. You'll see Black Tusk rising with its dramatic jagged silhouette of dark volcanic rock, and Mount Fee from the Callaghan Valley with its snow-capped peak even in summer. These are the stops the guide chooses. The buggy's easy handling means you stay focused on the views instead of fighting the machine.

Rain gear (jackets, boots and gloves) comes with the ride if the weather turns. Drivers need to be at least 19 years old with a full driver's license. Children as young as 5 can ride as passengers. The buggy holds a maximum of 2 adults, so families travel together in one vehicle rather than splitting across multiple machines.

What’s included

• Professional local guide leading the tour.
• rain gear (jackets, boots, gloves) if needed.
• 2-hour backcountry ride through moderately graded trails in the Brandywine Valley.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Jun 2027

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteCA$ 35

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Whistler ATV

Is this one for you?The buggy holds 2 adults maximum, making it ideal for a parent and child or two adults exploring together, not for larger groups looking to split across multiple vehicles. The leisurely pace and easy-to-operate machine suit first-timers and families with younger passengers, not riders seeking technical terrain or high speed.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can my young children come on the backcountry buggy ride?

Children as young as 5 can ride as passengers on the buggy. The ride is designed for families, and the leisurely pace and easy terrain make it suitable for younger riders who aren't driving themselves.

What is Black Tusk and why does it stand out on this ride?

Black Tusk is a prominent peak in the Whistler backcountry characterized by its dark volcanic rock and jagged, dramatic silhouette. It contrasts sharply with the surrounding landscape and appears as a rugged spire, making it one of the striking views you'll see from the moderately graded trails.

Do I need experience riding ATVs to do this tour?

No. The backcountry buggy is easy to drive and is specifically designed for beginners and first-timers. A professional guide leads the tour ahead of you on an ATV, so you follow a set route at a leisurely pace rather than navigating independently.

How many people fit in one buggy?

A maximum of 2 adults can ride in one buggy. Children ride as passengers, so a family of two adults and younger children travels together in a single vehicle.