2 Day Vancouver Whistler & Fraser Valley Gold Rush Trail
This 2 day excursion spans the Pacific Northwest Coast to the BC Interior.
You will enjoy a scenic drive, enjoy outdoor activities, extreme adventure if you like, learn, and be awed by highlands unique flora, glacial landscapes, lakes, deep valleys and canyons, cascading rivers, glaciers, majestic mountains, semi-desert, and a beautiful fiord by the coast. Learn about 19th Century BC Gold Rush history.
NOTE: You book your own hotel in Lillooet.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Vancouver
Pick up from your hotel by Mercedes.
Day 1 - Vancouver to Fraser Valley, Coquihalla Canyon and Lillooet.
Depart for Yale. Enjoy a scenic drive on the historic BC Gold Rush Trail, along the Fraser Canyon. First stop, Fort Langley, the birthplace of the province. Stop and hike to Bridal Veil Falls and the Othello Tunnels at Coquihalla Canyon. Next, Hope, where Rambo First Blood was filmed. At Yale, visit the Yale Historic Site. Enjoy a hike to the Old Alexandra Bridge. Experience a thrilling ride at Hells Gate Airtram. Take the old Cariboo Wagon Trail to Lillooet. Enjoy white water rafting at Lytton (optional April to October). Overnight at Lillooet.
NOTE:
You book your own hotel in Lillooet. I can provide guidance with hotel recommendation.
Day 2 - Duffy Lake Road, Whistler, Sea To Sky Highway, Squamish, Britannia Beach, Vancouver
Day 2 - Depart for Whistler via the Duffy Lake Road. Stop at Seton Lake and hike up Joffre Lake. At Whistler, ride the Peak2Peak gondola, and stroll the Nordic village. Leaving Whistler for Vancouver, enjoy a scenic drive along the spectacular Sea To Sky Highway, along Howe Sound. Stop at Brandywine Falls. View Tantalus Mountain Range. At Squamish, try spotting a witch flying with a broom or riding a Harley Davidson. Stop at Shannon Falls.
Back to Vancouver
Drop off at your hotel.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide services
Premium private transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Insightful live commentary in English, tailored to your group's interest
Bottled water
Canadian GST tax
Hotel accommodation in Lillooet (you book your own accommodation)
Other entrance fees - tram rides, gondola rides, white water rafting, bungee
Other out of pocket expenses
Gratuities - discretionary but greatly appreciated
Tour Important Information
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate to strong physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Children aged 5 and under travel for free
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 11 guests per booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity
Hotel pickups commence approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
Important message from the supplier
I am available everyday.
I also provide multiple day tours - 2 Day, 4 Day, and 6 Day tours. Please see all my published tours.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Bobby L.
Hello, my name is Bobby. I live in Vancouver. I love this beautiful city very much and am always very excited and eager to share the city with friends and visitors.
Besides Vancouver, I also provide private guided tours to Victoria, Whistler, and the Canadian Rockies in Alberta.
I enjoy travelling and have toured many countries. When visiting new places, I always look forward to experience the local lifestyle; savour the food; learn the culture, tradition, and history, to better understand the place I am visiting. I hit the highlights, the best places of interest the destination has to offer. Then I explore, meet the locals.
Come, join me. Let's explore this beautiful city of Vancouver, the Pacific Northwest, and the Canadian Rockies. We'll have fun; explore and learn; and enjoy in style, comfort, and luxury. We'll visit the world renown ski resort of Whistler in the Squamish Lil'wat First Nations Territory, and Victoria, the Garden City on Vancouver Island. For the history buffs, wine lovers, and movie goers, we will visit the Fraser Valley and Fort Langley. To enjoy spectacular highlands, mountains, canyons, turquoise coloured lakes, and wildlife, we'll visit the the Canadian Rockies, and play golf too!
$3,240/ per group
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