8 days
Duration
Jun-Sep
Dates
Canada, Squamish, Whistler
Location
Our Sea to Sky MTB experience is a spectacle of mountain biking directed by our experienced guides! And they can’t wait to pass on their enthusiasm about the best MTB area in the world!
Sea to Sky Corridor…
is a region in British Columbia, Canada. It spreads from Horseshoe Bay through Squamish and Whistler, all the way up to the Pemberton Valley. Even though Whistler bike park has the biggest renomée, Sea to Sky area possesses some of the world’s best biking trails! Squamish & Pemberton are paradise cities for outdoor lovers. Squamish is a logging industrial town turning adventure capital, where the glacier meets the ocean. Pemberton lies in between the mountains, rivers, and lakes and holds some of the First Nations heritage.
A paradise for outdoor lovers!
In general, this area offers you numerous possibilities for outdoor sports. However, the local municipalities make sure that bikers are well catered all the time. Therefore, they are constantly expanding the network of trails in a top-notch condition. Our guides will show you all of the hidden and remote jewels that are around this area. All in all, by the end of the trip, you will understand the reason, why so many adventure lovers love this area!
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Vancouver airport (Canada) | |||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 12:00 noon for a prompt departure at 1:00 PM | RETURN TIME | Approximately 12:00 noon | WEAR | Comfortable bike and athletic clothing, sport shoes (biking shoes), jacket and sunscreen | INCLUDED |
| Vancouver airport – Whistler – Vancouver airport shuttle |
| double or twin room accommodation |
| Whistler MTB bike park ticket |
| unlimited access to pool, jacuzzi and sauna in the apartment complex |
| Whistler survival guide – introduction to Whistler by a local. You will learn about restaurants, bars, grocery stores and anything you might be interested in |
| introduction to biking in Whistler with a guide; optional skills and safety check and training with guide |
| guided biking tours with transportation to Pemberton, Squamish and Vancouver |
| group size that doesn’t exceed 14 guests on a scheduled departure |
| secure bike maintenance and storage room for your bikes and transportation boxes |
NOT INCLUDED
| airfare (we can help you purchase the best ticket possible) |
| bike hire – we can arrange bike hire for you at a cost of $460 USD for a good quality full suspension bike for the duration of the trip (book in advance) |
| personal safety and cycling equipment |
| food and drinks |
| travel and activity insurance |
| tips are optional and not included in price |
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Day 1 – Vancouver to Whistler shuttle
If you are traveling from far away we recommend arriving at least a day early to help you adjust to the time zone and to avoid any luggage or flight delay complications.
We will pick you up at the airport or at a designated meeting point and drive you to Whistler, where we will move into our accommodation for the duration of this program. After you get settled, we will have a short briefing followed by a dinner in town and a relaxed time spent together to get to know each other.
Alternatively, you can organize your own arrival to Whistler and join us whenever it suits you best.
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Day 2 – Warm up Whistler trails
Time to set up your bikes and hit the first trails. A part of this day is a skills and safety check and training. Then, our guide will introduce you to the most common trails and rules in the area. Welcome to a MTB paradise, let the show begin!
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Day 3 – Bike park
If you’ve been here before you won’t need any introductions. We are counting on you to lose yourself in the world’s biggest and best bike park and we won’t be in your way. If you haven’t been here before, you’ve finally made it, to what most DH bikers consider a must visit destination at least once in their lifetime – and you will learn why! Take a big breath and hit any trail level you feel comfortable with. You are in for a day where the quality of memories is measured in a huge amount of vertical feet you are bound to conquer.
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Day 4 – Pemberton trail exploration
Pemberton is a town with a unique character, very different to the one of Whistler, even though it is only 30 minutes’ drive away. Endless trails of all difficulties in this area make it a dream for any “enduro” enthusiast. Choice of trails is all up to you. As there is plenty of options, our experienced local guide will help you accommodate your skill level, needs, and wishes.
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Day 5 – Mount Seymour
This is the day you’ll learn first hand why Vancouver constantly tops the most livable cities of the world lists. We’ll hit Vancouver’s own little piece of MTB heaven. In fact, this area and its riders played a key role in early modern mountain bike development. Mt. Seymour makes our guides’ favorite list and they can’t wait to show you a part of the area that most other guided tours miss.
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Day 6 – Squamish trail
Squamish, a town where glacier-covered mountains rise just above the ocean, is a breath-taking destination that is quickly becoming an outdoor sports capital of Canada. Biking stunning trails of Squamish will offer views of Mount Garibaldi volcano, Stawamus Chief, the second largest granite monolith in the world that attracts world’s best climbers, and the Howe Sound at the mouth of Squamish River, a kite surfing mecca for Vancouverites.
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Day 7 – Top of The World trail
Top of The World trail not only offers the highest vertical drop in Whistler but also a spectacular journey that starts with the bare and open character of the beautiful Whistler alpine. A trail that has it all is a perfect round-up of our Sea to Sky experience.
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Day 8 – Departure
Packing and shuttle back to the airport.
We are passionate adventure travelers ourselves. We have spent our lives in search for the ultimate outdoor experiences. You will gain skills in outdoor activities and meet like-minded individuals to share wonderful adventures. Passion and full dedication to details for each itinerary as well as an excellent relationship with our suppliers in Slovenia have built up the Bikehiketours brand.
Your adventure guides are local and experienced professionals who have a real passion for outdoor activities and for the culture and landscape.
Your safety is their number one priority, closely followed by your enjoyment of the tour. They will always be on-hand to answer any questions or requests you may have throughout your trip. We choose our guides for their expertise in outdoor activities. They are experts in their fields.
We only run small group adventures to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible and not get lost in the crowd. There will generally be between seven and 14 people in each group. The minimum number of people we require to run our tours is four.
Our tour caters for a wide age range, typically between 30 and 60 years old, but age is simply a state of mind, as they say, and we welcome anyone over the age of 18!
Tours are designed at your own pace and you will enjoy no matter what your age.
Each evening your guides will chat with you about the following day’s activities and give you an idea of the sorts of trails you can look forward to. If there’s anything you feel anxious about, your guides will be happy to discuss it with you.
We recommend following a general training in the weeks leading up to your trip.
Your guide will be very happy to give you some bike skills training during your trip to help improve your confidence and your enjoyment of your bike adventure.
As fellow sports enthusiasts, we understand the comfort you may find in riding with your own gear. Due to things can get a bit challenging when it comes to traveling please consult our booking manager prior to departure.
Q. Will I have to carry my own luggage?
You will never have to worry about your bags on tour. You only need to carry a daypack with you whilst riding. We have a support vehicle and driver who will transfer your luggage to your next accommodation each day, and have it ready and waiting for your arrival.
On your holiday you will be staying in a range of comfortable, welcoming local accommodations, including traditional guest houses, small hotels, and a boutique hotel. For details please consult with your booking manager.
Traveling light is the key. Although the daytime and nighttime temperatures can vary in the mountains, so you must make sure that you have plenty of layers of breathable clothing to ensure that you are always warm enough and can remove a layer if you get too hot.
You should also bring cycling shorts/trousers, gloves, padded undershorts, waterproof jacket, flip-flops, specific shoes for cycling.
Where the meals are included in Bikehiketours itineraries they are in a group setting.
Your Bikehiketours guide will also be with you during these scheduled meals.
During the meals that are not included in the itinerary, you are free to choose where you would like to dine. Your guide will advise you the best places to dine for these meals. You can choose to join with others and decide to dine together somewhere or, if you desire some independent time, you are also always welcome to do your own thing.
Medical insurance is mandatory on all of our holidays. We also recommend trip cancellation insurance. Contact your booking manager and we will help you choose the right plan for your holiday.
Many of our travelers join as singles. We charge single supplement fee to solo travelers for single room use. But don’t worry, we can pair you with another traveler of the same gender if you like.
A single supplement is an additional charge for a private room for guests traveling alone.
The cost of our holidays does not include international airfare. However, we are happy to assist you in booking flights to join with each tour. The prices vary depending on the season and the point of departure.
We can arrange early arrivals and extended visits. We will be happy to provide suggestions and ideas.
The more in advance you book, the greater availability of dates you’ll find.
Attention to the smallest details, expertise, and great local guides are the key to a successful adventure.
