5 Vancouver Waterfall Tours Worth the Detour

1.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,640 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $173Our pick

Travel from downtown Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway to Shannon Falls, the Sea to Sky Gondola, and Whistler Village. The 10-hour trip includes transport, gondola admission, hotel pickup from most downtown hotels, and live commentary. Guides such as Alex, Jason, Andrea, and Jessica are praised for clear local stories and helpful pacing.

“Absolutely amazing, timely and a great guide! The bus even picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel.”

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2.Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 882 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $161

Travel from Vancouver to Whistler by comfortable coach along Highway 99, with stops at Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. You’ll get about 90 minutes at the gondola and several hours in Whistler Village. Guides such as Clarkie and Betty are praised for clear commentary, local stories, and calm driving.

“This was an awesome experience. Our tour guide was a great! He knew lots of interesting facts of the areas we were passing through but he also didn't talk the whole time. He also had some good tips of things to see/do at a few of the stops as well. We felt like we had adequate time at all the stops (gondola could have been a touch longer) but we are explorers and enjoy wandering around. We will need to time it better next time so we can catch a lift at Whistler and wander around at the top. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to see the sights…”

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3.Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Set out from Granville Island with a guide such as Marco, Dylan, Ray, or Cassidy for a three-hour Zodiac ride past False Creek, Siwash Rock, Lions Gate Bridge, Deep Cove, and Indian Arm. A warm suit and lifejacket are provided. Expect fast open-water riding, granite cliffs, waterfalls, and possible seals, eagles, jellyfish, and salmon.

“Great way to see Vancouver from the water. Also nice to see some of the natural wonders surrounding the Vancouver area.”

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4.Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $187

Travel from downtown Vancouver to Whistler in a small group of up to 11, with stops at Stanley Park, Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, and Porteau Cove. Guide Charles often leads the trip, adding local stories and flexible photo stops. You get about four hours to explore Whistler on your own, with gondola tickets and other activities extra.

“The sight seeing was great. We had a 7 seater with 4 guests. it almost became like a private tour and that was the best part. Our tour guide Charles from Abass tours kept us entertained and was great, very flexible with time and went out of his way.”

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5.Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $58Best value

Join guide Adrian for a 3.5-hour small-group outing from Vancouver to Lynn Canyon. Walk through old-growth forest, cross suspension bridges, see Twin Falls, creeks, waterfalls, and natural pools, and travel across Lions Gate Bridge. Expect hills, steep stairs, and a moderate-to-demanding hike.

“Adrian was a lovely guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. The hike itself in Lynn Canyon was beautiful. Nature and waterfalls is what I wanted and it's what I got. Adrian was happy to accommodate walking speeds to suit everyone in the group. The home made oat cookies were a great touch too 😊”

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