9 reviews of Whistler Day Trip by Train and Floatplane from Vancouver

Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Whistler Day Trip by Train and Floatplane from Vancouver. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by STEVEN W, November 2012

the trip was everything we expected and more from the moment we were picked up at the hotel till the second we stepped off the plane in Vancouver Harbour the "Rocky Mountaineer was unbelievable with picture postcard views for the entire 4 hours, Our hostess on board the train was so informative and helpful and the sevice was A+. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we arrived at Whistler.the cablecar ride to the summit was beautiful, but then we too
k the "peak-to- peak" gondola and the experience reached a new level. finishing off with a floatplane ride over the mountains and a landing in Vancouver Harbour was the icing on the cake. Out of the entire 31 days we were away from our home in Australia - this was my wifes favourite experience!!!!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by ozilab, Australia, September 2012

wonderful trip with good guides and excellent scenery. the floatplane flight was great. great way to see the sights. whistler was great

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Carl H, September 2012

everything we hoped for and more. the staff was extremely helpful and friendly

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by SUSAN W, October 2012

Float plane trip was amazing. Whistler and lifts great. Train back OK float plane both ways would be my choice the views so beautiful really a great way to see the perspective of the landscape.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by VICKIE V, September 2012

beautiful scenery

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by kumari p, August 2012

A good trip made great by the pilot of the floatplane who decided to take us over the mountains, definitely the "good way" and thank you very much!

The return trip was brilliant; I love trains and the glass dome carriage was excellent. Best part? Standing on the viewing platform with stunning views everywhere.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Edward N, August 2012

The tour operators were great but Viator's arrangements were messed up - had pickup at the wrong hotel - my email instructions fro Viator were poor. Than god the tour operators were flexible and responsible. The tour and trip itself were great. I would use the operators again and highly recommend them, but I would not trust Viator to make the proper arrangements.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by Donald T, September 2012

The adventure was wonderful. Sea plane to Whistler was without any problems. Morning views from the plane were awsome. Lake landing was exciting. Van ride into town was very informative. But this is where the problem starts. No information on where or when to catch the train. We spent the next hour in at the visitor center trying to get information. Very helpful receptionist. We left the center still not 100% clear on what we were looking for. By chance I saw the name "Rocky Mountaineer" on a white van which led us to another very helpful employee. But we were at a bus waiting area that could not see the flags being put up that indicated that the bus was in this area. So lucky I was reading and identifying every car, van and bus that went by. Once we got on the bus then on the train everything was smooth as silk. Great attendants in the dome car. We had a marvelous time with them. Service was great. Drinks flowed freely, small plates of food were delicious. Except for the stress of not having information that we could have easily been given sometime before the trip, I would recommend this for any and everyone.

2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better

Reviewed by Jeffrey A, September 2012

My Whistler day trip with Viator was not a good experience. When I booked the tour I was told by the operator that all details will be given to me
on my voucher, when i received the voucher there was mentioned about pick up and drop off.
When we checked in at Vancouver seaplane terminal we paid an additional $16.00 for what I dont know, the customer service rep. took all our paper work with the voucher and told us we will get more details about the tour in Whistler, when we arrived in Whislter someone drop us off by the Gongola exchange and said he will come back at
3:pm after we spent more money on the Gondola
and ready to be picked up at 3:pm there was no one to take us to the Rocky Mountaineer train station for our return to VANCOUVER we had to frantically calling different places then eventually we were picked up our train was due to depart at 3:30pm. it was a relief to get into the train, all in all I will not recommend this tour company.This tour costs us $800.00 for 2 adults and it was horrible

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flying over the coast mountains

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