Whistler Backcountry Flightseeing Tour
5
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*

Whistler Backcountry Flightseeing Tour

By Sea to Sky Air
Recommended by 100% of travellers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 50m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More


  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • 46041 Government Rd, Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0, Canada
    Once at the airport follow signage for Sea To Sky Air customer parking
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7113P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infants free of charge, and sit in the lap of a responsible guardian
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
    • All passenger weights must be advised at time of booking and entered in pounds (lbs)
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7113P2

    From
    AU$381.10
    per adult
    Select date and travellers
    Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

    Similar experiences

    Itinerary
    • 46041 Government Rd, Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0, Canada
      Once at the airport follow signage for Sea To Sky Air customer parking
    • Pass by
      Black Tusk Trail
    • 1
      On the Whistler Backcountry Air Safari you will fly deep into Garibaldi Provincial Park, to the boundary layer between ancient glacial flows and volcanism. It’s here where mountains were forged, among fire and ice, as far back as 230 million years ago.
      Pass by
      Stawamus Chief Park
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Sea to Sky Air
      5.0 of 5 bubbles1,298
      Canada
      Joined in August 2009
    • ForceStrong
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience with a great Instructor
      My teen son wants to be a pilot so we did the Introduction to Flight Experience. Our instructor Dylan was wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. He explained everything clearly and was very easy to understand yet still very detailed. The flight and the views were amazing, it really is sea to sky when you go from snow covered glacier to the sea in only a few minutes. Definitely do the longer flight, you won't regret it. We will be back next time we are in the area.
      Written 27 February 2025
    • 777SB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome trial flight
      Dylan was excellent when he found out it was a trial flight for a teen interested in a commercial flying career. He gauged his delivery to perfection and gave him time on the controls having explained the basics. The views were stunning on a fantastic experience
      Written 19 January 2025
    • JoyB418
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Glacier flight was out of this world!
      Once in a lifetime experience- my husband and I did the 45 minute glacier tour plus lakes and mountains- spectacular views- great guidance and information from our pilot - amazing experience which really puts the surrounding mountains into perspective! The colours of the lakes up there were also incredible! Do it! You’ll not regret it!!!
      Written 13 September 2024
    • timmoorenz
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Simply Incredible
      I feel privileged to be one of those humans to have this experience. The scenery leaves you speechless, from the spectacular peaks to the abundant glaciers NO words will ever suffice. The pilot was knowledgeable and passionate about the area. As the title suggests, simply incredible.
      Written 1 September 2024
    • vanessarK7110NE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must do in Squamish
      Brilliant experience. Dillon our pilot was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very organized company and would highly recommend this adventure for anyone.
      Written 28 August 2024
    • Stay53026064884
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do for Squamish visitors and locals alike!!!
      Unbelievable experience! My partner and I had the pleasure of having Captain Dave provide an absolutely amazing experience. We are both long term locals and were excited to soak in the views and gain another insight to our beautiful town. Our expectations were far exceeded by Sea to Sky's personable, educated and thoughtful service. Our trip to Phantom Lake for my partners birthday was such a great experience! All the staff went above and beyond to provide a once in a lifetime experience and can confidently say we will be back! Thanks to all the Sea to Sky staff who made our flight so incredibly enjoyable!
      Written 25 August 2024
    • Anjulie L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Phantom Lake - a must visit experience
      Dave our pilot was amazing! His knowledge of the area was impressive and he answered all our many questions! He was funny and took some great photos of us when we landed at the lake. This trip was so unique - the epic views combined with swimming in an alpine lake with no one around can’t be beat! We packed a picnic and got to enjoy the lake for 40 mins. This adventure needs to be on your list!
      Written 6 August 2024
    • srussell300
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Flight of a lifetime
      We had a stunning flight over the Squamish River valley and surrounding mountains and enjoyed the narrative provided by pilot, Jacob. It was everything we'd hoped for and more and was one of the best trips we took during our time in Canada. We found the whole experience seamless - from booking online to our welcome, explanation and safety briefing and flight itself - highly recommend
      Written 5 July 2024
    • anna261
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic!
      Ryan our pilot was fantastic. His knowledge of all the mountains and his flying ability was incredible. I would highly recommend this. We were in the air for one hour and fifteen minutes and I took so many photos. It’s was an ending to an amazing holiday.
      Written 11 June 2024
    • mirandamF8819GU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Flight with Pilot Kyle
      A wonderful experience! The small plane was still comfortable for three people plus a pilot, and had windows for everyone to be able to see the sights and take photographs. Our pilot, Kyle, was fantastic and made a smooth flight for even our most nervous passenger. He explained what we were looking at, and how the airfield at Squamish works. The check in process was smooth, parking readily available. I would 100% recommend this to anyone coming to the area - the Sea to Sky Highway is beautiful, but seeing the area from above is a game changer.
      Written 6 May 2024
    • tink2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful lil’ flight adventure
      We were in the Squamish area and as we drove past their airport, we saw the sign for Flight tours at a super reasonable cost. We stopped in to check it out, opted for the slightly longer Skypilot Tour and were in the air literally within 15 minutes! David, our pilot was awesome, both in personality and skill. The flight was super smooth and the views were breathtaking - the view as we flew above Skypilot Mountain was iconic! To top it off, the weather was stunning as well. Great lil adventure that I highly recommend
      Written 18 March 2024
    • erikjackson7557
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great flight!
      Cancelled our initial booking due to weather, s2sa was very accommodating with a last minute rebooking. Our pilot was knowledgeable about the area and great to chat with.
      Written 18 March 2024
    • dvehdn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      amazing experience
      my girlfriend and I had the absolute best time. expectations were not only met but was completely exceeded. a perfect valentines.
      Written 12 March 2024
    • Ankitwht
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely Amazing
      Views are stunning, hard to describe in words. Ryan is very friendly and helped us in every step and was quick. Go for it, you wont regret.
      Written 10 March 2024
    • mollyjharry23
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome
      The pilot was very pilot and very helpful with my feared daughter. He took the time to make her feel comfortable and the fly was smooth and amazing. View was spectacular! 10/10
      Written 5 March 2024
    See all 1,298 reviews
    These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

    Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

    Popular mentions

    We perform checks on reviews.
    Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
    Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
    When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
    Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
    Learn more about our review moderation.
    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles33 reviews
    Excellent
    32
    Very good
    1
    Average
    0
    Poor
    0
    Terrible
    0

    Chris L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Fantastic tour! Our pilot Dylan was such a pro. He narrated the entire tour, pointed out tons of interesting sights, and gave us lots of advice on how to explore further from the ground. Oh, and the scenery was spell binding. Could not ask for a better experience.
    Written 15 May 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Dylan’s expertise and insights made your experience even better. It’s great to know that the scenery left such a strong impression on you. We hope you had the chance to explore some of the recommendations Dylan shared. Looking forward to having you on another adventure soon!
    Written 31 July 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Patrick N
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2022 • Couples
    Anna and I (Patrick) took the Whistler Backcountry Air safari on 07/25/22 with Eric.
    Not only did he really made us feel safe during the flights by explaining us how it's like to fly etc, but also did he really share his passion about the are we flew over including Garibaldi Provincial Park, it's lakes glaciers and volcanos. Anna and I couldn't stop being in awe due to this amazing adrenaline filling flight and the scenery we got to see (if that makes any sense). This 59 minute experience is worth every Dollar and we will do it again of we happen to come Canada again. So mind blowing to see massive Glaciers. You get a sense on how worthy it is to fight for nature conservation if see the world and it's wonders from above.And if course it's scars on (e.g. all the clear cuts on Crown land).
    Eric, you made this flight very special for us and all the best for you and your family!
    May we meet again (and then both with grey beards ;)).
    All the best,
    Patrick and Anna
    Written 26 July 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Anna and Patrick! Was a blast having you two out with us and thanks for the review! Looking forward to seeing you again and seeing who has the greyer beard :). Until then!
    Written 27 September 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    fernandak000
    Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023 • Family
    I took my parents (who were visiting form another country) to the tour that takes you over glaciers and Garibaldi Lake yesterday and it was incredible! I had hiked before a few times and saw the lake, but the view you get from the plane is incomparable. Since the moment I called to ask 100 questions, the service was outstanding. Ryan was our pilot and he was amazing, so kind, knowledgeable, and really made my dad, who is very scared of heights, feel safe. Such a great experience, I’ll definitely be back for more!
    Written 22 July 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    There isn't an experience quite like it. It was great to have you and your family; we hope to see you again!
    Written 4 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Mike M
    Carleton Place, Canada10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    This was a wonderful experience and an incredible way to see the local area. The weather that day was absolutely perfect; clear skies, no smoke. The pilot was very knowledgeable of the local geography and he "greased" the landing on our return. I would highly recommend taking a flight.
    Written 5 October 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Seeing the landscape from above gives you a better outlook on the surrounding area. We are glad they made the landing as smooth as possible, as that is what we are going for! Thank you for flying with us.
    Written 2 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Richard P
    Tucson103 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The weather couldn't have been better, and so our flight was particularly great. Our pilot was fantastic, knowledgeable, and very personable. He was also very professional. I appreciated watching him do his pre-flight checks on the aircraft. That was reassuring given the somewhat "fly by night" impression the limited signage, dirt path to their building, and overall impression I got of the building exterior. I needn't have been concerned. Our pilot, though apparently in his 30s, clearly knew his business and his aircraft. We felt very safe. The flight itself was simply gorgeous. We went on June 8th when there was still a lot of snow covering the glaciers. Nevertheless, the views were spectacular and we saw some bits of the glaciers, including many glacial crevasses. Highly recommend.
    Written 11 June 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    The area truly speaks for itself; we are glad our pilots made it a great experience, and we hope to see you again one day.
    Written 31 July 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Brendan K
    Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    David was our pilot for this flight. He was timely, professional and very knowledgeable. Everything was relaxed but ran on time. We had a bit of smoke/haze, but the scenery was still jaw-dropping and David added great commentary/answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see Garibaldi Provincial Park from a unique and incredible perspective.
    Written 4 October 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Gregory B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Kyle (our pilot) and the whole experience was amazing. The team was very responsive to our inquiries and the booking experience was very easy. Kyle made our trip unforgettable, will definitely do again if we ever find ourselves in the area again.
    Written 10 May 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    It’s great to know that the booking process was smooth and that Kyle’s contribution left such a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back if you’re in the area again. Safe travels until then!
    Written 31 July 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Mark G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2021
    A beautiful January day with clear skies and no wind allowed us to have an incredible experience. We toured the Tantalus Range and Whistler and Mt Garibaldi Park—we quickly ran out of superlatives to describe what we were seeing. The most boring thing on this flight was us going “Oh wow!” Over and over.
    Written 23 January 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    "oh wow" will never be a boring response to be heard when we are flying! Winter flying can provide some of the most extraordinary experiences, it sounds like you had that and then some!
    Written 6 March 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Josh L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    My wife and I received a gift card for this flight, not something we would normally do though. So thankful we took this trip on our wedding anniversary, it was so memorable. Right from arriving we were greeted by our pilot and given instructions for the flight. Felt very welcome and comfortable during this time of Covid. Aside from the incredible scenery our pilots knowledge was second to none of the area and landscape history. We will be back for a different adventure for sure and would absolutely recommend this flight to anyone. Great job by Sea to Sky Air!!!
    Written 6 September 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Wow, thank you so much! First of all, how great is it being given a gift card that prompts you to do something you wouldn't normally do?! We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time, and thank you also for letting us know that our COVID policies made you comfortable for your flight. We can't wait to take you up again.
    Written 14 October 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Carol I
    Welland, Canada20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2021
    What a beautiful flight we had! The absolute best way to see the mountains for what they are worth! Beautiful blue skies and lakes! Eric was our guide and he gave us great pertinent info. Loved every second of it. Great little plane to fly in. I would put this on your bucket list!
    Written 30 July 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks for the review! We agree that this should be on everyones bucket list and we're thrilled you enjoyed it so much. Experiencing Squamish and the surrounding area by air is truly special!
    Written 22 September 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Showing results 1-10 of 31
    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

    Whistler Backcountry Flightseeing Tour provided by Sea to Sky Air

    All Squamish HotelsSquamish Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Squamish
    All things to do in Squamish
    RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars