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image: Whistler ZiptrekWhistler Ziptrek Ecotours

Whistler's most popular eco-adventure tour! Now twice as fun!

As seen on The Bachelorette!

Experience the exhilaration of flying as you glide along steel zip lines suspended high above the breathtaking whitewater river that divides Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Ziptrek Ecotours provides a discovery of mountain ecology that combines adventure with environmental education. Watch an informative video overview of Ziptrek to get a really good idea of what it is all about and why it's a great tour for you to book!

  image: Bachelorette Zipline Whistler

Ziptrek Ecotours gives guests exclusive access to areas of rare and untouched ancient coastal temperate rainforest. All this only minutes away from Whistler Village. Tours operate in all weather conditions, 365 days a year. Ziptrek has attracted tens of thousands individuals, corporate groups and families of all sizes! It is an adventure that is accessible to all and produces a similar effect over and over - no one can believe how much they enjoyed themselves!

photo: Whistler Ziptrek zipline tour

Need to get up to Whistler from Vancouver? Rent a car from Enterprise or check out the convenient Greyhound bus schedule. Looking for accommodation in Whistler? Check out our discounted rates at the Crystal Lodge Hotel & Crystal Lodge Hotel winter rates.

Going skiing or boarding while you’re in Whistler? Looking for lift tickets, lessons or rentals? check out our Whistler lift tickets and get organized for your adventure this winter! We also have discounted lift tickets for groups of 25 or more please call 1800 565 8735 for prices and package information for your group.

SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your activities with Canadian Outback Adventures!

Click here for Ziptrek Schedule & Prices

Ziptrek has been featured in over 200 newspapers, magazines and tv shows including:

  • ABC's Extreme Home Makeover
  • Fortune Magazine
  • The New York Times
  • The Globe & Mail
  • The London Daily Telegraph
  • National Geographic
  • ABC's The Bachelor
  • The Travel Channel / Discovery Channel
  • Wish You Were Here (UK)
  • Holiday (BBC)
  • North-West Backroads
  • ...and many, many more!

photo: Whistler Ziptrek zipline tour

Ziptrek Now Bigger & Better! Now 2 Ziptrek tours to choose from!

Ziptrek has recently expanded the Whistler zipline tour area all the way to Whistler Village! With the addition of five new ziplines, for a total of 10 ziplines, there are now two different Ziptrek Ecotours to choose from.

The Similarities of the two Whistler Ziptrek Tours:

  • Guests fly through the air on Whistler's most popular year-round activity
  • Award winning ecological curriculum
  • First-class guides (two professional guides on every tour)
  • Beautiful old growth forest and scenery above the raging waters of Fitzsimmons Creek
  • Ziplines high in the treetops between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
  • Viewing platforms and suspension bridges up to 200' in the treetops
  • Ziplines operated with our patented braking system
  • Minimum and maximum weight limits are the same for solo ziplining
  • Tours offered throughout the day
  • Tours are approximately 3 hours in duration

Ziptrek Tour Differences:

Ziptrek Tour #1 - The Bear Tour - BEGINNER

  • This is the tour seen in all the media coverage throughout most of the world on some of the highest rated travel programs
  • If this is your first time on ziplines and/or you have any apprehension at all this is the best tour for you
  • 5 ziplines ranging from 200 to 1100' in length (includes one test Zipline)
  • 9-10 people maximum per tour
  • Tandem tours are available for children over 6 years of age and under 70 lbs/32 kg
  • Quick shuttle ride to and from Ziptrek's tour area between Blackcomb & Whistler Mountains
  • Suspension bridges & observation decks (different bridges & decks than the other tour)

Ziptrek Tour #2 - The Eagle Tour - ADVENTUROUS / BEGINNER

  • 5 ziplines ranging from 400 to 2000' in length
  • 9-10 people maximum per tour
  • Tandem ziplining is not permitted on this tour
  • Quick one way shuttle ride to Ziptrek's tour area between Blackcomb & Whistler Mountains
  • Best for people who do not have a great fear of heights and/or have done Tour #1 before and know what ziplines are all about
  • Suspension bridges & observation decks (different bridges & decks than the other tour)
  • This tour boasts the longest as well as the fastest ziplines in North America
  • The longest line on this tour is over 6 football fields and drops more than 20 stories
  • This tour has more walking and hiking than the original tour and is a bit more physically challenging
  • Guests zipline right back to Whistler Village

photo: whistler ziptrek winter

Ziptrek Tour #3 - Winter Twilight Tour - BEGINNER

Fly through the night! Plunge into the darkness of Whistler’s Old Growth Rainforest and experience the thrill of our winter twilight night tours on the Bear course. Step off the treetop decks from almost 200’ above the valley floor into sheer darkness for an immediate rush of adrenaline! More than an incredible heart pounding adventure, Ziptrek guests will receive a rare first hand account of the delicate balance between humans and nature as they learn about one of the rarest rainforests on earth. Guests will enjoy the soft glow of the forest from our 4000 LED twinkle lights, spread throughout the course. To equip guests for a night tour, all guests will receive a personal headlamp (gloves and winter boots are available on request).

Ziptrek Tour #4 - Winter Zip N' Chili Dinner Tour - BEGINNER

Let Ziptrek take care of your dinner plans! Now you can enjoy the thrill of our Winter Twilight tour and a unique mountain dining experience all rolled into one with our new Zip n’ Chili Dinner Tour! Plunge into the darkness of Whistler's Old Growth Rainforest and experience the thrill of the night on the Bear tour. Enjoy the soft glow of the forest lit up by over 4000 LED twinkle lights. The fun continues‐ after your tour enjoy a warm drink, a piping hot bowl of chili and a tasty treat fireside in our cozy A‐frame cabin located on Blackcomb Mountain along side the Fitzsimmons Creek.

Ziptrek in Whistler Schedule

Ziptrek tours depart all day long, every day, all year round, and in almost all weather conditions. Advance reservations are required.

Whistler Ziptrek Ecotour Pricing (Canadian funds, not including tax)

SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP combo package!

TOUR
AGE 15+
AGE 14 & UNDER
AGE 65 & OVER
#1 THE BEAR TOUR
$99.00
$79.00
$79.00
#2 THE EAGLE TOUR
$119.00
$99.00
$99.00
#3 THE TWILIGHT TOUR
$99.00
$79.00
$79.00
#4 THE ZIP N' CHILI TOUR
$119.00
$99.00
$99.00

Click here to learn more about these 2 Ziptrek tour options.

photo: Whistler Ziptrek zipline tour

Quick Facts For Ziptrek Whistler Ziplines

  • Participants under 15 years of age must be accompanied by and adult guardian.
  • Min age requirement is 6 years old
  • Upper weight limit is 275lbs / 125kgs
  • Min weight requirement is 65 lbs / 29kgs for the Bear Tour to ride solo (tandum must be requested at the time of booking if under this weight)
  • Min weight requirement is 75 lbs / 34kgs for the Eagle Tour
  • Closed toe footwear is required on all Ziptrek Tours
  • Ziptrek is not permitted for women who are pregnant
  • Guests should be informed to be prepared with any allergy medications they require.
  • Guests should be informed that the tour includes some stair climbing and some hiking and to be prepared for light physical exertion.

TreeTrek Ecotours: Whistler's Canopy Walk - ALL ABILITIES / AGES

If flying isn't your thing, then come out and try TreeTrek!  A rare tour that combines a thrilling journey through the forest canopy with an educational message of environmental responsibility and sustainability. This 1.5 hour tour encompasses a spectacular network of suspension bridges, boardwalks, trails and treetop lookouts that connect you all the way from the forest floor to the upper reaches of the tree canopy!  Take in the breathtaking views of your surroundings while looking for a glimpse of the wildlife indigenous to this area.  Learn about our Coastal Temperate Rainforest and what Whistler is doing to create and maintain a naturally sustainable ecosystem.

photo: Whistler Treetrek canopy tour

Whistler TreeTrek Canopy Ecotour Departures

Daily, year round. Multiple departure times are available each day. Advance reservations are required. (TreeTreck is not available during the Olympics.)

Whistler TreeTrek Canopy Ecotour Pricing

Age 15+: $39 per person
Age 14 & under: $29 per person
Age 65 & over: $29 per person

(Canadian funds, not including tax)

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SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your activities with Canadian Outback Adventures!

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