This was the 2nd tour we took from Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing. Their Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour was wonderful! Pick-up and drop-off is at whichever hotel you are staying at. On the way to Whistler we made stops at Seawell's Marina, Shannon Falls, & Sea to Sky Gondola Summit. On the way back we stopped at Porteau Cove. Seawell's marina, Shannon Falls, and Porteau Cove were short stops with enough time for photos, bathroom breaks, and picking up a snack (at Seawell's Marina). The majority of the time was spent at Sea to Sky Gondola Summit and Whistler. We appreciated the extra time we had to spend at these 2 places.
We had approximately 1.5 hours at Sea to Sky Gondola Summit. After taking the Gondola up to the summit area, we had enough time to walk the Panorama Trail (no snow shoes even though they are available to rent; snow was packed down which made it easy to walk in), enjoy the Summit Lodge Viewing Deck, cross the suspension bridge, get a snack at the lodge, and pick up a souvenir from their gift store. For those that don't want to go on the trails, this is a great opportunity to have a leisurely lunch with an incredible view through floor to ceiling windows at Summit Lodge. Sea to Sky Gondola Summit was the highlight of the tour for us. We could've spent more time on the other trails if given the chance.
Once in Whistler, we had almost 3 hours to enjoy a meal at a restaurant, a coffee break, and to shop in all their many stores.
Usually we take a car and drive to places on our own. I didn't know I would enjoy taking a tour so much. We were able to learn about the areas/history of the places we were visiting from the tour guide on our drive. He had so much information and knowledge, things I wouldn't have researched on my own. I would describe this tour experience as leisurely and informative (unlike the Buchardt Gardens & Victoria tour; that'll be another view).