Guided Vancouver Hiking Highlights Day Tour with Gondola Download
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Let's go hiking! We are proud to offer the ultimate one-day tour for active travelers wanting to explore the rainforests of Vancouver's North Shore Mountains. This tour takes you to a collection of Vancouver's most iconic outdoor attractions including Stanley Park, The Lion's Gate Bridge, Hiking the Grouse Grind Trail (2.5kms/1.55miles), Grouse Mountain (Grizzly Bears, Lumbkerjacks, Birds of Prey shows etc.), Gondola Skyride Download Ticket, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Twin Falls, the 30-foot pool and more.
Please note that this is an active tour and participants are encouraged to have a moderate level of physical fitness to participate. Sure it's a big day (but we think it's totally worth it!).
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Pick-up/Drop-off in Downtown Vancouver (Canada Place)
Transportation by vehicle (Way Out West Tours mini-coach)
Professional and dedicated Driver/Guide (First Aid Certified)
Grouse Mountain Gondola Skyride Download Ticket (i.e. Hike Up, Gondola down included)
Gondola Skyride Roundtrip (for the non-hikers). Option available for fee.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Stanley Park
We begin our day with Stanley Park for a brief (15 minute) guide narrated tour along Stanley Park Drive aboard our mini-coach/van. Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's most iconic landmarks and includes a variety of the city's most popular tourist attractions including the Brockton Point Totem Poles and the 9 o'clock gun. After touring the north-west section of Stanley Park, we set off for North Vancouver along the Stanley Park Causeway on Highway 99. Your guide will point out the main highlights and provide an informative commentary about the natural and human history along the way.
Lions Gate Bridge
We cross the Lion's Gate Bridge (arguably Vancouver's most iconic and stories piece of human infrastructure) as we make our way to North Vancouver.
Options
Full Day Guided Vancouver Hiking Highlights Day Tour
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aramesh was fantastic!!!!!
Loretta K,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This hike is extremely strenuous! More than we knew. My Fitbit logged climbing 550 floors!!!! Please let tourist know what this hike was like. Guide Aramesh was fantastic he stayed with whoever was at end of group ( which was us after some dropped out) He was so encouraging and very informative on the drive.
Highly recommend…Aramesh is the best!
Reena P,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What can I say about this experience? For one, I highly recommend it! I bought this tour to challenge myself with the Grouse Grind, but I was also nervous about how well I would accept the challenge. I had no need to worry because with Aramesh as my guide, I was set! He was so attentive, encouraging and patient with me the whole way up. I felt so amazing coming out at the top. That was the best feeling! And throughout the entire day’s worth of activities, he found a way to share interesting tidbits about the area, whether it was discovering more about the local indigenous communities to the beautiful reserve pools or the Vancouver culture. I learned more that day than I ever had on any tour I’ve been on. Please visit Aramesh and the team for this safe and comfortable tour that is challenging and exciting all in one!
Highly Recommend
Shannon F,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him . He is very knowledgeable and provided a lot of interesting information. Ben was very accomodating and just let you go at your own pace. I was lucky enough to have a one on one tour due to others cancelling. Even though it was raining the day I did my hike, I had the most amazing time and enjoyed every minute. Bonus points he even lent me his jacket because I was not prepared for the wet weather.
Not too easy but well worth the trip
Prudence W,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This hike requires much strength and fitness because the trail is all the way uphill climbing nearly only stairs and rocks. Once reached the top, the scenery is very good. We have an excellent guide Branden who gave me much support enabling me to accomplish the hike. He also gave a lot of interesting information on other places we visited.
Fantastic Tour!
Extraordinary163533,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour! Great way to knock off a few attractions at a reasonable pace while being shuttled around. David and Hamesh were knowledgeable guides.
Aramesh is the BEST!
Betty O,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aramesh was the BEST GUIDE EVER! Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. The hike was difficult for me, so I was alot slower, but Aramesh was so patient and didn't make me feel bad. We also saw 2 famous hockey players and a movie star, Owen Wilson, on the hike as well! I highly recommend trying out this tour!
Amazing Guided hike to Grouse mountain and Lynn canyon
U209VBmaim,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This guided hiking tour was an incredible experience. This was my first time visiting Canada and I wanted to hike the Grouse Mountain. So I saw several options but only a few hiking during my stay in CAD. One of the options was offered by Way Out West Tours, they accommodate my tour and going up there and walking the Lynn canyon was one of the best hiking tours I've been. During this tour I could see a lot of the nature, magnificent views of the city and surroundings.
Huge hike with fun activities after.
Drew W,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Grouse Mountain Grind is no joke! But the chalet and other activities at the top are worth it. Jacob the guide was super friendly and super knowledgeable about flora and fungi in the area. He was also nice and flexible and willing to alter our itinerary when some of the activities overlapped with other trips we booked. Check out the salmon hatchery. Worth it.
Hyper rewarding day, immersed in the nature of British Columbia
Despoina A,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with our guide Brandon! I learned a lot about the history of the region, its forests and its peoples. Besides, the only hiking proposal in Grouse Mountain, worth it!
Amazing experience!
Csilla N,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible day! The tour kicked off with a scenic drive through Stanley Park, followed by a hike up Grouse Mountain. Brando, our guide, was fantastic—patient and attentive, letting us set our own pace and take breaks whenever needed. We rode the ski lift to the summit, where we had breathtaking views thanks to the clear, sunny weather. Watching the 2 Grizzly bears in their habitat was another memorable experience. Afterward, we took the gondola down and continued on to Lynn Canyon for a beautiful walk through the forest. We admired Twin Falls and crossed the suspension bridge. Brando shared fascinating facts and information throughout the day. He truly went above and beyond to make this experience special. Highly recommend!
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