Ziptrek Ecotours

Ziptrek Ecotours in Whistler

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.

Ziptrek Ecotours is located in Whistler, British Columbia and covers over 33 acres of diverse terrain (old growth rain forest, second growth rain forest, steep cliff faces and lush forest floor) spanning between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and over the Fitzsimmons Creek.

Book your Whistler Vacation Package and include one or more Ziptrek Tours listed below. View our Whistler Hotels and Specials offers.

Pricing starts at $99 per person. Whistler Horizons Ziptrek tours operates in all weather conditions, 365 days a year. You can save both time and money by adding airfares, transfers, activities, hotel accommodation and more to your holiday package.

Ziptrek Eagle Tour

Ziptrek Eagle Tour This breathtaking tour features five different ziplines, including a 2000-foot, awe-inspiring monster that drops 20 storeys! This tour is perfect for anyone who has ziplined before or just wants a heart-pounding, mind-expanding adventure experience. This tour takes you all the way back to Whistler Village via zipline.

Tours run throughout the day, every day of the year
Guests are encouraged to wear suitable outdoor clothing
Rainwear, gloves and winter boots are available upon request
Heated & sheltered platforms minimize exposure to the elements
Tours include light stair climbing and trail walking
Guests must be able to walk unassisted

Fly like an eagle on Ziptrek's newest adventure. Five incredible new ziplines including the longest and fastest around.

5 ziplines, 4 treetop bridges,
2.5 – 3 hours

Ziptrek Bear Tour

Ziptrek Bear Tours The original tour that made Ziptrek famous, these five ziplines are joined by a network of suspension bridges, boardwalks and forest trails. Experience the stunning vistas of Whistler’s legendary Fitzsimmons Creek. The perfect tour for families, groups and first-time zipliners.

Tours run throughout the day, every day of the year
Guests are encouraged to wear suitable outdoor clothing
Rainwear, gloves and winter boots are available upon request
Heated & sheltered platforms minimize exposure to the elements
Tours include light stair climbing and trail walking Guests must be able to walk unassisted

Tandem Ziptrekking - Kids can zip too! Tandem zipping is available on the Ziptrek Bear Tour for children who are a minimum of 6 years, but weigh less than 65lbs (30 kgs).

5 ziplines, 4 treetop bridges,
2.5 –3 hours

Treetrek Canopy Tour

For those who love the education and stunning treetop vistas of the river valley below but aren't quite as adventurous are invited to take our TreeTrek Canopy Walk. TreeTrek is a fully guided ecology based tour that takes guests through the treetops on a series of suspension bridges and observation platforms. As with Ziptrek, while on course guests are able to see first hand the difference in forest composition between the ancient, old growth forests and the second generation forests that exist in the area. It is the ideal site for interactive learning and outdoor adventure exploration.

Number of bridges = 7 suspension plus 2 rigid bridges
Maximum height = about 200' above the rushing waters of Fitzsimmons Creek
Several Tree of platforms
TreeTrek tours include bridges, boardwalks and trails
Age of Trees in the forest = from very young up to around 800 years old. One of our trees, known as "Big Doug" was already a few hundred years old when Columbus discovered America.
TreeTrek tours run in all weather conditions 365 days a year.
Our oldest guest was a spry 93.
We regularly accommodate small children.
Infants enjoy TreeTrek too - in a backpack. If you don't have a backpack, don't worry, we'll provide one for you. Just make sure to let us know at the time of your booking as supplies are limited.

9 treetop bridges,
2 hours

Zip 'n Chili Tour

Let Whistler Horizon and Ziptrek Ecotours take care of your dinner plans! Now you can enjoy the thrill of Ziptrek Winter Twilight tour and a unique mountain dining experience all rolled into one with the all 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 a cozy A‐frame cabin located on Blackcomb Mountain along side the Fitzsimmons Creek.

Tours take place on the Bear course
Twilight tours depart in the late afternoon/early evening December - March
Guests are encouraged to dress as though they are going skiing + an extra layer
Guests are outfitted with a headlamp to light the way
Rainwear, gloves and winter boots are available upon request
Heated and sheltered platforms minimize exposure to the elements
Tours include light stair climbing and trail walking, guests must be able to walk unassisted

Ziptrek Twilight Tour

Ziptrek Twilight Tours Plunge into the darkness of Whistler’s Old Growth Rainforest and experience the thrill of the 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 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).