Whistler Photo Safaris

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Whistler Photo Safaris Ltd offers bear viewing and Jeep tours and is your opportunity to head into the wild in style, with award winning photographers, adventurers, and highly educated guides.

Spend a few hours driving through Whistler's extraordinary scenic routes and hidden back-country gems in search of the perfect memory for you to take home. Enjoy the small group setting with your guide in one of our rugged, reliable yet comfortable vehicles and view any wildlife from the safety of the vehicle.


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Online Bookings
Tour times booked online are subject to change, based on availability in our live system. Should your selected time be unavailable, Whistler.com will contact you within 24 hours to notify you of the change. Any tours commencing within 24 hours of booking should contact 1 800 944 7853 to confirm tour time.

What Is Included

Both Tours Offer:

  • Pick up & Drop off at your location or from the Whistler Visitor Centre.
  • Olympic Park admission included
  • Child friendly (booster seats provided)
  • Alexander Falls and Black Tusk lookouts
  • Olympic Ski Jumps and Biathlon target range


  • What To Bring
  • Dress in layers
  • Bring a camera
  • Insect repellent at certain times of the year.


  • Minimum Person Requirements

    Two-adult minimum policy per booking. Single bookings must call Whistler.com at 1-800-944-7853 to check availability. PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 2 guests is required for a vehicle to run on tour. Whistler Photo Safaris reserves the right to cancel single bookings due to insufficient numbers

    Sunrise Tour Times:
    Pick up is right at tour start time.
    May 1 - Sept 15 : 6:00 AM
    Sept 16 - Oct 15 : 7:00 AM
    Oct 16 - Oct 31 : 8:00 AM

    Morning Tour Times:
    Please be ready outside your hotel 5 minutes prior to tour start.
    May 1 - Sept 15 : 9:00 AM
    Sept 16 - Sept 30 : 10:00 AM

    Noon Tour Times:
    Please be ready outside your pickup location 5 minutes prior to tour start.
    12:00 PM start time.

    Afternoon Tour Times:
    Please be ready outside your pickup location 5 minutes prior to tour start.
    May 1 - 31 : 3:30 PM
    June 1 - June 15 : 4:00 PM
    June 16 - July 15 : 4:30 PM
    July 16 - 31 : 4:00 PM
    August 1 - 31 : 3:00 PM
    Sept 1 - 30 : 1:00PM

    Sunset Tour Times:
    Please be ready outside your pickup location 5 minutes prior to tour start.
    May 1 - 31 : 6:30 PM
    June 1 - June 15 : 7:00 PM
    June 16 - July 15 : 7:30 PM
    July 16 - 31 : 7:00 PM
    Aug 1 - 15 : 6:30 PM
    Aug 16 - 31 : 6:00 PM
    Sept 1 - 15 : 5:30 PM
    Sept 16 - 30 : 4:30 PM
    Oct 1 - 31 : 4:00 PM

    Children
    No children under 18 months on the tour. Booster seats available for children 40lbs and over. Children under 40lbs/18kg guests must provide and install their own child seat.

    Wildlife viewing is not guaranteed.

    Cancellation Policy


    Any cancellations within 24 hours of the departure are subject to a full charge of the tour cost.

    Whistler Photo Safaris Ltd. reserves the right to cancel tours due to inclement weather, foreseeable hazards, insufficient bookings or events beyond our control.

    Full refunds will be made or alternate dates will be offered in these unlikely events.

    Deposit Policy


    Full payment is taken at the time of booking.

    TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating


    Ranked: 20 out of 81
    Based on 238 reviews

    TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews

    "We saw bears! ( and a rabbit, and a grouse)"

    alexhedgehog rated Whistler Photo Safaris Bear Tours 5 out of 5

    We had a great trip with Chris as our guide. We went on the 9.00am excursion at the end of May. Initially, it didn't seem like we were going to see any bears, but all came good with a sighting of... read full review

    alexhedgehog - Wheddon Cross, United Kingdom
    May 31st, 2025

    "Bears "

    Clive P rated Whistler Photo Safaris Bear Tours 5 out of 5

    Chris took us on a really great drive. Picked up on time and pointed out loads of interesting things whilst looking for bears. Very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. Despite not... read full review

    Clive P
    May 30th, 2025

    "Must do tour"

    Kelly P rated Whistler Photo Safaris Bear Tours 5 out of 5

    The Whistler Bear tour is a must do tour It’s part 4x4 driving, bear sight seeing plus checking out the Olympic Ski Jump Area Although we didn’t see an abundance of bears we did to two sets of mums... read full review

    Kelly P
    May 28th, 2025

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