Squamish Floatplane Tour – Phantom Lake Explorer
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime floatplane sightseeing tour to an alpine beach at Phantom Lake under the glaciers of Mt. Jimmy Jimmy. Discover the awesome beauty of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains surrounding Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor.
Where: | Squamish, British Columbia |
Squamish Floatplane Tour – Phantom Lake Explorer
Price is per person. Minimum of 2 people required. Maximum of 3 people per flight.
Squamish Floatplane Tour – Phantom Lake Explorer PRIVATE FLIGHT FOR 2
Price is for 2 people.
Get a bird's eye of view of British Columbia’s mountains on this spectacular scenic flight.
Soaring through the skies over British Columbia’s backcountry is about as exciting an experience as you can possibly imagine. The views are amazing and the experience intimate. The advantage to flying in the four-seater floatplane is that everyone gets a window seat and you get an almost 360° view. During the flight you can chat with your pilot via your personal two-way headset or simply sit back and enjoy the view.
After flying through the Coast Mountains, you’ll land on the dazzling, emerald green waters of Phantom Lake, high in the peaks of the mountains. The only way to access Phantom Lake is by floatplane. Say goodbye to the crowed beaches, busy trails, and say hello to your own private floatplane tour with a personal pilot.
Your pilot will taxi you over to the scenic, untouched alpine beach where you can enjoy swimming, taking photos or just relax in the tranquility of this remote surrounding. A popular activity is to bring your own picnic for a tasty treat or a memorable alpine lunch.
About Phantom Lake: At one end, water feeds into the lake from the nearby ancient glaciers of Mt Tzoonie Mountain and Mt. Jimmy Jimmy, while at the other end it escapes via a towering cascading waterfall.
Tour highlights:
- Experience flying in the Squamish mountains with the thrill of takeoff and landing on a spectacular en alpine lake.
- Fly up to 4500 feet above sea level covering an area of over 150 kilometers.
- Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip to a remote alpine beach at the base of a glacier.
- You can listen to your pilot tell stories as you fly and ask questions about features and landmarks, or you can simply sit back and enjoy the view.
Duration: 90 minutes
When: May to September (depending of when the lake thaws / freezes) Wednesday - Sunday
Need to know:
- Flights depart from Squamish Airport.
- Minimum number of passengers per flight is 2.
- Maximum number of passengers per flight is 3.
- Maximum weight of combined passengers is 600 lbs.
- All ages can participate in a flight. Children 2 years or older must have their own seat in the aircraft.
- Simply dress for the season. Sunglasses are recommended.
- All flights are subject to weather conditions.
Whether you live in the Vancouver area or you’re visiting for the first time, this Squamish Floatplane Tour is a great way to experience the Coast Mountains and makes the perfect experience gift for every occasion.
The Squamish Floatplane Tour takes place at Squamish, British Columbia , conveniently located between Vancouver and Whistler VIEW MAP
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