Heli Picnic & Paddle

Enjoy a gourmet lunch with a sweet lake view hidden in Whistler’s mountains

The ultimate Whistler picnic experience

Leave the Whistler valley behind and fly deep into the pristine and rugged landscape that gives these coastal mountains their sublime character. Enjoy a scenic flight over timeless glaciers and stunning mountain peaks before landing at one of the beautiful backcountry lakes in our tenure. While you take in your surroundings, your Guide will set up your delicious picnic created by the team at Portobello Whistler. After you’ve enjoyed your feast, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet or go on a short hike while your guide tells you more about the surroundings. If you’re feeling adventurous, choose our paddle-boarding add-on to really make the most of the beautiful alpine lakes (alpine lakes are cold and strong swimming ability is advised).

Heli Picnics depart from our Whistler base at the Whistler Heliport and operate between July & October (snowpack dependent).

Pricing

Heli Picnic (2.5 hrs)

Departs at 2pm

$2,645 + GST for a group of two
$275 + GST for each additional person up to a group of 4. Free under 3.

Heli Picnic & Paddle (3 hrs)

Departs at 2pm

$2,855 + GST for a group of two
$390 + GST for each additional person up to a group of 4. Free under 3.
*Minimum age for children to paddle-board is 10 years old.

All groups are private.
Minimum 24 hrs notice to book.
Please contact us for pricing for larger groups.

Important information:

    • Private gourmet picnic lunch catered by Portobello Whistler

    • Flight-seeing tour to remote back-country lake

    • Access to our tenured landing locations

    • Certified, experienced and professional guide

    • For paddle-boarding; paddleboards, PFD’s, paddleboarding instruction from the guide

    • Minimum age for paddle-boarding is 10. Ages 10-12 must accompany an adult on a paddleboard.

    • Guests must acknowledge that they can be turned away if not properly dressed/equipped for mountain conditions. See ‘What to bring’.

    • There is a zero drug and alcohol policy for Paddle-boarding tours.

    • There is a zero drug policy for Heli Picnic tours. One bottle of wine/champagne is allowed.

    • PFD’s are supplied for paddle-boarding and are mandatory.

    • Camera

    • Sturdy outdoor shoes (cleaned to prevent the spread of invasive plants)

    • Sunscreen

    • Sunglasses

    • Hat

    • Outer layer

    • Swimwear

    • Towel

    • Change of dry clothes (if you wish to swim or have booked the paddle-boarding)

    • Bug spray.

    • All tours and adventures are subject to weather, availability of aircraft, guide availability, and civil emergencies.

    • Reservations cancelled within 48 hours will be assessed a 100% cancellation fee.

    • Cancellations due to weather - no charges apply.

  • Tenure & Sustainability
    In the tourism sector, a tenure exists to help balance the interest of commercial operators with the interests of public use, wildlife use, environmental presence, and first nations support. AlpX has the title to a wide variety of tenured terrain in the Sea to Sky with several different activities permitted in each area. We are responsible for staying within the limitations outlined in our Tenure Management Plan. This includes using the correct regions exclusively for the activities permitted, limiting the number of users to what has been approved, and operating in a safe and sustainable manner. Tenure holders must abide by the provincial Backcountry Recreation/Tourism Wildlife Guidelines.

    Carbon Offsetting
    As a 100% Carbon Offset company since 2018, Blackcomb Helicopters//AlpX offsets the emissions from your trip. This includes emissions created by your flight, shuttle, and our base of operations. If you would like to further reduce your footprint by doubling your contribution, we invite you to do so during checkout. Donations will go towards the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Learn more about our carbon offsetting here.

All advertised ground based activities are conducted on tenure licensed to AlpX Expeditions by the Province of BC