Transportation for our Guests

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Directions to Rafter C3 Ranch Squamish River Base

Rafter C3 Ranch Squamish River Base
Our base for operations and check-in for those who choose not to drive up to Whistler for our Elaho-Squamish and Paradise Valley Tours. This is where we hold our famous Salmon BBQs and hot-tub parties.

Approx 1 hour from Vancouver and Whistler

From Vancouver: Take 99 North, pass through Squamish, take a left at the Alice Lake turn-off.
From Whistler:  Take 99 South, before Squamish, take a right at the Alice Lake turn-off.

•You are now on the Squamish Valley Road (across from Alice Lake), stay on this road for 1.7km
•Continue  past Government Road for approx 1km you will pass The Mill and train tracks
•Rafter C3 Ranch Squamish River Base is the first right immediately after the train tracks, we are the Big red house on the right
• If you get to the river bridge you went too far

Map & Directions
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Rafter C3 Ranch Booking Office and Check,  Desk
 in Whistler Village Square
Conveniently located in the heart of Whistler. We are located on the Village Stroll behind Citta' Bistro in Village Square. Centrally located between the Conference Center, The Taxi Loop, Araxi and the Gondolas. Open Daily from 8am to 8pm in June, July, August and early September.

All Rafter C3 Ranch Trips include Transportation
All our trips include free transportation to and from the river. Please meet us at the Rafter C3 Ranch Check-in Desk 15 minutes prior to your tour time departure.

Getting to Whistler
Drive: head north on Highway 99 from Vancouver. Park and head to the center of the village, where you'll find us in Village Square behind Citta' Bistro.
Bus: buses drop you in Whistler by the Taxi loop. Walk through to Village Square where you'll find us behind Citta' Bistro.
Train: buses meet you at the train station and drop you in the village, where you'll find us in Village Square behind Citta' Bistro.

Elaho-Squamish and Paradise Valley River Rafting Safari Tours
For these two tours only, if you are coming from Vancouver or the Lower Mainland, you may prefer to drive to our Rafter C3 Ranch Squamish River Base, or you can drive to Whistler to meet the tour as detailed above.
Drive: about 1 hour from Vancouver. Please be sure to tell our staff that you will drive to the Squamish Base, so we do not await your arrival in Whistler.
Bus: We will make pick-ups from the Garibaldi Highlands Bus Station by special arrangement only. The bus station is located by the Shady Tree Pub. You must call and confirm your arrival time with our office.
Train: We also pick-up from the Squamish Train Station by special arrangement only . You must call and confirm your arrival time with our office.

Heli-Transfer  
Take the scenic flight from Vancouver or Whistler direct to the put-in at the Elaho River with Blackcomb Helicopter:

Pricing by request:
Vancouver* to Whistler, from $2229 plus tax for up to 5 people
Vancouver* to Elaho River, from $2711 plus tax for up to 5 people Whistler to Elaho River, from $1020 plus tax for up to 5 people

*Prices are from Vancouver Airport, for flights from Vancouver Harbour add $50.

Pricing depends on flight time and aircraft available.

These prices are based on a 1 way fare - double the price for round trips! Blackcomb Helicopter reserves the right to cancel this flight due to weather conditions!

We also offer Custom Heli-Rafting Tours
Please call our office for details.