Day 1 – Vancouver to Great Bear Lodge
Late this morning depart from Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) for 70 minute flight to Port…
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Great Bear Nature Tour
5 day Wildlife Tour – from £2529
Stay in a floating lodge in the Great Bear Rainforest in coastal British Columbia, one of the best places in the world to observe grizzly bears.
Highlights:
- Travel by floatplane over Queen Charlotte Sound
- Follow your expert guide on the trail of grizzly bears
- Look out for otters, bald eagles and other Canadian wildlife
- Join a guided sea-kayaking tour or boat cruise of the inlet
- Enjoy three hearty meals a day, with wine and beer included
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Great Bear Nature tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Late this morning depart from Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) for 70 minute flight to Port Hardy. Upon arrival transfer (included) to the town of Port Hardy for lunch (own cost) and to explore the town. Mid-afternoon you will be transferred to the float plane base for your scenic flight over the Queen Charlotte Strait to the floating lodge. After a brief introduction to the lodge you will go on your first Grizzly Bear excursion.
Great Bear Lodge
Day 2 – Great Bear Lodge
In the morning, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear again after some…
In the morning, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear again after some good coffee and breakfast. A typical viewing session lasts three hours. After a morning of adventure, you will return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to relax. Spend the early afternoon exploring the surrounding area with a guide. A popular activity is the interpretive rainforest walk, examining bear sign and the general ecology of the area.
In mid-afternoon you will venture out to see the bears before returning to the lodge for dinner. On clear nights, the stars are amazing.
All meals
Day 3 – Great Bear Lodge
As your stay at the lodge continues, you begin to settle into the natural rhythm of…
As your stay at the lodge continues, you begin to settle into the natural rhythm of the valley. The bears are generally most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours, which is why we focus our viewing sessions on these times. Over the course of your stay we will take you to a variety of sites, depending on the bear activity.
For the afternoon recreation today we may take a guided sea-kayaking tour of the estuary, or a boat cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet. Or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the view from the lodge. The Great Bear Rainforest is home to many animals, including grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
Day 4 – Great Bear Lodge & Port Hardy
After your parting session with the bears you will enjoy lunch at the Great Bear Lodge….
After your parting session with the bears you will enjoy lunch at the Great Bear Lodge. You will be returned to Port Hardy in the afternoon between 16:00 and 18:00. Due to unpredictable weather conditions for flights around the lodge and Port Hardy we have included one nights’ accommodation in Port Hardy.
Lunch
Day 5 – Port Hardy to Vancouver
Make your way mid-morning to Port Hardy Airport for your return flight to Vancouver International Airport…
Make your way mid-morning to Port Hardy Airport for your return flight to Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal).
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights and activities before or after your Great Bear Nature tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Vancouver to Great Bear Lodge
Late this morning depart from Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) for 70 minute flight to Port Hardy. Upon arrival transfer (included) to the town of Port Hardy for lunch (own cost) and to explore the town. Mid-afternoon you will be transferred to the float plane base for your scenic flight over the Queen Charlotte Strait to the floating lodge. After a brief introduction to the lodge you will go on your first Grizzly Bear excursion.
Great Bear Lodge
Day 2
| Great Bear Lodge
In the morning, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear again after some good coffee and breakfast. A typical viewing session lasts three hours. After a morning of adventure, you will return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to relax. Spend the early afternoon exploring the surrounding area with a guide. A popular activity is the interpretive rainforest walk, examining bear sign and the general ecology of the area.
In mid-afternoon you will venture out to see the bears before returning to the lodge for dinner. On clear nights, the stars are amazing.
All meals
Day 3
| Great Bear Lodge
As your stay at the lodge continues, you begin to settle into the natural rhythm of the valley. The bears are generally most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours, which is why we focus our viewing sessions on these times. Over the course of your stay we will take you to a variety of sites, depending on the bear activity.
For the afternoon recreation today we may take a guided sea-kayaking tour of the estuary, or a boat cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet. Or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the view from the lodge. The Great Bear Rainforest is home to many animals, including grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
Day 4
| Great Bear Lodge & Port Hardy
After your parting session with the bears you will enjoy lunch at the Great Bear Lodge. You will be returned to Port Hardy in the afternoon between 16:00 and 18:00. Due to unpredictable weather conditions for flights around the lodge and Port Hardy we have included one nights’ accommodation in Port Hardy.
Lunch
Day 5
| Port Hardy to Vancouver
Make your way mid-morning to Port Hardy Airport for your return flight to Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal).
This Tour Includes
4 nights accommodation
Return flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy
Return floatplane flight from Port Hardy to Great Bear Lodge
All meals whilst at Great Bear Lodge, with wine and beer included
Morning and afternoon bear viewing sessions
Interpretive walks or boat excursions
Staff gratuities and bear viewing license
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Great Bear Nature Tour wildlife tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
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Great Bear Nature Tour
5 day Wildlife Tour – from £2529
Price is per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room and includes pre-booked accommodation. Great Bear Nature Tours operate May through October. Baggage allowance is limited to 14 kgs per passenger. Exceptions can be made for photography equipment. Minimum age 15 years.
