Great Bear Lodge Adventure
8 Days / 7 Nights
Trip Overview
Discover the magnificent Canadian grizzly bear at Great Bear Lodge, a secluded floating lodge in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, located 80 kilometers from Port Hardy on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. There are many other native species to admire – including wolves, otters and bald eagles.Impeccable service; gourmet food; and stunning views.
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2 nights Vancouver
1 night Port Hardy
3 nights Lodge
1 night Port Hardy
Depart Vancouver
Trip Images
You will see plenty of these animals on bear viewing Canada vacation packages.
What better scene to see right outside your lodge but a humpback whale passing by!
A true west coast Canadian floating lodge.
You'll be very fortunate if you are able to catch a glimpse of a black wolf during the day
Detailed Itinerary
8-DAY TRIP ITINERARYDay 1 – Arrive in Vancouver
Today you arrive in the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver. Surrounded by mountains, ocean and forest, Vancouver is one of a kind. Tonight you settle into a welcoming Vancouver hotel; the comfortable atmosphere, welcoming staff and beautiful views make for a great first night.
Day 2 – Vancouver
You have a full day to explore Vancouver. Included is a bicycle rental so you can pedal the sights at your leisure. This is a perfect way to enjoy the Sea Wall and Stanley Park, where you’ll beautiful ocean vistas and stunning old growth rainforest.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 - Vancouver to Port Hardy
This morning you will be taken by private transfer to Vancouver Airport’s South Terminal for your flight to Port Hardy. Enjoy the bird’s eye view of British Columbia’s rugged coast line on your journey to the northern tip of Vancouver Island.
Upon arrival make your way to your charming Port Hardy hotel. Be sure to get lots of rest, tomorrow your Great Bear Lodge experience begins.
Day 4 – Port Hardy to Great Bear Lodge
Leave the noise and distractions of modern life behind, today your welcome the relaxation and silence of the remote wilderness. Your friendly guide meets you this morning to assist with your transfer to Great Bear Lodge. Board your seaplane for your first adventure; the views of Queen Charlotte Strait and the central coast are breathtaking.
Your friendly hosts are waiting to welcome you to the lodge and show you to your private room. After a late lunch, it’s time for your first wildlife viewing session. It’s nearly impossible to describe seeing your first grizzly bear; breathtaking, thrilling and humbling all in one moment.
This evening you’re served a fresh gourmet meal prepared with the best local produce and seafood available; enjoy complimentary wine or beer with your meal. Learn where the grizzly bear fits into the local ecosystem before relaxing by the fire and enjoying the sounds of the forest.
Days 5 & 6 – Great Bear Lodge
The Great Bear Lodge promotes low-impact eco-tourism by using wind and solar power, taking special care not to disturb the bears or their environment.
Scheduled morning and afternoon bear viewing sessions coincide with times when the bears are the most active. Accompanied by an experienced wildlife biologist, observe bears roaming freely in their natural habitat as you cruise by boat through nearby estuaries or watch from specially designed viewing areas.
Keep a close eye for other wildlife such as wolves, otters, bald eagles, black bears, pine martins and mink. Daily guided activities, including sea kayaking, boat cruises and a popular interpretative rainforest walk, are offered between morning and afternoon viewing excursions - and a delicious brunch awaits you back at the lodge.
If you travel in late summer and fall you’ll witness the incredible sight of thousands of migrating salmon from a series of enclosed viewing stands along the river. Watch as the grizzlies hunt for fish in preparation for their coming hibernation.
Day 7 – Great Bear Lodge to Port Hardy
This morning you go out on your final bear watching session. Be sure to bring your camera along for those last great photos! Return to the lodge for a farewell brunch before boarding your seaplane for your journey back to Port Hardy. Enjoy another evening in this charming town.
Day 8 – Port Hardy to Vancouver – Depart with Fond Memories
This morning, return south to Vancouver to connect with your flight home. Much too soon, you leave the clean air and colorful sights of Canada behind as your vacation comes to an end.
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Accommodation Styles
Unique floating lodgeOptions & Upgrades
Canada vacation packages - options & upgrades• Additional activity packages include extra bear viewing trips, and one of the following daily activities: guidedhiking, boat cruise or sea kayaking
• Extra nights/tours may be added to the start or end of this trip (please ask us)
Dates & Prices
Trip Start Dates - 2012Daily from May 4 to July 23
July 24, 27, 30
August 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29
September 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25
October 1 and 4
Daily from October 11 - 18
| 8 Day Option | USD$ | |
| Double | Single | |
| May 4 - Jun 27 2012 | 3,298 | 4,501 |
| Jun 28 - Aug 16 2012 | 3,690 | 5,028 |
| Aug 17 - Oct 18 2012 | 5,023 | 8,548 |
• Prices per person
• Double means two people sharing
• Minimum age for trip is 15
Canada vacation packages include
• Private airport transfer from Vancouver Airport to Vancouver hotel, including meet & greet
• 2 nights superior hotel accommodation in Vancouver
• 2 nights standard hotel accommodation in Port Hardy
• 3 nights accommodation at Great Bear Lodge (with private bathroom; shared shower facilities)
• Private airport transfer from Vancouver hotel to South Terminal for flight to Port Hardy
• Full board meals while at the Great Bear Lodge
• Roundtrip air between Vancouver and Port Hardy
• Return transfers between Port Hardy and the Great Bear Lodge (by float plane)
• Welcome orientation briefing at lodge
• All transportation to bearwatching sites
• Wildlife biologist guide
• Evening interpretative programme
• Bear Viewing trips, and one of the following daily activities: guided hiking, boat cruise, or sea kayaking
• Rain ponchos and rubber boots, if necessary
• First Nation fee
Canada vacation packages do not include
• Gratuities
• Canadian sales taxes
• Trip Cancellation & Medical Insurance
Which part of Canada should you explore?
Talk to a friendly local expert TOLL FREE now!
| US & Canada 1 877 913 5264 |
United Kingdom 0800 917 5924 |
Australia 1800 159 634 |
Other Countries 1 604 737 8743 |
Contact Us » |