4 days

4 Day Great Bear Rainforest Floating Lodge Adventure

Start Location Port Hardy
End Location Port Hardy
Code
4GBA
Starting From
$2,180 USD
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Tour Overview

Discover the enchanting world of the Great Bear Rainforest nestled on the central coast of British Columbia. Enjoy a three night stay at a remote lodge, ideally situated in nature with daily excursions by boat or bus to active bear viewing platforms. The area is known for a variety of animals including grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles - a photographers paradise!

Start Location Port Hardy
End Location Port Hardy

Top Highlights

Whether it's biking through iconic cities, exploring stunning coastlines, marveling at natural wonders, or getting up close with fascinating wildlife, these top picks promise an unforgettable journey through the heart of the land Down Under. Here's what awaits you:

  • Daily morning and afternoon wildlife viewing excursions
  • Interpretive discussion and welcome orientation for wildlife viewing
  • Sightseeing transfer to the lodge over the central coast of British Columbia and the Queen Charlotte Strait.
  • Wildlife in the area include: grizzly bears, grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
  • Viewing platforms optimized with the photographer in mind along the river banks and within the forest
  • Unique floating lodge accommodations near the mouth of a major salmon river
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Make this trip matter and reduce your carbon print.

As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Sample Itinerary - Depart Port Hardy for Great Bear Lodge

    Meet your seaplane in Port Hardy for a flight into the remote wilderness and arrive at the lodge late afternoon. You'll travel over breathtaking scenery of the central coast and the Queen Charlotte Strait - home to orca, gray and humpback whales. Enjoy a welcome from the lodge hosts at the dock upon your arrival and start your grizzly bear experience right away. Embark on a boat excursion to one of the viewing platforms along the river to where there is reported bear activity for the day. Enjoy an wilderness-gourmet meal at the lodge and relax for the rest of the evening.


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Bear viewing adventures

    Enjoy breakfast and coffee and return on the trail of the grizzly bear for a morning viewing session. The sessions usually last three hours and require minimal walking but will involve some stairs to viewing platforms. Return to the lodge for lunch and time to relax and then you may choose to join a guide for an afternoon walk in the surrounding area. This guided forest walk will examine signs of bears and general ecology of the area. You'll embark on one more bear viewing adventure this afternoon before returning for dinner at the lodge.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Bear viewing adventures continue

    As bears are most active in the morning and evening it is important to maximize your changes of wildlife spotting by heading out early. You'll enjoy a guided morning viewing again today and then this afternoon may be opportunity to take a cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet or relax at the lodge.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Reflections of your adventures

    On your final day at the lodge you'll be treated to one more viewing excursion and take your scheduled flight back to Port Hardy arriving late afternoon.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Trip start Trip End Accommodation Price Inquire
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Spring season 2020
$2,640 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Summer Season 2020
$2,180 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Autumn Season 2020
$3,830 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Spring season 2021
$2,890 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Summer Season 2021
$2,400 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Autumn Season 2021
$4,130 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

*Pricing is based on double occupany. Single surcharges will be applicable for solo travellers, please call to enquire.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

  • 3 nights accommodation at a remote wilderness lodge
  • Wilderness-gourmet meals at the lodge including wine and beer
  • Transportation to the lodge from Port Hardy (round-trip seaplane)
  • Interpretive walks or boat excursions
  • Rubber boots and rain gear, if required and binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Staff gratuities, conservation licencing fee and bear research fee

What’s Not Included

  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Pre/post accommodation in Port Hardy (Recommended, ask us for a quote)
  • Bring your own tripods and camera equipment if required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.

Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.

This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.

For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

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YOU CAN CALL US AT
1-866-347-6881

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Sample Itinerary - Depart Port Hardy for Great Bear Lodge

    Meet your seaplane in Port Hardy for a flight into the remote wilderness and arrive at the lodge late afternoon. You'll travel over breathtaking scenery of the central coast and the Queen Charlotte Strait - home to orca, gray and humpback whales. Enjoy a welcome from the lodge hosts at the dock upon your arrival and start your grizzly bear experience right away. Embark on a boat excursion to one of the viewing platforms along the river to where there is reported bear activity for the day. Enjoy an wilderness-gourmet meal at the lodge and relax for the rest of the evening.


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Bear viewing adventures

    Enjoy breakfast and coffee and return on the trail of the grizzly bear for a morning viewing session. The sessions usually last three hours and require minimal walking but will involve some stairs to viewing platforms. Return to the lodge for lunch and time to relax and then you may choose to join a guide for an afternoon walk in the surrounding area. This guided forest walk will examine signs of bears and general ecology of the area. You'll embark on one more bear viewing adventure this afternoon before returning for dinner at the lodge.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Bear viewing adventures continue

    As bears are most active in the morning and evening it is important to maximize your changes of wildlife spotting by heading out early. You'll enjoy a guided morning viewing again today and then this afternoon may be opportunity to take a cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet or relax at the lodge.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Reflections of your adventures

    On your final day at the lodge you'll be treated to one more viewing excursion and take your scheduled flight back to Port Hardy arriving late afternoon.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Download Full Itinerary

DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Trip start Trip End Accommodation Price Inquire
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Spring season 2020
$2,640 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Summer Season 2020
$2,180 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Autumn Season 2020
$3,830 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Spring season 2021
$2,890 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Summer Season 2021
$2,400 USD
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
Autumn Season 2021
$4,130 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

*Pricing is based on double occupany. Single surcharges will be applicable for solo travellers, please call to enquire.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 3 nights accommodation at a remote wilderness lodge
  • Wilderness-gourmet meals at the lodge including wine and beer
  • Transportation to the lodge from Port Hardy (round-trip seaplane)
  • Interpretive walks or boat excursions
  • Rubber boots and rain gear, if required and binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Staff gratuities, conservation licencing fee and bear research fee

What’s Not Included

  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Pre/post accommodation in Port Hardy (Recommended, ask us for a quote)
  • Bring your own tripods and camera equipment if required.
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.

Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.

This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.

For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

Ask A Question

or

YOU CAN CALL US AT
1-866-347-6881

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