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4 DAY GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST FLOATING LODGE ADVENTURE
BEAR AND WILDLIFE VIEWING IN THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
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!
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Start Location: Port Hardy
End Location: Port Hardy
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- 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
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
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
DATES & PRICES
Availability:
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
ACCOMMODATION
START PLACE
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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.
*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
EXCLUSIONS
- 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.
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Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
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.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
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.
Can you assist with booking flights?
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.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
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.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
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.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
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.
How much luggage should I bring?
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.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
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.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
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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4 Day Great Bear Rainforest Floating Lodge Adventure
4 days
Created On: 19 Apr 2024
Highlights
- 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
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- 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.
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Spring season 2020
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$2,640 USD
Summer Season 2020
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$2,180 USD
Autumn Season 2020
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$3,830 USD
Spring season 2021
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$2,890 USD
Summer Season 2021
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$2,400 USD
Autumn Season 2021
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$4,130 USD
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.
* *Pricing is based on double occupany. Single surcharges will be applicable for solo travellers, please call to enquire.
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
