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4 DAY WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE AT FAREWELL HARBOUR LODGE
BRITISH COLUMBIA WILDLIFE, BEAR AND MARINE LIFE ADVENTURE
Arrive by water taxi to your remote lodge surrounded by 50 acres of beautifully forested land. Relax in the wide-open space on Berry Island located between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia with the Queen Charlotte Strait to the west and Knight Inlet to the east. With only 12 units of accommodation in total, this secluded escape is truly away from the crowds and a place to “disconnect from the virtual world and reconnect with the natural world”. Each accommodation unit is a private oceanside or waterfront view guest room with an ensuite bathroom, a cozy stove and two extra-long double beds. Adventures include wildlife excursions for bears and marine life, coastal safari tours, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rainforest walks and forest bathing.
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Start Location: Port Hardy
End Location: Port Hardy
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Remote lodge experience on the coast of British Columbia
- Full day grizzly viewing adventure
- Half day marine tour excursion
- An additional full day grizzly viewing OR marine life tour OR coastal safari tour
- Optional short excursions on departure day: marine tour, sea kayaking, rainforest walk or forest bathing
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive at Farewell Harbour Lodge
Today you'll take a water taxi from Alder Bay for a scenic 30 minute service to Farewell Harbour where you'll be greeted by Farewell Harbour Lodge staff at the dock. You'll have a welcome orientation and lunch then time to settle into your accommodations. Your first tour heads out this afternoon in search of marine wildlife in the waters of Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound. This evening you'll enjoy dinner and a briefing on the next day's activities and a presentation on the subject of coastal ecology.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full day grizzly viewing excursion
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full day bear viewing adventure to one of the main grizzly viewing estuaries. Depending where you adventure to today and the tide you will be viewing from zodiac or on foot. You'll return to the lodge in time for dinner and an evening presentation on the Great Bear Rainforest, bears, whales or First Nations Culture in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full day marine tour excursion or grizzly viewing
Another early breakfast this morning to maximize the best time in the day for wildlife viewings. You'll be on the water by 8am for either a second bear viewing safari or a more extensive exploration of Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound. Orcas typically return to these water mid-July and Humpbacks and other marine life remain throughout the season. You'll return in time for dinner and another evening program.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Depart Farewell Harbour Lodge
Before you depart back to Vancouver Island you'll have chance to select another short experience. You can choose a morning kayak excursion in the protected crystalline waters near Farewell Harbour Lodge, a marine mammal excursion, a rainforest walk or forest bathing walk. Take a late morning water taxi back to Alder Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DATES & PRICES
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ACCOMMODATION
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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Currently we have a "No Deposit Required" on this special - call our destination experts for more details.
Currently we have a "No Deposit Required" on this special - call our destination experts for more details.
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 in a private room with ensuite bathroom
- Round trip water taxi from Alder Bay to Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Complimentary ground shuttle from Port Hardy Airport or hotels to Alder Bay if required
- Welcome briefing and orientation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 4
- All transportation for wildlife excursions
- Evening guide presentations and slideshows
- $10 per person carbon offset fee
EXCLUSIONS
- Applicable taxes
- Gratuity for staff (recommended $40 per day per guest)
- Alcoholic beverages except wine with dinner
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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 Wildlife Experience at Farewell Harbour Lodge
4 days
Created On: 21 Nov 2024
Highlights
- Remote lodge experience on the coast of British Columbia
- Full day grizzly viewing adventure
- Half day marine tour excursion
- An additional full day grizzly viewing OR marine life tour OR coastal safari tour
- Optional short excursions on departure day: marine tour, sea kayaking, rainforest walk or forest bathing
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation at a remote wilderness lodge in a private room with ensuite bathroom
- Round trip water taxi from Alder Bay to Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Complimentary ground shuttle from Port Hardy Airport or hotels to Alder Bay if required
- Welcome briefing and orientation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 4
- All transportation for wildlife excursions
- Evening guide presentations and slideshows
- $10 per person carbon offset fee
Exclusions
- Applicable taxes
- Gratuity for staff (recommended $40 per day per guest)
- Alcoholic beverages except wine with dinner
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Farewell Harbour Lodge
Port Hardy
Port Hardy
$3,340 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
* Currently we have a "No Deposit Required" on this special - call our destination experts for more details.
* Currently we have a "No Deposit Required" on this special - call our destination experts for more details.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Farewell Harbour Lodge
Today you'll take a water taxi from Alder Bay for a scenic 30 minute service to Farewell Harbour where you'll be greeted by Farewell Harbour Lodge staff at the dock. You'll have a welcome orientation and lunch then time to settle into your accommodations. Your first tour heads out this afternoon in search of marine wildlife in the waters of Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound. This evening you'll enjoy dinner and a briefing on the next day's activities and a presentation on the subject of coastal ecology.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full day grizzly viewing excursion
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full day bear viewing adventure to one of the main grizzly viewing estuaries. Depending where you adventure to today and the tide you will be viewing from zodiac or on foot. You'll return to the lodge in time for dinner and an evening presentation on the Great Bear Rainforest, bears, whales or First Nations Culture in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full day marine tour excursion or grizzly viewing
Another early breakfast this morning to maximize the best time in the day for wildlife viewings. You'll be on the water by 8am for either a second bear viewing safari or a more extensive exploration of Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound. Orcas typically return to these water mid-July and Humpbacks and other marine life remain throughout the season. You'll return in time for dinner and another evening program.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Depart Farewell Harbour Lodge
Before you depart back to Vancouver Island you'll have chance to select another short experience. You can choose a morning kayak excursion in the protected crystalline waters near Farewell Harbour Lodge, a marine mammal excursion, a rainforest walk or forest bathing walk. Take a late morning water taxi back to Alder Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
