 
Grizzlies & Wildlife of British Columbia
North America's newest grizzly viewing hot spot — brown bears of Tweedsmuir and Bella Coola!
Trip Overview
- Search for grizzlies where they are more abundant than anywhere else in North America
- Float protected rivers through old-growth forest and helicopter over glaciers and waterfalls
- Meet and hear storytellers, singers and drummers from the Nuxalk First Nations culture
Along the central coast of British Columbia, where the Canadian Coast Range meets the Pacific Ocean, lies a wilderness known and visited by few. Glaciers ice the summits of the peaks, spawning rivers that trace a path to the sea through ancient forests of cedar, hemlock and fir. The waters and woods of the Bella Coola Valley have sheltered British Columbia wildlife populations for millennia. Salmon, eagles and grizzlies, totemic animals of coastal native peoples, are still abundant here, evocative of nature that is both primal and arresting. We are immersed in it, on this rare adventure into the Canadian wild.
Location of Adventure
Bella Coola, British Columbia
Group Size Limit: Approximately 9 Travelers
A very important feature of our British Columbia wildlife tour is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.
Included
All meals, all activities described in the itinerary, services of NHA's professional Expedition Leaders, entrance fees to parks, transportation, and some gratuities.
Not Included
Travel to and from Bella Coola, alcoholic beverages (except for wine the first evening), items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc.), gratuities for Expedition Leader, and travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
This adventure travel opportunity does not require a high degree of physical fitness although some short walks may be required should you wish to participate in every activity. Please note that the petroglyph walk is relatively long and requires an uphill walk on slippery surfaces, though this, like all other activities, is entirely optional.
Getting There & Getting Home
We have pre-booked spaces for our travelers on R/T flights from Vancouver to Bella Coola. These flight times are not determined until late spring. We will notify you when these times are determined so you may book your arrival and departure flights in and out of Vancouver. You will be invoiced for these flights upon booking. Please call us with questions.
Viewing & Photographing the Bears
For serious grizzly bear photography and close up viewing of grizzlies, this trip is not as rewarding as our Alaska Explorer or the Grizzlies of Coastal Katmai since we generally do not get as close. This area, however, has its distinct advantages in that the scenery is spectacular and the grizzlies are truly wild, with very few other people around.
Proof of Citizenship
NOTE: BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2007, ALL U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING VIA AIR OR SEA WILL REQUIRE A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA. Please note that birth certificates and other government-issued photo I.D.’s will NO LONGER be accepted for entry.
Grizzlies: From Kodiak to Katmai
A ship-based adventure from Kodiak to Katmai to view grizzlies up close! Walk the shores as coastal brown bears actively pursue salmon in tidal pools.
Orcas & the Inside Passage
An exciting exploration of the wildlife and natural history of the magical and awe-inspiring Pacific Northwest!
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2008 Dates
Aug 11 - 16
Aug 16 - 21
Aug 21 - 26*
Aug 26 - 31
Aug 31 - Sep 5
2009 Dates
Aug 21 - 26
Aug 26 - 31
Aug 31 - Sep 5
Sep 5 - 10
Sep 10 - 15
*This departure can be combined with our Orcas & The Inside Passage trip. Please call our office for details: 1-800-543-8917.
2008 Fees
$3,495
Single Supp.: $945 (available on a limited basis)
Deposit: $500
2009 Fees
$3,695
Single Supp.: $895 (available on a limited basis)
Deposit: $500
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Fees may increase for 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: The above prices take effect for all trips booked starting Nov. 1, 2007 and reflect an increase over the listed prices in the 2008 catalog. Although we attempted to keep the price increase down, the revised fees reflect extensive increases in fuel costs and the continued decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. Thank you for understanding.
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