9 Days / Starting From $6,895
Spirit Bears & Humpback Whales of B.C.
Discover the Pacific Coast Rainforest at Its Wildest On This Exclusive Private Ship Journey
In the wild valleys of the Coast Range on Canada’s far western edge, the planet’s oldest and tallest trees rise along salmon-studded rivers that rush to the Pacific. Thousand-year-old cedars and Sitka spruce soaring 350 feet into the clouds provide shelter for the white spirit bear of native legend. Here, too, are grizzlies and wolves, and eagles nest in ancient branches. At sea, humpback whales ply the pristine fjords. We join them as we sail a maze of inlets on the central British Columbia coast – a wilderness voyage into one of the earth’s most magnificent – and most at-risk – natural realms.
- Aboard our private sailing ship, explore the world’s largest remaining tract of virgin temperate rainforest
- Search for rare white spirit bears, grizzlies, black bears and wolves with expert guides who know this wilderness intimately
- Watch humpback whales play as we sail through the sheltered waters of some of the most remote coastal wilderness on earth
Location of Adventure
British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia, Canada
Group Size Limit
Approximately 12 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
Internal floatplane flight from Hartley Bay to Prince Rupert (or from Prince Rupert to Hartley Bay, depending on itinerary direction), accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, bottled water, services of NHA Expedition Leader, local guides and boat crew, most gratuities, airport transfers in Bella Bella or Prince Rupert on Day 1 and final day, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip (Bella Bella and Prince Rupert), alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Moderate / Flexible
This adventure does not require a high degree of physical fitness although, should you choose to participate in every activity, you will be required to climb up and down a small three-rung boat ladder in order to board kayaks and zodiacs. Please be prepared for water landings and a series of short walks over potentially wet, muddy, uneven terrain. Kayaking will be an option available to guests. It is easy to learn, and we expect that most of our guests have little or no experience. It does, however, take an adventurous spirit.
Important Information
While this adventure focuses on spirit bears and humpback whales, our guests are immersed in one of the most magnificent natural landscapes on earth, which we will also experience through land-based exploration. It should be noted that spirit bears are rare and the coastal rainforest is very dense and sightings can never be guaranteed. That said, the areas we visit provide the best chance for seeing these elusive creatures and our naturalist and crew are adept at finding them
Getting There & Getting Home
We have pre-booked spaces for our travelers on flights from Vancouver to Bella Bella and from Prince Rupert to Vancouver (or the reverse direction, depending on the direction of your itinerary). These flight times are not determined until late spring. We will notify you at that time so you may book your arrival and departure flights in and out of Vancouver. Please note that the cost of these flights is not included in your trip fee and will be assessed separately.
