Canada : Great Bear Nature Tour
A spectacular holiday to Canada to see the Great Grizzly Bear in its natural environment.
The Great Bear Rainforest is home to a significant concentration of coastal grizzly bears. During Spring (May and June), grizzly bears come down from the mountains to graze on the sedges, succulents and grasses that make up the dense bio-mass of the river estuary. There you will observe and photograph them from boats, floating quietly in the estuary sloughs. Additionally, the estuary is bustling with other bird and animal life at this time of year. The return of tens of thousands of salmon marks the beginning of our Fall season in mid-August. There are a series of enclosed viewing stands along the river, providing a variety of settings to view and photograph grizzly bears as they feed on fish in anticipation of their coming hibernation.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Arrive Vancouver
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Fly from London Heathrow to Vancouver. Check in to a minimum of 3* accommodation in Vancouver near the airport for your convenience. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure.
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Day 2 -
Arrive Great Bear Lodge
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Fly from Vancouver to Port Hardy. Departing from Port Hardy in the afternoon, you will leave behind the noise of modern life for a remote wilderness. Transportation is by seaplane. Upon arrival at the Lodge you will settle into your room before going for your first wildlife viewing session. Returning to the lodge that evening, you will be treated to a wilderness-gourmet meal. The biologist will present slides and videos, explaining the interaction of the grizzly bear with this unique ecology.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 3 -
The trail of the Grizzly Bear
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At dawn, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear. (Even those choosing to be out at first light will be fortified with good coffee and fresh baked goods!) A typical viewing session lasts three hours. Brunch will be served at the lodge in the late morning. Spend the early afternoon exploring the surrounding area with the guide. In mid-afternoon you will venture out to see the bears before relaxing in the lodge for dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Watching the Bears
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The bears are generally most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours, which is why the viewing sessions are focused on these times. Over the course of your stay you will be taken to a variety of sites, depending on the bear activity. For the afternoon recreation today you may go on a guided sea-kayaking tour of the estuary, or a boat cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet. Or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the view from the lodge. The Great Bear Rainforest is home to many animals, including grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Transfer to Port Hardy
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After your parting session with the bears you will enjoy lunch at the Great Bear Lodge. You will be returned to Port Hardy in the afternoon where you will spend the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 -
Depart Port Hardy
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You will fly from Port Hardy back to Vancouver where you will check in to a minimum of 3* accommodation in Vancouver near the airport for your convenience. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure.
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Day 7 -
Depart Vancouver
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Enjoy a lie-in or a relaxing morning before your afternoon flight back to London Heathrow.
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Day 8 -
Arrive London Heathrow
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Prices
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Prices From |
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07/05/2009 - 30/06/2009
| £2,441 |
01/07/2009 - 19/08/2009
| £2,492 |
20/09/2009 - 28/10/2009
| £3,108 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Tour deaprts daily from 7th May till 19th August and 4th October - 28 th October
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Peak season guaranteed departure dates from UK Aug 25th, 30th Aug, 6th Sep, 11th Sep, 18th Sep, 23 Sep, 30th Sep
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What's Included?
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Return flight from London Heathrow to Vancouver
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Return flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy
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Transfer from Port Hardy Airport to seaplane terminal and seaplane terminal to hotel
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4 nights accommodation - 3 in a private room at the Great Bear Lodge and 1 in Port Hardy on the last night
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Interpretive discussion and welcome orientation for wildlife viewing
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Afternoon and morning bear viewing sessions, guided by a wildlife biologist
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Wilderness-gourmet meals including complimentary wine with dinner
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Transportation to and from the Great Bear Lodge (departing Port Hardy)
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Slide shows and video presentations of the local natural history
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Guided hiking, boat cruises or sea-kayaking
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Rubber boots and rain wear, if required and rain gear if required
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Canadian GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's NOT Included?
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Gratuities (recommended $20.00 per day per guest for duration of stay)
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Meals other than whats stated
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