Wildlife Discovery

Tour Information

This is a unique experience where the sophistication of a great North-American city like Vancouver is combined with the pristine wilderness of the Coastal Mountains and the natural habitat of the grizzly bears and killer whales. A magical and memorable experience!

Day 1

Transatlantic flight from your chosen UK airport to Vancouver. Private transfer organized from the airport to your hotel
Hotel: Westin Bayshore
Situated in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina is the city’s only downtown resort and conference centre. Panoramic views of the coastline, mountains, and Stanley Park add to the beauty and mystique of this unique resort.

Day 2

Vancouver
Perhaps the most stunning city setting in the world, cosmopolitan Vancouver sits beside a natural harbour, with majestic mountains at its back and the ocean at its feet. There are great shopping venues here and, as you have a full day at leisure, there is ample opportunity for exploration too.

Day 3

Vancouver – Campbell River
Private transfer from Hotel to airport South terminal for a scheduled scenic flight to Campbell River.

Day 4

Campbell River – Knight Inlet
Knights Inlet is a 100 km long fjord carved by glaciers in the coastal mountains. This pristine wilderness is the native habitat of the Grizzly Bear. Every spring when the bears come out of hibernation, they can be seen from a boat on the banks of Glendale Cove eating sedge grasses, mussels and barnacles that abound in the cove. In the fall the bears feed heavily on the returning Salmon to the Glendale River and can be seen in large numbers from the specially constructed viewing platform.

Day 5

Knight Inlet - Quadra Island
Upon arrival transfer by water taxi to Quadra Island. April Point Resort offers a unique rustic West Coast theme with beautiful ocean views a feature of every room. You will awaken to the cry of Eagles, refreshed and ready for the day’s nature adventure.

Day 6

Whale Watching Tour
Experience the majesty of killer whales in their natural environment. Transient and resident pods of as many as 120 whales each gather around Robson Bight and Telegraph Cove each summer, making Vancouver Island one of the world’s hot spots for watching. These incredible mammals arrive each year to socialize and mate, giving lucky on-lookers a rare chance to see them in the unspoiled splendour of their natural habitat. The tour includes lunch and is a full day mini-coach/zodiac adventure.

Day 7

Wildlife Adventure Cruise
Board a Hurricane Zodiac and zip along Discovery Passage to Vancouver Island’s untouched wilderness. Guided by a trained naturalist, you’ll travel among the Discovery Islands and see local BC wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Watch for black bears, stellar sea lions, seals, whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. You’ll see bald eagles swoop from the treetops and majestic herons fishing in the tidal pools. Breathe the crisp, salty air as you dart around lush inlets and explore secluded Pacific islands by boat. It’s the ultimate way to get a first-hand glimpse of magnificent BC wildlife in our gorgeous Pacific Playground.

Day 8

Quadra Island to Vancouver
Transfer by water taxi to Campbell River to connect with your scheduled flight to Vancouver.
Private transfer to Vancouver International airport for your early evening flight home to the UK. Additional nights in Vancouver are also available.

Day 9

Arrive back in the UK at your chosen airport after and overnight flight.

What's Included

• Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines
• Return Private Transfer from / to Vancouver Airport and Hotel
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Vancouver
• Return private transfer Campbell River Airport to Hotel and seaplane terminal Knight Inlet
• Scheduled return flights between Vancouver and Campbell River
• One night accommodation in Campbell River
• Return airfare from Campbell River Float Plane dock to Knight Inlet Lodge
• One night accommodation at Knight Inlet Lodge
• Welcome orientation for wildlife viewing
• All meals and snacks while at Knight Inlet lodge
• Complimentary house wine with dinner at Knight Inlet lodge
• All transportation to the bear viewing stands and boats at Knight Inlet Lodge
• Bear viewing tour at Knight Inlet
• Scenic boat ride of Glendale Cove at Knight Inlet Lodge
• Use of kayaks on organized estuary tours at Knight Inlet Lodge
• Interpretive guide on all tours at Knight Inlet Lodge
• Return water taxi transfer to Quadra Island
• 3 nights’ accommodation at April Point Resort
• Wildlife Adventure Cruise at April Point Resort
• Whale Watching Tour (includes lunch) at April Point Resort
• Detailed itinerary, vouchers & local information