Itinerary Highlights
- Experience indigenous-led grizzly bear viewing at the Great Bear Rainforest
- Go hiking and flightseeing in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
- Visit ancient petroglyphs and hot springs at Thorsen Creek
- Explore rugged landscapes in the Chilcotin region, Canada’s ‘wild west frontier’
What's Included
- Accommodation Throughout
- Car Hire
Derek Schuurman
Travel Specialist
Embark on this adventurous 15-night Circle Route through the Great Bear Rainforest and Chilcotin regions of British Columbia. From Vancouver, travel to northern Vancouver Island’s Telegraph Cove, Alert Bay and Port Hardy. Explore the area with indigenous-led grizzly bear and wildlife viewing, optional sea kayaking, a visit to the renowned U’Mista Cultural Centre and tour of San Josef Bay.
From here, board the scenic full-day ferry through the world-famous Inside Passage to Bella Coola. Spend your days watching grizzly bears on the Atnarko River, hiking and flightseeing in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, and visiting ancient petroglyphs and hot springs at Thorsen Creek.
The road trip continues east to the Chilcotin region, Canada’s ‘wild west frontier’, where landscapes are rugged and the outdoor adventure activities endless. Stay at family-run lodges or extend your stay at a classic Guest Ranch, before making your way back to Vancouver through the scenic ‘Sea to Sky’ highway – where you can choose to extend your trip to discover more of this diverse province.
Note, this is an example tour. To create your own tailor-made itinerary, please speak with our Travel Specialists.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Vancouver
Day 2 | Vancouver
Day 3 | Vancouver
Day 4 | Vancouver to Telegraph Cove
Day 5 | Telegraph Cove
Day 6 | Telegraph Cove to Alert Bay
Day 7 | Grizzly & Wildlife Tour
Day 8 | Alert Bay to Port Hardy
Day 9 | San Josef Bay Tour
Day 10 | Bella Coola
Day 11 | Grizzly Bear Viewing in Tweedsmuir Park
Day 12 | Bella Coola
Day 13 | Nimpo Lake & Hunlen Falls
Day 14 | Riske Creek
Day 15 | Green Lake
Derek Schuurman
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
Derek Schuurman
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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