Bears and Whales of British Columbia

BEARS & WHALES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

14 nights
Departures from May to September

Itinerary

Day 1	Fly to Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 2	At leisure in Vancouver.
Day 3	Pick up your car, drive south of Vancouver and take a ferry to Victoria for 2 nights.
Day 4	At leisure in Victoria. Take a whale watching cruise to see orcas.
Day 5	Take a short ferry ride to Pender Island to spend two nights at Poet’s Cove, a delightful resort and perfect place to relax.
Day 6	Poet’s Cove - take a hike, kayak or simply relax.
Day 7	Return to Victoria and continue your journey to Tofino for 3 nights at Long Beach Lodge or Clayoquot Wilderness Outpost Lodge.
Day 8	Today you will take a trip to view grey whales, seals, visit hot springs and take a walk in the Rain Forest.
Day 9	A trip to see the Black Bears which inhabit the coastal areas around Tofino, remainder of day at leisure.
Day 10	Drive from Tofino to Campbell River for one night.
Day 11	Morning float plane to Knight Inlet Lodge (or Sonora Lodge) for 3 nights.
Days 12 & 13	Knight Inlet (or Sonora) bear watching and other activities.
Day 14	Transfer back to Campbell River, drive to Vancouver for your last night.
Day 15	Day at leisure before taking your flight back to the UK.

Note: This is just a sample - we can design an itinerary to suit you.

Departure Dates and Prices

Prices are per person sharing twin room. Single supplement available on request.

Departure Date	Price
1 to 31 May 08	£2385
1 to 30 June 08	£2445
1 to 24 July 08	£2365
1 to 31 August 08	£2560
1 to 15 September 08	£2640
16 to 30 September 08	£2570
1 to 31 October 08	£2525
1 to 31 December 08	£2485

Price Includes:
2 nights in Vancouver at the Delta Suites (room only), 2 nights in Victoria at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort (room only), whale watching expedition, 2 nights at Poets Cove (room only), 3 nights at Long Beach Lodge (bed and breakfast), whale watching and bear watching expeditions, intermediate car hire, 4 nights Knight Inlet (package at Sonora on request) Package (full board), one night at the Delta Suites Vancouver (room only).
Price Excludes:
Flights, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Alternative Accommodation

We have every kind of accommodation to suit you. Some of our favourite places are described below.

SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE

One of the finest places to stay on Vancouver Island, with one of the best restaurants.

POET’S COVE

Pender Island is a delightful resort to relax from a busy touring schedule. It is very comfortable with a spa and outdoor activities, excellent restaurant and wine bar.

LONG BEACH RESORT

Long Beach Resort is the perfect place to stay in Tofino. It overlooks the beach, rooms are extremely comfortable and there are many activities to choose from including walks in the rainforest, grey whale watching, black bear watching and bathing in the hot springs.