Bears of British Columbia

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Vancouver. On arrival in Vancouver make your own way to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax.

After a leisurely start, join a street food tour of Vancouver and discover why this city has developed a reputation as a foodie hotspot in Canada. The afternoon is at leisure to continue your exploration of the city by yourselves.

Make your own way to Vancouver's seaplane terminal and take a scenic flight over the Gulf Islands to British Columbia's provincial capital, Victoria. After a thrilling touchdown in the city's Inner Harbour, make your own way to your hotel, which is located a short distance away.

This morning you join a whale-watching excursion out in to the Gulf, travelling either by zodiac or covered boat, and may see orca and humpback whales as well as a range of marine bird life.

Start the day with a black bear watching trip from Tofino returning late morning. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring this scenic area under your own steam.

This morning you might like to take a walk along one of the beautiful driftwood strewn beaches that Vancouver Island is famous for, before departing Tofino and driving across the island to Courtenay. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Spend today on an amazing grizzly bear safari to Bute Inlet during which you should also see abundant marine and bird life.

Continue through Vancouver Island to Port Hardy at the northernmost tip. Take your time today to stop for some short walks along the way.

Enjoy another full day at Great Bear Lodge. You'll have more chances to spot grizzlies this morning and late afternoon, when the bears are most active, and, if you wish, enjoy another afternoon activity at the lodge. You might like to take a guided boat cruise to explore a nearby glacially-carved inlet, or simply sit back and take in your surroundings from the lodge itself.

Embark on one final bear viewing trip this morning before returning to Port Hardy by light aircraft after lunch. Arriving back on Vancouver Island late this afternoon, make your own way to your hotel; the rest of the evening is yours to relax and reminisce about your last few incredible days in the rainforest.

After a morning at leisure, make your way to the airport for your short flight to Vancouver. On arrival in Vancouver make your own way to your hotel for your final night in Canada.

You can enjoy most of day at leisure in Vancouver then make your way to the airport later on for your onward flight.

Arrive home today to complete your journey.