Great Bear Nature Lodge By World Journeys

Great Bear Nature Lodge By World Journeys

5 Days / 4 Nights from $6,300 Price Per Person

Sales from 03 May 2023 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Vancouver > Port Hardy > Great Bear Lodge**
Late this morning depart from Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) for a 70 minute flight to Port Hardy. Upon arrival transfer to the town of Port Hardy for lunch (own cost) and to explore the town. Mid-afternoon you will be transferred to the floatplane base for your scenic flight over the Queen Charlotte Strait to the floating lodge. After a brief introduction to the lodge you will head out on your first grizzly bear excursion.

**Day 2: Great Bear Lodge**
After some good coffee and breakfast this morning, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear again. A typical viewing session lasts three hours. After a morning of adventure, return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to relax. Spend the early afternoon exploring the surrounding area with a guide. A popular activity is the interpretive rainforest walk, examining bear signs and the general ecology of the area. Later this afternoon you will venture out to see the bears before returning to the lodge for dinner. On clear nights, the stars are amazing.

**Day 3: Great Bear Lodge**
As your stay at the lodge continues, you begin to settle into the natural rhythm of the valley. The bears are generally most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours, which is why your viewing sessions focus on these times. Over the course of your stay you will be taken to a variety of sites, depending on the bear activity. For your afternoon excursion today you may take 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.

**Day 4: Great Bear Lodge > Port Hardy**
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 late afternoon between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm. Due to unpredictable weather conditions for flights around the lodge and Port Hardy, tonight you will stay at a hotel in Port Hardy.

**Day 5: Port Hardy > Vancouver**
After check-out of your hotel in Port Hardy, you will be transferred to the Port Hardy airport for your return flight to Vancouver.

Inclusions

• • Tailor-made journey
  • 1-nights’ accommodation in Port Hardy
  • 3-nights’ accommodation at Great Bear Nature Lodge
  • All meals (B, L, D) during your stay at Great Bear Nature Lodge
  • Beer and wine with dinner at Great Bear Nature Lodge
  • Economy class flights Vancouver > Port Hardy > Vancouver
  • Shared transfers in Port Hardy
  • Shared seaplane flights Port Hardy > Great Bear > Port Hardy
  • Shared bear viewing and other activities at Great Bear Nature Lodge
  • Rain gear (if required) and binoculars at Great Bear Nature Lodge
  • Gratuities and stewardship bear research fee
  • BC conservation licensing fee and First Nations user fee