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Rainforest Cruise, Whistler & Vancouver

  • Vancouver
  • Whistler
  • Great Bear Rainforest
  • 14 nights from
  • £8,319 per person
  • Trip Code: 428

Holiday Overview

 

A 7-night British Columbia small ship nature cruise that will take you to remote areas of the Inside Passage. With only 8 cabins on board the vessel this is perfect for those that are looking for a small, intimate cruise getting to see nature and wildlife at it's best. Be prepared to get off your yacht and onto kayaks & zodiac’s for an adventure of a lifetime!

Over the next 6 days, you will travel to a number of areas around the Central Coast such as Campania Sound and Whale Channel - excellent areas for spotting humpback whales and Steller sea lions. You may go ashore in the Gitga’at (Princess Royal Island) Conservancy. You will cruise over to Bishop Bay to enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot springs and spend a day with a Gitga’at native guide, taking us to his favourite bear viewing area. With patience and some luck you will see black bears and the elusive, white Spirit Bear! You may visit the First Nations village of Klemtu or Hartley Bay to see their ceremonial Big Houses. You will voyage deep into the coastal mountains to explore the Fiordland Conservancy where, beneath towering rock bluffs and waterfalls, you will search remote estuaries to see grizzly bears feeding on spawning salmon.

This holiday is complete with stays in both cosmopolitan Vancouver and awe-inspiring Whistler. One of the many highlights will be your journey across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in Whistler. No holiday will ever be the same after this trip!  

Rainforest Cruise, Whistler & Vancouver includes:

  • All flights and select transfers
  • Peak to Peak gondola ride at Whistler
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Vancouver
  • 7 night Northern Great Bear Rainforest small ship cruise
  • 7 night hotel accommodation
  • Buffet meals on board your 7 night small ship cruise & wine with evening meals
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Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and you will have a coach transfer include to take you to your hotel in Whistler. This is a scenic drive along the Sea to Sky highway.

Featured accommodation

Delta Whistler Village Suites

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Aava Hotel

Four Seasons Whistler

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Day 2 - Explore Whistler

Whistler has so much on offer, it can be as relaxing or as active as you wish. There is lots of spas, shops, restaurants and bars to keep you entertained, for the more active there is the stunning mountains. Take in one of the lakes - Alta and Lost are two of the most popular, Lost lake is the warmer of the two if you fancy a dip!

Featured accommodation

Delta Whistler Village Suites

Enhance your experience

Aava Hotel

Four Seasons Whistler

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Day 3 - Whistler Sightseeing with Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Day at leisure in Whistler. We have included a pass for the famous Peak 2 Peak Gondola.

Featured accommodation

Delta Whistler Village Suites

Enhance your experience

Aava Hotel

Four Seasons Whistler

Unmissable Experiences

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

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Day 4 - Whistler to Vancouver

Depart Whistler this morning by coach and head to Vancouver. We have included a 48 hour Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass which will help you explore this vibrant coastal city.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Enhance your experience

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Vancouver Experiences

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Day 5 - Sightseeing Vancouver

Continue to use your 48 hour Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Enhance your experience

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Vancouver Experiences

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Day 6 - Vancouver to Bella Bella

This morning make your own way from your downtown hotel to Vancouver South Terminal for your flight to Bella Bella. Upon arrival in Bella Bella make your way to the Municipal Dock on the Bella Bella waterfront where you will meet the crew. You will leave mid-day to begin your adventure.

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Day 7 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

Over the next 6 days, you will travel to a number of areas around the Central Coast such as Campania Sound and Whale Channel - excellent areas for spotting humpback whales and Steller sea lions. You may go ashore in the Gitga’at (Princess Royal Island) Conservancy.

You will cruise over to Bishop Bay to enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot springs and spend a day with a Gitga’at native guide, taking us to his favourite bear viewing area. With patience and some luck you will see black bears and the elusive, white Spirit Bear! You may visit the First Nations village of Klemtu or Hartley Bay to see their ceremonial Big Houses. You will voyage deep into the coastal mountains to explore the Fiordland Conservancy where, beneath towering rock bluffs and waterfalls, you will search remote estuaries to see grizzly bears feeding on spawning salmon.

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Day 8 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

See day 7

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Day 9 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

See day 7

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Day 10 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

See day 7

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Day 11 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

Along the two days with local Tsimshian Native guides who will take us to their favourite wildlife viewing areas where we will get one of our best chances to spot the elusive Spirit bear. In Whale Channel expect to see humpback whales and will take the time to observe these amazing, 15 metre-long creatures, whenever the opportunity arises.

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Day 12 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest

See day 7

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Day 13 - Fly Bella Bella to Vancouver

Arrive in Bella Bella mid morning in time to catch the late afternoon Pacific Coastal flight back to Vancouver Airport. Transfer to your downtown Vancouver hotel and spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. (transfer not included)

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Enhance your experience

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

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Day 14 - Vancouver

Spend your day in Vancouver at your leisure or why not pre-book an excursion. One of our best sellers is the full day trip to BC's capital Victoria with Butchart Gardens. Ask one of our Canada Experts for more details.

Featured accommodation

Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Enhance your experience

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Vancouver Experiences

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Day 15 - Fly Vancouver to UK

Make your own way from your downtown Vancouver hotel to the airport for your overnight flight from Vancouver to the UK

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