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
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.
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Delta Whistler Village Suites
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Aava Hotel
Four Seasons Whistler
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
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Aava Hotel
Four Seasons Whistler
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
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Aava Hotel
Four Seasons Whistler
Unmissable Experiences
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
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.
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Vancouver Experiences
Day 5 - Sightseeing Vancouver
Continue to use your 48 hour Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
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.
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.
Day 8 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest
See day 7
Day 9 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest
See day 7
Day 10 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest
See day 7
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.
Day 12 - Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest
See day 7
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
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
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
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Stunning views of Whistler and the Blackcomb Mountains and a fantastic location make the Delta Whistler Village suites the ideal place to stay when visiting this beautiful, year-round resort . Surrounded by Whistler’s trendiest shops as well as popular restaurants and activities, this all-suite hotel is short distance from ski lifts.
Aava Hotel, Whistler, British Columbia
The Aava is just a snowballs throw from Whistler Village and a few more footsteps to the lifts of Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains. Experience Whistlers’ culinary excellence and vibrant nightlife. Whether for business or fun, the Aava is the perfect hotel to relax in affordable style.
Four Seasons Whistler
Grand in scale, intimate by nature, luxury Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler epitomizes the mountain spirit. Inside, find 291 luxury lodge guest rooms, including 95 hotel suites and 20 private residences with open-sky spaciousness and European-styled refinement. An expansive timber, glass and stone lobby harmonizes your transition between the great outdoors and the cosy wood hotel interiors of your private space in Whistler.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
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