Great Bear Rainforest Itinerary
Day 1: The Columbia III will be awaiting your arrival in the first Nations village of Bella Bella. you will be greeted by a warm welcome from the Columbia's captain and crew as we prepare to cast off.
Departure time aboard the Columbia III will be arranged according to the arrival time of the daily Pacific Coastal flight from Vancouver. (their summer schedules are not confirmed until April.) Once all our guest have boarded, we will cruise towards the wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Days 2-6: Each morning, after a hearty breakfast, we will launch our brightly coloured kayak flotilla and begin our day of exploring the spectacular beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest. Every day will bring a new array of stunning sights from the lush salmon-spawning river estuaries to the steep-sided glacial carved fjords and from the maze of exposed rocky islets to the exquisite sandy beaches.
Wildlife we may be lucky enough to observe includes black bears, eagles, wolves, humpback whales, sea otters, harbour seals, and grizzly bears.
Lunches will be savored on a sandy beach or a grassy estuary proceeding an afternoon paddle. Other afternoon options include relaxing on the beach, exploring an estuary, cruising up a stunning inlet aboard the Columbia III or kicking back in the cozy cabin.
Day 7: This is our last day to experience the peaceful beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest. The morning will be spent traveling back to Bella Bella, although there may be the option of a before-breakfast paddle for the early risers.
Our return time to Bella Bella will again depend on the schedule of the Pacific Coastal flight back to Vancouver. (mid day)
North to Prince Rupert!
This year our 9 night Great Bear Rainforest kayaking tour will leave from Bella Bella and end in Prince Rupert, a distance of 150 miles. This gives us many new miles of coastline to paddle and explore as we won't be backtracking to Bella Bella. On our way north, we'll view grizzly bears, visit the stunning big house in the remote First Nations community of Klemtu, soak in a steaming hot spring and look for the elusive spirit bear accompanied by our Gitga'at guide, Marven Robinson. As rare as the white bears are, we have had superb viewing opportunities with every tour. Remember to follow the separate directions for the 9 night tour ending in Prince Rupert.
Call Breanne or John if you have any questions, or would simply like to get to know us better. Call 1 800 307 3982
Overseas 1 250 285 2121
