Wildlife of British Columbia: Whales, Grizzlies and Ancient Forests

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Explore mountains, coastal estuaries, wild beaches and a northern rainforest as you learn about British Columbia and the First Nations people who have long called it home.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Great Bear Rainforest to look for bears in their natural habitats and learn about the importance of Pacific salmon to First Nations communities
    • Examine the biodiversity of the NE Pacific Ocean with a local expert then embark on a whale watching trip to search for Orca whales
    • Learn about marine conservation and sustainable seafood at a research station; watch research currently underway from the viewing mezzanine

What's this trip about?

    Explore mountains, coastal estuaries, wild beaches and a northern rainforest as you learn about British Columbia and the First Nations people who have long called it home.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,499
Price per day$312
Last Updated: 9/12/2021

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Meals Included
  • 19 Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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