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LUXURY CANADA HOLIDAYS & TOURS

ULTIMATE BEARS IN CANADA

14 days from £9,150 per person
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL

A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS

At 91ºÚÁÏÍø, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Ultimate Canada Bears itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Canada holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.

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ABOUT THE ITINERARY

On our Ultimate Canada Bears h0liday itinerary, you will be introduced to the pristine forest habitat where wild bears can often be found roaming freely.

Staying at incredible lodges immersed deep in the Great Bear Rainforest, you will get to head out alongside knowledgeable guides to view bears from a safe distance as they forage, hunt and swim. As well as grizzly and black bears, you may also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the rare white spirit bear, a subspecies that can only found in British Columbia.

When you are not in search of wildlife on your luxury holiday to Canada, you can step back in time with visits to historic village sites and learn more about the culture and traditions of the indigenous community. You will also spend time in Vancouver, a beautiful water-front city full of world-class architecture, spectacular national parks and lively shopping malls, before heading off on your exciting adventures in the wondrous forests of British Columbia.

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DAY 1 – 3

VANCOUVER

Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel at the heart of the historic port area, with three nights to spend in this dynamic city. Known as the ‘Pacific Pearl’, Vancouver is undeniably picturesque with the perfect balance between natural spaces and urban landscaping. The downtown area is dominated by the lush Stanley Park, 400 hectares of dense, centuries-old forest as well as beaches, eateries and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails.

The city also appeals with its bustling streets and eclectic markets, its vibrant cosmopolitan areas like Robson Street – Canada’s answer to Rodeo Drive – and trendy shopping districts like Granville Island with its cobbled lanes and artisan studios.

Stay: Three nights in a double room at Fairmont Pacific Rim – bed & breakfast

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DAY 4 – 7

GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST

Today you set off to discover one of the largest tracts of intact temperate rainforest left on Earth, otherwise known as the Great Bear Rainforest. You’ll catch a flight from Vancouver to Bella Bella, followed by a short boat transfer to Shearwater Resort where you’ll spend one night. The following morning you’ll take a 90-minute water taxi ride to Spirit Bear Lodge.

The lodge is situated in the quaint fishing village of Kletmu, home of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nations people who have lived here in the forest for centuries. The village sits in a remote archipelago of tiny islands and offers some of the finest bear viewing in the region. During your stay you’ll enjoy guided excursions in search of the iconic grizzly bear as well as the more elusive Kermode bear (also known as the spirit bear). You’ll have the chance to observe these magnificent animals foraging for roots in late spring, gorging on wild berries in summer and feasting by the river during the salmon spawning season in late summer/autumn. Other activities on offer include guided rainforest walks, cultural tours and sea kayaking along the southern shores of Kletmu.

Stay: Four nights in a double room at Spirit Bear Lodge – full board

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DAY 8

VANCOUVER

Today you’ll fly back to Vancouver, spending one more night at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Stay: One night in a double room at Fairmont Pacific Rim – bed & breakfast

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DAY 9 – 12

GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST

Today you will leave behind the noise of modern life for a pristine wilderness. Take a short seaplane flight to Port Hardy which is a spectacular adventure in itself, traveling past the breathtaking scenery of the central coast and over the rich waters of Queen Charlotte Strait, the home of orca, gray and humpback whales.

Settle into your private room at the lodge and enjoy the many grizzly bear experiences on offer. There are a range of different viewing sites, and will choose one according to where the bears have been most active. Estuary sites are reached by boat, while river sites are reached by a bus along a wilderness track. The viewing blinds on the river have been constructed with the photographer in mind, and are optimal and comfortable places from which to view bears.

There will also be an opportunity to take a boat cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet or go on an interpretive rainforest walk, to examine bear sign and the general ecology of the area. Or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the view from the lodge.

Stay: Three nights in a private room at the Great Bear Lodge and one night in Port Hardy

DAY 13 – 14

FLY HOME

Your adventure comes to a close. Take a short flight from Port Hardy to Vancouver before boarding your international flight back home.

THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
14 days from £9,150 per person

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Domestic flights
  • Airport transfers in private vehicles
  • Full board at Spirit Bear Lodge and Great Bear Lodge, and bed & breakfast at Fairmont Pacific Rim, room only at Port Hardy
  • Based on two people travelling

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International flights

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“EVERY TRIP EXCELLENT – AND MORE TO COME”
I’ve been on several small group holidays with 91ºÚÁÏÍø and every one has been outstanding. My most recent trip in February was no exception – expertly organised, responsive to questions, and full of memorable experiences. The itineraries are well thought out, the hotels top-notch, and the group sizes just right. Their tour leaders are knowledgeable, supportive and great company. I haven’t looked elsewhere since discovering Ultimate – and I’m already planning my next.
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“YES TO ULTIMATE – AND YES AGAIN”
This was our second big trip with 91ºÚÁÏÍø – and we’d happily use them again and again. The customer service is excellent: they really listen to what you want and make it happen. Their on-the-ground support, wherever you’re headed, is just as strong. Everything was seamless. Highly recommend.
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“IN SAFE HANDS, EVEN WHEN PLANS CHANGE”
Every detail of our Patagonia tour was expertly arranged – from transfers and flights to the choice of hotels. When our onward flight to the Falklands was delayed by two days, 91ºÚÁÏÍø stepped in immediately and secured a hotel for us. It was an enormous relief, especially as we don’t speak Spanish and had no idea what to do next. That level of thoughtful, responsive service stayed with us – it turned a potential travel hiccup into a lasting positive memory.

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