Whales & Bears of British Columbia

15 Days

Visit the best, wildest places of coastal British Columbia. A great tour for wildlife enthusiasts with an abundance of grizzly and black bears, and orca, pacific grey and humpback whales. Wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent on this self-drive itinerary.

Day 1. Depart UK for Vancouver

1-night, St. Regis Hotel (B)

Day 2. Whistler

2-nights, Alpine Lodge. Enjoy one of the many activities on offer, or relax! (B)

Day 4. Nimpo Lake

1-night, Stewart's Lodge. Across the Chilcotin Plateau to your scenic lakeside lodge (BD)

Day 5. Bella Coola

2-nights, Coast Mountain Lodge. Head into the Great Bear Rainforest - an area with one of the highest densities of brown bear (B)

Day 7. Discovery Coast

1-night. Optional ferry trip with amazing sightings of whales, porpoise and dolphin (B)

Day 8. Quadra Island

3-nights, Heriot Bay Inn. Enjoy bear and whale-watching on this beautiful, remote island (paid upon arrival) (B)

Day 11. Vancouver

3-nights, St. Regis Hotel. Enjoy the sights of this Pacific city (B)

Day 14. Depart Vancouver for the UK (B)

Day 15. Arrive UK