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Whales & Bears of British Columbia

9 days
Start and end in Vancouver
4.5
2 traveler reviews
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
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Highlights

  • Stroll through Vancouver and taste maple cookies
  • Watch whales and seals from a Zodiac in Ucluelet
  • Hike among ancient Douglas firs in Cathedral Grove
  • Spot grizzly bears feasting on salmon in Orford
  • Explore Quadra Island's trails and ocean views

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Vancouver
  2. Day 2 Morning ferry to Vancouver Island (lunch)
  3. Day 3 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve; boat excursion to observe grey and humpback whales (lunch)
  4. Day 4 Rainforest Figure Eight trail; boat excursion to observe black bears
  5. Day 5 To Campbell River and Cathedral Grove Provincial Park
  6. Day 6 Boat excursion to Orford River to observe grizzly bears (breakfast,lunch)
  7. Day 7 Quadra Island for hiking or optional sea kayaking (breakfast,lunch)
  8. Day 8 Transfer to Victoria; whale-watching in the Salish Sea (breakfast,lunch)
  9. Day 9 Ferry to Vancouver; orientation tour and end Vancouver (breakfast)
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Customer Reviews

  • Whales & Bears of British Columbia reviewer 1
    · September 2nd, 2025
    This tour was exceptional for wildlife viewing. We saw many whales and bears in addition to other wildlife on the tours. There were 10 people in the group, a perfect size, and they all made the trip even more enjoyable. Maddie was our guide and although she is only 23 years old, she ran the trip like a seasoned guide. At the beginning of the trip, one of the couples was not on the reservation list and Maddie contacted the business office and resolved the problem. The age range for the group was quite large, yet Maddie was very accommodating to the needs of everyone. I would recommend this trip to anyone who has an interest in viewing wildlife.
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    Trip date: August 2025
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    · September 23rd, 2018
    Despite some very wet weather it was a...
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    Trip date: September 2018

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    Lucy

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Can zodiacs be accessed for seniors with some mobility restrictions ( knees?)

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten June 2025

      In order to check if this is the right trip for you, please kindly provide further details below. I can then ask our local operations team to see if the zodiac would be a suitable option for you. Can you outline if your medical conditions have any effect on your day-to-day life? Have you read through the trip notes carefully, and are you happy with everything detailed in there? Please let us know if there are any sections you feel you may struggle with or cause any concerns.

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    Sandy

    Asked on May 25th, 2025

    Can you advise what time the tour ends on the 30th so that I can plan our flight. Also, my husband is a vegetarian

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten May 2025

      A group departure transfer to the airport is included and scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. For this particular departure, the transfer is planned to accommodate flights departing from Vancouver (YVR) at 20:00 on the final day of the tour. Vegetarian options are available on this tour.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on May 15th, 2025

    do you require insurance for cancellation either by us or you. We plan on making our own travel arrangements arriving in Vancouver two days before the tour and for one day after the tour. If the tour is cancelled by you, does the insurance you offer cover flights as well as the tour itself? What is the price of the insurance?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten May 2025

      While it is not a requirement for you to have cancellation insurance, we do recommend considering it to protect against any unforeseen changes either from your side or due to circumstances affecting the tour itself. TourRadar offers an insurance option that covers a variety of scenarios, including tour cancellations. However, it is important to note that coverage specifics, such as flights made independently, will not be covered because TourRdar does not book airfare.

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      Bonnie

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I checked the get travel insurance as you suggested and see only one option which is for around 1200 dollars. It does not say exactly what it covers. We only need to have cancellation insurance since we already have medical coverage. Is there another insurance option?

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