View allThis tour was exceptional for wildlife viewing. We saw many whales and bears in addition to other wildlife on the tours.
Cynthia, traveled in September
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- Platinum Operator
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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
- Ages 16+
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Vancouver
- Day 2 Morning ferry to Vancouver Island (lunch)
- Day 3 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve; boat excursion to observe grey and humpback whales (lunch)
- Day 4 Rainforest Figure Eight trail; boat excursion to observe black bears
- Day 5 To Campbell River and Cathedral Grove Provincial Park
- Day 6 Boat excursion to Orford River to observe grizzly bears (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 7 Quadra Island for hiking or optional sea kayaking (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 8 Transfer to Victoria; whale-watching in the Salish Sea (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 9 Ferry to Vancouver; orientation tour and end Vancouver (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Number of tours
450
Age Range
16 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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- FoodAverage
- Cynthia· September 2nd, 2025This 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.Show more
Exodus Adventure Travels commented on this reviewWe are so happy you enjoyed Whales & Bears of British Columbia tour. We hope that you will continue to tell others about your amazing adventure and we hope you will choose Exodus for the next one! -Exodus Adventure TravelsTrip date: August 2025 - SCSusan· September 23rd, 2018Despite some very wet weather it was a...Show moreTrip date: September 2018
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lucy
Asked on June 19th, 2025Can zodiacs be accessed for seniors with some mobility restrictions ( knees?)
Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2025In 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, 2025Can you advise what time the tour ends on the 30th so that I can plan our flight. Also, my husband is a vegetarian
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written 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, 2025do 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?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written 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
Traveler•Written May 2025I 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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