Holiday Overview
For wildlife enthusiasts this itinerary has it all. Relax with a 3 night stay in British Columbia’s capital Victoria, where you will take in a whale watching tour before heading to coastal Vancouver for a 3 night stay. From Vancouver you will fly to Port Hardy and transfer by water taxi to Farewell Harbour on Berry Island. Farewell Harbour will be your home for 3 nights for your big wildlife adventure starts, with grizzly bear viewing on the estuary, followed by a full day marine excursion taking in whales and even more bears. You will end your trip in the alpine mountain resort of Whistler, taking in the famous, awe-inspiring Peak 2 Peak Gondola. No holiday will ever compare to the scenery and wildlife you will see on this itinerary.
British Columbia's Whales & Bears includes:
- Return UK flights
- 9 nights superior hotel accommodation
- 3 nights Farewell Harbour Lodge (full board)
- Whale Watching tour
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing tour
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Transfers throughout (excluding Vancouver South Airport to hotel after Farewell Harbour)
Day 1 - Fly to Vancouver, transfer - Victoria
Arrive in Vancouver and you will be transferred to Victoria, British Columbia's capital.
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Oswego Hotel
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Hotel Chateau Victoria
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Day 2 - Enjoy Victoria
Spend today at your leisure exploring Victoria and its picturesque Inner Harbour, where you can watch the floatplanes take off and land.
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Oswego Hotel
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Hotel Chateau Victoria
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Day 3 - Whale Watching
Today we have included a 3 hour Whale Wtaching trip. This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of Orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard a comfortable covered vessel or a custom-built zodiac boat that offers high speed with extraordinary stability giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whale watching experience. Comments by a marine biologist and naturalist are provided.
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Oswego Hotel
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Hotel Chateau Victoria
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Day 4 - Transfer - Vancouver
This morning you will have your transfer from Victoria downtown to Vancouver, where you will have the afternoon at your leisure.
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Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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The Listel Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 5 - Hop on/off
Today we have included a Vancouver Sightseeing Hop on Hop off pass for you to take in the best of Vancouver at your own pace.
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Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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The Listel Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 6 - Enjoy Vancouver
Spend today at your leisure. Why not ask one of our Canada experts for some recommended excursions.
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Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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The Listel Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 7 - Transfer - Farewell Harbour
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Farewell Harbour Lodge
Day 8 - Enjoy Farewell Harbour
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Farewell Harbour Lodge
Day 9 - Enjoy Farewell Harbour
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Farewell Harbour Lodge
Day 10 - Transfer - Whistler
Choose from one of the following options: A short morning sea kayak excursion in the protected and crystalline waters near Farewell Harbour Lodge, a marine excursion, guided interpretive rainforest hike. Return to the lodge for the return water taxi back to Alder Bay arriving for ongoing connections. Itineraries starting in Vancouver will end with a flight from Port Hardy to Vancouver. A complimentary shuttle bus will take you from Vancouver South Terminal to the Main Terminal where you will then pick up your coach transfer to Whistler.
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Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
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Whistler Pinnacle
Four Seasons Whistler
Day 11 - Peak 2 Peak Gondala
Explore Whistler today and it's mountains with your Peak 2 Peak gondola ticket.
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Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
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Whistler Pinnacle
Four Seasons Whistler
Unmissable Experiences
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Day 12 - Explore Whistler
Explore Whistler at your leisure.
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Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
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Whistler Pinnacle
Four Seasons Whistler
Day 13 - Transfer Whistler to Vancouver, fly to UK
Today you will transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport for your flight back to the UK (included).
Oswego Hotel
The Oswega is a sophisticated, urban, boutique hotel steps away from the Inner Harbour and downtown Victoria. The hotel’s combination of modern design, incredible service and luxury amenities makes it the perfect place to get a taste of the city’s natural surroundings and urban vibe.
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Discover Victoria at its finest through an authentic local experience in the heart of downtown. With deeply entrenched roots in the local community and a strong sense of environmental responsibility – the Chateau Victoria strives to share all that makes Victoria special to each and every guest.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa is just 2 blocks from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour and in the heart of the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment.
Westin Bayshore Vancouver
Experience the unbridled energy of downtown Vancouver, BC with a visit to the Westin Bayshore hotel. Boasting unparalleled views of the mountains, the coastline, and scenic Stanley Park, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver provides an elegant, restful base from which to explore.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Farewell Harbour Lodge
Experience Nature Naturally at the Farewell Harbour Lodge, owned and operated by the Brockway and McGrady families, their mission at Farewell Harbour Lodge is simple: To help guests experience the profound beauty of the Broughton Archipelago and the Great Bear Rainforest. They do that by offering inspiring west coast style ocean-side accommodations, sumptuous meals and engaging, passionate guides who will lead you on daily adventures deep into the heart of this wild and beautiful part of the planet.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Relax and unwind at the luxurious, award winning Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Whistler Village, situated one block from Village Square and a few steps from the chairlifts leading to the Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort. Whistler Golf Course along with the Whistler Conference Centre is also nearby.
Whistler Pinnacle Hotel
Experience Whistler with Pinnacle. Make yourself at home in this warm and inviting boutique hotel - that perfect blend of contemporary style and unique West Coast mountain charm.
Four Seasons Whistler
Grand in scale, intimate by nature, luxury Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler epitomizes the mountain spirit. Inside, find 291 luxury lodge guest rooms, including 95 hotel suites and 20 private residences with open-sky spaciousness and European-styled refinement. An expansive timber, glass and stone lobby harmonizes your transition between the great outdoors and the cosy wood hotel interiors of your private space in Whistler.
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Farewell Harbour Lodge
Whales in Victoria
Vancouver
Whistler Gondola
Farewell Harbour Bear
Whistler
Johnson Street Victoria
Gastown Maple Tree Square
Whistler Mountain
Farewell Harbour
Orcas
View of Vancouver from Granville Bridge
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