KERMODE BEAR VIEWING AT KING PACIFIC LODGE

Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to downtown Vancouver. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this great city.

Moderate: Overnight Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Vancouver (includes breakfast buffet)
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel - Fairmont Gold Harbourview (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)

Day 2 - Arrive at King Pacific Lodge
In the early afternoon your private sedan will transfer you back to the Vancouver Fairmont Airport Hotel where you will meet your King Pacific Lodge representative and transfer to the South Terminal for your flight to Bella Bella. Upon arrival in Bella Bella, you will be met by your King Pacific Lodge representative and transfer to the floatplane dock for your short flight from Bella Bella to the King Pacific Lodge, approximately arrival time 4:30pm. You will be greeted with a Champagne welcome upon arrival. All meals are included during your stay.

Moderate: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Wilderness View room
Superior: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Ocean View room
Deluxe: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Waterfall Suite

Day 3 & 4 - Kermode Bear Viewing
Today is yours to explore the area. You will spend the next 2 days sharing the magical experience of observing the rare and mystical Spirit bear. Isolated for thousands of years on remote Princess Royal Island in British Columbia, this small community of 'white' black bears, also known as the Spirit or Ghost bear by the First Nation people, inhabit some of the most pristine areas left on earth. Native legend tells the story of The Raven, the creator, who came to the island and made every tenth bear white to remind us of the Ice Age. He designated this special place to be the home of the Spirit bear forever. Only very few people have the chance to see this rarest of North American mammals, and for those who do it is believed to bring good fortune. King Pacific Lodge has developed Kermode bear watching trips in conjunction with biologists and during September small groups are able to take part in "The Quest for the Kermode Bear" led by an experienced guide. and unlimited use of lodge facilities.

Optional Activities:

• Guided Hiking

• Guided Kayaking

• Cultural Tour

• Whale Watching

• Heli-excursions / Heli-hiking / Heli-kayaking

Moderate: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Wilderness View room
Superior: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Ocean View room
Deluxe: Overnight King Pacific Lodge - Waterfall Suite

Day 5 - Depart King Pacific Lodge
You have the day to enjoy the lodge before departing the lodge in the late afternoon. Depart King Pacific Lodge, via floatplane and fly back to Bella Bella. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the Bella Bella Airport in time for your flight back to Vancouver. Upon arrival, you will walk a short distance to the Fairmont Airport Hotel for your overnight stay.

Moderate: Overnight Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)

Day 6 - Depart Vancouver
This morning you will depart your hotel and walk to your airline check-in counter in time for your return flight home.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 2 nights pre and post accommodation and room tax

• 3 nights accommodation and room tax at King Pacific Lodge

• Meet & Greet service in Vancouver

• Round-trip flight between Vancouver and the lodge including a light meal onboard

• Champagne Welcome Reception

• All gourmet meals including beverages at King Pacific Lodge

• Open bar at King Pacific Lodge

• Two full days of guided Kermode Bear Viewing

• A wide selection of guided activities (ocean fishing, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing and a cultural program)

• Unlimited use of lodge facilities (games room, steam room, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge pool, wireless internet access, extensive library)

• Round-trip private sedan transfers from Vancouver Airport & downtown Vancouver hotel

• Mandatory conservation surcharge

• Personalized documentation package

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Optional activities

• Helicopter and floatplane excursions at King Pacific Lodge

• Spa services

• Gratuities

• Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)
  

Package Tour Start Dates – Thursdays

2008 Package Prices Per Person – CDN $ *

* Triple, quad and children rates available upon request.