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:
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)