8-Day Great Bear Rainforest

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The Great Bear Rainforest, on the central coast of BC, is part of the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the world. On this trip we'll head to the outer coast to explore that wind- and wave-tossed fringe that exemplifies the coastal wilderness of British Columbia. Remote beaches, whales, sea otters, wolf tracks in the sand, undeveloped campsites. A sel...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Bella Bella
    • Explore the intricate shoreline
    • Exploring some of the more remote areas and islands

What's this trip about?

    The Great Bear Rainforest, on the central coast of BC, is part of the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the world. On this trip we'll head to the outer coast to explore that wind- and wave-tossed fringe that exemplifies the coastal wilderness of British Columbia. Remote beaches, whales, sea otters, wolf tracks in the sand, undeveloped campsites. A self-supported sea kayaking expedition to the Great Bear Rainforest is perfect for satisfying your need to get away from it all.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBella Bella
End CityBella Bella

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Professional guiding service
    • All kayaking equipment
    • (including kayaks, PFDs, paddles, pumps, ropes and sponges)
    • Cooking equipment and group shelter (tarps)
    • Camping equipment including tents and Therma-rest sleeping pads
    • Park and land use permits
    • Water taxi drop off and pick up

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Travel Map

Day 1

Meet your guides in Bella Bella in the heart of BC’s Central Coast. We will meet in central Bella Bella at the government dock. Here we will load kayaks and gear onto our water taxi for the shuttle out to our first campsite. Once there, we will sort out gear and prepa...

DAYS 2 To 7

This is a beautiful area to paddle and we work with the conditions and remain open to adventure. Each day, your guides will assess the weather, tides, and sea state to determine the destination for the day. Flexibility is key. Depending on the weather and exact drop-o...

Day 8

We will meet a water taxi this morning for transport back to Bella Bella. We expect to arrive in Bella Bella by midday, allowing us time for a quick visit to the village before either heading to the airport to catch an afternoon flight back to Vancouver or departing b...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,878
Price per day$235
Last Updated: 12/20/2018

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Since 1997 Spirit of the West Adventures offers guided multi-day kayak & camping trips in beautiful British Columbia from June through September. Our exceptional guides lead you to experience the best paddling, whale & wildlife watching in multiple destinations along the Pacific Northwest coast. From remote expeditions to luxury base camps.

We want you to fall in love with paddling and our coast, and it shows in the way we plan our trips. Our adventures are safe, fun, educational, environmentally friendly and for all levels of experience and abilities!

In January to March we run our comfortable Mothership Kayaking Tours in the abundant Chilean Patagonia and take our guests to The Bahamas for tropical and exotic paddling journeys.

Our groups are small, and our tours all-inclusive. We provide everything you need for a once in a lifetime kayaking adventure.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights, airport transfers, ferries, taxis
    • Travel/medical insurance
    • Alcoholic or carbonated beverages
    • Rain gear
    • Sleeping bags
    • Personal items (toiletries, clothing, etc.)
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Meals Included

8 Lunches

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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