Spirit Bear Lodge

Black Bear & Spirit Bear in the Great Bear Rainforest | Credit: Ian McAllister / Pacific Wild

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Experience a multi-day adventure in the heart of The Great Bear Rainforest

Spirit Bear Lodge is Indigenous-owned, offering exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and cultural sites

Experience the rare and majestic Spirit Bear in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest

Experience coastal British Columbia's stunning wildlife

5 days

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AUD 10,255

per person, twin share

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Overview

The Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia is quite simply the largest piece of intact temperate rainforest left on the planet. It is here in the Great Bear Rainforest that the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation have called home for thousands of years. They have shared the forest and the salmon with a very special creature they call moskgm’ol (white bear).

Spirit Bear Lodge is Indigenous owned, offering exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and cultural sites within the Kitasoo Xai’xais traditional territory. Located 150 nautical miles by float plane north of Port Hardy and the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Klemtu is truly in the heart of the rainforest. Nestled in a remote archipelago of small islands and thus protected from the wild Pacific, Klemtu is centrally positioned to offer unparalleled access to some of the best grizzly and spirit bear viewing in the region.

Search for grizzly bears, black bears, and spirit bears in pristine river valleys. Spot whales, porpoise, sea lions, and much more while exploring the Great Bear Sea. Find a transformative experience while local staff share their intimate knowledge of this complex eco system and guide your adventure into the untouched wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest. After a day of wildlife viewing, share stories with fellow guests in “The Great Room”, a cosy lounge area with comfy couches and 20-foot high ocean view windows.

Enjoy the serenity and silence as you revel in the natural wonders of the pristine and raw landscape that surrounds you in this unique culturally authentic accommodation. Architecturally, the exterior of the Spirit Bear Lodge pays homage to the traditional long houses built for thousands of years. The rooms in the Spirit Bear Lodge are spacious with a King sized bed or a pair of twin beds, and private bathroom. Every room shares the same stunning ocean view and are the perfect place to relax after each day’s adventure.

Inclusions

4 nights in Klemtu at Spirit Bear Lodge

Return airfare from Vancouver to Bella Bella

Return water taxi from Bella Bella dock to lodge

All meals and snacks while at Spirit Bear Lodge

Table wine and beer with meals

Day excursion & transportation to wildlife viewing area

Full day wildlife viewing adventures

Evening Big House interpretive tour

Professional guides services on all programs

Welcome briefing and orientation

Evening guide presentation/slide show

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Day 1 Vancouver Spirit Bear Lodge

Depart Vancouver South Terminal on Pacific Coastal Airlines scheduled service flight to Bella Bella where you are met and assisted with a van transfer to the Bella Bella town docks. The Spirit Bear Lodge boat will pick you up at the dock at for the scenic boat ride to Klemtu and Spirit Bear Lodge for an afternoon arrival. After checking in, enjoy a late lunch and welcome orientation. Afterwards, you are guided to the traditional Big House for a unique cultural experience. Return to the lodge for delicious appetisers and drinks, followed by dinner and an evening at leisure.

Overnight at Spirit Bear Lodge

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Spirit Bear in Great Bear Rainforest | Credit: Destination BC / Yuri Choufour

Day 2 - 4 Spirit Bear Lodge

After breakfast each day, enjoy full days of wildlife viewing adventures. The activities may include wildlife/bear viewing, whale watching, kayaking, hiking, canoeing or a cultural site visit. Visit estuaries, stunning inlets and see spectacular waterfalls. Return in time for appetisers and dinner, followed by an evening presentation on aspects of the Great Bear Rainforest, Bears or First Nations culture.

Overnights at Spirit Bear Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Harbour Seal Great Bear Rainforest | Credit: Destination British Columbia

Day 5 Spirit Bear Lodge Vancouver

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat ride back to Bella Bella in the serenity of the Great Bear Rainforest. Arrive in Bella Bella in time to take your Pacific Coastal Airlines afternoon flight back to Vancouver. You arrive at Vancouver South Terminal where your package comes to an end.

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Spirit Bear Lodge

Klemtu
Spirit Bear Lodge is a welcoming and comfortable place to lay your head after a day full of exploration and adventure in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.

After a day of wildlife, culture and adventure, relax with a glass of wine or craft beer and delicious après on our ocean view deck or in the cosy lounge area of the “Great Room”. Dinner is a communal experience where we enjoy the delectable meals created by our culinary team and share stories with each other.

Gaze out towards the grey-blue waters of the Great Bear Sea and watch for passing Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Otters, Eagles and more. Enjoy the serenity and silence as you revel in the natural wonders of the pristine and raw landscape that surrounds you in this unique culturally authentic accommodation.

Architecturally, the exterior of the Lodge pays homage to the traditional longhouses built by west coast First Nations. Inside, the atmosphere is modern and relaxing with all the comforts of home.

The rooms are spacious yet cosy and can be outfitted with a comfortable king bed or a pair of twin beds. Every room shares the same stunning ocean view and are the perfect place to relax after each day’s adventure.

Additional information

Gratuities of CA$50 per guest per night is suggested.
Please note that this product is not covered by the Peace of Mind Booking Plan, due to the nature of the product.

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Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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