Whales, Otters, and Grizzly Bears Package
Embark on an extraordinary getaway to Vancouver Island North with Coastal Rainforest Safaris, Sea Wolf Adventures, and the Kwa’lilas Hotel. Our exclusive package marries exhilarating wildlife encounters with the comfort of premier accommodations, creating a deeply enriching experience that connects you with the natural world. This unforgettable journey promises not just sights, but memories that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included in Your Adventure:
- Enjoy a two-night stay at the tranquil Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy, where cultural richness meets comfort, providing a peaceful haven after your days of exploration. Additional nights can be added to your package upon request.
- Experience a 5 1/2 to 6-hour Sea Otter and Whale Watching tour with Coastal Rainforest Safaris. Dive into the vibrant marine life of the region, where the ocean comes alive with the sight of playful otters and majestic whales.
- Venture on an 8 to 9-hour Grizzly Bears of the Wild tour with Sea Wolf Adventures. This immersive journey into the wilderness offers a rare glimpse of grizzly bears in their natural habitat, showcasing the raw beauty of the animal kingdom.
Itinerary and Details
Travel to Port Hardy and check-in at the Kwa’lilas Hotel.
Included:
- Double occupancy in a double queen room.
Check-in at Coastal Rainforest Safaris office in Port Hardy at 9:30 to join your six hour Sea Otter and Whale Watching tour. Our office is a one minute drive or 10 minute walk from the Kwa’lilas Hotel.
Tour Details
- Minimum age of 10 years old. Passengers 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tours depart from Coastal Rainforest Safari’s office at 7185 Market Street in Port Hardy, BC on Northern Vancouver Island.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before the tour’s departure time to be outfitted in floater suits and sign a waiver. At the office, your guide will provide a safety briefing plus an overview of the tour and area we will be exploring. The boat is docked a short one minute walk from our office.
- Our open RHIB vessels have comfortable seats on shock mitigating platforms and an on-board toilet.
- RHIBs are not suitable for people with a history of back or neck injuries, recent surgery, or are pregnant.
- Please dress warmly. You will be provided with two-piece flotation suits, warm hats, and binoculars.
- Plenty of wildlife photography opportunities are available but please do not bring tripods on board.
- Lunch and warm drinks are provided on our 5 ½ to 6 hour tours.
That evening – return to the Kwa’lilas Hotel.
Included:
- Six hour Sea Otter Viewing and Whale Watching tour with Coastal Rainforest Safaris
- Two-piece flotation suits, warm hats, and binoculars
- Lunch and warm drinks are provided on the sea otter and whale watching tour
- Double occupancy in a double queen room.
Check out of the Kwa’lilas Hotel early and drive 35 minutes to Port McNeill to join Sea Wolf Adventures. Check-in at the Sea Wolf office 30 minutes before for your Grizzly Bears of the Wild tour
Tour Details
- Minimum age of 10 years old. All passengers 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tours depart from Sea Wolf Adventures’ office at 1514 Broughton Blvd., Port McNeil on Northern Vancouver Island.
- For tours starting on or before September 24 – Please meet your guides at the Sea Wolf office at 6:30 am.
- For tours starting on or after September 25 – Please meet your guides at the Sea Wolf office at 7:00 am.
- At the office, your guide will provide a safety briefing , an overview of the tour and area we will be exploring, and a waiver to sign.
- The boat is docked a short one minute walk from our office.
- Sea Wolf’s office is a 35 minute drive from the Kwa’lilas Hotel in Port Hardy. If you don’t have your own transportation you can schedule a taxi with Waivin Flags Taxi.
- Please dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear.
- Plenty of wildlife photography opportunities are available but please do not bring tripods on board.
- A light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided
That evening – travel home, or if you prefer one more night at the Kwa’lilas Hotel just let us know and we will arrange it for you.
Included:
- Eight to nine hour Grizzly Bears of the Wild tour with Sea Wolf Adventures
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided on the grizzly bear tour
Price: $1225 per person (plus 5% GST) based on double occupancy. The price for solo travelers is $1495 (plus 5% GST) and includes a hotel single supplement of $270.
Due to low inventory for the hotel and grizzly bear tours for the Whales, Otters, and Grizzly Bears package, we have disabled the online booking ability for this package to avoid overbooking.
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Payment and Cancellation Policies
Payment and Cancellation Policy For Day Tours, Private Charters, and Multi-Day Packaged Tours
- Full payment is required at the time of booking.
- If you must cancel your tour with 14 or more days notice of your tour’s departure date, a full refund is provided
- If you must cancel your tour with less than 14 days of your tour’s departure date the full amount of the tour is non-refundable.
- All cancellations must be received by email.
- In the event Coastal Rainforest Safaris has to unexpectedly cancel or delay a tour, for reasons such as high winds or mechanical failure, guests will receive the option to re-schedule or to receive a full refund. Please note, expenses incurred by guests in preparing for a cancelled or re-scheduled tour i.e. travel, hotel. etc. remain your responsibility.
We strongly recommend all customers purchase travel insurance for their trip that includes coverage for cancellations and trip interruptions.
Additional Details to Consider
- Please do not book before first reading and understanding our Payment and Cancellation Policy.
- Please do not book if you expect a refund not provided by our policies. We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance.
- If you book and cannot join your tour for any reason, including vaccination status or travel restrictions, our regular Payment and Cancellation Policy applies.
- You fully assume the risk concerning entry requirements into British Columbia and Canada.
- For the latest information on travel to Canada including requirements and restrictions, please visit the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism page.
Port Hardy Whale Watching and Sea Otter Viewing Tours
We are located in Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island.
