Grizzlies, Orcas & Black Bears
SELF DRIVE TOUR
KNIGHT INLET LODGE | TOFINO | KNIGHT INLET | BEACH AND WHALE WATCH CRUISING | VICTORIA | VANCOUVER
Set out in search of whales, sea lions and other marine life, as well as black and grizzly bears. Stay in some of the most stunning locations, including Vancouver Island’s Pacific coastal town of Tofino and the beautifully remote Knight Inlet Lodge, sure to be a highlight of your trip.
Your Itinerary
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Day 2
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Day 3&4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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Day 10
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Day 11
Day 1 : UK-Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver Airport, collect your car and drive to your downtown hotel.
Day 2 : Vancouver - Campbell River (105 miles)
Leave Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and sail to Vancouver Island. Once on the island head north to Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, towards Parksville and your final destination of Campbell River.
Day 3&4 : Campbell River - Knight Inlet Lodge
Your destination, Knight Inlet Lodge, is not accessible by road. A thrilling 30 minute flight (included) brings you to the mouth of the Glendale River where Knight Inlet Lodge floats on large cedar booms. Here you’ll enjoy bear watching and wildlife viewing tours in search of the grizzly bears for 2 nights.
Day 5 : Knight Inlet Lodge - Tofino (140 miles)
Early this morning return to the bear viewing platforms for a last viewing opportunity before departing for Campbell River by floatplane. Collect your car and head to Tofino. Drive through the majestic Sutton Pass and the Sawtooth Range of the Cascade Mountains to arrive in Tofino/ Ucluelet mid-afternoon.
Day 6 : Tofino
Today choose your wildlife viewing tour. Pick a bear viewing cruise to spot black bears or a whale watching cruise in search of gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions and sea birds
Day 7 : Victoria (195 miles)
Today you’ll head for Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. A unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences, Victoria boasts many historic buildings, some of the best museums in Western Canada and is home to some of the country’s most famous flower gardens.
Day 8 : Victoria
Today you can personalise your day by choosing 1 of3 excursions. Choose from Butchart Gardens Admission; a food and walking tour of the city or a whale watching cruise.
Day 9 : Vancouver (43 miles + ferry)
Leaving Victoria this morning we recommend the short yet scenic drive route to Butchart Gardens to see the 55 acres of floral display. Continue onto Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for your 90 minute scenic crossing to Tsawwassen and onto Vancouver.
Day 10 : Vancouver
A free day to explore Vancouver.
Day 11 : Vancouver-UK
Your tour ends with the check-out from your hotel and the return of your car.
