Voyage to the Great Bear Rainforest

8 Days

Overview

DEPARTURES: SEP
From: AU$7,973

STYLE: LUXURY/EXPEDITION

Days: 8
Country: CANADA, USA

Explore the northern coast of British Columbia and sail into the Great Bear Rainforest, the only place where the elusive Kermode bear, or spirit bear, can be found. Get immersed in the region’s pristine natural beauty, and search for wildlife on land and sea—from orcas and sea lions to grizzly bears and golden eagles—as you navigate glacier-cut fjords, soaring granite peaks, and moss-draped forests.

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ITINERARY SUMMARY

DAY 1 KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

Arrive in Ketchikan, the southernmost city in Alaska, spread at the base of forested slopes on Revillagigedo Island. Known as the “salmon capital of the world,” it’s famous for colorful buildings and abundant fishing boats and canneries. Embark National Geographic Venture in time for cocktails and an introduction of the vessel staff and crew.

DAY 2 PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Wake up in Prince Rupert, a scenic harbour town on British Columbia’s rugged northwest coast. Get immersed in First Nations history at the Museum of Northern British Columbia, built in the style of a coastal longhouse. Breathe in the scent of cedar beams and peruse an impressive collection of ornate carvings, weavings, ceremonial objects and regalia. Visit the North Pacific Cannery Museum, a collection of cannery buildings located in pristine wilderness surroundings that highlight British Columbia’s economic, cultural and natural development over the last century.

DAYS 3 – 6 GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST AND BRITISH COLUMBIA COASTLINE

Over the course of the next four days, you will cruise far into the fjords and deep valleys that carve into the Coast Range looking for black and grizzly bears. Learn local Indigenous knowledge, culture and practice, offering unparalleled insights. You will cruise the eastern coast of Princess Royal Island in search of the elusive spirit bear. It is believed that between 10 to 20 percent of bears in this region are born with the recessive gene that causes the white fur; fewer than 400 are estimated to exist.

 

British Columbia has one of the highest proportions of protected land of any jurisdiction in the world. Almost 15 percent of the land is protected, with a wide range of provincial parks, national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover hidden gems by Zodiac and kayak, navigating the tidal narrows that lead to the backs of bays while scanning for bears along the rocky shoreline and meadows such as Gilttoyees Inlet.

DAY 7 LOWE INLET PROVINCIAL MARINE PARK

Seek out pods of killer whales and foraging bears as you sail north through the narrow Grenville Channel between Pitt Island and the mainland, a dramatic navigational experience. Not only does the channel narrow to less than a quarter of a mile across, but a slight bend in the passage makes the waterway seem to disappear into the hills ahead and behind the ship. Here, you’ll explore the salmon run at Verney Falls in Lowe Inlet Provincial Marine Park by Zodiacs and kayaks on the way to Prince Rupert.

DAY 8 PRINCE RUPERT

Disembark in Prince Rupert and transfer to the airport for flights home.

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