Spirit Bear Lodge of the Great Bear Rainforest

Sample itinerary for 4 night package:

Day 1: Guests depart South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport on Pacific Coastal Airline's scheduled 2 hour flight to Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. On arrival, guests are met and transferred to the dock for a 90 minute water taxi journey to Klemtu and Spirit Bear Lodge, nestled among the fjords in the Great Bear Rainforest. Buffet dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by activity briefing and evening presentation on coastal ecology.

Day 2: After breakfast, meet on the dock at 8:00 am for a full day of bear viewing at one of our main grizzly estuaries.  We are surrounded by awe striking natural beauty, including some spectacular waterfalls at Carter Inlet.  We return nightly at 6:00 PM for a buffet dinner at 7 pm. Evening presentation is on various aspects of the Great Bear Rainforest and First Nations culture.

Day 3: After 7 am breakfast, we head back out on the water, traveling to one of our Spirit Bear rivers for exploration by foot, where we watch for grizzly bears, wolves, eagles and shore birds. We pack our lunch to take with us and return in time for the evening dinner.

Day 4:  Choose from one of the following options:

• Spirit Quest to one of the pristine valleys in the Spirit Bear Conservancy
• Humpback whale trips in Fimlayson Channel (seasonal)
• Day trip to Dis'ju Historic Long House site, now abandoned--UNESCO World Heritage candidate.
• Full day Spirit Bear quest to Canoona River area.
• More grizzly bear viewing in the Fiordland Recreation Area
• Sea kayaking day trip

Day 5: After breakfast, your have your choice of a morning sea kayak paddle along the shores of Klemtu, rainforest walk, or cultural tour.  At 11:00 am, board our water taxi for the 90 minute trip back to Bella Bella in time for your flight to Vancouver and on home.

Please keep in mind this is a sample itinerary only and each day's excursions will be determined daily on previous wildlife sightings, personal interest and weather. Guests staying for 5 or 6 nights will be able to choose additional activies as offered on Day 4. Guests staying for 3 nights will have one less day of activities.

Strong US Dollar translates to 20% or more savings! Because of the current exchange rates between the US and Canadian dollars, the US Dollar price for these trips is at least 20% less than the listed Canadian dollar price.  Call our office for a current quote, as it changes daily. 

Spirit Bear Lodge 2019

Low Season

 Shoulder Season

High Season

Rates are person based on double occpuancy.  

Prices are in Canadian dollars per person plus tax of 5% for non-Canadian residents.

Deposit is $750 per person, non-refundable.

Included in 3 night package:

• All trips include round trip airfare from South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport to Bella Bella, continuing on to Spirit Bear Lodge by water taxi
• 3 nights accommodation in private ocean view room at Spirit Bear Lodge overlooking the water way where whales often pass by
• Welcome to the Lodge and town of Klemtu and orientation to the tours
• Spirit Bear Lodge is all inclusive of all meals and snacks starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with lunch on Day 4
• Guided tours into all areas by boat
• Full day excursion(s) to main grizzly, black, and Spirit Bear viewing area
• With time permitting, morning optional excursions on departure day:
  • Boat tour with native guide to cultural and natural history areas
  • Black bear tracking
  • Sea-kayak near the shores of Klemtu
• Evening Big House interpretive tour with local First Nations leaders
• Scenic boat trip to Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu watching for whales along the route
• After dinner evening guide presentations or slide show
• User fee for Coastal Watchman Program
• Whale watching for Humpback Whales or Orcas in season 

Included in 4, 5, or 6 night package:

• All trips include round trip airfare from South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport to Bella Bella continuing on to Spirit Bear Lodge by water taxi
• Scenic boat trip to Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu watching for whales along the route
• 4, 5 or 6 nights accommodation in private ocean view room at Spirit Bear Lodge overlooking the water way where whales often pass by
• Welcome to the Lodge and town of Klemtu and orientation to the tours
• Spirit Bear Lodge is all inclusive of all meals and snacks starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with lunch on your final day
• Guided tours into all areas by boat
• There are full day excursions to the main grizzly bear viewing areas on Mussell, Kynoch or Khutze River estuaries
• You will have choices each day of the following:
  • Canoona River for a full day quest for the elusive Spirit Bear
  • If time and weather permit, a second quest for the elusive Spirit Bear will be offered  to other areas on Princess Royal Island and in the Spirit Bear Conservancy
  • In Carter Bay or Green River there is an additional full day excursion for grizzly viewing
  • Day trip to Dis'ju Historic Long House site, now abandoned--UNESCO World Heritage candidate.
  • Marine tour for humpback whale viewing (seasonal) in Finlayson Channel
  • Half day tour of Kitasoo salmon hatchery facility where Sockeye, Chum and Coho are reared.
• If time permits there will be an additional half-day morning optional excursions on departure day:
  • Cultural and natural history sites interpretive boat tour
  • Black bear tracking
  • Sea-kayak near the shores of Klemtu
• Evening Big House interpretive tour with local First Nations leaders
• After dinner evening guide presentations or slide show
• User fee for Coastal Watchman Program

Prices do not include:

• Harmonized Sales Tax (5% for non-Canadian residence)
• Gratuities for staff suggested of $30 per day to go into a tip pool for the entire staff.
• Personal items such as telephone, laundry, alcoholic beverages, except wine with dinner.

Registration: To confirm your space on this tour, please send a deposit of $750 CAD to our office. Balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Please note: Tour rates are based on Canadian Dollars.

Call: 800.808.4492 US and Canada or globally 575.524.0084. 

Cancellation Policy: In the event you must cancel your reservation, refunds will be made according to the following schedule: Deposit $750 non-refundable. 90 to 61 days prior to departure, 50% of total is non-refundable; less than 60 days prior to departure, 100% non-refundable.

Insurance: Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the running of this trip, we must adhere to the above policy. In addition, please be aware that many insurance policies do not cover illness and accident expenses outside of the U.S., and Medicare does NOT cover any such expenses at all. In light of this, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and supplemental insurance.

A travel insurance quote will be sent to you upon registration. Our insurance carrier is Travel Guard. 

Spirit Bear Lodge sits on the waterfront of Swindle Island, where its 20 foot high windows provide spectacular views of the sea and the surrounding forest. Built in 2007, this contemporarily furnished small lodge features 12 rooms, including doubles, triples, and quads.

The exterior of the lodge is architecturally reminiscent of the traditional long houses of West Coast First Nations people.  Local Tsimshian art decorates the walls of the Great Room, a cozy gathering place with comfortable couches, two solid cedar dining tables, and pristine views. Each room in the Spirit Bear Lodge has a king sized bed and private bathroom, so you can return to absolute comfort after each day's exploration.