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Experience BC's wild side with these Central Coast packages. Venture into the southern portion of the Inside Passage and journey alongside rugged coastal mountains on your way to Bella Coola. Located in the heart of The Great Bear Rainforest, Bella Coola is the ideal place to observe grizzly bears, enjoy a guided eco-rafting tour, catch a glimpse of the rare Kermode (spirit) bear, or hike to one of many alpine lakes to discover spectacular lookouts.

Important Note: Itineraries for travel June 20, 2023 onwards.  

Featured experiences

Grizzly bear standing on hind legs in its natural habitat in British Columbia

Credit: Ian McAllister/National Geographic Creative

Great Bear Circle Tour

  • Six nights' hotel in five destinations
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • River wildlife tour in Bella Coola (Jun 15 - Aug 14)
  • Grizzly bear tour in Bella Coola (Aug 15 – Oct 31) 
  • Free breakfast at select hotels

From

$1,199*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Aerial of Bella Coola Valley

Great Bear Adventure Tour

  • Seven nights' hotel in three destinations
  • Round trip on BC Ferries from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island, and from Port Hardy to Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle 
  • River wildlife tour in Bella Coola (Jun 15 - Aug 14)
  • Grizzly bear tour in Bella Coola (Aug 15 - Oct 31)
  • Free breakfast at select hotels

From

$1,669*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

People on a via ferrata at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Credit: Jesaja Class

Taste of Bella Coola

  • Six nights' hotel in five destinations, including two nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • Half-day guided tour at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • All meals at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Free breakfast at select hotels
  • Available Jun 25 - Aug 31

From

$1,984*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Family of grizzly bears spotted on a tour at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Credit: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge/Aaron Baggenstos

Tweedsmuir Grizzly Safari Package

  • Seven nights' hotel in five destinations, including three nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • Bear-watching tour in Tweedsmuir 
  • Guided nature walk
  • All meals at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Available Sept 1 - Oct 16

From

$5,234*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

View of Bella Coola River from Via Ferrata at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Credit: @jesajaclass

Tweedsmuir Explorer Package

  • Seven nights' hotel in five destinations, including three nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Two sailings: One-way ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and one-way between Port Hardy and Bella Coola for two adults and one vehicle.
  • Scenic river drift, guided nature walk & 'Highlights of the Bella Coola' tours
  • All meals at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
  • Available Jun 24 - Aug 31

From

$4,509*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Person canoeing on Turner Lake in South Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Credit: Destination BC/Kari Medig

Vancouver Island & Discovery Coast RV Tour

  • Fifteen nights' camping in eleven destinations
  • RV Rental 
  • Kilometres required for trip 
  • Basic insurance 
  • RV preparation fee 
  • RV convenience kit with bedding, household, and kitchen supplies 
  • Ferry reservations
  • Two one-way sailings: Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island, Port Hardy to Bella Coola for two adults and the RV

From

$3,709*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy


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