Whales & Bears Of British Columbia

Guide

There will be a local leader who will also drive the vehicle, local guides will also be used where necessary.

Others

L listed activities

Transport

Transport is by 15-seater minibus, ferry and Zodiac. Most of the roads are in very good condition. The longest driving day will be about four hours when we travel from Tofino to Campbell River. We have tried to keep travelling to a minimum on this trip, although most days involve some driving due to the distances covered. Private transfers are available on this trip or alternatively it is easy to organise a taxi from the airport to the start hotel. This should cost in the region of $50 CAD (GBP 30).

Accommodation

Accommodation on this trip has been selected for its excellent location and warm, Canadian hospitality. Below are the properties that we usually use on this itinerary. Vancouver (two nights): The Listel Hotel is located in the city's West End area. Noted for its collections of limited edition and original artwork, the hotel provides a culture-rich stay in Vancouver. It also has a celebrated restaurant in Forage, which has a keen focus on sustainable dining. Nanaimo (one night): Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Coast Bastion Hotel are both close to the ferry terminal and the city centre, allowing for a smooth journey from Vancouver to Vancouver Island. Ucluelet (three nights): Either Black Rock Oceanfront Resort or Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina. These are both four-star properties in the small town of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's west coast. Campbell River (three nights): Close to the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, Painter's Lodge is a completely non-smoking hotel, where we stay in garden view rooms overlooking the grounds.

Meals

Three breakfasts are included on this trip. You will usually eat out in local restaurants recommended by the tour leader. To help you budget, meals cost on average: Hotel breakfasts: 15-20 Canadian dollars (US$11-US$15) Lunches: 20-25 dollars (US$15-US$19) Dinners: 30-50 dollars (US$23-US$38), this does not include alcoholic beverages Drinks cost on average: Wine: 15-20 dollars (US$11-15) per glass Beer: 8-12 dollars (US$6-US$9) per bottle A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in Canadian restaurants. Applicable taxes will also be added to all listed menu prices. The leader may suggest organising a kitty at the start of the trip to cover picnic lunches. If everyone is in agreement, a set amount will be collected (in the region of 50-60 Canadian dollars) and the leader will coordinate and top up the purchase of supplies for lunch. This enables lunch to be taken in some wonderful beauty spots, making the most of Canada's great outdoors! Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations — Meals not mentioned

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included