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5-Day Great Bear Rainforest Center Tour: Shannon Falls, Seton Lake, the Mile "0" Cairn, Nimpo Lake and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park | Small Group

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Product Code: 711906

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Highlights

  • Head to the world's largest temperate rainforest - the Great Bear Rainforest, where there are dense virgin rainforests, magnificent coastlines, deep mountain caves, mysterious aborigines and totems, and animal elves in the forest... Hurry to this isolated and secret place to capture unforgettable travel moments!
  • Immerse yourself in wildlife observation activities at the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform, go to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to participate in a 3-hour bear watching and fishing rafting, and you can also experience the stunning scenery of the glacial fjord and hot springs at your own expense.
  • There are three opportunities to experience bear watching during the trip: at the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform or Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, and in the center of the Great Bear Rainforest - Bella Coola, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, where you can watch bears and fish and raft. These allow us to track the traces of black bears, brown bears, and the mysterious and rare white spirit bears with a white body.
  • Autumn is the most beautiful season in Canada. Enjoy the maple leaves and salmon migration on the Western Coast of Canada, and feel the changing colors of the seasons!
  • Specially arrange high-top tours, with a maximum of 12 people per group, to ensure a high-quality in-depth itinerary.
  • Selected gold medal tour guides + senior drivers lead the group, accompany the whole journey and provide professional explanations. The driver who is familiar with the journey is a "living map", and safety is guaranteed!
  • Free full-time travel photography service with the group (limited to 6 photos per group of guests), the ultimate cost-effectiveness gives you a unique travel experience!

 

Tour Code
711906
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Vancouver
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Outdoor Adventure, Wildlife

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on. ; Animal watching, wildlife safaris

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Itinerary

Day 01
Vancouver

Vancouver - Whistler - William Lake / 100 Mile House

Hotel: Days Inn by Wyndham 100 Mile House or similar

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Depart from Vancouver in the morning and head to Shannon Falls. The air here is fresh and refreshing, and we can see the rushing waterfalls and magnificent mountains. Then we will go to the beautiful town of Whistler with pure air and pleasant scenery to enjoy the picturesque scenery. Have lunch in Whistler at noon, and then go to the clear and quiet Seton Lake, and then arrive at the famous landmark the Mile "0" Cairn to take a photo of the iconic stone monument commemorating the gold rush. Finally, go to the Old Bridge to enjoy the neat old bridge and valley scenery. Stay overnight in William Lake / 100 Mile House.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Shannon Falls (30 mins) → Whistler (90 mins, including lunch time) → Seton Lake (30 mins) → The Mile "0" Cairn (15 mins) → The Old Bridge (20 mins) → William Lake / 100 Mile House

Visiting Attractions

  • Seton Lake Seton Lake

Meal

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Day 02

William Lake / 100 Mile House - Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform - Nimpo Lake

Hotel: Nimpo Lake Resort or similar

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Today we will head to the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform to see bears, eagles and other wildlife. You can take a stroll here and soak in the splendor of the wilderness when inspiration strikes. Afterwards, head to the sparkling Nimpo Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Itinerary:

William Lake / 100 Mile House → Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform
 (60 mins, lunch time included, the trip will go to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park  during the closure of Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform) → Nimpo Lake

Note: 
Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform is open from 09/01/2024-09/30/2024, and the itinerary of group departing on 10/03/2024 will go to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park instead.


Visiting Attractions

  • Nimpo Lake Nimpo Lake

Meal

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Day 03
Bella Coola

Nimpo Lake - Bella Coola - Nimpo Lake

Hotel: Nimpo Lake Resort or similar

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In the morning, we set off from Nimpo Lake and headed to Bella Coola. Because it is close to the world-famous Great Bear Rainforest, the small town of Bella Coola has also become a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether it is hiking, watching wildlife, or participating in an exciting rafting experience, here people can feel the natural fun away from the urban jungle! You can walk freely around the town, or you can choose to take a day tour of the glacier fjords and hot springs at your own expense to enjoy the magnificent landscape of the glacier fjords and enjoy the comfort and relaxation brought by the hot springs. Return to Nimpo Lake to rest in the evening.

Itinerary:

Nimpo Lake → Bella Coola Full-day free activities → Nimpo Lake

Self-funded projects available after arriving in Bella Coola: the glacier fjord and hot springs Day Tour (Day tour resources are tight, it is strongly recommended that you prepay in advance to ensure resources. The resource inventory is limited, first come first served!!!)

Duration: 6-7 hours

Lunch included: including sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks

The Port of Bella Coola at the end of Highway 20 is the starting point of your sea trip. The experienced captain will take you to visit local historical sites and tell you anecdotes about the area. From the cape to South Bentinck Bay, you will have the opportunity to see seals, dolphins, humpback whales and killer whales along the way, as well as bears, wolves and eagles. Wildlife such as. After arriving at the hot springs, you can soak in the clear natural mineral hot springs and enjoy the soothing moments of the journey. We will then take a boat to the waterfalls formed by large glacial water sources in the mountains to cool off, see the big cedar trees in Raso Bay and the mysterious ancient Aboriginal hieroglyphs, and return to Bella Coola Harbor in the afternoon.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Nimpo Lake Nimpo Lake

Meal

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Day 04

Nimpo Lake - Tweedsmuir Provincial Park - William Lake / 100 Mile House

Hotel: Days Inn by Wyndham 100 Mile House or similar

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This morning we will depart from Nimpo Lake and head to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. There are several glaciers, lakes and rivers in the park, where we will have an exciting bear watching, fishing and rafting experience. Drift quietly along the winding trails of the Atnaco River and watch bears forage and care for their cubs in their natural environment. We can not only follow the tracks of black and brown bears, but also see the very rare figure of the spirit bear, and observe these white spirits in the park. From the end of August, thousands of salmon come to local rivers to spawn - the final stage of their life cycle. For bears, salmon is an easy meal. Many bears and other wildlife gather on the river to feast before the long winter. Glide past foraging bears, stop on the banks of less traveled rivers to observe their behavior up close, and take a fascinating ecological walk with bears. Overnight in William Lake / 100 Mile House.

Itinerary:

Nimpo Lake → Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (including 3 hours of Tweedsmuir bear watching and fishing rafting) → William Lake / 100 Mile House


Visiting Attractions

  • Nimpo Lake Nimpo Lake
  • Tweedsmuir Provincial Park Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Meal

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Day 05
Vancouver

William Lake / 100 Mile House - Lytton - Vancouver

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In the morning we drove out of William Lake / 100 Mile House to the town of Lytton to see the clear blue of the Thompson River merging with the muddy Fraser River. Then return to Vancouver to finish the pleasant journey.

Itinerary:

William Lake / 100 Mile House → Lytton (Pass-by) → Vancouver

Departure Location:


Vancouver Chinatown;50 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada;

River Rock Casino Resort;8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada;

West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.);Langara-49th Avenue Station;

Burnaby: HSBC Bank Crystal Mall;2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada.


Meal

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D3 Glacial Fjord & Hot Spring day tour USD$258.00/person Duration: 6-7 hours
Including: 1) round trip fare from Nimpo Lake Resort to the pier; 2) boat fare; 3) lunch (including sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks); 4) English explanation
Resources are limited, so it is strongly recommended that you order them at the time of registration to ensure resources. The resource inventory is limited, first come first served! Please understand that you cannot cancel or reschedule after the resource reservation is successful.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
07:30AM Richmond River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada
07:45AM West Vancouver on Cambie St & 48th Ave
Langara-49th Avenue Station
08:00AM Burnaby HSBC Bank Crystal Mall
2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Transportation: professional tourist vehicle
    • Driver and guide: bilingual Chinese and English driver + tour guide service
    • Accommodation: hotels listed in the itinerary

Package Excludes

    • Canadian dollar prices do not include federal service tax 5% GST
    • Driver and guide service fee (USD$15/CAD$20 per person per day)
    • Meals throughout the trip
    • Tickets for activities mentioned in the itinerary
    • Other personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, shopping, pay TV, etc
    • Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, war, coup, strike, weather, flight cancellation or change of time
    • Any kind of travel insurance
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Please Note:

The following conditions apply in order for any cancellations or changes: Reducing the number of guests, canceling the order, changing the itinerary, changing the departure date. etc. 
* More than 33 days prior to the departure date: a service fee of CAD$35 per person will be charged, and the tour fee will be fully refunded.
* 17-32 Days Prior to Departure Date (Including Day 32): 50% of the tour fee will be charged.
* Within 16 Days before the departure date (Including Day 16): 100% of the tour fee will be charged. 
Administrative fees, bank commissions and/or taxes will not be refunded in case of cancellation except for cancellations due to force majeure, global emergencies and pandemics, or other specific cases.
Additional fees caused by the resource situation changes or the order modifications will be charged according to the actual situation. Any changes or cancellations must be directly contacted and handled with us in written form by e-mail or fax as soon as possible.

Special Notes

    • Minimum of 2 people to be operated.
    • This product is a light hiking adventure and requires a certain level of physical strength. Please confirm that you are in good physical condition before signing up.
    • Customer under 18 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adults. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • As required by some hotels, each tour group must carry at least one credit or debit card that can be used at the destination. Depending on the hotel's policy, this card may be required for deposit and check-in procedures. If there are no personal expenses, the deposit will be refunded to your card within 7-14 business days after checkout.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation bookings because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own expense and the company will not be held responsible.
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. We provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We does not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant, and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order. Please be aware that we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date or during the tour.
    • The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
    • The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While we make every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another in route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.  * Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be fully refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least CAD$300 and more per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
    • Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.

     

  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

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  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
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      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
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