Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet Lodge

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Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet Lodge

Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Tour Highlights

Choose from a range of options to see bears and marine wildlife in one of the most magnificent natural settings in the world
All rooms enjoy either views of the inlet, or the shoreline behind the lodge, where bears are often spotted
In addition to the bear viewing tours, the Lodge offers an array of other excursions
All meals included while staying at Knight Inlet Lodge, including complimentary wine with dinner

Duration

4 days

Max People

Min Age

12+

Pickup

Airpot

This wild and remote inlet is located 80km by air north of Campbell River, British Columbia. At 125km in length, this inlet is one of the largest on the BC coast and features towering snow-capped granite cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers. Knight Inlet, the traditional territory of the Da’ naxda’ xw Awaetlala First Nation, is home to an abundance of grizzly bears as well as killer whales, humpback whales, porpoises, dolphins, salmon, seals and sea lions.

Spring and Summer Grizzlies feed on the cove’s abundance of sedge grasses, berries and shellfish in the intertidal zone. During this time, the bears can be seen by boat on the banks of Glendale Cove. The returning salmon in the fall provide the high fat, high protein food source required for winter hibernation. In the fall, the bears can be seen in large numbers from the specially constructed viewing platform.

Situated 60kms from the mouth of the inlet is Knight Inlet Lodge. The floating lodge is tucked into Glendale Cove, which offers one of the few protected anchorages in the inlet, and it is here that you will begin each day’s adventure.

Included/Excluded

Return flights from Vancouver to Campbell River
Ground transportation in Campbell River
Bear viewing tours
Full board at Knight Inlet Lodge
Interpretive hike of the Kwalate River Valley
Kayak tour of Glendale Cove

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

Tour Plan

Day 01 Vancouver Campbell River

Afternoon departure from Vancouver for a 40-minute flight to Campbell River. Upon arrival, transfer to your overnight accommodation in Campbell River.

Overnight in Campbell River at the Comfort Inn & Suites

Day 02 Campbell River Knight Inlet

This morning, transfer from Campbell River accommodation to floatplane base. Fly 25 minutes to Knight Inlet, a remote fjord and natural habitat of the grizzly bear. Once settled in at the lodge, and following a brief orientation, guests will join a guided wildlife tour in search of the bears and other wildlife that frequent the area. In the evening, guides will speak with guests about the next days tour options.

Overnight stay at Knight Inlet Lodge.

Day 03 Knight Inlet

Each day at the Lodge you will experience one bear viewing tour, along with a choice of excursions for other wildlife viewing, depending on location and availability. Choices may include:

Scenic Cruise of Knight Inlet

Take a spectacular 2-hour scenic cruise through Knight Inlet, enjoying its natural wonders – waterfalls plummeting out of sheer rock faces, ancient glaciers carving through the mountains, and wild rivers teeming with life.

Interpretive Forest Walks

Take a walk in an ancient, old-growth rainforest in the pristine Kwalate valley, a 20-minute boat ride from the lodge. We will walk up the valley along the beautiful Kwalate River to see giant moss-covered trees and stunning waterfalls, and learn about the rainforest and the various plants and wildlife that abound here.

Sea Kayaking in Glendale Cove

Drifting quietly in your sea kayak, you will see grizzly bears foraging along the shoreline near our lodge. Never kayaked before? No problem. We operate in a sheltered cove in calm water, and our trained guides will coach you in the fundamentals of sea kayaking so that you feel confident to paddle these seaworthy craft.

Overnight stay at Knight Inlet Lodge.

Day 04 Knight Inlet Campbell River Vancouver

In the morning, enjoy one final tour of the estuary. This can be by small boat or by kayak, your choice. Depart from the lodge and return to Campbell River by mid-morning. On arrival, transfer to the local airport for your return flight to Vancouver.