Great Bear Nature Lodge
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NZD
$6,450
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Days
5
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Nights
4
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
|
NZD
$6,450
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Days
5
|
Nights
4
|
Introduction
Great Bear Lodge offers grizzly bear viewing excursions from Port Hardy to a beautiful river valley on the central coast of British Columbia.
With only eight rooms and a maximum of 16 guests, this floating lodge assures a personalised wilderness experience. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a shower. The common area is a comfortable place for relaxing and listening to natural history presentations from the wildlife biologists. Natural wood decks surround the lodge – a perfect place to have a glass of wine while enjoying the beauty of the scenery. Wilderness-gourmet meals await you at the lodge on your return from your excursions. The freshest local ingredients and organic food are used when it is available. In between bear viewing sessions you will be able to join a guided activity such as an interpretive walk or a boat excursion, or you may choose to relax with a book from the extensive library.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Vancouver > Port Hardy > Great Bear Lodge
Late this morning depart from Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal) for a 70 minute flight to Port Hardy. Upon arrival transfer to the town of Port Hardy for lunch (own cost) and to explore the town. Mid-afternoon you will be transferred to the floatplane base for your scenic flight over the Queen Charlotte Strait to the floating lodge. After a brief introduction to the lodge you will head out on your first grizzly bear excursion.
Day 2 : Great Bear Lodge
After some good coffee and breakfast this morning, you will be on the trail of the grizzly bear again. A typical viewing session lasts three hours. After a morning of adventure, return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to relax. Spend the early afternoon exploring the surrounding area with a guide. A popular activity is the interpretive rainforest walk, examining bear signs and the general ecology of the area. Later this afternoon you will venture out to see the bears before returning to the lodge for dinner. On clear nights, the stars are amazing.
Day 3 : Great Bear Lodge
As your stay at the lodge continues, you begin to settle into the natural rhythm of the valley. The bears are generally most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours, which is why your viewing sessions focus on these times. Over the course of your stay you will be taken to a variety of sites, depending on the bear activity. For your afternoon excursion today you may take a guided sea kayaking tour of the estuary, or a boat cruise to explore the glacier-carved inlet. Or you may prefer to relax and enjoy the view from the lodge. The Great Bear Rainforest is home to many animals, including grey wolves, otters, black bears, mink and bald eagles.
Day 4 : Great Bear Lodge > Port Hardy
After your parting session with the bears you will enjoy lunch at the Great Bear Lodge. You will be returned to Port Hardy in the late afternoon between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm. Due to unpredictable weather conditions for flights around the lodge and Port Hardy, tonight you will stay at a hotel in Port Hardy.
Day 5 : Port Hardy > Vancouver
After check-out of your hotel in Port Hardy, you will be transferred to the Port Hardy airport for your return flight to Vancouver.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), NZD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
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2026 |
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07 May – 29 Jun |
NZ$7,330 |
NZ$7,330 |
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30 Jun – 19 Aug |
NZ$6,450 |
NZ$6,450 |
| 20 Aug – 16 Oct |
NZ$9,755 |
NZ$15,280 |
2026
07 May – 29 Jun
Twin from: $7330
Single from: $7330
30 Jun – 19 Aug
Twin from: $6450
Single from: $6450
20 Aug – 16 Oct
Twin from: $9755
Single from: $15280
Departs
| Every three days, May to October |
Type of Journey
Wilderness Stay: Let us tailor-make your itinerary to include travel arrangements before and/or after your stay.
Included
- 1 nights’ accommodation in Port Hardy
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- All meals (B, L, D) during your stay at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- Beer and wine with dinner at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- Economy class flights Vancouver > Port Hardy > Vancouver
- Shared transfers in Port Hardy
- Shared seaplane flights Port Hardy > Great Bear > Port Hardy
- Shared bear viewing and other activities at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- Rain gear (if required) and binoculars at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- Gratuities and stewardship bear research fee
- BC conservation licencing fee and First Nations user fee
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages not listed as included at Great Bear Nature Lodge
- All beverages and meals in Port Hardy
Important Notes
- Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
- Please enquire about pricing for the 8 day/7 night programme
- Great Bear Nature Lodge welcomes guests aged 15 years and older
- The price of the included economy class flights are subject to change
- A luggage restriction of 14 kg of soft-sided luggage (checked and carry-on) applies
- Bear viewing is mainly by boat except in autumn when it’s on platforms
- No internet or mobile phone service is available at Great Bear Nature Lodge
Please also enquire about alternate British Columbia bear viewing programmes at:
- Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Klahoose Wilderness Lodge
- Spirit Bear Lodge
- Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
