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By Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$636 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Witness grizzly bears in their natural habitat on this breathtaking wildlife, cultural and marine tour. Join an Indigenous guide and visit the traditional territory of the Homalco First Nations in Bute Inlet. Bear viewing, whale watching and cultural exploration make for a one-of-a-kind adventure.

    This is the only bear tour from Campbell River that is 100% indigenous owned and provides you with an immersive indigenous experience from start to finish. By choosing Homalco Tours you help contribute to the cultural and economic recovery of the Homalco First Nation people and youth. Thank you for choosing us and in the language of our people “ʔiymot” (it is good).

Activity location

  • Orford Bay
    • Strathcona, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours
    • 1003 B Island Highway
    • V9W 2C4, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

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Great Bears of Bute A

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Lunch

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
S$636.20 x 1 AdultS$636.20
Total
Price is S$636.20
Until Thu, 27 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Bathroom on board
  • Inclusions
    Tailored to dietary requirements
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Guests must be able to climb stairs

Activity itinerary

Salish Sea

  • 2h
Journey in comfort on-board a covered, heated boat through the Salish Sea to Orford Bay. Along the way your skipper and First Nation guide will share their knowledge of the human history and legends of this spectacular area while on the lookout for humpback whales, orcas, dolpins, sea lions, bald eagles and more.

Orford Bay

  • 3h
You are now in grizzly bear country on the traditional territory of the Homalco First Nation. Trained bear guides transport you by mini-bus to where the bears gather for safe viewing of these magnificent creatures at various sites and wildlife viewing towers along the Orford and Algard Rivers. Uncover the history and legends of the Homalco people and their relationship to the land while learning about bear behaviour and habitat.

Campbell River

  • 2h
Return to Campell River from Orford Bay. Keep an eye open for any marine wildlife that may be near!

Location

Activity location

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    Orford Bay
    • Strathcona, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours
    • 1003 B Island Highway
    • V9W 2C4, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

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