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Led by our fully qualified, professional bear guide(s), guests will travel in our 16 foot zodiac, up the rivers to enjoy Grizzly Bear viewing, Black Bear viewing, and Bird Watching. Lined with bright purple lupins, the river banks are alive with birds come to nest…flocks of harlequin ducks, a common merganser mother followed closely by her tiny new brood…a pair of golden eyes looking for the right spot for a nest…trumpeter swans eating grass in a meadow of bright pink shooting stars. Walk the meadows with your guide, enjoying the perfusion of wildflowers…lupins, shooting stars, chocolate lilies and many colour variations of paintbrush. Sit on the riverbank with your guide and watch bears as they feast on sedge grass, roots, and even salmon berries. As you drift slowly back down the river, you may even witness the tenderness of a mother Grizzly bear with her new spring cubs-a moment you will never forget. Experience this spectacular wilderness, some of which have been recently made part of our B.C. Parks system after years of work by dedicated conservationists. These trips to Magnificent Inlets of the Grizzly are a photographer's dream!
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| Season: May to June |
| Requirements: Water proof jacket and pants (not breathable, i.e. Gore-Tex), knee high (non-marking) rubber boots. Complete personal equipment list will be provided upon request. |
| Suggested Items: Backpack/daypack, water bottle, camera(s), binoculars, tripod. |
| Suggested Clothing: Complete clothing list will be provided upon request. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Baggage weight restriction at 40 pounds per person (seaplane transfer). Additional weight subject to surcharge. All details provided upon request and at time of booking. |
| Maximum Number of People: 6 |
| Equipment Provided: The ship is Transport Canada certified as a passenger vessel, carrying all the latest navigation and safety equipment. This 54 foot Hatteras Long Range Cruiser is capable of crossing oceans. Also, 16 foot Zodiac for shore excursions, kayaks on board for quiet exploration while at anchor, hip waders are available. Generator on board to charge camera batteries. All bedding, linens, towels, and natural personal care products provided. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Return seaplane transfers from Prince Rupert to Hartley Bay are included. |
| Accommodations: Guests enjoy private accommodation (based on double occupancy) on board. For those single travellers who don't wish to share a room, there is a single berth in the pilothouse. There are two full bathrooms on board, both equipped with electric flushing toilets. Bath towels and facecloths are provided for guests, as well as all linens including pillows with cases, bottom sheets and duvets (non down filled), with duvet covers. Fresh hand towels are put out in each of the bathrooms daily. On board our 54 foot ship, guests can lounge in the spacious comfort of our salon/galley area as magnificent scenery passes by outside. A cozy couch for sitting and reading, for visiting with other guests, or for an afternoon siesta, is a much sought after spot on board. Across from the couch, an L shaped seating area with a table, offers a spot to look at your latest photographs on your laptop, play cards or just have a cup of tea and a cookie. Across from the galley area is a "coffee bar", including a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate, along with a large bowl of fruit, home made cookies or other treats to entice you-help yourself whenever you like. Guests will love dining in our "revolving restaurant"-sitting at the dining table in our pilothouse-as the boat turns in the tide at anchor or as we travel during the day. (There are almost 360 degree views from the pilothouse.) As we travel, guests are welcome to join the Captain in the pilothouse for briefings on points of interest, wildlife sightings, navigation instruction, or even to take a turn at the wheel of Great Bear II. Whether it's getting involved in the ship's steering and navigation or just sitting with a cup of coffee, a freshly baked treat and a good book, guests seem to love this special place on board. Outside on the foredeck there is plenty of room for photographers to use their tripods and a long settee for lounging. The aft deck, the entrance to the ship, is covered, which gives us space to hang outdoor gear, and the perfect spot for the chef's herb garden. All in all, there is plenty of room on board for guests and crew to enjoy each other or to enjoy some solitude in a private spot. The small group focus of these tours allow more personalized service, more privacy and more comfort. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included while on board. A wide array of cuisine is offered, made with the freshest ingredients available, flown to the ship each week. With wines chosen to compliment the dishes served, and herb garden on board, guests are sure to feel pampered. B.C. VQA wines served with dinner. |
| Guide Information: Your lead guide and Captain is Eric Boyum. Eric has been exploring and working on the coasts of B.C., Alaska, the Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez for over 25 years. Eric, also a professional firefighter, brings confidence to even the most timid or reticent of guests. One of the founding members of the Bear Viewing Association of B.C., Eric is also the on board bear/wildlife guide and naturalist, sharing his vast knowledge of the natural and cultural histories of the coast. Eric has a great sense of humour and passion for the coast and its wildlife. Strict guidelines are followed for wildlife viewing as well as following protocols for visiting traditional First Nations land, honouring their culture and traditions. |
| Comments: We specialize in small group sizes of 2 - 6 guests on our trips. Our small groups make the least impact possible on the lands we visit and the wildlife we view, something that is extremely important to us. With our small group sizes our guide(s) can provide unparalleled wildlife viewing and opportunities for photography while ensuring the safety of the group. With our small group sizes and the spacious layout of our ship Great Bear II, our guests enjoy unparalleled privacy, comfort and personalized service as they experience British Columbia's most remote and spectacular settings-our guests are never just part of a crowd. |
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8 days
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$3950.00* per person
May 30-June 5, June 8-14, 2009 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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