Great Bear Rainforest and Kitlope

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Sample Itinerary

day:: 1: Board ship at Kitamaat Village, orientation, cruising into the Great Bear Rainforest, making way towards the Kitlope River, watching for marine mammals and birds. Anchorage at remote hot springs.

day:: 2: Cruise to spectacular mainland inlet estuary popular with grizzly and black bears. Estuary meadow walk (wildflowers), learning about bear habitat, river exploration, look for bears.

day:: 3: Morning exploration ashore, then cruising Whale Channel, an aptly named waterway popular with cetaceans. Visit whale research scientists at remote station. Marine mammal viewing (several species). Anchorage at remote island on west coast. Beachcombing, hike to view, beach fire.

day:: 4: Return to mainland waterways between steep islands, through channel popular with whales. Enter Gardner Canal, the longest fjord on the coast. This waterway seems like remote wilderness but is filled with the stories and history of the Henaaksiala people, and around every turn is a new story, including some sasquatch stories, and Monkey Beach.

day:: 5: Sail deep into the coast mountains, leaving the outside world behind as the fjord snakes past 4,000-foot peaks to the Kitlope. Go ashore in the vast Kitlope River & estuary for the amazing tale of the G’psgolox pole. Explore the river and the estuary.

day:: 6: Further exploration in the Kitlope, and/or or cruise to Kowesas to explore ashore, and then Kemaano shore trip. Cruise to hot springs.

day:: 7: Cruise to Kitamaat, watching for wildlife.

You can find information about each day, by clicking on a number

Note that as with all expedition cruises, the itinerary may change based on weather, wildlife activity, and interests of the guests. This itinerary is to give you a general idea of the trip.

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Departures (prices listed in Canadian dollars)

Date	Price CAD*	# of Nights	Start Port	End Port	Ship
2023
Date: May 28 - Jun 03	Price CAD: $5200	# of Nights: 6 nights, 7 days	Start Port: Kitimat	End Port: Kitimat	Ship: Maple Leaf
Date: Aug 17 - 25	Price CAD: $10100, $11900, $13550	# of Nights: 8 nights, 9 days	Start Port: Kitimat	End Port: Kitimat	Ship: Cascadia
Date: May 27 - Jun 02	Price CAD: $6700, $7350, $8050	# of Nights: 6 nights, 7 days	Start Port: Kitimat	End Port: Kitimat	Ship: Swell

Prices are all-inclusive, and subject to a $200 sustainability fee per person. The trips in Canada are subject to 5% federal tax. See "Included in Our Price" for the exceptional value included. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and in Canadian dollars. For solo travellers, there is no single supplement on the SV Maple Leaf trips (shared accommodation), and there is a 50% single supplement on the MV Swell and Cascadia trips. For full-ship private charters, please contact us. Payment and cancellation policy is available online, in the brochures and by speaking with us. We welcome your contact.

Description

Dramatic landscape surrounds as you cruise deep into the coastal mountain range towards the stunning Kitlope River. From the Kitlope witness steep snow capped peaks, grizzly bears relaxing among tall green sedges, and colorful wildflowers in shades of purple and blue. Take shore excursions with knowledgeable crew to explore the Kitlope River Estuary. Relax on secluded beaches, trek through ancient rainforests, and learn about the historical significance of the Kitlope.

Our August trip is a Supervoyage, as it is a few days longer with more time to explore the expansive area.

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What People Say

F. Shirley Ontario, Can From our first inquiries to the final docking, our trip has been first class all the way.

Chuck Cole Washington, USA An unbelievable experience with the most dedicated and involved crew I’ve ever experienced. Every day was ‘magical’. The bar for my next adventure

Jane Robinson Vancouver, BC What a magical and awe-inspiring adventure!

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