Great Bear Rainforest 12-day Self-Drive Circle Route from Vancouver

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*This tour has multiple departure dates

Additional Dates: Self-drive tours on this route are available from June to September based on availability. Contact us to customize your experience.

Journey through some of British Columbia’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes on this 10-day self-drive adventure. Travel from Vancouver to northern Vancouver Island, exploring Telegraph Cove, Alert Bay, and Port Hardy. Experience Indigenous-led wildlife tours, sea kayaking, and cultural visits before sailing the stunning Inside Passage to Bella Coola. Witness grizzly bears in their natural habitat, hike through Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, and discover ancient petroglyphs. Continue through the rugged Chilcotin region, where vast plateaus and family-run lodges offer an authentic taste of Canada’s ‘wild west.’ End your trip with a scenic drive along the Coast Mountain Range back to Vancouver.

Tour Highlights:

  • Experience two unique grizzly bear and wildlife viewing tours, including an Indigenous-led boat trip and a river float.
  • Kayak through ocean coves and channels with expert guides, spotting orcas, humpbacks, and sea lions.
  • Visit the renowned U’Mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay and explore Telegraph Cove’s historic boardwalk.
  • Cruise the world-famous Inside Passage from Port Hardy to Bella Coola, passing stunning fjords and islands.
  • Hike in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, visit ancient petroglyphs, and take a scenic floatplane to Hunlen Falls.
  • Drive through the Chilcotin Plateau, experiencing the vast landscapes of Canada’s ‘wild west.’

This journey blends adventure, culture, and stunning scenery, offering an unforgettable exploration of British Columbia’s remote wilderness.

*Note: this is a self-drive tour and requires use of your own vehicle or a rental car (not included).
*Tours are available between June to September on-request.

Activities & Highlights: Bear Viewing, Boat Tours, Cultural Activities, Flightseeing Tour, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, Light Hiking, Sea Kayaking, Sightseeing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing.

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