4 Day The Bear Whisperer - Grizzlies & Salmon - The Cycle of Life
Bear Viewing in British Columbia
"The Bear Whisperer" is a Signature Canadian Experience. Enjoy exceptional grizzly bear watching on wilderness salmon spawning rivers deep in the wilderness of British Columbia. Popular wildlife in the area includes bears, eagles and waterfowl in their natural environment with the snowcapped Cariboo Mountains as a backdrop.
Trip highlights
- Eagle and wildlife viewings on wilderness rivers
- Spring bear and wildlife viewing at lower elevations and slides
- Summer viewing in boreal forest, alpine, mountain berry patches, ancient forest and rivers
- Fall viewing on salmon spawning rivers
- Amazing alpine hiking in every season
Day by day
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Day 1 Arrive at Pyna-tee-ah Lodge
The lodge overlooks a beautiful stretch of rolling river that has some of the best trout and salmon pools on the Quesnel River. This small lodge hosts up to just 6 rooms at a time for a truly intimate experience. Relax infront of the stone fire place in the great room, stroll the beautiful riverfront grounds and enjoy the authentic Canadian hospitality. You are truly in the heart of nature, surrounded by rivers, lakes, wildlife, history, alpine, wetlands and world-class adventure. Later today you'll join an orientation and Q&A session and then dinner.
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Day 2 Day 2-3: Bear and nature viewing activities
Your daily program will begin with an early breakfast in the lodge. In the fall the grizzly bear watching is said to be the most active due to being the salmon spawning time of year. The arrival of salmon in the rivers draws the attention of the grizzlies for their annual feast as they prepare for hibernation. Travel by Jet Boat to the bear viewing rivers and in addition the tours may venture out to other locations with 4 x 4's and short hikes depending on bear activity. Enjoy a packed lunch during your daily excursions. You'll return to the lodge late afternoon with an early evening dinner. The evening yours to enjoy as you like - walk along the river, relax at the lodge, chat about your daily adventures with other guests or explore the Gold Rush village of Likely.
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Day 3 Depart the lodge
You'll enjoy one last breakfast at the lodge before departing home or your next destination with a bank of memories to share.
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What's included
- 3 nights of accommodations
- All meals during the tour (wine or beer included with dinner)
- Local and knowledgeable wildlife guides
- All necessary equipment for yours
- All tour transportation once at the lodge
- Orientation and interpretive information
What's not included
- Airfares unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary
- Staff gratuities (recommended 10% of package cost)
- Liquor (wine and beer only is included with dinner)
- Ground transport from/to Williams lake airport is available at an additional cost
- Wilderness Stewardship fund
- Applicable taxes
- Please note - Pyna-Tee-Ah Lodge is considered remote accommodation: While there is Satellite WiFi available at the lodge there is no cell phone coverage given the remote nature of this lodge. There are no room keys at the lodge, it is considered a safe environment but valuables may be kept in your vehicle or safekeeping with the hosts if you wish.
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