• Spirit Bear Lodge

    4 or 6 Nights

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Spirit Bear Lodge was built in 2007 and features 12 rooms and views of the Great Bear Sea from guest rooms, dining area, deck, and dock. Architecturally, the exterior of the Lodge pays homage to the traditional long houses built by West Coast First Nations.


Inside, the atmosphere is modern and relaxing. Each room in the Spirit Bear Lodge can be outfitted with a comfortable king bed or a pair of twin beds, and features a private bathroom and shower. Every room shares the same stunning ocean view.

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Included: 

  • Accommodation for 4 or 6 nights at Spirit Bear Lodge
  • Flights between Vancouver South Terminal and Bella Bella; meet and greet with van
  • transfer between Bella Bella airport and town dock; water taxi between Bella Bella and Spirit Bear Lodge; all transportation to bear viewing areas
  • Professional guide services on all programs and tours
  • Welcome briefing and orientation to the tours, viewing opportunities and facilities
  • Meals: full board including snacks, starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with breakfast on the day of departure
  • Table wine and beer
  • Full day excursion(s) to main grizzly, black and Spirit Bear viewing areas
  • Wildlife viewing excursion and/or cultural experience included on arrival and departure days, subject to flight times
  • Whale watching
  • Evening Big House interpretive tour
  • Evenings may include a presentation or an opportunity to explore the village of Klemtu
  • Rain gear (jacket and rain pants and rubber boots in regular sizes)
  • Coastal Watchman Program user fee
  • Conservation fee
  • Provincial Taxes and Federal GST

Not Included:

  • International flights
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance

LENGTH: 4 or 6 nights


DATES:

4-night package: August 7, 17, 27

September 6, 16, 26

October 6


6-night package: August 11, 21, 31

September 10, 20, 30

October 10


INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY:  Vancouver, British Columbia

Bear Viewing

See the Spirit Bear up close in its native habitat.

Photography

There will be plenty of opportunities to get wonderful photographs during this trip, make sure to charge your camera!

Cultural Experiences

Connect with the Kitasoo Xai’xais Peoples, the lands and waters of their Traditional Territory, and the magnificent wildlife that call it home.

Hospitality

Enjoy great hospitality, gourmet food and delicious wine at the luxurious Spirit Bear Lodge.

Overview

The Lodge’s mission statement is to create emotional connections between people, nature and wildlife that leads to transformative change and advances social, cultural, environmental and economic revitalization for the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation. They are committed to connecting passengers with the Kitasoo Xai’xais Peoples, the lands and waters of their Traditional Territory, and the magnificent wildlife that call it home with multi-day adventures that build an understanding, respect, and connection to the heart of The Great Bear Rainforest and the culture of its people.


Sample Itinerary


Day 1 |  Arrive at Spirit Bear Lodge

Depart Vancouver South Terminal on Pacific Coastal Airlines scheduled service flight to Bella Bella where you are met and assisted with a van transfer to the Bella Bella town docks.


The Spirit Bear Lodge boat will pick you up at the dock at for the scenic boat ride to Klemtu and Spirit Bear Lodge for an afternoon arrival. After checking in and a welcome orientation, take the time to settle in and relax or explore the village of Klemtu.


Return to the lodge for delicious appetizers and drinks at 17:00, followed by dinner at 18:00 and an evening at leisure or a Cultural Tour of the Traditional Big House.


Lunch and dinner included.


Overnight at Spirit Bear Lodge.


During your stay (either 4 or 6 nights) | Spirit Bear Lodge / Great Bear Rainforest

For each day of your stay, after a 07:00 breakfast, meet on the dock at 08:00 for a full day of wildlife viewing adventure. The activities may include wildlife/bear viewing, whale watching, kayaking, hiking, canoeing or a cultural site visit. Visit estuaries, stunning inlets and see spectacular waterfalls.


Return in time for appetizers at 17:00, dinner at 18:00, followed by an evening presentation, Cultural Experience, or time to relax and explore the village.


One evening during your stay you will have an opportunity to visit the Big House.


Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included.


Overnights at Spirit Bear Lodge.


Departure Day | Klemtu - Bella Bella - Vancouver

After breakfast, pack up and depart the lodge by 08:00 to enjoy a scenic boat ride back to Bella Bella of serenity in the Great Bear Rainforest. Arrive in Bella Bella in time to take your Pacific Coastal Airlines afternoon flight back to Vancouver.


You arrive at Vancouver South Terminal where your package comes to an end.


Breakfast and snacks included.

Why we love it

Bear Viewing

Activities

Stunning Scenery