Upon arrival to Vancouver, you will be met at the airport by a Yampu guide and privately transferred to your hotel.

Vancouver is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Visit Canada Place and the waterfront, Chinatown, historic Gastown and Granville Island with its famous public market, art and craft shops.

Today, your driver will pick you up for your transfer to South Terminal Vancouver Airport for your Pacific Coastal Airlines flight to Campbell River. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Campbell River for the night.

Discovered by Europeans in 1792 when Captain George Vancouver sailed up Georgia Strait in search of the Northwest Passage, Campbell River is now renowned worldwide for spectacular snow-capped mountains, immense fjords and incredible salmon fishing - normal fare in British Columbia!

Transfer to the Vancouver Island Float Plane Dock for your short flight to the lodge. Arrival is approximately 10am. For the next 4 days this will be home.
Glendale Cove is home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometers of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river. Although they are abundant in the fall, it is not the only season that grizzly bears can be found in Glendale Cove. Starting in late April the bears return to the estuary from winter dens and start the year feeding on the sedges, succulents, grasses and barnacles that abound in our estuary. This luxuriant spring growth provides the basic nutritional needs for the bears which draws them from the mountains down to the estuary. This is the time to see, at close proximity, the tiny cubs emerge with their ever-cautious mothers. In the summer, the berry crop is very heavy and this helps keeps the bears in the general area. We do not get the high numbers of the spring and late summer/fall season viewing, but we usually see some bears every day.
We view the bears differently in the different seasons. In the spring, we set out in boats so that we can get close to the shore (50 metres) and give our guests a good view of the bears feeding. We still remain far enough away as to not disturb them. Our early summer program continues on the water as well, but if the opportunity arises there may be a chance to use our tree stands. By late August we move to our platforms at the spawning channel although we continue to use the tree and river stands. In all of our viewing programs our guest safety is of utmost importance. We strive to see the bears in their natural environment without having a negative impact on them.
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Today begins the first of two full days of activities. As well as bear viewing, a number of other tours are offered. The marine wildlife tour is offered in all of the seasons that we operate but it changes greatly as the seasons change. In the spring, travel throughout the inlet viewing the seals, sea lions, porpoises, dolphins and the occasional minke whale that may travel though our waters. From July onwards, our tours have the added attraction of the orca (killer) whale and when we journey to the world-famous Johnstone Strait, we are almost assured of spending some great viewing time with these magnificent marine mammals. Not only are whales viewed, but the tour includes all of the spring marine viewing as well, so the program lasts for up to 10 hours. In September, the humpback whales return and are added to the list of marine mammals as they start to arrive from Alaska on their way to Hawaii. The viewing of these gentle giants is infrequent, but when it does happen, it is spectacular. ...read less

Spend another day filled with activities through Glendale Cove. There are great photographic opportunities on all of the tours, whether the viewing is of birds, bears, other wildlife or scenic. As well, we have day-hiking tours and our guided kayaking tours in the estuary. These tours are great for the novice as we have doubles and singles and excellent guides to take you through the brief lesson and then get you on the water. In past years this has been one of our most popular ways to view.

After breakfast at the lodge this morning, you will again board the float plane for the flight back to Vancouver Island Float Plane Dock and then transfer to Campbell River Airport to connect with your flight back to Vancouver. Upon arrival At Vancouver International Airport South Terminal your driver will be there to meet you and transfer you to your Vancouver hotel.

This three-hour Vancouver City tour provides perfect photo stops for you to get an up-close look at Vancouver's best sights. You will make a stop at Robson Street, Stanley Park Totem Poles, Lighthouse and Prospect Point. Drive over historic Lions Gate Bridge and take in a spectacular view from Cypress Mountain Lookout. You will return to beautiful Vancouver to continue your city adventure, passing through English Bay, across the Burrard Street Bridge to Kits Beach. We will visit the Planetarium and Maritime Museum and make a 30-minute stop at Granville Island Farmers Market. Continue through the Shaughnessy Mansions, Queen Elizabeth Park and past Vancouver City Hall to Science World, the Olympic Village, BC Place, Roger's Arena, China Town, the Gastown Steam Clock, Olympic Torch and the Canada Place sails. ...read less

Your driver will pick you up for your Private transfer from your hotel to the Vancouver Harbor float plane terminal for you harbor to harbor flight to Victoria. On arrival at Victoria's Inner Harbor you will be met by your driver to transfer you to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Today we have arranged a Private Driver Guide to give you a half day overview of the city, including Beacon Hill Park, Inner Harbor, Chinatown and other highlights of this very British city. The balance of the day is yours to explore.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu guide and privately transferred to the airport for your flight home.