Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !

Day 1 – Vancouver
Before flying to Bella Bella, you’ll spend your first night in the Vancouver area.

Day 2 – Vancouver / Bella Bella
From Vancouver International Airport, you must take a conncection flight to the Bella Bella airport which is located on the Central Coast in British Columbia. Participants will meet at the top of the Municipal Dock on the Bella Bella waterfront. Upon boarding the ship, cabins will be assigned, an introductory safety briefing completed and then we set sail for the beautiful outer islands. If the weather is good, we will head out to beautiful Goose Island to search for sea otters. Each night we anchor in a different, secluded anchorage.

From Victoria (day 2), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
	City Escape - Whistler Duration: 3 days and 2 nights Theme: Discovery and Activities Location: Whistler For more information		The Ranch Life Duration : 4 days and 3 nights Theme : Guest Ranch Vacation Location : Gold Bridge For more information
	Echo Valley Ranch and Spa Duration : 4 days and 3 nights and 5 days and 4 nights Theme : Horseback Riding and Spa Location : Jesmond For more information		TYAX Mountain Lake Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Log Lodge and Multi-activity Location : Gold Bridge For more information
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required.

Days 3 to 4 – Great Bear Rainforest
We now head deep into the coastal mountains and will focus the next two days on the Fiordland Provincial Protected Area. Kynoch Inlet has some spectacular rock faces and waterfalls. We will explore remote estuaries and hope to see bears attracted by the spawning salmon. We may visit the native village of Klemtu to see the longhouse.

Days 5 to 8 – Great Bear Rainforest
We now travel along the shore of Princess Royal Island – the best known area for seeing the rare Spirit or Kermode bears. These bears are actually black bears with a recessive gene that makes about ten percent of the bears in this area all-white. We will visit creeks and river estuaries and keep an eye out along the shore as we travel.
- Khutze Inlet has a beautiful river valley, an abundance of birdlife and we often see bears along the shore.
- We will spend a day with local Tshimshian guides taking us to their favourite wildlife viewing areas or showing us their ancient sites and intriguing art.
- In Whale Channel we expect to see humpback whales and will take the time to observe these amazing 15 metre long creatures.
- In Principe Channel we hope for a good wind, to set the sails and have one of our best sails of the voyage.
There will be time to explore the protected waters using our stable, sea kayaks that we carry onboard. On our daily shore excursions, our onboard naturalist will help identify different coastal plants and interested participants can help keep a species list for the trip. With a good low tide, we may explore the shoreline for different species of colorful sea stars, anemone, and algae. (6 Breakfast, 6 Lunch and 7 Dinner included)

Day 9 – Bella Bella / Vancouver
Late morning we return to Bella Bella and the completion of our voyage. Participants can catch the mid-day flight back to Vancouver. (Breakfast included)

Days 10 to 11 - Vancouver / Egmont (101 Km)
Pick-up your vehicle and continue on towards the Sunshine Coast where you’ll stay in a wilderness lodge tucked amidst majestic cedars and firs and which features spectacular views of the Pacific Coast of Canada.

Day 12 –Egmont / Lund (86 Km)
The drive now leads you to the quaint village of Lund. Boasting such points of interest as Savary Island, the Copeland Islands & renowned Desolation Sound (BC's largest provincial marine park), the Lund region attracts nature and culture enthusiasts.

Day 13 – Lund / Parksville (111 km+ferry)
Today you’ll board the ferry to Vancouver Island where you’ll spend your first night in a magnificent seaside resort. (Breakfast included)

Day 14 – Parksville / Victoria (149 Km)
Continue on to Victoria, the charming capital of British Columbia.

From Parksville (day 14), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
	Painter's Lodge Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Salmon Fishing and Wildlife Location : Campbell River For more information		Knight Inlet Escape Duration : 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights Theme : Bear Watching and Multi-activities Location : Campbell River For more information
	The Gulf Islands Kayaking Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Sea Kayaking and Whales Location : Victoria For more information		Long Beach Lodge Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Bear and Hot Springs Location : Tofino For more information
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required.

Day 15 – Victoria / Vancouver (65 km+ferry)
Back on the mainland, continue on towards thrilling Vancouver! Its outstanding location between mountains and ocean definitely makes this city one of the most beautiful in the world. Discover its main attractions and let yourself be immersed by its relaxed west-coast atmosphere. We particularly suggest the visit of the aquarium, of the anthropology museum, of Stanley Park, of Chinatown and of Gastown historical district.

Day 16 - Vancouver
Drop-off your vehicle.