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 the Queen Charlotte Islands, you’ll spend your first night in the Vancouver area.

Days 2 to 8 – Vancouver / Queen Charlotte Islands
From Vancouver International Airport, you must take a conncection flight to the Sandspit airport which is located in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Air Canada services Sandspit with daily flights. Our guide and naturalist will meet you at the Arrivals area. We start by traveling by charter van to visit the new $26 million Haida Heritage Centre. Only on certain dates, you will visit the Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate, including six new totem poles and a carving centre and you will be hosted for lunch by a Skidegate Haida family to taste is traditional Haida cuisine. Late afternoon, we travel by ferry to Moresby Island and a one hour drive along logging roads to Moresby Camp. Here we board the 70’ “Island Roamer" alongside. Guests are assigned cabins and will receive an introduction and safety orientation before dinner. Over the next 7 days our naturalist and crew will point out wildlife, help participants identify different species and lead some fascinating talks on the history, flora and fauna of this wonderful area. We will go ashore daily to visit old Haida villages, walk “old-growth” forests and explore the low-tide shoreline. We will have excellent chances to see humpback whales, orcas, the Queen Charlotte Islands black bear, and numerous species of birds, including bald eagles, puffins and peregrine falcons. Specific highlights planned include:
- Tanu, the old Haida village where famous Haida artist, Bill Reid has his headstone.
- Burnaby Narrows, where we will use the two zodiac boats and sea kayaks to float above a garden of colourful starfish, anemones and urchins just below the surface.
- Rose Harbour, the site of one of Canada’s last whaling stations.
- UN World Heritage Site of Ninstints, this old, unoccupied Haida village holds the largest number of original, standing totem poles anywhere on the coast.
- Ikeda Cove, the remains of a Japanese hand mining operation.
- Hot Springs Island, for a soak in the natural mineral pools with a view of the San Cristoval Mountains.
- Windswept Skedans (Koona), once a major Haida village where now the totems are starting to fall.(6 Breakfast, 6 Lunch and 7 Dinner included)

From Vancouver (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.
	Sonora Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Luxury and Wildlife Location : Sonora Island For more information		Painter's Lodge Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Salmon Fishing and Wildlife Location : Campbell River For more information
	The Canadian Princess Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Salmon Fishing Location : Ucluelet For more information		City Escape - Whistler Duration: 3 days and 2 nights Theme: Discovery and Activities Location: Whistler 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 9 to 11 - Vancouver
Welcome in thrilling Vancouver! Its outstanding location between mountains and ocean definitely makes this city one of the most beautiful in the world. Take advantage of this package to discover its main attractions and to feel its typically 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. If after all that you are still in the mood for some action, be aware that Vancouver is also well known for its wild nights! (Breakfast included on day 9)

From Vancouver (day 9), 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 - Victoria Duration: 3 days and 2 nights Theme: Discovery and Activities Location: Victoria 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 12 – Vancouver
Some more time to visit this amazing city before heading to the airport for your return flight.