The mighty Great Bear Rainforest is one of the world’s largest untouched temperate rainforests and stretches through the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. Home to Black and Grizzly Bear and the elusive Kermode or Spirit Bear, this is raw nature. Experience the pull of the wild without having to travel far, Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, just off Vancouver Island is an exotic and ancient rainforest. Untouched by the last glacial slide, the environment is pure, fragile and teeming with wildlife. This is the best and largest intact example of a temperate rainforest remaining on the planet. From here fish for trout in mountain lakes or take to the hills on horseback in the comfort of a traditional Western saddle.
Recommended accommodation
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Clayoquot Wilderness Resort & Spa
On Vancouver Island, in the ancient, exotic temperate rainforest of the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve is an enclave of sixteen great canvas guest tents.
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King Pacific Lodge
In the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, on a floating barge so as not to disturb the surrounding area, is King Pacific Lodge. This luxurious lodge offers world class fishing and whale watching.
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Rockwater Secret Cove
A stay at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort is guaranteed to clear the mind, rekindle romance and fill the soul here on British Columbia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.
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Siwash Lake Ranch
Siwash Lake Ranch, in the heart of British Columbia's cowboy country, is a private and exclusive luxury dude ranch and an intimate adventure hideaway for horse riding holidays, fly-fishing adventure and more.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 - 4 Vancouver and Tofino
Arrive Vancouver. Take two days to enjoy this vibrant city which is boarded by the Pacific Ocean on one side & the Coastal Mountains on the other. Enjoy a private tour with a guide & gourmet picnic & spend two nights in a deluxe room at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Fly from Vancouver to Tofino spending two days relaxing at this beach resort & discovering the delightful town of Tofino with its artist community
DAY 5 - 9 Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Fly by seaplane to Clayoquot for a four night adventure. This 21st Century, safari style enclave offers ultra luxurious sleeping & dining tents for just twenty guests. Daily activities include horse riding, hiking, fishing, kayaking & wildlife viewing. Alternatively relax in the beautiful riverside spa. Dining is superb with gourmet food & fine wine
DAY 10 - 12 Victoria
Fly by floatplane to Victoria and enjoy exploring the town for two days which could include golf, whale watching safaris, cultural exhibits, scenic gardens and winery tours. Accommodation is at the Fairmont Empress situated overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour.
DAY 13 - 15 Whistler
Fly by floatplane to Vancouver, then take a private car to the action packed resort of Whistler for two nights. Accommodation is at Fairmont Chateau Whistler situated at the base of the mountain ensuring all the activities & fun of the town are right on your doorstep. Transfer by car back to Vancouver for the flight home
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