Canada Travel

Item Description

Best of British Columbia Natural Adventures: This eco-adventure tour is a journey into the remote Pacific Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia in Western Canada. Gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest, this relatively inaccessible wilderness area is abundant with wildlife, jaw-dropping mountain scenery and native culture.

Explore Pristine Wilderness: Fly into remote alpine lakes, hike to the 3rd highest waterfall in Canada and enjoy the peace and solitude as you canoe to your beachside campground set amongst a pristine wilderness. After enjoying your backcountry hideaway, explore the hidden gem of Bella Coola a vast valley abundant with bears and other wildlife.

Relax and Unwind, Naturally: A charter boat will then take you into the fjord to get an exciting perspective of the valley. Not to mention a visit to the boat access hot springs and some of the biggest trees in Canada! The gentle pace of this trip will allow you to relax and soak up the inspiring wilderness setting.

Item Special Note

This is the basic package with no transport to/from the destination. The trip is valid for two years and will only run with a minimum of 5 people. All the regular booking conditions will apply. Please review more information about the package, including departure dates here.

Included: lodging (2 nights)/camping (6 nights) once at your destination until the last day of the trip; permit fees; camping equipment; additional transport included in the itinerary e.g. float plane; a guide(s) and any additional local guide services; most meals and non-alcoholic drinks; park fees.

Not Included: international flights; accommodation in Vancouver; travel arrangements to/from; lunch and snacks while in transit; personal travel insurance; items of a personal nature e.g. souvenirs, tips etc.

Auction Package Sponsor

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member Wild Earth Adventures.

Wild Earth Adventures Sustainability Practices:

• Environmental interpretation: This trip is an active and interpretive wilderness experiences. This small group (4-10 person) adventure holiday incorporates adventure with wildlife viewing, natural history and native culture to create an eco-adventure that promotes awareness and respect for the environment through exposure to this wild place.
• Low-impact: The small group sizes minimize the impact on the trails and campsites. All waste is packed out and we have an environmental policy for backcountry travel which ensures that we 'leave no trace'.
• Local Community Partnerships: In order to access the remote lakes Wild Earth Adventures works with a local outfitter. This local business provides the transport and back-up that we need to maximize safety. The financial contribution to this local outfitter means that they are able to maintain the backcountry trails and camp sites ensuring that visitors are able to enjoy the remote location with minimum impact.
• Close Ties with Local Community: Wild Earth Adventures' trips in this area were developed because of a close connection to the local community. This relationship has made it possible to create unique adventures that give a real insight into the local people, using local resources that benefit the local economy.
• Green and Local Lodging: After the canoeing phase of the trip, guests will stay at a local guesthouse run by two working fisheries biologists that adhere to a strict environmental policy, including a very comprehensive recycling system. These biologists are also employed to provide an interpretive salmon river drift and a chance of seeing and learning about this fragile ecosystem. The continental breakfasts at the guesthouse are provided by a local small bakery business.

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If you are the successful bidder, you will receive an email from TIES with the certificate confirming your purchase within 24 hours of the auction close. All TIES ecoAuction items are valid for one year (excluding the blackout dates noted in the item description) unless otherwise stated above. The winner will receive contact details of the trip provider(s) to make travel arrangements.

All proceeds raised from your purchase of this trip will go directly to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) to support their numerous projects in support of responsible travel worldwide.