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Experience the unparalleled beauty of British Columbia on an Adventure Life Wildlife Viewing Tour. Spot diverse species in their natural habitat, from majestic creatures like grizzly bears, moose, wolves, and bald eagles, to smaller animals such as beavers and marmots. With 25 tours available for 2026 and 2027, you can explore Canada's wilderness on trips lasting from 5 to 16 days, starting at just $3,190. Witness nature's wonders in one of the world's most beautiful places - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists to help plan your seamless wildlife viewing journey today!
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Learn about the culture of Klahoose Nation
from $4,415
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Klahoose Bear Watching and Cultures of Desolation Sound

5 Day Itinerary
  • Grizzly bear viewing in Toba Inlet
  • Enjoy a guided bear viewing
  • Scenic journey to Desolation Sound
  • Spot wildlife in their habitats
  • Join cultural traditions
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
  • Learn about eco-sustainability
Starts / Ends
Lund / Lund
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the beauty of Desolation Sound on a 5-day adventure with the Klahoose Nation. Witness grizzly bears in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing platforms. Immerse yourself in cultural traditions through storytelling, cedar weaving, and ceremonial practices that connect you to the land. Between bear viewing and cultural sharing, enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, rainforest hikes, and relaxation at the resort.
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Klahoose First Nation traditional welcome
from $3,858
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Desolation Sound Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Desolation Sound in Canada
  • Visit an ancestral Klahoose village
  • Join cultural traditions
  • Boat tour with wildlife viewing
  • Spot wildlife in their habitats
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
  • Learn about eco-sustainability
Starts / Ends
Lund / Lund
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the heritage of the Klahoose Nation on a 5-day Desolation Sound adventure in coastal BC. Journey with Klahoose guides to the ancestral village site of Ahpokum for cultural ceremonies, storytelling, and traditions passed down through generations. Explore the rich waters and forests while watching for humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, eagles, and bears.
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Watch bears fishing for salmon
from $4,968
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Grizzly Bear Viewing: The Salmon Run

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Tweedsmuir Park wildlife area
  • See bears in their natural habitat
  • Learn about bears and their habitat
  • See bears catching salmons
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Bella Coola
Activity Level
Easy Active
Witness the raw power of nature on Grizzly bear salmon run tours in Canada on this 5 day grizzly bear tour. Watch as majestic Grizzly bears catch salmon in Atnarko River. This Grizzly bear tour offers close-up views of bears eating salmon during peak season. Perfect for US tourists seeking authentic wildlife trips in Canada.
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Atnarko Scenic River Drift
from $3,190
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Explore Bella Coola

6 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Tweedsmuir Park wildlife area
  • Enjoy Atnarko Scenic River Drift
  • Enjoy interpretive nature walks
  • Experience climbing in Via Ferrata
  • See Bella Coola's scenic landscape
  • Hike the Rainbow Range
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Bella Coola
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 6-day Bella Coola tour of the magnificent Great Bear Rainforest and Bella Coola Valley. Experience stunning scenery at Tweedsmuir Proviincial Park wildlife, and unforgettable adventures. From serene river drifts along the Atnarko River to guided nature walks and climbing the Via Ferrata, explore the region's cultural heritage.
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Bears at the Atnarko River bank
from $3,850
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Grizzly Bear Viewing: Fresh Tracks

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Tweedsmuir Park wildlife area
  • See bears in their natural habitat
  • Learn about bears and their habitat
  • Experience climbing in Via Ferrata
  • See Bella Coola's scenic landscape
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Vancouver, BC / Bella Coola
Activity Level
Variable
See grizzly bears in real life on this Bella Coola day trip, a 5-day grizzly bear viewing in Bella Coola. Enjoy Bella Coola bear watching, river drifts, and nature walks- among the best things to do in Canada. Explore Tweedsmuir Park and stay at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, the ideal base for Bella Coola grizzly tours and close-up encounters with wild.
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The Chilko Experience
from $6,008
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Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Relax in your wilderness hideaway
  • Cruise the Chilko River by jet boat
  • Explore backwoods trails by ATV
  • Horseback ride to mountain tops
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.
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Wildlife viewing deck
from $4,360
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Autumn in the Great Bear Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Tweedsmuir Park wildlife area
  • See bears in their natural habitat
  • Learn about bears and their habitat
  • Capture photos of wildlife
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Bella Coola
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Spend a week exploring the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Coola, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage with the help of the Tweedsmuir Park Lodge.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
from $5,954
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Learn the histories of First Nation
  • Search for killer whales
  • Enjoy a private evening event
  • Kayak and hike the wildlife coasts
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Seattle
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $11,189
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Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii

Sitka to Vancouver - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Cruise Glacier Bay cliffs
  • Experience Petersburg by bike
  • Visit U’Mista Cultural Center
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii expedition aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Explore Glacier Bay, kayak fjords, and gain rare access to Haida Gwaii to discover ancient villages, meet artists, and witness vibrant Indigenous traditions, plus unforgettable wildlife and scenic wonders from Sitka to Vancouver.
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $11,733
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Northbound - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
Activity Level
Variable
On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure cruise. You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Misty Fjords, and Tracy Arm, where you can see the pristine wilderness of this region and search for fascinating wildlife.
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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Seattle to Sitka - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Vancouver, BC
Activity Level
Variable
Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

Vancouver to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Discover Misty Fjords by Zodiac
  • Wrangell Narrows navigation
  • Explore Southeast Alaska islands
  • Paddle along Chichagof Island
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Vancouver to Sitka through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote islands by Zodiac and kayak. Spot whales, bears, and eagles, explore Misty Fjords, Wrangell Narrows, and Chichagof Island, and discover rich ecosystems and pristine wilderness unique to this route.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $9,900
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork.
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San Juan Islands
from $8,800
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island.
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $5,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
This 13-day small ship adventure takes you through the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay aboard Wilderness Legacy. Spot whales and wildlife while paddling or hiking through the wilderness. Over the course of thirteen days, explore Glacier Bay National Park’s inside passages, nature, local culture, and history.
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