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Experience the grandeur of British Columbia with a Wildlife Viewing Tour. Adventure Life offers 11 incredible trips in 2026 and 2027 where you can discover the majestic forests and mountains of Canada's westernmost province. Get up close to local wildlife such as black bears, eagles, wolves, bighorn sheep, whales, seals, and sea lions that inhabit its coastlines. You'll also have a chance to admire wildflowers in full bloom during your journey through some of British Columbia's most beautiful parks, such as Strathcona Provincial Park or Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Prices start at just $3,297, with durations ranging from 5 to 18 days. Don't hesitate - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
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The Chilko Experience
from $6,589
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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, Fishing
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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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
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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
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Hiking, 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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Explore the massive glaciers of Icy Bay, Alaska, on an exclusive zodiac boat
from $6,152
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Fjords of the Great Land

Vancouver to Anchorage - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Sail the Inside Passage
  • Explore Misty Fjords
  • View Klawock's totem poles
  • Cruise Prince William Sound
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Vancouver, BC / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Alaska cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Vancouver to Anchorage . Sail through the Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Icy Bay, Valdez, and Prince William Sound, with opportunities to see tidewater glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures along the way.
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Watch bears fishing for salmon
from $4,969
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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
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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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Bears at the Atnarko River bank
from $3,994
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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
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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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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
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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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Atnarko Scenic River Drift
from $3,297
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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
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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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Explore the serene waters of Misty Fjords, Alaska, by kayak
from $7,973
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Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Anchorage to Vancouver - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • View Prince William Sound glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Icy Bay
  • Tour pristine Misty Fjords
  • Meet the Alert Bay community
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Anchorage / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Roald Amundsen. Discover the glaciers of Prince William Sound, the wildlife of Icy Strait, and indigenous cultures in Haines, Klawock, and Alert Bay while sailing through the breathtaking Inside Passage.
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Wildlife viewing deck
from $4,326
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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
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Vancouver, BC / Bella Coola
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation, Helicopter Tours
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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Observe a magnificent brown bear family roaming their natural habitat during a Katmai National Park expedition, Alaska Geographic Harbor
from $11,115
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Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands

Southbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore historic Nome
  • Uncover Dutch Harbor history
  • Scout for brown bears in Katmai
  • Cruise icy glacier waters
  • Navigate the Inside Passage
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Seattle / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.
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