5-Day Vancouver to Bella Coola, Great Bear Rainforest Center, Shannon Falls, Belarko Wildlife Observation Deck and Nantweedsmuir Provincial Park Tour
Tour Code: GOL-VAN-344
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Special Dates
Head to the world's largest temperate rainforest - the Great Bear Rainforest, where there are dense virgin rainforests, magnificent coastlines, deep mountain caves, mysterious aborigines and totems, and animal elves in the forest... Hurry to this isolated and secret place to capture unforgettable travel moments!
Immerse yourself in wildlife observation activities at the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform, go to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to participate in a 3-hour bear watching and fishing rafting.
There are three opportunities to experience bear watching during the trip: at the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform or Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, and in the center of the Great Bear Rainforest - Bella Coola, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, where you can watch bears and fish and raft. These allow us to track the traces of black bears, brown bears, and the mysterious and rare white spirit bears with a white body.
Autumn is the most beautiful season in Canada. Enjoy the maple leaves and salmon migration on the Western Coast of Canada, and feel the changing colors of the seasons!
Specially arrange high-top tours, with a maximum of 12 people per group, to ensure a high-quality in-depth itinerary.
Selected gold medal tour guides + senior drivers lead the group, accompany the whole journey and provide professional explanations. The driver who is familiar with the journey is a "living map", and safety is guaranteed!
*This product is a light hiking adventure and requires a certain level of physical strength. Please confirm that you are in good physical condition before signing up.
Minimum of 2 people to be operated.
Please contact customer service to double check availability before placing your order.
Itinerary
Embark on a wonderful journey through Western Canada’s mountain and sea wonders. Travel north along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway, starting with Shannon Falls—enjoy fresh air, rushing waterfalls and magnificent mountain views. Next, visit Brandywine Falls, where a 70-metre cascade tumbles down basalt cliffs into a serene, lush-surrounded pool. Continue to Whistler, a world-class resort town with clean air and charming scenery, perfect for leisurely walks. Then head to Seton Lake, with its crystal-clear blue waters for perfect postcard photos. Stop at the iconic Mile Zero Marker, a Gold Rush Trail landmark ideal for memorable shots. Finish at the Old Bridge to admire the historic structure and valley vistas.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → Shannon Falls (20 mins) → Brandywine Falls (20 mins) → Whistler (90 mins) → Seton Lake (15 mins) → The Mile "0" Cairn (15 mins) → The Old Bridge (15 mins) → 100 Mile House
Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham 100 Mile House OR Similar.
Attractions
The British Columbian Province has a resort in the Coast Mountains South Pacific Ranges of Canada. It is said to be as Whistler. It was incorporated as Municipality in 1975. The Regional district is Squamish Lillooet.
Today we will first go to Farwell Canyon, where the sand dunes and strange peaks and rocks are fascinating. This place has been of great significance to the Aboriginal people for generations and is an important salmon fishing area. Then go to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park to observe bears, eagles and other wild animals. You can stroll here and immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of the wilderness when inspiration strikes.
Itinerary:
100 Mile House → Farwell Canyon (30 mins) → Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park → Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform (30 mins) → Bella Coola
Note: The opening time of the Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform is from 09/01/2026 to 09/30/2026. During its closure, the itinerary will be changed to observe wildlife activities in other areas of Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park.
Hotel: Bella Coola Valley Inn OR Similar.
This morning we will depart from Bella Coola Lake and head to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. There are several glaciers, lakes and rivers in the park, where we will have an exciting bear watching, fishing and rafting experience. Drift quietly along the winding trails of the Atnaco River and watch bears forage and care for their cubs in their natural environment. We can not only follow the tracks of black and brown bears, but also see the very rare figure of the spirit bear. From the end of August, thousands of salmon come to local rivers to spawn - the final stage of their life cycle. For bears, salmon is an easy meal. Many bears and other wildlife gather on the river to feast before the long winter. Glide past foraging bears, stop on the banks of less traveled rivers to observe their behavior up close, and take a fascinating ecological walk with bears. Overnight in William Lake.
Itinerary:
Bella Coola → Tweedsmuir Provincial Park+Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform (4 hours) → Bella Coola
Note: The departure dates in September has a high chance of capturing the spectacle of bears catching salmon; Wildlife activities are due to uncontrollable human factors, and the observed animal activities on that day may vary. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Hotel: Bella Coola Valley Inn OR Similar.
Today we will explore Bella Coola. Nestled next to the world-renowned Great Bear Rainforest, the town of Bella Coola is a paradise for photography lovers. Whether you prefer hiking or wildlife viewing, you can embrace the natural tranquility far away from the urban hustle. You may also join the petroglyph experience at your own expense. Nuxalkulm is the birthplace of ancient rock petroglyphs, a sacred and spiritual site. During the visit, you will learn about the profound history and rich culture of the Nuxalk Nation.
Schedule:
Bella Coola → Petroglyph tour (Optional, 2 hours) → Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform (30 mins) → Williams Lake
Petroglyph Tour: Duration: 2 hours, professional English explanation, Bookable only for August–September. Ticket resources need to be confirmed again, as resources are tight. We strongly recommend that you order them together when registering to ensure resources are available. The inventory of resources is limited, first come, first served! Once the resource reservation is successful, it cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Hotel: Best Western Williams Lake OR Similar.
Depart southbound by road from Williams Lake to arrive at Lytton Chinese History Museum. Discover the profound historical legacy of early Chinese pioneers, who engaged in gold mining, railway construction and settled life in the interior of British Columbia over a century ago. Next, drive to the town of Hope nestled in the Fraser Valley. Blending gold rush heritage and iconic movie fame, Hope is widely known as the filming location of Rambo: First Blood, serving as an ideal stopover for rest and leisure. Continue west along Highway 1 before finally arriving in Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Williams Lake → Lytton Chinese History Museum (20 mins) → Hope (30 mins) → Vancouver
Attractions
The seaport coastal city located on British Columbia’s Mainland is known as Vancouver. It secured fourth place as the most populous city in Canada. Making it world’s greenest city is the government’s future plan that would implement by 2020.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. Tour Operator do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval."
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide. Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour. Tour package price includes all the taxes. Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation. What's Excluded
Each person including a child of any age has to pay a mandatory fee and tour guide tips.
Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks, and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
A minimum of $15 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroglyph tour, BC | $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Regarding optional activities, no city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast areas tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
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Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section. This offer is valid for 3 travelers staying in 1 room.Responsibility
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6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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