In Bella Coola, the Coast Range mountains meet the Pacific Ocean and creates one of the most spectacular, yet isolated, wilderness areas on the planet. Long fjords, old growth forests, stunning peaks, vast glaciers and abundant wildlife. This pristine region is home to countless salmon, bald eagles and grizzly bears! The best way to experience the Bella Coola Valley is by booking the Bella Coola Explorer package!
The Bella Coola Explorer has been designed to encompass and introduce you to as much of the stunning local environment as possible. Whether you come for 3 nights, 4 nights, 5 nights, or longer, the programs encompass the best that the valley has to offer.
All activities are hosted and led by qualified professionals with a wealth of local knowledge and stories. From trained naturalists, mountain guides, cheerful helicopter pilots, and salty boat captains, these people will make the day and terrain come alive with historical perspective and geographical context.
Join us for the best that Bella Coola has to offer. There is sure to be more adventure packed into these trips than you are likely to experience for the rest of the year (or if you would prefer more down time, we can customize a trip for you. Just let us know).
Wildlife experiences are so much better in small, intimate groups. Group size is definitely something you should consider when booking your holiday. At Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, guests have the option of choosing a Private package or a Small Group package. Here are the differences;
Private package - All of your tours are composed of just the people in your reservation (plus the guide of course!). On the Guided River Drifts you will get to use a McKenzie Drift Boat, which is the best option for serious photographers (it has a solid base and sides).
Small Group package - Both Guided Walks and River Drifts are in small groups, with no more than 6 people. Drift the river in a comfortable raft with seats.
Our multi-day packages have been specifically designed to showcase the best of Bella Coola and the Great Bear Rainforest. If you have areas of special interest, or mobility issues, or are travelling with a young family, we suggest doing a Private package. We can then tailor the program to suit your desires. To see sample itineraries, click on the links in the pricing tiles below. Optional add-on activities for custom trips include Heli-Hiking, Heli-Sightseeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, overnight camping, and even summer Heli-Skiing!
The majority of our guests fly to Bella Coola and we then pick them up as we are very remote, however, we are very easy to get to. If you have plenty of time and want to see more of beautiful British Columbia, a road trip is definitely the way to go! We recommend taking the ferry to/from Vancouver Island and doing the Discovery Coast Circle Tour (click for more info).
BC Ferries has several packages that include a stay with us;
This package includes;
Travelling with children? Small Group packages are for ages 12 and older. If you have a child/children 11 years and/or younger, you will need to book the Private package for yourselves, however, if your family is 5 or more people, contact us for special group rates.
Travelling in a group of 5 or more? If your group consists of 5 or more people, contact us for special group rates.
Travelling solo? Welcome! The Single Occupancy upgrade is $350/night on the Small group package (i.e. you get your own chalet, and you join a small group on tours), and $450/night on the Private package (i.e. you get your own chalet, and on the tours it is just you and a guide).
1 full day of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private package.
2 days of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private package.
3 days of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private.
4 days of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private package.
5 days of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private package.
6 days of guided Small Group tours.
If you have children 11 & younger, you need to book a Private.
1 full day of guided Private tours.
2 days of guided Private tours.
3 days of guided Private tours.
4 days of guided Private tours.
5 days of guided Private tours.
6 days of guided Private tours.
All rates are in Canadian Dollars, based on Double Occupancy and exclude 5% tax.
We would be more than happy to chat about how we can help you have an amazing holiday in the Bella Coola Valley and the Great Bear Rainforest!
