Dates
Saturday, July 8 to Friday, July 14, 2006

Duration
7 days and 6 nights

Size and Type of Tour
Group of 10, All-Inclusive Nature & Culture Tour.

Rate per person
$2,599.00 per person Canadian funds includes G.S.T.

 

Day 1, Sat Jul. 8: Depart Vancouver
We meet at Braithwaite Community Centre from where we are transfered to the Vancouver airport, South Terminal for our flight to Masset, Queen Charlotte, with Air Carrier Pacific Coastal Airlines. You will be met by both the guide and the driver upon arrival at Masset Municipal Airport and transferred to your accommodation in Masset, 10 minutes drive away.

Days Highlights: Orientation Tour of Greater Masset, View Sandhill Cranes in the Delkatla Nature Sanctuary. Visit with Haida Artisans, Totem poles in Old Massett.
Evening: This evening is free to wonder on own.
Overnight: Masset accommodation. Dinner.

Day 2, Sun Jul. 9: Tour of Naikoon Provincial Park.

We are picked up by driver and guide after breakfast at motel for a short 30 minute drive to our destination for this day.

Days Highlights: Hiking up the dormant volcanic plug of Tow Hill. Hunting for Agates, a semi-precious stone. Beachcombing along sandy beaches.
Evening: we have a special guest speaker talking about “Birds of Haida Gwaii”
Overnight: Masset accommodation. Breakfast, Bagged lunch, Dinner.

Day 3, Mon Jul. 10: Tour of Port Clements.

After breakfast we board our coach for another short, 45 minute drive to our destination.
Days Highlights: Huge old growth trees, education on our forest ecosystem, an Ancient Haida Canoe (partially carved and abandoned in the forest), Golden Spruce Trail and Yakoun River. Good chance to see Black bear as we drive logging roads for parts of the day.
Evening: Feeding Eagles - through our fishing contacts we will be given fish heads to feed to our many Bald Eagles, an amazing site to witness.
Overnight: Masset accommodation. Breakfast, Bagged lunch, Dinner.

Day 4, Tue Jul. 11: Tour of Tlell

After breakfast we enjoy one hour drive to Tlell.

Days Highlights: Tlell River, Small local artisans, hike to the wreck of the “Pesuta”
Overnight: Queen Charlotte accommodation. Breakfast, Bagged Lunch & Dinner

Day 5, Wed Jul. 11: Gwaii Haanas:
We have an early breakfast this morning. We board the local shuttle to the Ferry terminal where we walk on the ferry to go across Skidegate Inlet at Alliford Bay where we are met by Moreby Explorers for a day tour by zodiac to Hotsprings Island and the Ancient Haida Village of Tanu inside the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reseve and Haida Heritage Site.

Days Highlights: Zodiac Tour to the ancient Haida Village site of Tanu and Gandle’kim (Hotsprings Island). We enjoy our dinner at a local bistro.
Overnight: Queen Charlotte accommodation. Breakfast, Bagged Lunch & Dinner

Day 6, Thu Jul. 13: Tour Skidegate, travel north:

We wake up to another early breakfast today and a 90 minute drive to our destination.

Days Highlights: Qay’ill’naagy Heritage Centre, Haida Gwaii Museum. Bill Reid’s Dogfish Totem, Balance Rock and Spirit Lakes Trail. Dinner tonight is at a local Queen Charlotte Restaurant.
Overnight: Masset accommodation. Breakfast, Bagged Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7, Fri Jul. 14– Departure:

After breakfast we are transfered to airport in Masset to catch our return flight to Vancouver.


RATE
All inlcusive rate of $ 2,599.00 Cad. including G.S.T. and based on shared accommodations and a minimum/maximum of 10 participants ONLY.
YOUR DEPOSIT OF $650.00 CAD WILL GUARANTEE A SPACE ON THIS TOUR. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAT MONDAY APRIL 10, 2006

Rate includes
Group transfer from Braithwaite Community Centre to Vancouver Airport on day 1.
Return Airfare from Vancouver to Masset .
Accommodation for 4 nights in Masset and 2 nights in Queen Charlotte.
All meals from lunch on Day 1 through break fast on Day 7.
Guides, all fees and gratuities , permits, and admissions to attractions.
Transportation and driver, including ferry costs.
Daylong Zodiac Boat Tour of northern Gwaii Haanas area.
Group transfer from Vancouver airport to Braithwaite Community Centre on Day 7.

Rate does not include
Pre or post extensions on the islands.
Any accommodation and meals not men tioned in itinerary.
Alcohol and any items of personal nature such as souvenirs, internet etc.
Cancellation Insurance. Medical Insurance is suggested to non B.C. residence.

Transportation

While on the Islands you will be transported daily in our small touring vehicle, a Ford F350 passenger van, which has been modified for your comfort. We are fully licensed in accordance with the Provincial Passenger Transportation Act, carry additional insurance, which is required under this Act, and have our vehicle certified by a government mechanic every 6 months. Our drivers hold upgraded licenses issued by the Province of BC and background checks are conducted on the past records of all our drivers.
Reservations & Bookings: We accept cheque, money order and major credit cards. A trip information package will be given to all participants once full payment is received.Please note our Cancellation Policy and Assumption of Risk statement.

Cancellation Policy / Refunds
A full refund minus $200.00 Cad. administration fee per person for cancellation prior to April 10, 2006. After April 10, all payments are 100% non refundable. We recommend purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in case of unforeseen health issues or death in the family.

Assumption of risk

We require that participants in our tours acknowledge that there are risks associated with their tour and that they accept responsibility for engaging in activities that may involve hazards, including, but not limited to, transfers in and out of, and travel in, Zodiac inflatable boats, hiking, swimming, vehicle travel and other activities. We require that participants acknowledge that the owners and personnel of Bestway Tours & Safaris and Northwest Recreation Services will not be responsible for any damages, injuries, death, losses, delays, or expenses, whether to person or to property, due to any cause. In order to confirm registration a signed liability release will be required of every participant as is standard in our industry. This being said, we are a professional company, fully licensed and insured and will always put your safety first as our main concern.

Extension
If you decide to take a fishing charter while on the island, we can make arrangements on your behalf prior to arrival in Masset. The Salmon and Halibut fishing is excellent. Full day tours run between $500 to $1,200 (per group of 4) per day. For an additional charge your catch can be prepared, packed and shipped to your home door.

Physical requirement
This tour is not suitable for those who require the use of walking aids or those who cannot walk safely for more than a kilometre on uneven ground. Participants must be able to get in and out of the Zodiac.

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
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