Located In the heart of grizzly bear country in the Cariboo Mountains, our floating glamping lodge offers a unique connection with nature, enabling you 360 degree views from dawn to dusk.
Tour Summary
This is the wild side of nature. Guests will learn much about bears that few people have had the chance to experience. Learn about wildlife and the plants and birds that make p the ecosystems of this part of the natural world. We will provide you with a unique learning experience with insights into the very soul of Canada’s most iconic mountain features – mountain peaks and grizzlies. It is adventure in a very special place far from the beaten tourist tracks. Our professional guides will ensure a memorable experience in the truly Canadian tradition. Come visit this magical place for the ultimate glamping adventure and an authentic Canadian wilderness experience.
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Departs
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Williams Lake, B.C.
- Arrives
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Williams Lake, B.C.
- Activity Level
- Easy
- Max Group Size
- Small groups are ideal.
- Accommodation
- The floating glamping lodge equipped with luxury wall tents. The canvas safari tents comprise master suites with ensuite bathrooms, beds with cozy duvets, solar lighting, and amenities like comfy velour robes. Sleeping in the cozy canvas cabins is an intimate experience with nature as you watch the moon’s shadows move over your tent, hear the call of the loon as it echoes across the bay, the splash of rainbow trout. and salmon in the water, and the gentle slap of the water on the nearby shore. Or open the tent flaps for views of the starlit nights and perhaps a glimpse of the aurora borealis as you drift into peaceful sleep in the quiet of the mountain night.
- Transport
- By vehicle to the lodge. Thereafter, a combination of power boat, kayak and foot power.
- Meals
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5.
- Activity Notes
- We reserve the right to cancel or modify services as weather and local conditions warrant without notification in the interest of safety of all concerned. We view wild animals in their natural habitat. The animals are totally wild and unhabituated. This is natural wildlife viewing of animals in their natural habitat. There are no viewing platforms and the animals are not enclosed in any wildlife preserve. With natural wildlife viewing there are a numerous variables that are out of our control including weather conditions, natural instincts and movements of the wildlife, and human capabilities. We do not guarantee bear/wildlife sightings, but do our best to put guests in the best place for the best opportunities for viewing wildlife and we have a very high success rate (well over 90%). Guests are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to participation in activities.
Included
- 4 or 3 nights accommodation depending on tour program
- Four/ three breakfasts, 3 / 2 lunches, and 4/3 dinners
- Return transport from the airport to the lodge
- Professional guides
- Necessary motorized equipment (boats, vehicles)
- Orientation and interpretive information
- Wilderness Stewardship Levy
- Guide gratuity
- All taxes GST/ PST and MRT
Not Included
- Airfare to Williams Lake - please contact us to arrange this domestic fare.
- International air
- Liquor
- Applicable Canadian taxes
- Trip cancellation insurance and extended medical insurance - highly recommended.
Your are journeying to the backcountry and must be prepared for all types of weather as it can change within minutes in the mountains of British Columbia. Guests must come equipped with warm weatherproof rain gear – jacket, pants and hat, waterproof footwear – hiking boots or shoes, gloves, and clothes you can layer – one piece of which must be a good fleece or wool sweater/jumper. These items are vital to your comfort on the tours. Please refer to the equipment list for full details you will receive at the time of booking. Being properly prepared is your responsibility - once you are at camp there is no opportunity to obtain missing items so please pack carefully to ensure your comfort. Maximum baggage allowance is 50 pounds.
Optional Activities
Fishing from camp (freshwater licence required).
Glamping with Grizzlies Itinerary
Itinerary
The following itineraries are based on a summer theme or an autumn theme. They may change as the season changes or vary on a day-by-day basis. Our goal is to ensure guests have the best opportunities to see the wildlife and exceptional features of the area.
Summer Grizzly Glamping Adventure & Autumn Grizzly Glamping Adventure (June 18 to August 22/19)
Glamping on our floating lodge on the deepest fjord lake on earth, Quesnel Lake, in the heart of the rare interior ancient rainforest amid the breathtaking scenery of the Cariboo Mountains is the ultimate wilderness adventure providing you those special unforgettable lifetime memories. This safari includes wildlife viewing, focusing on grizzlies, black bears, moose, mountain caribou, mountain goats, wolves, deer and a variety of birds, hiking and kayaking, magnificent mountain scenery with icefields and glaciers. Walk in the rare ancient interior rainforest among the huge Western Red Cedars over 1000 years old, kayak and explore the deepest fjord lake on earth and explore the natural limestone caves and other distinctive features or hike into the alpine with its own rare ecosystems and plants and spectacular mountain views.
Summer Grizzly Glamping Adventure (June 18 to August 22/19)
Day 1. Glamping on Quesnel Lake
- Arrival day. Pick up at Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake
- Arrive at Pyna-tee-ah Lodge in Likely.
- Proceed to our Grizzly Bay Floating Lodge by power boat.
Evening wildlife viewing opportunities.
Dinner.
Day 2. Glamping on Quesnel Lake
On this day and until Day 4 our focus will be on wildlife observation, particularly grizzlies, as we explore their various habitats. On this day we’ll walk through rare interior ancient forests and experience forest bathing – seeing with the eyes of the forest. Later, we’ll kayak along the shores of the deepest fjord lake on earth. And perhaps we may climb up to the limestone caves and see more of nature’s natural wonders.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 – Glamping on Quesnel Lake
Today is a hike for the hearty! We tramp through the ancient forests into the alpine to observe wildlife and nature at its finest and enjoy magnificent views of Quesnel Lake and surrounding mountain peaks and area. Be on the ready to spot mountain goats and mountain caribou.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 – Glamping on Quesnel Lake
Kayaking Grizzly Bay and the shores of the north arm enjoying nature, wildlife and birds. Keep your eyes peeled for cougar, grizzly bear, black bear, moose, deer, and wolf.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5. Departure Day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the floating lodge and prepare to depart. We’ll drive you to Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake.
Breakfast
Autumn Grizzly Glamping Adventure (September 1 to October 12/19)
With the return of the spawning salmon the grizzlies are drawn to the rivers for their annual salmon feast. During the fall season we follow the salmon up the rivers by jetboat then spend the day quietly drifting down the river observing and photographing the grizzlies, eagles and other animals and birds. The salmon have come to complete their cycle of life. They have travelled back from the ocean to their birthplace where they lay their eggs for the next generation and complete their cycle of life. The bears come to the rivers for their annual salmon feast, but the salmon’s life cycle does not end with the bears. The salmon feed a host of other forest creatures like the eagles and wolves and the forest itself. Travel among the wildlife with opportunities to observe grizzlies, wolves, black bear and moose in their natural wild habitat. Early morning viewing and evening viewing ensure you get the best opportunities to see the bears and get that perfect bear photo.
Day 1. Glamping on Quesnel Lake
- Arrival day. Pick up at Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake.
- Arrive at Pyna-tee-ah Lodge in Likely.
- Proceed to our Grizzly Bay Floating Lodge by power boat.
Evening wildlife viewing opportunities.
Dinner
Day 2. Glamping on Quesnel Lake
We begin our first full day of bear viewing with an early morning rise to jetboat to wilderness salmon spawning river. We’ll return to the lodge in the late morning for brunch and spend some leisure time resting in our tent or relaxing on the deck before resuming our mid-afternoon and evening bear viewing.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 – Glamping on Quesnel Lake
Today will be a walking safari through ancient forests to bear viewing sites along the river.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4. Glamping on Quesnel Lake
Kayaking Grizzly Bay and the shores of the north arm enjoying nature, wildlife and birds.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5. Departure Day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the floating lodge and prepare to depart. We’ll drive you to Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake.
Breakfast
