All-Inclusive Tours
Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours offers a unique opportunity to participate in a 6-day 5-night discovery tour of Haida Gwaii.
Similar to tours offered in the past by Natural History Societies these tours are based out of comfortable accommodations in the Villages of Masset and Queen Charlotte and involve daylong excursions to areas of interest around the Islands exploring the natural, cultural and settlement history of the Islands. Experienced local guides in conjunction with expert local guest speakers allow visitors to learn about this unique area and leave with a broader understanding of the conditions that make this a truly special place.
Tours are limited to 15 participants and cover all of the Islands major stops and points of interest, as well as many lesser known local areas.
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TOUR DETAILS:
AIRFARE: Pacific Coastal Airlines provides direct service to Masset from Vancouver's convenient South Terminal. Planes are equipped with washrooms. Travel time is 2 hours.
ACCOMMODATION: Upon arrival in Masset you will be met and transported by your guide to your accommodation at Engelhard's Oceanview Lodge. Engelhard's Oceanview Lodge is located along Masset Inlet and offers large spacious rooms and a common breakfast area overlooking the Inlet.
While exploring the southern half of the Islands accommodation is provided at Premier Creek Lodge in the Village of Queen Charlotte. Premier Creek Lodge is the Islands oldest hotel and has clean and comfortable rooms in this heritage property overlooking Skidegate Inlet.
MEALS: All breakfasts, bag lunches, dinners and snacks are provided for you while you are on the Islands. Meals utilize local ingredients and guests will have the opportunity to sample some of the finest cuisine the local area has to offer. Special dietary requests can be handled with sufficient notice.
TRANSPORTATION: While on the Islands you will be transported to attractions and activities aboard our comfortable 17 passenger walk-on bus. All of our vehicles are equipped with internal microphone systems. We are fully licensed, operated and insured in accordance with Provincial Motor Carrier Regulations.
GUIDES: While on the Islands you will be accompanied daily by a local guide to the different areas and attractions that the Islands offer. Guest Speakers are used whenever possible to give visitors contact with a diverse range of local opinions and areas of expertise.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a $1,000.00 creditable deposit per person. Balance of payment due 60 days prior to departure.
PAYMENT: We accept VISA, MasterCard and personal cheques. Cheques should be made payable to Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours. Please allow proper time for processing.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Any cancellation is regrettable, but a significant portion of our expenses are committed long before departure. In the event that you must cancel your booking, our policy is to credit your payment towards a future tour with us. A $250.00 administration fee will be charged for all cancellations.
COMMISSIONS: This tour is commisionable for licensed travel agents. Please contact us toll free 1-866-626-3949 or email us for specific requirements and details.
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Please note that these are active tours and although none of our activities are extremely strenuous a basic level of physical fitness is required to fully benefit from this experience.
"We thoroughly enjoyed your company these last few days and have learned much about the Haida. We certainly have a better insight into these First Nations People. A really great tour!"
R. Cheryl, Calgary, AB
"Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of Haida Gwaii with us. Thanks also for your attention to every detail [of our tour]. It was a wonderful six days!"
J. Sandilands, Vancouver, BC
"Thank you for your expert guiding and knowledge of Haida Gwaii. You have made our first trip to Haida Gwaii a memorable one that we will not soon forget. Thank-you for sharing this beautiful place with us.”
R. Fraser, Port Coquitlam, BC
“We learned so much thanks to your knowledge. Your love for Haida Gwaii shone through. For the memories, insight and care...Howa’a (thank-you).”
K. Harvey, Vancouver, BC
"Thanks for your time and energy. You made our trip better being with us. Your knowledge and love of the environment was catchy – loved the history, the sites and the bus! Thanks for the great experiences and memories."
W. Hook, Victoria, BC
