Tour Type

Canadian Tours

DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Lower Mainland

July 13, 2025 – 6 Days

BC Interior

July 12, 2025 – 7 Days

Activity Level 2

Activity Level 2

GROUP SIZE

Group Size 2
22

TOUR SUMMARY

Nakwakto Tidal Rapids, Knight Inlet, Desolation Sound & Princess Louisa Fjord

Some of the most thrilling sights along the BC coast cannot be reached by road, and the only access is by boat. This tour includes four boat excursions into these remote places. Knight Inlet is the longest fjord on our coastline, extending 113 km deep into the Coast Mountains. Nakwakto Rapids are the fastest tidal rapids in the world, according to Guinness, and during our visit the waters pouring out of Seymour Inlet and Belize Inlet will attain the incredible speed of nearly 13 knots. A third boat trip departs Campbell River, weaves among the Northern Gulf Islands, and cruises through the magical beauty of Desolation Sound to Lund on the Sunshine Coast. A fourth cruise explores amazing Princess Louisa Fjord where sheer cliffs rise a thousand meters out of the water and thundering Chatterbox Falls dominates its upper end. Come and join this unique tour, cruising some fabulous scenic waterways.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Meals

    • I
      14 meals

      5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

    • L
      12 meals

      5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Transportation

    • I
      Coach transportation for 7 days
    • L
      Coach transportation for 6 days
    • Ferry from Tsawwassen to Duke Point
    • Ferry from Saltery Bay to Earls Cove
    • Ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay
  • Accommodation

    • I
      6 nights of accommodation & hotel taxes
    • L
      5 nights of accommodation & hotel taxes
    • Luggage handling at 2 hotels only
  • Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director

  • Gratuities

    • Gratuities for crew on all boat tours
  • Tour Highlights (Included)

    • Day cruise to Cascade Falls in Knight Inlet
    • Day cruise to Nakwakto Tidal Rapids
    • Day cruise from Campbell River to Lund in the Northern Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
    • Day cruise to Princess Louisa Fjord

TOUR FARES

Departure Point Fares per Person
I
BC Interior
$3,995

double/twin

$4,655

single

$3,795

triple

L
Lower Mainland
$3,870

double/twin

$4,390

single

$3,680

triple

  • Please add 5% GST.
  • BC Seniors (65 and over): $12 discount with BC Services Card.

DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES

I

BC Interior

July 12 – 18, 2025 (7 Days)

We depart from the BC Interior on Saturday, July 12 and overnight in New Westminster at the Inn at the Quay. We travel home from Sechelt on Friday, July 18. Transportation is provided from your pickup location on the day of departure and back when we return.


L

Lower Mainland

July 13 – 18, 2025 (6 Days)

We depart on Sunday, July 13 and take the ferry to Nanaimo. We travel home from Sechelt on Friday, July 18. Home pickup for passengers in the Greater Vancouver Area may be arranged at the time of booking.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level

Level

Moderate Activity: As a traveler you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. You can stand for prolonged periods, negotiate a variety of terrain such as moderate hills comfortably, and can climb two flights of stairs without assistance. Accommodations in Port McNeill, Campbell River, and Powell River have no luggage service, so please be prepared to handle your own from the coach to your room and back. You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coach and boats cannot carry a scooter or motorized
wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travelers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.

Tour Size

Group Size Unknown
22

TOUR NOTES & POLICIES

  • Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due May 8, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).

  • BC seniors (65 & over): $12 discount offered by BC Ferries, so you must bring your BC Services Card.

  • Cancellation Policy: Up to April 8, 2025, your tour payments will be refunded less an administrative charge of $100 per person. From April 9 to May 8, the cancellation charge is $200 per person. From May 9 to May 22, the cancellation charge is 50% of tour fare. From May 23 to June 9, the cancellation charge is 80% of tour fare. After June 9, there is no refund.

  • Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.

  • Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.

  • Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.

  • Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 95 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until May 8, 2025.

  • Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842

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