Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
August 3, 2026 – 6 Days
Vancouver Island
August 3, 2026 – 6 Days
BC Interior
July 24, 2026 – 6 Days
Activity Level 3
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Haida Gwaii
Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of more than 150 islands located off the northwest coast of British Columbia. Formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands until 2010, Haida Gwaii is the westernmost point of Canada and is known for its vibrant Haida culture, rugged coastlines, majestic mountains, stunning array of marine life, and giant old-growth cedars. One of the outstanding experiences is a Zodiac tour around Louise Island stopping at the abandoned Haida village of K’uuna Llnagaay. Other highlights include the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay’llnagaay, Tow Hill with its Blowhole, Balance Rock, a studio and artisan tour, and a traditional Haida Feast. Come and see these amazing remote islands often referred to as the Galapagos of the North.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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11 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides, Gratuities, & Fees
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Standard Room | Oceanview Room |
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$4,425$4,770$4,310 |
$4,580$5,075$4,415 |
- Please add 5% GST.
- BC Seniors (65 & over): $14 discount with BC Services Card.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
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High Activity: You are an active traveller who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk
longer distances, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground, beaches/shorelines, or at higher elevations; climb in and out of zodiacs or small boats without any assistance; walk on docks which may have steep ramps at low tide; and stand for prolonged periods. You can climb three flights of stairs easily and unassisted, and can handle your own luggage in airports and at the motel where luggage handling may not be available. This tour is not appropriate for people with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility
assistance devices. Hiking poles are fine. Additionally, this tour is not appropriate for those who have cognitive impairments such as memory loss or confusion, difficulty expressing thoughts, repeating questions, or getting lost.
The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, 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. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Please note: Prior to accepting your booking, you will be required to sign a declaration that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 20 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience. This is due to the capacity of the mini-bus and the visitor limit imposed in K’uuna Llnagaay (Skedans). Early booking is strongly recommended as this is always a popular tour.
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Flights: are planned on Air Canada from Kelowna or Kamloops via Vancouver to Sandspit, and return to Kelowna. All current air transportation taxes and security fees are included in the tour price, but these could change even after final tour payment, in which case a fare adjustment will be made. Checked luggage fees are not included. Air fares to/from Sandspit are very expensive, far higher than other Canadian routes where several airlines compete. This impacts the cost of this tour since your flights are included.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction of $950 and book your own flight which allows seat selection.
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Flight delays or cancellations: Flights can be delayed or cancelled at the last minute, sometimes causing a missed connection. Wells Gray staff will try to assist with rebooking, but Air Canada generally wants to talk with the individual passenger. There may be an extra payment required if the issue is weather. Wells Gray Tours is not allowed to interfere with this process. Travel insurance (see page 7) is usually your best recourse for recouping additional flight costs.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. Restaurants on Haida Gwaii 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.
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Mini-bus transportation: There are no full-size motorcoaches on Haida Gwaii. Your transportation is in a 23-passenger mini-bus, operated by Eagle Transit based on Haida Gwaii. There is no on-board restroom, but facilities are available at frequent intervals and there are no long driving distances.
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Accommodation: Accommodation on Haida Gwaii is very limited with a few small motels in Daajing Giids and Masset. Wells Gray Tours books rooms two years in advance to ensure availability during the summer season. This tour stays five nights at the Sea Raven Motel in Daajing Giids. There is no elevator to the second floor. Rooms are certainly not up to the standard that Wells Gray uses in the rest of British Columbia, but they are the only rooms available for a group tour. You can consider booking an “Oceanview Room” which is a slight upgrade from standard rooms, otherwise this tour may not be appropriate for your needs.
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Identification: You must bring government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport or BC Services Card/Driver’s License. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the flights.
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Payments: A deposit of $400 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due May 6, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 requirements, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Discounts: BC seniors (65 & over) receive $14 discount extended by BC Ferries, so you must bring your BC Services Card.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to April 7, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From April 8 to May 6, the cancellation charge is $400 per person (your deposit). From May 7 to June 5, the cancellation charge is 70% of the tour fare. After June 5, there is no refund.
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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.
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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.
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Photo Credits: Tour director Lisa
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 105 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 6, 2026.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842