INSIDE PASSAGE & SKEENA TRAIN

NORTHERN EXPEDITION:: BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition was specially designed for Inside Passage voyages. Launched in 2009, she is 150 metres long with a beam of 23 metres and a draft of 7½ metres. She carries 130 vehicles, 600 passengers, and 30 crew at a travelling speed of 20.3 knots. The ferry has three passenger decks and an outdoor sun deck. Facilities include the Canoe Café, Vista Restaurant, gift shop, and Raven’s Lounge. A comfortable reserved seat in the private Aurora Lounge is included in your fare. The 500-kilometre journey from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert takes 15 hours, almost all in daylight to permit great viewing of the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife, marine life, and birdlife. Our motorcoach travels on the ferry, so luggage and other belongings can be stored there.

Please Book Early: Unsold ferry and train space must be released on May 13, 2026. Even though we may have seats on the motorcoach, there may not be space on the ferry or train if you book after this date.

Nanaimo, Comox, Courtenay & area clients: You can easily join this tour. The coach will pick you up in your home city on July 18 and transportation is provided back up-island on July 26. There is no additional cost for this service.

Leisurely Tour: This tour has been 8 days long for many years, but has been increased to 9 days for 2026. Due to the constraints of ferry and train schedules and lack of hotels in the north, there are some early departures and late nights, and the extra day allows this tour to be more leisurely with an added visit to Fort St. James.

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.

Payments: A deposit of $300 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due May 13, 2026. 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 (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.

Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $200 discount on the first 12 seats and $100 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after May 13, 2026.

Senior Discounts: BC seniors (65 & over) receive $78 discount extended by BC Ferries and Via Rail. Booking deadline is May 13, 2026. You must show your BC Services Card to receive the discount when you book and also bring it with you on the tour. Your photo ID is required to board the ferry.

Cancellation Policy: Up to April 13, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From April 14 to May 13, the cancellation charge is $200 per person. From May 14 to June 12, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After June 12, 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.

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.

Photo Credits: Tour director Lisa (Inside Passage from Northern Expedition, Barkerville), Tour director Laura (Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary), and Wikimedia (Northern Expedition).

Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 108 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 13, 2026.

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