Can zodiacs be accessed for seniors with some mobility restrictions ( knees?)

In order to check if this is the right trip for you, please kindly provide further details below. I can then ask our local operations team to see if the zodiac would be a suitable option for you. Can you outline if your medical conditions have any effect on your day-to-day life? Have you read through the trip notes carefully, and are you happy with everything detailed in there? Please let us know if there are any sections you feel you may struggle with or cause any concerns.

Can you advise what time the tour ends on the 30th so that I can plan our flight. Also, my husband is a vegetarian

A group departure transfer to the airport is included and scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. For this particular departure, the transfer is planned to accommodate flights departing from Vancouver (YVR) at 20:00 on the final day of the tour. Vegetarian options are available on this tour.

do you require insurance for cancellation either by us or you. We plan on making our own travel arrangements arriving in Vancouver two days before the tour and for one day after the tour. If the tour is cancelled by you, does the insurance you offer cover flights as well as the tour itself? What is the price of the insurance?

While it is not a requirement for you to have cancellation insurance, we do recommend considering it to protect against any unforeseen changes either from your side or due to circumstances affecting the tour itself. TourRadar offers an insurance option that covers a variety of scenarios, including tour cancellations. However, it is important to note that coverage specifics, such as flights made independently, will not be covered because TourRdar does not book airfare.

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Whales & Bears of British Columbia

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Start and end in Vancouver

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This tour was exceptional for wildlife viewing. We saw many whales and bears in addition to other wildlife on the tours.
Cynthia•traveled in September5.0
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Platinum Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at nearby restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Century Plaza Hotel, Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at nearby restaurant
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Vancouver
- Visit Stanley Park (990-acre green space with authentic totem poles from 1920s)
- Enjoy maple cookies
- Cafe people watching
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Day 2
Vancouver to Ucluelet
Vancouver to Ucluelet
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park)
Accommodation
Lodge (Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Nanaimo
- Walk and picnic lunch at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
- Drive to Ucluelet
Landmarks
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Strait of Georgia
Day 3
Ucluelet - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Ucluelet - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Lodge (Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina)
Included Activities
- Walk in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Explore intertidal pools and rocky islands
- Zodiac whale-observation excursion with naturalist guide (2hr 30min to 3 hours)
Landmarks
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Nuu-Chah-Nulth trail
Day 4
Ucluelet - Rainforest and Clayoquot Sound
Ucluelet - Rainforest and Clayoquot Sound
Accommodation
Lodge (Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina)
Included Activities
- Rainforest Figure Eight trail hike (one hour)
- Zodiac expedition to observe black bears and bald eagles (2hr 30min)
Landmarks
Rainforest Figure Eight trail
Clayoquot Sound
Day 5
Ucluelet to Campbell River
Ucluelet to Campbell River
Accommodation
Lodge (Painter's Lodge), Lodge (Coast Discovery Inn)
Included Activities
- Drive to Campbell River
- Visit Cathedral Grove Provincial Park and forest trails
Landmarks
Cathedral Grove Provincial Park
Campbell River
Day 6
Orford River
Orford River
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Lodge (Painter's Lodge), Lodge (Coast Discovery Inn)
Included Activities
- Covered boat excursion to Orford River
- Grizzly bear viewing from designated platforms
- Bus transfer to bear-viewing area
- Indigenous guide-led cultural experience
Landmarks
Orford River
Day 7
Campbell River to Quadra Island
Campbell River to Quadra Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Lodge (Painter's Lodge), Lodge (Coast Discovery Inn)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Quadra Island (10-minute journey)
- Hiking on selected island trail
Optional Activities
- Three-hour sea kayaking excursion around Quadra Island (suitable for beginners)
Landmarks
Quadra Island
Shallaligan Pass Trail
Heriot Ridge Trail
Discovery Passage
Day 8
Quadra Island to Victoria
Quadra Island to Victoria
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Huntingdon Manor)
Included Activities
- Drive to Victoria
- Whale-watching excursion in Salish Sea with certified marine naturalist
Landmarks
Victoria
Salish Sea
Day 9
Victoria to Vancouver
Victoria to Vancouver
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Vancouver
- Guided orientation tour of Vancouver
Landmarks
Vancouver

Landmarks
Stanley Park

Landmarks
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Strait of Georgia

Landmarks
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Nuu-Chah-Nulth trail

Landmarks
Rainforest Figure Eight trail
Clayoquot Sound

Landmarks
Cathedral Grove Provincial Park
Campbell River

Landmarks
Orford River

Landmarks
Quadra Island
Shallaligan Pass Trail
Heriot Ridge Trail
Discovery Passage

Landmarks
Victoria
Salish Sea

Landmarks
Vancouver

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Century Plaza Hotel, Vancouver
Hotel 3*
day 1
Canadian Princess Lodge & Marina
Lodge
Days 2, 3, 4
Painter's Lodge
Lodge
Days 5, 6, 7
Coast Discovery Inn
Lodge
Days 5, 6, 7
Huntingdon Manor
Hotel 3*
day 8

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Rating: 4.4 (12,416 reviews)
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Response rate: 68%
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Cynthia5.0•September 2025
This tour was exceptional for wildlife viewing. We saw many whales and bears in addition to other wildlife on the...
This tour was exceptional for wildlife viewing. We saw many whales and bears in addition to other wildlife on the tours. There were 10 people in the group, a perfect size, and they all made the trip even more enjoyable. Maddie was our guide and although she is only 23 years old, she ran the trip like a seasoned guide. At the beginning of the trip, one of the couples was not on the reservation list and Maddie contacted the business office and resolved the problem. The age range for the group was quite large, yet Maddie was very accommodating to the needs of everyone. I would recommend this trip to anyone who has an interest in viewing wildlife.Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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We are so happy you enjoyed Whales & Bears of British Columbia tour. We hope that you will continue to tell others about your amazing adventure and we hope you will choose Exodus for the next one! -Exodus Adventure Travels
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Susan4.0•September 2018
Despite some very wet weather it was a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.
Traveled in September 2018

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Asked on June 19th, 2025
Can zodiacs be accessed for seniors with some mobility restrictions ( knees?)
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2025
  In order to check if this is the right trip for you, please kindly provide further details below. I can then ask our local operations team to see if the zodiac would be a suitable option for you. Can you outline if your medical conditions have any effect on your day-to-day life? Have you read through the trip notes carefully, and are you happy with everything detailed in there? Please let us know if there are any sections you feel you may struggle with or cause any concerns.
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Sandy
Asked on May 25th, 2025
Can you advise what time the tour ends on the 30th so that I can plan our flight. Also, my husband is a vegetarian
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written May 2025
  A group departure transfer to the airport is included and scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. For this particular departure, the transfer is planned to accommodate flights departing from Vancouver (YVR) at 20:00 on the final day of the tour. Vegetarian options are available on this tour.
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Bonnie
Asked on May 15th, 2025
do you require insurance for cancellation either by us or you. We plan on making our own travel arrangements arriving in Vancouver two days before the tour and for one day after the tour. If the tour is cancelled by you, does the insurance you offer cover flights as well as the tour itself? What is the price of the insurance?
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written May 2025
  While it is not a requirement for you to have cancellation insurance, we do recommend considering it to protect against any unforeseen changes either from your side or due to circumstances affecting the tour itself. TourRadar offers an insurance option that covers a variety of scenarios, including tour cancellations. However, it is important to note that coverage specifics, such as flights made independently, will not be covered because TourRdar does not book airfare.
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  Bonnie
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  I checked the get travel insurance as you suggested and see only one option which is for around 1200 dollars. It does not say exactly what it covers. We only need to have cancellation insurance since we already have medical coverage. Is there another insurance option?

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