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.

ALL-INCLUSIVE DISCOVERY TOURS

All-Inclusive Discovery Tour includes: Airfare from Vancouver, 5 nights accommodation, licensed transportation, all meals, guide fees, admissions to attractions and taxes. Dates may change slightly and are subject to confirmation. Price is pp/do.

2009 TOUR DATES

June 14 - 19th, 2009

August 23 - 28th, 2009

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 Northwest Recreation / 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.

Day 1

VANCOUVER / GREATER MASSETT
Depart Vancouver: 9:00am. Arrive: Masset Municipal Airport 11:30am. Check-in at accommodation. Lunch provided. Tour Highlights: Orientation Tour of Greater Massett Area. Delkatla Nature Sanctuary, Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, Old Massett Haida Artists. Dinner: 6pm Evening Program: Welcome, Overview and Introductions.

Day 2

NAIKOON PROV. PARK
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:45am, Bag Lunch, Depart Dogwood Lodge: 9:00am Tour Highlights: Tow Hill, North Beach, Agate Beach, Hiellen I.R.Return accommodation: 4:30pm Dinner: 6pm Evening Program: Guest Speaker "Birds of Haida Gwaii".

Day 3

PORT CLEMENTS / TLELL
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:45am, Bag Lunch Depart accommodation: 9:00am Tour Highlights: Port Clements Settlers Museum, Shoreline Park, Golden Spruce Trail, Haida Canoe,Tlell River, Wreck of the "Pesuta", Artisan Galleries. Return accommodation: 4:30pm Dinner: 6pm Evening Program: Guest Speaker "Haida Art".

Day 4

SOUTH MORESBY

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:45am, Bag Lunch Depart accommodation: 9:00am Tour Highlights: Zodiac Tour of Moresby Island, St. Mary's Spring, Balance Rock Return accommodation: 4:30pm Dinner: 6pm.

Day 5

QUEEN CHARLOTTE / SKIDEGATE

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:45am, Bag Lunch. Depart accommodation: 9:00am Tour Highlights: Haida Heritage Centre and Haida Gwaii Museum, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte, Pure Lake, and the Argonaut Plain. Return accommodation: 4:30pm Dinner: 6pm FAREWELL TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD FEAST Evening Program: Tour Recap, Special Memories, Other Tours Offered.

Day 6

GREATER MASSETT / VANCOUVER

 Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:15am Depart accommodation: 9:45am Check-in Masset Airport: 10:00am Depart Masset: 10:45am Arrive Vancouver: 12:45pm.
SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY ( specific details subject to change)

Northwest Recreation / Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours offers a unique opportunity to participate in a 6-day 5-night Discovery Tour of Haida Gwaii / the Queen Charlotte Islands.

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.

Visitors can expect to see Sandhill Cranes, Black-Tailed Deer, Bald Eagles, Grey Whales, and an abundance of migratory and local bird species. All major stops and points of interest are covered during your visit, including many lesser known local areas.

TOUR DETAILS

AIRFARE: Pacific Coastal Airlines provides direct service to Masset from Vancouver's convenient South Terminal. Pacific Coastal's planes are fully 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.

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 radio communications and 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.

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.
We are a locally owned and operated year round business on Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands.
Toll-free anywhere in North America 1-866-626-3949
RESERVATION and PAYMENT INFORMATION
HAIDA GWAII / QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS

$2,475.00