Vancouver Whale Watching

Vancouver Whale Watching Safari
British Columbia Killer Whale tour excursions in search of Orca whales

2 - 12 participants

In the oceans the Orca or Killer whale is at the top of the food chain.

Vancouver Whale Watching British Columbia Killer Whale Tour Their brain is the largest in the animal world - 2nd in size only to that of humans. They communicate verbally in dialects and hunt down their prey with cunning and stealth.

These intelligent animals visit the North West Pacific coast around Vancouver regularly between April and October in search of salmon.

Come on a Vancouver whale watching tour and admire these magnificent creatures, which have been worshipped by the First Nations, feared by our forefathers, and who have intrigued scientists.

breaching killer whale Vancouver whale watching tour The actual trip is 3 to 5 hours long. Sighting chances are 85 per cent. Other marine wild life you are likely to encounter include Dall's Porpoises, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles. On rare occasions Minke whales and sea elephants have been encountered.

You travel protected from the elements in covered, comfortable, high-speed boats equipped with washroom facilities.

On-board lunch is provided. You will be back in Vancouver in the afternoon. whale wantching and wildlife safari in comfortable, closed boats

whale watching in Vancouver BC Guarantee: Sighting chances are 85 per cent. If you don't see whales, your next trip is free, but a nominal fee of $30 is charged to cover transportation and the lunch.

These are the 4 tour options:

Tour Option 1 - includes hotel pick-up and on-board lunch
Tour Option 2 - u - drive yourself
Tour Option 3 - whale watching enroute to Victoria
Tour Option 4 - pm whale watching trip for cruise ship passengers

Tour Option 1 - includes Vancouver hotel pick-up and onboard lunch

We pick-up from hotels, homes, bed & breakfasts anywhere in Vancouver and the Capilano RV Park (under the Lions Gate Bridge)

Season	daily between Apl 1 - Oct 15
Hotel Pick Up	07:30 - 09:30
Hotel Return	15:30 - 16:30
Duration	About 5 - 7 hours door to door
Minimum Participants	2 adults
Prices	Can$175 2 adults minimum Can$165 Senoirs (60+) CAN$133 children 4 to 12 Taxes included
Currency	All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - no refund Cancellation insurance is available for an extra $10.00 per person
Inclusions	3 - 5 hours whale watching Pick up anywhere in Vancouver On-board lunch
On-board Lunch Menu	Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon Fruit Juice Fresh seasonal fruit Snacks substitutions on request
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free. A nomial fee of $35 per person is applied for transportation and lunch.

Tour Option 2 - Self-drive

If you have your own transportation and like to venture to the port of departure yourself, our selfdrive option will appeal to you. We will provide you with driving directions. On-board lunch not included with this option.

Season	April through October
Boat Departure	09:00/11:00
Duration	About 3 - 5 hours
Minimum Participants	1 adult
Price	CAN$120 - adults CAN$100 - seniors CAN$75 - children to 12 5 % Goods & Services Tax not included
Groups	enquire about discounts for groups of 6 or more participants
Cancellation	48 hours or less - no refund
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free.

Tour Option 3 - go whale watching on the way to Victoria and return by float plane

Combine your whale watching experience with a day trip to Victoria. You arrive in Victoria at noon. You have a couple of hours to explore the city before a bus takes you to Buchart Gardens for a 1.5 hour vist before the bus takes you back to Vancouver for arrival at 21:30.

Season	daily between May 29 - Sept 7
Hotel Pick Up	08:15
Whale Watching	09:00 - 13:00
Victoria	13:00 - 18:30
Float plane	18:30 - 19:00
Hotel Return	19:30
Duration	About 11 hours door to door
Minimum Participants	2 adults
Prices	Can$399 adults Can$269 children 3 to 12 Taxes included
Currency	All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - 100 % cancellation fee
Inclusions	4 hours whale watching excursion float plane from Victoria to Vancouver local taxes Hotel pick up
Brown Bag Lunch	smoked salmon with capers & Spanish onions on whle grain, juice, fruit, cake

Butchart Gardens Option

This package does not include a visit to the gardens. You can include a Butchart Garden visit at no extra charge if you return to Vancouver by bus instead of by float plane. View or print the printer friendly document for itinerary.

Tour Option 4 - afternoon trip for cruise ship passengers with hotel pick-up

We pick-up from hotels, homes, bed & breakfasts anywhere in Vancouver and the Capilano RV Park (under the Lions Gate Bridge)

Season	daily between June 14 - Sept 7
Hotel Pick Up	13:30
Hotel Return	19:30
Duration	About 7 hours door to door
Minimum Participants	2 adults
Prices	Can$175 2 adults minimum Can$165 Senoirs (60+) CAN$133 children 4 to 12 Taxes included
Currency	All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Click here for today's conversion rate
Cancellation	up to 7 days before the trip - no charge 3 to 6 days - 50 % cancellation fee 2 days or less - 100 % cancellation fee
Inclusions	3 - 5 hours whale watching Pick up anywhere in Vancouver On-board lunch
On-board Lunch Menu	Smoked salmon on whole wheat Juice Fresh fruit cake substitutions on request
Guarantee	If you don't see whales, your next trip is free. A nomial fee of $35 per person is applied for transportation and lunch.

Toll-free: 800-528-3531 Local Phone: 604-684-4922 Email: info@lotuslandtours.com

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