GRIZZLIES OF THE TAKU WILDERNESS

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Taku Wilderness, British Columbia, Canada

GRIZZLIES OF THE TAKU WILDERNESS

Nakina Adventures is the longest standing grizzly bear viewing business in British Columbia offering you a life changing wilderness adventure “off the beaten trail”. For guests visiting our flagship T’á ish Adventures camp located in the pristine, uninhabited Taku River drainage in Northern British Columbia, we guarantee your experience will be exclusive, engaging and surely unforgettable.

WORLD CLASS GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING

Join us on a true wilderness adventure where you will be “face to face” with grizzly bears in the heart of the Taku wilds, the largest undisturbed watershed on the Pacific coast of North America.

THE MOST INTIMATE GRIZZLY BEAR EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD

Experience much more than just bear sightings and observations. You will have many safe, intimate and memorable encounters with grizzly bears during this wilderness adventure.

EXCLUSIVITY IN PRISTINE WILDERNESS

When your helicopter “lifts off” for your grizzly bear viewing adventure you are guaranteed absolute exclusivity. Your small group will have the entire camp and an immense wilderness area all to yourselves.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AROUND THE CLOCK

We have created a genuine wildlife experience where you will be immersed in an intimate co-existence with these amazing carnivores. You will literally be living in the world of grizzly bears from the time you get up in the morning until your head hits your pillow at night.

BREATHTAKING ECOLOGY

The Taku River drainage is short on people and big on wilderness and grizzly bears. Every day is full of adventure designed around viewing numerous grizzlies and bald eagles. Occasionally moose and wolves are added to the list of sightings.

EXPERT GUIDES

Our longstanding close knit team of guides are the most highly trained and experienced grizzly bear guides in Canada. They are all dedicated to providing you with a safe and personal bear viewing experience. Our guide-to-guest ratio is among the highest in the business.

EXCITING VIEWING OPTIONS

You can choose to be “face to face” with grizzlies at one of our viewing sites with your guide, or you have the option of being put out at one of our platforms where you can view the wildlife in solitude.

UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES

The subjects, backgrounds and light in this area make this adventure high on every photographers list. Our knowledgable staff will be more than happy to provide advice and instruction for anyone wanting to hone their photography skills.

AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

You will be immersed into the world of bears where every day is an open air classroom on grizzly bear behavior. Consensus among previous guests is that this adventure is a “life changing experience".

THERE'S A BEAR IN CAMP!

Yes, it’s a daily occurrence, grizzlies often visit the camp. The success of our bear viewing operation is based on tolerance, respect and knowledge. You will discover that this peaceful co-existence with bears is as easy and relaxed as it is safe and entertaining!

A CAMP DESIGNED WITH BEARS IN MIND

The camp design and infrastructure is designed to maximize your bear experience. This doesn’t mean we can’t offer guests our warm northern hospitality and delightful and healthy cuisine. You will be living in traditional styled luxury with everything from electricity to laundry service in the middle of a vast untamed wilderness.

COMPACT TRIP DETAILS

Price

Starting from C$7,500 per person plus 5% GST for 6 Nights based on double occupancy

Group Size

8 Guests

Location

Taku Wilderness, British Columbia, Canada

Average Temperature

+16°C Daytime, +6 °C Nights

Trip Length

4 or 6 Night Adventures

Transportation

Passenger Van and Helicopter

International Gateway

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Day Light Hours

Minimum Fitness Level

Easy

Jul 25 until Jul 31, 2024

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 7,500 based on double occupancy

C$ 11,250 based on single occupancy

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Jul 31 until Aug 06, 2024

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 8,700 based on double occupancy

C$ 13,050 based on single occupancy

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Aug 06 until Aug 14, 2024

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,600 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,400 based on single occupancy

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Aug 14 until Aug 22, 2024

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,600 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,400 based on single occupancy

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Jul 25 until Jul 31, 2025

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 7,500 based on double occupancy

C$ 11,250 based on single occupancy

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Jul 31 until Aug 06, 2025

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 8,700 based on double occupancy

C$ 13,050 based on single occupancy

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Aug 06 until Aug 14, 2025

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,600 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,400 based on single occupancy

Logistics

Andy Skillen of Fauna Vista has reserved this departure in 2025. Phil will confirm with him by June of 2024 and have him book or make it available partially or in whole to others depending on where Andy is with his bookings.

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Aug 14 until Aug 22, 2025

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,450 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,175 based on single occupancy

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Jul 25 until Jul 31, 2026

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 7,500 based on double occupancy

C$ 11,250 based on single occupancy

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Jul 31 until Aug 06, 2026

Nights 6

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 8,700 based on double occupancy

C$ 13,050 based on single occupancy

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Aug 06 until Aug 14, 2026

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,600 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,400 based on single occupancy

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Aug 14 until Aug 22, 2026

Nights 8

Trip price per person excl. GST

C$ 11,450 based on double occupancy

C$ 17,175 based on single occupancy

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Deposit & Cancellation Terms & Conditions

TRIP ITINERARY

Example 4 Night Package

Day 1

Arrival in Whitehorse and overnight

Discover the many attractions of the capital of the Yukon Territory: The SS Klondike Historic Park – with an historic 210 ' long sternwheeler, the Yukon Archives with documented history back to 1845 or the McBride Museum that showcases the Yukon's cultural and natural history. Please note that there is no overnighting necessary when arriving and departing on direct Condor flights from Frankfurt to Whitehorse.

Day 2

Start of your bear viewing adventure

Early shuttle bus transfer to Atlin, British Columbia (1.5 hours) and helicopter trip to the T’á ish Adventures camp where your bear viewing adventure begins (30 minutes).

Day 3-5

Bear Viewing

Every day is full of adventure designed around viewing numerous grizzlies and bald eagles. Occasionally moose and wolves are added to the list of sightings.

Day 6

Depart from the T’á ish Adventures Camp

Late morning flight by helicopter to Atlin and shuttle bus transfer back to Whitehorse for your flight home.

Accommodations

Wilderness with Style

THE CAMP

You will be living in traditional styled luxury with everything from electricity to laundry service in the middle of a vast untamed wilderness area. The main lodge consists of a kitchen and dining room where our chefs provide excellent cuisine three times a day.

THE CABINS

Built just back off the river and perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings, the camp offers comfortable cabins of double occupancy. The cabins, equipped with lighting, contains single or queen beds with duvet bedding as well as a heater to ensure your comfort.

THE WASHROOMS

Each cabin has a detached bathroom unit located in a central bathroom building located behind the cabins. This central bathroom building contains 6 separate bathrooms offering each cabin its private bathroom unit. Each elegant bathroom features a septic flush toilet, modern vanity, warm water shower, power outlets and lighting. Nakina Adventures provides towels and face cloths.

Included

Services of one of our professional wilderness guides
Return shuttle bus from Whitehorse, Yukon to Atlin, British Columbia, Canada
Helicopter transportation to remote wilderness camp
Accommodation at the T‘á ish Adventures camp
Meals while at the T’á ish Adventures camp, including all non-alcoholic beverages and wine/beer at dinner

Not included

Flights to/from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overnight in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada or Atlin, British Columbia, Canada
Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
Travel, medical or any other kind of insurance coverage