|
Call 1-800-387-1483 or email us
Call 1-800-387-1483 or email us
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Walking among the moss-festooned giant trees of the coastal rain forest
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Spotting the two metre-tall dorsal fin of a male Orca
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Appreciating the huge communities of multi-coloured starfish in the tidal pools
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Exploring the shoreline by kayak
SIGNATURE MOMENT
Eating a traditional lunch with a Haida family

Haida Gwaii: Canada's Galapagos

Choose your dates

9 days | Canada | Expedition Cruise

The “Islands of the People,” as these remote islands of British Columbia are known to the Haida, are the ancestral home of the Haida people. They are thick with mossy old-growth spruce forests, rugged mountains, rich tidal pools and ghostly totem poles. The islands’ isolation is noteworthy, for it has created a unique set of circumstances that has encouraged local flora and fauna to develop characteristics that set them apart from their cousins on the mainland. Deer are tiny and tame. Hairy Woodpeckers have grey breasts. And very large Black Bears have unique characteristics. The Queen Charlotte Islands are indeed “Canada’s Galapagos.” Our tour of these islands – formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands – is timed to coincide with favourable Pacific Coast weather and the peak of the region’s summer wildlife activities.

As we move around the archipelago, we’ll find such seabirds as Ancient Murrelets and Tufted Puffins, Peregrine Falcons, and Bald Eagles. Humpback and Fin Whales and Orcas are in their summer waters and Steller’s Sea Lions settle into their rookeries. Summer wildflowers are growing in profusion and add a colourful dimension to an already rich landscape. We’ll start our tour with a day on land visiting Haida communities. Then we’ll board our sailing ketch, which will be our home for the rest of the trip as we meander leisurely among the islands, going ashore to explore tidal pools and sandy beaches, hike through old-growth forests, and enjoy alpine meadows glowing with flowers. Join us as we explore and experience in depth this magnificent example of Canada’s unique cultural and natural heritage: the scenic wilderness areas of the legendary Haida Gwaii, and see why National Geographic selected this trip as "One of the Worlds 50 Best!"
Expedition Cruise Private Journeys Quest Nature Tours
Tour Cost (per person):
From C$10,000pp (double occupancy) +GST
Group Size:
12 - 14 travellers

What’s included: Accommodations in double occupancy aboard your vessel, most meals, all activities while on board the ship and ashore, airport transfers if travelling with the group, park entrance fees, services of crew and local naturalist. A $100 sustainability fee and 5% GST are additional.

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Embark at Sandspit / Skidegate / Haida Gwaii Heritage Centre
Day 2-6 or 2-7: Cruise the islands
8 or 9Disembark at Sandspit
Download Itinerary

Ship Information

Sail on board the Canadian registered S/V Island Roamer, a custom 68-foot ketch launched in the early 1980s. The boat's design, safety and comfort make it particularly well-suited for this trip. She accommodates 14 passengers in 7 private cabins and has 3 heads with hot showers, a large comfortable inside lounge with an extensive natural history library, a well-equipped galley and a large covered seating area on deck with protection in all types of weather.
The new S/V Island Solitude is 82’ long and 30% by volume larger than the S/V Island Roamer. Like her smaller cousin, she will carry 12 – 14 guests but she provides larger cabins with two lower beds (no upper/ lower bunks) and en suite bathrooms. The on-deck wheelhouse will accommodate the entire group for gourmet meals - surrounded by exceptional views.
The 68-foot ketch named S/V Island Odyssey is the sister-ship to ‘Island Roamer’. Originally built as a luxurious private yacht in 1984, she completed a major renovation in 2003 to update the cabins and all safety systems. It features 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 3 heads with hot showers and a comfortable salon with a natural history library. On deck, the large deckhouse provides a comfortable spot to watch for wildlife.

Email Us

Or call 1-800-387-1483 with any questions or to reserve your spot!

Expedition Cruise Private Journeys Quest Nature Tours
Tour Cost (per person):
From C$10,000pp (double occupancy) +GST
Group Size:
12 - 14 travellers

What’s included: Accommodations in double occupancy aboard your vessel, most meals, all activities while on board the ship and ashore, airport transfers if travelling with the group, park entrance fees, services of crew and local naturalist. A $100 sustainability fee and 5% GST are additional.

What You'll See:
Where You'll Stay:
View More Trips In...
Expedition CruiseExpedition Cruise
You may Also be interested in...
President's ToursPresident's Tours Quest Nature ToursQuest Nature Tours Cultural ExplorationsCultural Explorations
Download the Detailed Itinerary
Download the Detailed Itinerary

Click the button to download the full detailed itinerary for the trip:
Haida Gwaii: Canada's Galapagos

Please fill in the following information and you will be directed to download the detailed itinerary.
First Name *
Last Name *
Phone
Email *
Confirm Email *
Address
Address 2
City
Province/State
Postal Code/Zip
Country
Yes, sign me up to receive your e-newsletter with announcements of new tours, invitations to special events and reports from the field.
Please let us know which e-newsletters you would like to receive:

I am interested in learning about cultural tours from Worldwide Quest

I am interested in learning about nature tours from Quest Nature Tours
Where did you hear about Worldwide Quest?



Privacy Policy:

We abide by the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and take your privacy very seriously. We will not share, sell or otherwise make your mailing list subscription information available to any third parties. By submitting your email address, your grant us explicit consent to send you e-newsletters as detailed above. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link found at the foot of every email that we send to you. You may also withdraw consent by sending an email request to: travel@worldwidequest.com.

We use your address information and details that you provide about your personal preferences or past trips to mail you selected brochures. If at any point you wish to have your name removed from our mailing list, please email or call us toll free at 1-800-387-1483.

We invite you to read our full Privacy Policy.


Reserve My Spot!

Thank you, your adventure awaits! We will be in touch very soon.

Please fill in the following form and we’ll get back to you soon to confirm your booking.
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Confirm Email *
Phone *



Privacy Policy:

We abide by the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and take your privacy very seriously. We will not share, sell or otherwise make your mailing list subscription information available to any third parties. By submitting your email address, your grant us explicit consent to send you e-newsletters as detailed above. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link found at the foot of every email that we send to you. You may also withdraw consent by sending an email request to: travel@worldwidequest.com.

We use your address information and details that you provide about your personal preferences or past trips to mail you selected brochures. If at any point you wish to have your name removed from our mailing list, please email or call us toll free at 1-800-387-1483.

We invite you to read our full Privacy Policy.