Glacial Fjord & Hot Springs Tour
Covering 50 nautical miles of remote marine wilderness with many spectacular sights and a soak in natural hot springs.
Our most popular nautical day tour!
OUR 2024 SEASON IS NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS
Full 8 Hour Day Tour 8am-4pm approx
Including lunch $275.00 per person + tax
(possibly subject to fuel surcharge)
Minimums must be met prior to the tour being confirmed.
Please note this tour takes you to a remote area that is not commercialized with ramps or stairs. It requires guests to disembark the vessel directly onto the rocky shoreline to the Hotsprings and Big Tree, conditions can be slippery. Guests must agree they are physically able. If you are not able your are welcome to stay on the vessel and enjoy extra time on the ocean with your captain.
Photo by Tyler Cave
Highlights Of The Tour
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Our Vessel &
Departure
Our Summer and Fall 8 hour Glacier Fjord & Hot Springs tour departs on board the 42 foot MV Nekhani. Moored at the Bella Coola Harbour at the end of Highway 20 and the beginning of your unique marine tour. On your arrival your host and skipper welcomes you aboard the MV Nekhani and gives you a familiarization tour of the Transport Canada approved passenger vessel.
Photo by Jesaja Class
Photo by Jesaja Class
Local History
Your skipper, Daniel Ellis, brings you to several historical sites, presenting historical photographs of the Old Norwegian settlement on the northeast side of the estuary. He explains the area's history and how the settlers and their town were ultimately displaced by flooding.
Wildlife
watching
Heading out around the point into South Bentinck Arm you may have the opportunity to see Seals, Dolphins, Humpback Whales and Killer whales. Be sure to always keep an eye on the beaches with the opportunity to see other wildlife such as bears, wolves and eagles.
Photo by Jesaja Class
Natural
Hot Springs
Arriving at the Hot Springs you can enjoy a dip in the beautiful remote natural mineral hot spring nestled in a rock crevice with crystal clear water and no odor. After your soothing soak in the hot springs we cruise over to the gorgeous set of waterfalls and cool down with the overspray.
The Falls
We depart the Hotsprings to a beautiful set of cascading falls from a large glacial water source in the mountains. Your skipper carefully navigates you right in close to the base of the falls and you are cooled down by the refreshing spray of the plummeting glacial water.
Photo by Tyler Cave
Photo by Chris Harris
Onboard Lunch
For lunch we tie up in a quiet little emerald green harbour at the trailhead of the famous Big Cedar Tree, a great place for guests to spot Seals and Eagles, while enjoying their provided onboard lunch including Deli Meat Sandwiches, Fruit, Snacks and Cold Drinks. In hot weather, many people enjoy a swim here in the glacial water.
The Big
Cedar Tree
The Big Cedar Tree in Larso Bay is certainly one of the largest Red Cedar trees around the Coast and is about 19 feet in diameter. It is just a short easy hike from the Oceans Edge and it takes about 15-20 minutes to get there on a nicely groomed trail. It is an enormous sight to behold, so don’t forget your camera.
Photo by Jesaja Class
Indigenous
Pictographs
Departing the sheltered bay we cruise up to a vertical granite bluff to view a very impressive display of ancient Indigenous pictographs that tell stories of long ago. Heading north out of the fjord we keep an eye out for Dolphins and at the end of the day arrive back at the Bella Coola Harbour at approx 4:00 pm.
Booking Information
Glacial Fjord & Hot Springs Tour
Additional Information:
It's easy to book this tour, simply advise your preferred day/date you would like to get on board and we will work on putting this tour together for you.
We will run the Tour any day of the week provided we have enough people to go. Generally, we do not have a problem rounding up and collectively meeting our minimums which are dependent to run the Boat Tour and we do our best to ensure it departs as planned.
Please note this tour takes you to a remote area that is not commercialized with ramps or stairs. It requires guests to disembark the vessel directly onto the rocky shoreline to the Hotsprings and Big Tree, conditions can be slippery. Guests must agree they are physically able. If you are not able you are welcome to stay on the vessel and enjoy extra time on the ocean with your captain.
Pets are NOT allowed on any of our marine tours for safety reasons.
If a group wishes to charter the vessel exclusively for a private charter or in the event where minimum group sizes are not met please contact us to inquire for appropriate rates.
Payment to be made prior to departure of the tour by cash or credit card. Departure point Bella Coola Harbour. Please contact us for tour dates and availability.
Don’t forget your camera, bathing suit and towel!
Full Day Tour (8am-4pm approx.)
Including lunch
$275.00 per person
(plus 5% GST possibly subject to fuel surcharge)
We accept VISA & MASTERCARD and cash or E- Transfer for payment.
