Sample Itineraries
From unforgettable adventures to moments of quiet discovery, our suggested itineraries offer a glimpse of what's possible. Find your inspiration, then make the journey your own.
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Three Nights in Clayoquot Sound
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeDuration 3 nights -
GO WILDGO WILDDay One | Welcome to the Wilderness
Step off the seaplane and onto a horse-drawn wagon for the ride to the lodge, where Canadian sparkling wine awaits. Explore The Outpost or settle in at The Ivanhoe for cocktails and views across Clayoquot Sound before dinner in The Cookhouse.
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AIM HIGHERAIM HIGHERDay Two | From River to Sky
Start the morning with an invigorating glacial plunge before hiking the Penny Falls Trail past forest, swimming holes, and a waterfall. Then trade the trail for the sky on the Sip to Sky heli experience, landing among alpine lakes for a mountaintop picnic. Back at the lodge, unwind with a swim or hot tub soak before dinner and s’mores around the fire.
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KEEP WATCHKEEP WATCHDay Three | Wildlife on the Water
Cruise Clayoquot Sound on the Sights of the Sound marine adventure, watching the shoreline and open water for black bears, whales, otters, seals, and even orcas.
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DIVE RIGHT INDIVE RIGHT INTurn up the adventure with canyoning, beginning with an e-bike ride and paddle up the glacier-fed Bedwell River before scrambling over boulders and leaping into the whitewater. Recover with a sauna and massage at Healing Grounds Spa, then toast the day over cocktails, private dining, and a nightcap beneath the stars.
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PADDLE ONPADDLE ONDay Four | One Last Paddle
Fuel up with breakfast before taking to the water by canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. After lunch, board the horse-drawn carriage for the ride back to the dock and your departing seaplane.
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Four Nights on the Wild Coast
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeDuration 4 nights -
LET THE ADVENTURE BEGINLET THE ADVENTURE BEGINDay One | Into the Wild
Arrive by seaplane and horse-drawn wagon, then settle in with a glass of Canadian sparkling wine and your personalized itinerary. As night falls, head to The Cookhouse for contemporary coastal cuisine and your first taste of the adventures ahead.
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TAKE IT TO THE TOPTAKE IT TO THE TOPDay Two | Boots, Then Wings
Hike through 400-year-old forest, deep valleys, and mountain streams on the Ursus Valley Trail, keeping watch for wildlife along the way. Then swap your hiking boots for a helicopter on the Sip to Sky experience, landing atop Ursus Peak for a luxury picnic. End the day with dinner and s’mores beneath the stars.
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MAKE A SPLASHMAKE A SPLASHDay Three | Into the Rapids
Ease into the day with the sunrise stretch, a trail run, or a mountain bike ride before taking on the canyoning expedition. E-bike through the valley, paddle the glacier-fed Bedwell River, scramble over boulders, and take the leap into the whitewater.
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HIT THE TRAILHIT THE TRAILTrade the river for the trail on a guided horseback ride through the valley. Back at the lodge, watch twilight settle over Clayoquot Sound from The Ivanhoe rooftop with a cocktail before dinner in The Cookhouse.
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YOUR DAY, YOUR WAYYOUR DAY, YOUR WAYDay Four | Choose Your Pace
Start the morning on the water, choosing from canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Spend the afternoon slowing down with a treatment at Healing Grounds Spa or a soak in the hot tub. Or keep moving with a mountain bike ride to The Oasis. Come evening, settle in for cocktails and dinner overlooking the sound.
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STAY WILDSTAY WILDDay Five | One Last Adventure
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Bedwell River before one last guided paddle. Then linger over an alfresco lunch on The Cookhouse deck before the horse-drawn carriage arrives to take you back to the dock.
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Seven Nights of Bedwell Adventure
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeDuration 7 nights -
SETTLE INSETTLE INDay One | Welcome to the Wild
Arrive at The Outpost, toast the week ahead with sparkling wine, and settle into your luxury tent. Take in the views over a cocktail at The Ivanhoe before dinner in The Cookhouse, where a daily-changing menu offers your first taste of the Pacific Northwest.
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KEEP EXPLORINGKEEP EXPLORINGDay Two | Wildlife and Waterfalls
Cruise Clayoquot Sound in search of black bears, whales, sea lions, orcas, eagles, and other local wildlife. In the afternoon, head up the valley for the Penny Falls Trail Hike, where spectacular views, a waterfall, and a refreshing swimming hole await. Return for drinks, dinner, and stories from the day.
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GO ALL INGO ALL INDay Three | Rapids to Rooftops
Take on canyoning with an e-bike ride, upstream paddle, boulder scramble, and optional leap into the rapids. Recover at Healing Grounds Spa with a treatment, sauna, or cedar hot tub before lifting off on an Alpine Scenic flight over Mount Mariner Glacier. End the day with private dining and s’mores beneath the stars.
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TAKE YOUR SHOTTAKE YOUR SHOTDay Four | Saddle and Set Sights
Ride horseback through old-growth forest and fern-filled landscapes before testing your aim at the archery range. Keep the adventure going with a mountain bike ride to The Oasis, or trade activity for a hot tub soak before dinner in The Cookhouse.
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REACH NEW HEIGHTSREACH NEW HEIGHTSDay Five | Find a Higher Ground
Start with the sunrise stretch before taking to the skies for a heli-hiking adventure to the summit of Mount Ursus, where 360-degree wilderness views await. Spend the afternoon at leisure, then pull up a seat at the kitchen bar for dinner before a late-night soak beneath the stars.
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GET HOOKEDGET HOOKEDDay Six | Cast and Climb
Brave an early glacial plunge, then head onto the water for West Coast fishing, trawling for Chinook salmon and jigging for rock cod. After lunch, test your skills on seven guided rock-climbing routes overlooking the sound before returning for a dinner inspired by British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
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GO DEEPERGO DEEPERDay Seven | Deep in the Forest
Hike through the ancient cedars and western hemlocks of Ursus Valley, stopping for a gourmet picnic and perhaps a swim along the way. Back at the lodge, recover with a massage, sauna, or cedar hot tub before one last dinner at The Cookhouse.
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PADDLE ONPADDLE ONDay Eight | One Last Paddle
Make the most of your final morning with a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard adventure. Return for lunch before boarding the horse-drawn carriage for the ride back to the dock and your departing seaplane.
Wish You Were Here
Come for the wilderness. Stay for days on the water, evenings around the fire, and the feeling of being far from everything but right in the middle of it all.