Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge - Luxury on Vancouver Island
Trip Overview
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Start: Vancouver, BC
Finish: Vancouver, BC
Hidden in the UNESCO-protected Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island lies an off-grid eco-safari retreat that blends luxury with wilderness. Accessible only by seaplane, boat, or helicopter, this all-inclusive, canvas-tented lodge immerses you in ancient rainforest, temperate river valleys, and wild coastal shoreline. From sunset yoga to glacier-fresh plunges and world-class foraged cuisine, it’s a place where wilderness leads, and every day feels shaped by the tides, light, and land around you.
A stay at the lodge is generously all-inclusive: daily changing menus crafted from fresh, local ingredients, paired with premium wines, beers and spirits. Days are filled with signature guided wilderness adventures, wellness offerings, and the freedom to add optional activities—from horseback riding to heli-picnics.
Photographers will discover poetry in misty sunsets on emerald waterways, reflected in cathedral-like forest light. Birders may spot Bald Eagles overhead, waterfowl in hidden estuaries, and seabirds working tidal flats. Nature lovers will love the chance to paddle kayaks along the coast, watch black bears forage shoreline riches, or breathe quiet in a forest tinged with cedar and moss.
Highlights
- Luxurious safari-style tents with rainforest or waterfront settings.
- All-inclusive gourmet dining featuring locally foraged and sustainable ingredients.
- Guided signature experiences like the Bedwell Valley hike, Penny Falls trail, and marine wildlife tours.
- Optional adventures: horseback riding, archery, rock climbing, yoga, glacial plunge, surfing, fly-fishing, heli-picnics, and sea cave exploration.
- Wellness offerings including saunas, hot tubs, cold plunge, and spa treatments.
- Wildlife viewing opportunities including black bears, whales, Bald Eagles, seals, and sea otters.
- Remote, technology-free immersion in one of Canada’s most beautiful Biosphere Reserves.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Season: May 14 – September 20, 2026
Day 1 (Sunday) – Arrive via seaplane in style—enter the lodge by horse-drawn wagon, enjoy a welcome reception and gourmet dinner.
Days 2–4 – Fill your days with immersive experiences: kayaking, forest hikes, yoga, archery, or a beach walk to watch bears and whales. Choose from a guided glacier plunge, horseback ride, or heli-fly to a hidden sea cave or alpine lake for a picnic. Evenings by the fireside under a canopy of stars.
Day 5 (Thursday) – Enjoy a final forest walk or wellness session before departing by seaplane.
(This is a guide—itinerary is tailored to guest preference and selected options.)
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions:
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Luxury rainforest or waterfront tent accommodation (3-night minimum stay), with nightly turndown service.
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Return floatplane transfers from Vancouver.
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All gourmet meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner—with daily changing menus, plus snacks.
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Premium selection of wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Signature guided wilderness and wellbeing experiences, including kayaking, forest hikes, sunrise yoga, glacier plunge, and the Wild Side First Nations Interpretive Trail.
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Additional activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, archery, rock climbing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and freshwater or fly-fishing.
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Wildlife viewing opportunities including black bears, whales, Bald Eagles, seals, and sea otters.
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Canopy viewing platform and wilderness survival skills workshops.
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Spa and wellness facilities including sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge.
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Use of watercraft, bikes, and lodge gear.
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Gratuities for lodge staff.
Additional Cost may apply:
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Spa treatments - massages, therapies.
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Bespoke heli-experiences - heli-picnics, heli-hiking, heli-fishing, sea cave exploration.
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Premium or private activities - private guides, bespoke excursions.
Exclusions:
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International airfares.
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Pre/post arrangements in Vancouver.
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Transfers to/from seaplane.
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Travel insurance (recommended).
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Additional spa treatments or heli-experiences (priced separately).
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Optional activities not listed in the inclusions.
PRICE
4-Day / 3-Night Package
Price starting from AUD 10,984 per person double/twin share
Price in Australian dollars (AUD)
This price is provided as a guide and is based on current exchange rates from Canadian dollars (CAD). Due to currency fluctuations and varying operating costs, the final price may differ slightly. We’re happy to prepare a personalised quote tailored to your travel dates and preferences.
The Wild North Touch
As part of our Wild by Air collection, this retreat is more than a lodge stay—it’s the heart of a wider journey. We recommend pairing Clayoquot with an immersive grizzly bear lodge experience in the Great Bear Rainforest, where you’ll watch bears roam wild along river valleys and tidal estuaries. Or, begin and end your stay with time in Vancouver, or perhaps adding a rail journey into the Rocky Mountains to complete the picture. Whether you’re here for wildlife, wilderness, or photography, we design each stay so this luxury lodge becomes part of a seamless Canadian adventure.
