Escape Package

Disconnect from the virtual and reconnect to the natural.

Overview

Our Escape Package is designed for those looking to disconnect from everyday life and relax in a beautiful setting, yet with the flexible option to add just as much adventure and activity into their stay as their energies and interests permit. While many of our guests come from Europe on longer itineraries, our Escape Package has been especially created for our Canadian neighbours looking for an escape from the urban jungle or a reconnection with family and friends in a wilderness setting.

Our Escape Package includes round-trip water taxi transportation from northern Vancouver Island, accommodation in one of our comfortable, west coast styled private rooms with spectacular ocean views, cozy fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms. A full breakfast, lunch and 3 course supper are also included. You can then choose from a menu of different activity options, priced individually as add-ons, so you can design your own holiday with the activity level that most perfectly suits your interests.

From sea kayaking to forest bathing to bear viewing to whale watching and much more, the lodge is your base for your adventure gateway to the beautiful Broughton Archipelago Marine Park and the Great Bear Rainforest. Check out the full menu of activities that are available to enhance your stay with us.

escape package Dates & inclusions

Our Escape Package is available from June 1 to October 8 with a 2 night minimum stay and is suitable for individuals, couples and families. Children aged 10 and over are welcome. For guests who are interested in bear viewing, we strongly recommend booking our wildlife package or staying for a minimum of 3 nights to increase your opportunities to see bears.

Our Escape Package includes:

Round trip water taxi from Alder Bay to Farewell Harbour Lodge and complimentary ground shuttle from Port Hardy Airport or local hotels to Alder Bay if required.
Accommodation in a private room at Farewell Harbour Lodge with private ensuite bathroom and shower.
Welcome briefing and orientation to the tours, wildlife viewing opportunities and facilities
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on departure day
Complimentary BC house wine with supper
Evening guide presentations/slideshows
BC Government Hotel Tax
$10 per person carbon offset fee (see our website for more details on our offset program)

See the full menu of our different activity add-ons which you can choose from to customize and enhance your Escape Package. Additional cost varies by activity.

3 night escape package sample Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Alder Bay at 12:30pm aboard our water taxi for the scenic 30 minute service to Farewell Harbour. Greet Farewell Harbour Lodge staff at the dock. Check in, receive welcome orientation and lunch. Relax, you’re here! After settling into your accommodations, choose from one of the 15 different optional activity add-ons offered at Farewell Harbour Lodge. For example, head out on an afternoon whale watching excursion, try guided sea kayaking in the protected waters around the lodge or experience a forest bathing session with one of our certified guides. Or simply relax and enjoy the rustic elegance of our beautiful cedar lodge with huge wrap-around deck and ocean views! After your afternoon activity, join us back in the Great Room for appetizers and supper followed by the next day’s personal activity briefing with our manager. End your evening with an informative presentation by one of our guides on some aspect of coastal ecology or enjoy a spectacular sunset from our deck.

Day 2

After breakfast, meet on the dock at 8am for your first full day of activities that you’ve selected from our activity menu. Or sleep in and enjoy a peaceful morning before gearing up for an activity after lunch! Return in the late afternoon and join us in the Great Room for appetizers and cocktails, followed by dinner and an optional evening presentation on some aspect of Great Bear Rainforest, bears, whales or local history or ecology.

Day 3

Day 3 offers you a chance to select an adventure from our menu of activities to customize your Escape Package to find your own sweet spot between an active holiday and a relaxing getaway!

Day 4

Choose from one of the following add-on options:

A short morning sea kayak excursion in the protected and crystalline waters near Farewell Harbour Lodge
A whale watching and marine excursion
Rainforest ecology excursion or forest bathing experience
Return to the lodge for the water taxi back to Alder Bay arriving about midday for ongoing connections.

FAQ

Please see our general FAQ page for detailed answers to many of our most often asked questions.

Booking Details

For detailed Escape Package and Activity pricing, please go to our Contact page and complete the inquiry form and we'll get back to you within 1 business day!