Sonora Island Eco Resort

Destination: British Columbia, Canada

Tour Operator: Sonora Island Resort is privately owned and hires some of the most knowledgeable eco guides in Canada.

Activities: Specialised grizzly bear tours, whale spotting from orcas to humpbacks, wildlife tours, nature walks, boat cruises, guided fishing for trout and chinook salmon, fly casting lessons, heli tours and more

Season: March to November

Recommended Trip Duration: 5 days 5 nights

Price: POA as these are seasonal

Unleash the adventurer in you at Sonora Resort, where adventure meets luxury.

Welcome to a destination that delivers a symphony of nature’s grandeur, luxurious accommodation, culinary excellence, and wildlife encounters that are bound to leave you in awe.

At Sonora Resort, it’s about crafting memories that last a lifetime. The nature experiences here can only be described as spectacular.

What you’ll witness depends on when you travel but year-round there are amazing wildlife tours ranging from close encounters with grizzlies, bald eagles in numbers that are hard to comprehend to fishing for trophy sized chinook salmon.

Nestled in this picturesque corner of the world, Sonora Resort stands as a beacon of luxury and adventure. It’s a place where world-class accommodation meets Michelin-star dining. Here, you can savor outstanding wines as you soak in the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds you. From thrilling wildlife expeditions that bring you face-to-face with grizzlies and orcas to the sheer exhilaration of fishing, Sonora Resort has it all.

We don’t settle for anything less than excellence, and neither should you. The clients we’ve sent to Sonora Resort have echoed our sentiments with glowing 5-star reviews. They are discerning travelers who demand the best, and they’ve found it here.

Welcome to a destination that delivers a symphony of nature’s grandeur, luxurious accommodation, culinary excellence, and wildlife encounters that are bound to leave you in awe.

At Sonora Resort, it’s about crafting memories that last a lifetime. The nature experiences here can only be described as spectacular.

While every season at Sonora Resort is a unique adventure, August and September hold a special place in our hearts. This is the time when the bears converge on the salmon as they make their journey upriver, offering you a front-row seat to nature’s fiercest yet most awe-inspiring spectacle. Orcas aggressively harass seals, providing unparalleled photo opportunities and majestic humpback whales cruise through the waters.

Sonora Resort is not your typical small and intimate retreat; it’s an embodiment of world-class luxury and adventure. This is precisely why we’ve included it as a must-visit destination. The knowledge and expertise of the eco and fishing guides are second to none. From the moment you arrive, every detail is attended to. Having explored fishing and wildlife lodges around the globe, we can attest that Sonora Resort ranks among the very best.

Inclusions:

• Luxurious rooms with spectacular water and mountain views
• All meals
• Selected wines
• Helicopter transfers Vancouver to Sonora Island Resort

Excludes:
• All charters are charged separately. These can be pre-booked or on arrival.
• Alcohol (except selected wines)
• Travel Insurance

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