Booking info
Below is some useful information for how to
book an expedition with us.
If you’re wondering how to book a sea wolf tour, you are in the right place!
R.S.V.P
Contact us to receive more information. Participants/legal guardians must fill out liability release and medical forms and pay trip deposit to confirm a reservation. Once your reservation is confirmed we will send you a pre-departure package so you can prepare accordingly for you adventure.
Deposit
Significant planning and logistics goes into each trip. A $2,000USD non-refundable deposit is required per person to reserve each spot, the balance is due 90 days prior to the trip start. For charters/custom trips a 40% deposit is required to reserve your trip dates. The balance owing is due 120 days before your trip departure date and is non-refundable, unless, upon cancellation, we are able to find a suitable replacement. See cancelation policy below.
Participants must purchase independent trip insurance, including cancellation insurance, to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
Payment
Payments can be made by cheque, Wise, e-transfer, or wire transfer.
Minimum Booking
We keep our group sizes rather small, but require a minimum of 4 participants to confirm a trip. Maximum group size is 7.
What’s included
Your payment covers all expenses during the course of your trip dates and time. This includes accommodation, food, beverage, and camping gear (except sleeping bag), and any other fees associated with the expedition.
Please note: Some trips include shuttle/taxi service and/or float plane ride to the boat, base camp, or dock, others do not. Accommodation booked before or after trip start date is not included, however we are happy to make recommendations.
*Please make sure to read you pre-departure package carefully*
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change. Please review our cancellation terms below.
Cancellation by Seaforth Expeditions Ltd.
If we must cancel a trip due to reasons within our reasonable control (such as mechanical issues or insufficient bookings), all payments will be fully refunded. Any additional expenses remain the responsibility of the participant.
Cancellation Beyond Our Control or by the Participant
This includes participant cancellations, government travel restrictions, park closures, extreme weather, labour disputes, or supplier issues. Additional expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Refunds are issued as follows:
365–90 days before departure: Full deposit refund, less a $400 per person administration fee*
89 days or fewer before departure: No refund
If you cancel after full payment, a refund (less the $400 fee) may be possible if a suitable replacement participant is found.
The cancellation date is the day we receive written notice.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, including medical, trip cancellation/interruption, and emergency evacuation coverage. Participants are responsible for securing adequate insurance.
FAQs
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In general most encounters are 90m plus and usually a few times a year we may meet an inquisitive or curious wolf or wolves who chooses to come very close.
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Bring a range of lenses, but long lenses are a must. You should favour fast glass for low light situations and be able to carry your full backpack on forest trails for up to 1 hour at a time.
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If you like tripods, yes.
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Yes, but your guide will advise you on when and how it should, or should not be used.
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Often, especially through the off season, and when the weather is inclement. If the weather is good, wearing earth tones and tucking into the forest edge or within a the shoreline is also very effective. The use of blinds is situational, and we always have them on hand, should we need/want them.
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For getting in and out of the boat waders are better than rubber boots, and waders will allow you to extend your time in the field against the movements of the tide. Rubber boots are manageable, but waders are recommended and open the door to more opportunities.
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In the last 5 years we have had 2 trips that didn't see wolves. We have had trips with sparse and distant sightings, or sightings in the dark. Considering how challenging sea wolves are to see, we are very proud of our track record and work extremely hard to offer reliable trips.
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Yes, we have very reliable sea otters and mink at our base camp, black bears are common. There can be excellent opportunities to photograph sea otters on all of our trips. Most of the large birds in the area are very skittish, but the smaller shore birds will often put on a show. Generally if we are focused on wolves, we tend not to see a lot of other wildlife activity.
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No and no. With 20 years of bear and wolf guiding experience, we have never needed to unholster a bear spray. We do have many stories to share though!
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Yes, the climate on the West side of Vancouver Island can vary drastically over the course of a trip. On a cold rainy August day the temperature could drop to 10 degrees celsius, and a few days later soar to 35 degrees celsius.
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Yes, sponge baths, or hanging a camp shower for a rustic cleanse is available.
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We bring in residential drinking water, and use rainwater collected off the roof for dishes.
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No, but we do have radios and satellite messaging devices available for emergencies, or if you need to send a message home.
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Yes, we provide a 1000 watt generator which provides ample power for all charging needs.
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Your crew works extremely hard to provide you the opportunity to photograph wolves, tips are always appreciated. 5-10% is common, and cash is preferred.
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Tour prices vary depending on the following variables. Season, number of days, method of transportation (air, road, boat) and private vs group.
A $2000 deposit is required to secure your spot, with the balance being due 90 days prior to departure. Please email your inquiry to us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note we are often out of service. When we are in service we generally answer emails within 2 business days.