Canadian Bald Eagles & Coastal Wildlife

2028 Canadian Bald Eagles & Coastal Wildlife Travel Plans

Day 1 (D)

Arrive in Seattle, airport code SEA, by 6:00 pm and transfer by Lyft, Uber, taxi, or light rail to the Holiday Inn Express Bothell or similar. The group gathers for a welcome dinner and overnight stay.

While at the lodge, the schedule may be adjusted for weather, tides, and other conditions.

Day 2 (L, D)

• Meet at the hotel and walk to the float-plane base for the lodge flight.
• Arrive around noon for lunch.
• Join a short introduction to the wildlife, bald eagle flight photography, and recommended camera settings.
• Begin the afternoon eagle photography excursion, followed by drinks and dinner at the lodge.

Day 3 (B, L, D)

• Start with breakfast and a daily photography briefing.
• Travel by boat early to search the shoreline for black or brown bears, subject to the tide.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and a short break.
• Photograph eagles in the afternoon, then review images and techniques after dinner.

Day 4 (B, L, D)

• Follow sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals by boat.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch on the water.
• Continue the marine wildlife search, then return for a late-afternoon bald eagle session.
• After dinner, head out for a short eagle sunset shoot.

Day 5 (B, L, D)

• Begin with breakfast and a photography briefing.
• Travel by boat for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch, a late-afternoon bald eagle session, dinner, and an eagle sunset shoot.

Day 6 (B, L)

Photograph available wildlife near the lodge, enjoy an early lunch, then return to Seattle on Kenmore Air. The exact return time is subject to the flight schedule, weather, and other conditions. Book a later evening flight from Seattle or plan an overnight stay.

Guest limits

8 guests maximum.

Trip cost

To be announced per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: to be announced. Pricing is in U.S. dollars and includes the Seattle to lodge seaplane flights.

Deposit and installments

A $2,500 deposit per person is due at booking. Deposits are non-refundable. The first $3,500 installment is due September 15, 2027, and final payment is due February 15, 2028.

Included

• Seattle to lodge to Seattle seaplane flights
• Group transfer from the hotel to Kenmore Air
• Meals as listed, plus house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks with included meals
• One night in Seattle and four nights at the lodge with daily boat outings

Not included

• Airfare to and from Seattle
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Laundry, personal expenses, or activities not listed
• Travel or emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Gratuities for lodge staff and guides

Flights to book

Arrive in Seattle by 6:00 pm on Day 1. Plan a later evening departure from Seattle on Day 6.