Kynoch Adventures
Kynoch Adventures
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7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kynoch Adventures in Bella Coola Valley, BC Canada offer Bear Watching, Hiking, Rafting and Interpretive Tours to explore the Coast Montains and watch Grizzly Bears feeding on wild Pacific Salmon in the company of Bald Eagles, Black Bears, and coastal wildlife. Our tours are conducted from safe and comfortable river boats and expedition rafts, letting you see the wildlife from the river's edge. This is not platform viewing, but real wilderness... In 2022 we will introduce 4x4 Mountain Excursions to our tour menu! KynochbAdventures is your tour operator for Grizzly Bear and black vear viewing, wilderness tours, 4x4 adventures, hiking, rafting and all outdoor experiences!
Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
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Chuck Y
Surrey, Canada19 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
My wife and I did this Grizzly Bear sight seeing tour / river rafting the first week of Sept. This was a very informative tour. We saw only one Grizzly but within 50'. You want to time your visit / tour when the salmon are spawning and die on the sidelines. As our guide said, Grizzly Bears are trying to conserve calories for when the hibernate. He stated that some of their guides have seen up to 12 Grizzly's on a tour. Just depends on your timing. Now that I have a better understanding my wife and I will definitely be back.
Written October 2, 2023
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Connie P
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Sep. 2023 • Couples
We lucked out with a warm, sunny day to float down the Atnarko River. We saw one grizzly before we boarded the rafts, and had the opportunity to observe a second grizzly amble along the river bank opposite where we were tucked into a cove, with ample time to observe. We also had 3 or 4 black bear sightings. Fraser and Molly were organized getting us on and off the river. Molly was our guide and was fun, knowledgeable and pointed out all the interesting flora, shells, fish, and bears along the river. The river was shallow and it was no small feat to drag the raft and our combined weight over shallowing spots along the river. We did expect the actual ride down the river would be a bit longer, but Molly and Fraser made it memorable. Thanx!!
Written September 27, 2023
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Lisa E
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Sep. 2023 • Business
This rafting adventure was absolutely perfect! The views were incredible, there were bears everywhere on the day that we went, and the guides were knowledgable and kind. Some of us had very expensive camera gear on the float, and it was all safe. HIGHLY recommend!!
Written September 23, 2023
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Lore R
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Sep. 2023 • Solo
The float is a bit pricey given that you go only 3 km down the Atnarko River, but what a peaceful and scenic ride! It was much nicer than being staked-out at a viewing platform. The trip was well organized. Our guide (Justin) was funny and informative. And the cup of hot tea during the journey was appreciated. Highly recommend. Dress for the weather!
Written September 15, 2023
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Jane BL
Kent, UK15 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
What a wonderful experience! We took the 7.30 am trip down the Atnarko river today. Floating downstream, the scenery was wonderful. So relaxing. We saw one bear - twice - in the river finding salmon and later on the bank. The guide for our boat - Haydin - was knowledgeable, answering questions and explaining about the bears and salmon. We also saw deer and an eagle.
Thanks to Frazier and the team.
Thanks to Frazier and the team.
Written September 8, 2023
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Angela A
Burnaby, Canada8 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
The trip started with a ride to the river and unloading the boat. Fraser explained some safety procedures and we went on a beautiful ride on the Bella Coola river. Fraser is very knowledgeable about the area with lots of information about the grizzly bear and different types of salmon that use the river for spawning. Amazing!
Written July 8, 2023
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tleve
Abbotsford, Canada31 contributions
Sep. 2022
We've been on this drift twice and it was excellent both times. You can tell that the guides have a ton of experience and knowledge. As we were watching the grizzlies on our trip this September, Fraser went out of his way to ensure that we had the best possible viewing experience and his calm demeanour allowed us to relax in the presence of the majestic creatures and just enjoy! It was easy and straightforward to book and all went smoothly the morning of. The trip down the river is beautiful in its own right and the area is well worth a visit. Thanks Kynoch Adventures for a great tour! We are looking forward to the next time!
Written September 15, 2022
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Dregers
Kamloops, Canada35 contributions
Sep. 2021
Fraser Koroluk, owner of Kynoch Adventures, grew up in the Bella Coola Valley. He has a lifetime of experience living in close proximity of the wildlife in the valley, especially the Grizzly Bears. Over the past several years, I have taken many drifts down the Atnarko River to view and photograph bears. I have never been disappointed in Fraser or his guides. Bears are not always the best part of a drift. Just being on a wild, untamed river with knowledgeable and experienced guides is often worth the cost of a drift, but more often than not, there will also be bears
Written January 8, 2022
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clare b
Edmonton, Canada3 contributions
Sep. 2021
Booked the Bear Raft River Drift with Kynoch. Was in contact with Fraser via email and he was very prompt with his replies and was very helpful to get us on a Raft Drift.
We went on the late afternoon and within the first 10mins we saw a bear and we kept seeing them. Fraser knew where they were and was very patient to wait for the bears to come to us. Fraser has a ton of knowledge of bear behaviors, history, stories and community interactions with the bears. He was very educational which was some of the best part of the trip. I really appreciated Frasers respect for the bears and giving them their space and his confidence in being so close to the bears on the river. I had total trust in him navigating us through the river. I highly recommend this company and when I'm back in Bella Coola again I will do the Raft Drift again.
We went on the late afternoon and within the first 10mins we saw a bear and we kept seeing them. Fraser knew where they were and was very patient to wait for the bears to come to us. Fraser has a ton of knowledge of bear behaviors, history, stories and community interactions with the bears. He was very educational which was some of the best part of the trip. I really appreciated Frasers respect for the bears and giving them their space and his confidence in being so close to the bears on the river. I had total trust in him navigating us through the river. I highly recommend this company and when I'm back in Bella Coola again I will do the Raft Drift again.
Written September 25, 2021
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Very glad you enjoyed your tour! It is always a pleasure to take guests on this river to see the bears! Hope to see you or friends you tell (!) about our tours again! Cheers, Fraser
Written December 11, 2021
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btravel2010
Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Couples
We had a beautiful, well guided, informative float trip down the Atnarko river. We didn’t see any bears because the spawning salmon were alarmingly scarce this fall but the scenery and experience was worth every penny. As with any wildlife adventure you never know what you will see and our adventure didn’t disappoint even without the bears.
Written September 13, 2021
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Yes, it was a poor salmon year. The bears we did see, although fewer in numbers in 2021 season, did appear healthy and well fed overall, so here is hoping 2022 is a better salmon return! Appreciate your understanding o wildlife viewing issues! Cheers, Fraser
Written December 11, 2021
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