Animal lovers can take advantage of new Canadian wildlife experiences from Prestige Holidays.
A pair of itineraries, which both feature British Columbia, will see travellers given the opportunity to get up close with different species of the country’s bears.
Included in the new pairing is Prestige’s 11-day Wildlife of BC tour which on top of the chance to see both grizzly and black bears; also allows guests to take part in a whale watching excursion in Victoria.
Prices lead in at £3,656pp, which includes 10-nights’ accommodation, return Air Canada flights from Heathrow to Vancouver, transfers and excursions.
Completing the duo of new offerings is the operator’s Ultimate Bear Viewing Experience during which travellers can go polar bear spotting in Manitoba (pictured).
Beginning from £5,978pp, prices include return Air Canada flights from Heathrow to Winnipeg, transfers and wildlife viewing excursions.
Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of its confederation next year, with the Canadian government subsequently offering free admission for all visitors to national parks. Prestige said this made 2017 a great year to visit the destination.
Closer to home, Prestige has expanded its number of “Off The Beaten Track” itineraries in Greece and Italy.
Prestige said the tours would “enable clients to explore lesser-known regions and participate in authentic experiences that immerse them in local life and give them a real flavour of the country.”
The range features the Mythical Messinia escorted tour to explore the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece.
Over in Italy, guests can choose the Classical Heart of Italy tour, which features food experiences in the towns of Umbria and Perugia.
Meanwhile, Prestige’s Hidden Gems of Lombardia and Lago di Garda itinerary aims to offer travellers the chance to take in the “secret treasures” of the towns of Mantova, Desenzano del Garda and Salo.
Prices lead in at £1,149pp for a seven-night stay on the “Hidden Gems of Lombardia and Lago di Garda” tour, including an escorted private mini-bus tour, accommodation and flights.