The call of the wild is like a call from an elderly grandparent: though you can’t quite make out what’s being said, you feel better about yourself when you answer. Pick up nature’s phone with this Groupon.

Choose From Three Options

• $44 for a Tidal Bear Watching tour for one (up to an $89 value)
• $85 for a Tidal Bear Watching tour for two (up to a $178 value)
• $160 for a Tidal Bear Watching tour for four (up to a $356 value)<p>

Beginning in late April—when sleepy bears rouse from hibernation—and extending through mid-September, seasoned guides pilot boats of up to eight tour-takers across the calm waters of Clayoquot Sound during 2- to 2.5-hour excursions. Experienced leaders scour the shores of Meares Island, pointing out black bears venturing down to the beaches at low tide to scoop up lunches of rock crab and starfish while working on their tans. Guests should dress warmly and slip feet into closed shoes, bringing along a camera and binoculars for enhanced memory preservation.<p>

Though Ocean Outfitters sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available. Ocean Outfitters offers discounted rates for students, seniors, and children.<p>