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Description   Sea Kayaking Northern Vancouver Island

Description of Active Adventure

We average approximately 4 hours of sea kayaking each day. Along the way we take breaks to explore the beaches and forest. No experience is necessary and the intensity level ranges from easy to moderate.

Typical Day

After enjoying a relaxed breakfast we begin the days paddle. Our base camp is well situated on one of the orcas main travel path as well as being in an area routinely visited by humpback whales. Also close by are many islets that are home to numerous sea birds and seals and the more protected inner passages of Broughton Archipelago where evidence still survives of past first nations use. Our exact routes will vary each day depending on possible wildlife sightings, currents, tides and weather.We provide an underwater hydrophone on all of our Orca Water tours and will often stop to listen to the sounds the orcas make. Our guides can often distinguish different orca clans by the sounds that they make and even identify many of the individual orcas through the shapes and markings of their dorsal fins. With the use of a photographic catalogue we can compare the orcas that we have seen over the day to identify the orcas to the families and clans they belong to.

Age range, type of group

Maximum Group size of 8 accompanied by 2 guides. Our groups usually encompass a broad range of ages and backgrounds. Making for interesting campfire discussions.

Sleeping and meals

Depending on the tour you choose we offer both base camp and wilderness camping. Roomy 3 season tents and Therm-a-rest sleeping are provided. All meals are prepared by your guides with emphasis on rice, pasta and seafood dishes. Most nights baked goodies can be expected.

Restrictions

No pets. Children under 15 only on family trips.

Rates & Availability

Prices range from $950 to $1350 (Canadian dollars) for 4 to 6 day tours.

Other Information

Small Groups - Low group sizes. Maximum 8 guests led by 2 guides. Most other companies groups range in size from 12 to 14 guests.Equipment - We use both single and double kayaks on each trip. On a full trip with 8 guests we will have 4 single and 2 double kayaks allowing you to spend half of your time in each type. Often we have some guests who prefer double kayaks and others who prefer singles so your entire trip may be spent in the type of kayak of your choice. Most other companies only use double kayaks or at most have 1 or 2 single kayaks on the trip. All equipment is provided and included in the cost of the trip. We provide you with roomy 3 person tents, Therm-A-Rest Sleeping pads, comfy camp chairs, waterproof paddling jackets and neoprene paddling mitts. With some companies not all of this equipment is provided or you to need to rent it at an additional charge.Our Guests - We tend to attract guests from all walks of life who share the common passion of exploring and appreciating the wilderness. Each trip is typically made up of a few couples or small groups of friends and a few individual travelers. A true testament to the quality of our tours is that we have many guests return year after year. If you would like to find out what some of our past guests think about us please contact us and we can put you in touch with some of our past guest who have given us their permission to be contacted.Our Guides - It is the guides that can turn a good trip into a fantastic trip. Most of our guides have been with Kingfisher for a number of seasons and it is because of them that we have many guests returning year after year. All of our guides are certified lead or assistant guides with the Sea Kayaks Guides Alliance of British Columbia or the Association of Sea Kayak Guides. Many are also certified sea kayak instructors with the Canadian Recreational Canoe Association. All of our guides are chosen for much more than just their paddling skills. Each of our guides are chosen for their ability to lead and instruct, their knowledge of the local area and wildlife and the ability to ensure everyone has a fantastic time both on the water and at camp.Flexibility - In addition to our regular scheduled tours we often create custom or family tours for interested groups. If the dates for one of our regular scheduled tours does not work for you or you are looking at something a little different give us a call and we will work with you to create a trip that is right for your group. The minimum age on any of our regular tours is 15 but if you plan on traveling with younger children we can create a trip just for your family or try to match you up with another interested family.reat Food - Our meals really amaze our guests. A great deal of preparation takes place before and during each trip to ensure we serve fresh, nutritious and great tasting meals and desserts. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are the norm but with advance notice we can accommodate most dietary needs.Water Taxi Transportation - Each of our tours utilize water taxi transportation to quickly whisk us away from civilization and to our kayak destinations. You can spend more of your vacation time kayaking the best areas and less time in transit.No Trip Cancellations - Once we have confirmed your spot on one of our tours you can rest assured that the tour will not be cancelled. Unlike many other operators we will not cancel a trip in the unlikely event of low registration.

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Sea Kayaking Northern Vancouver Island
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures Ltd.
PO Box 1318
Port McNeill, British Columbia V0N2R0
Canada

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