Kayaking
Johnstone Strait
Kayaking with Orcas of the Pacific
6 days-Beginner to Intermediate, Class 1/2 -$1,295 + 5% GST
Day 0: Arrival in Vancouver. This denotes the day or days spent in Vancouver before the listed start date of the trip.
Day 1: Travel Day: We will take the BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (point of origin). The crossing is about 2 hours. We will drive north along the Island Highway to our put-in point in Johnstone Strait and our first night's campsite for this kayaking bc trip.
Day 2 - 6: Several factors, such as weather, tides, current, group ability, group goals, and the distribution of pods will ultimately decide our campsites, paddling time, and route, and as such, a day by day, precise itinerary, is undesirable and impractical.
We have developed an itinerary which focuses on the areas in Johnstone Strait and which present the best chance of viewing orcas. By so doing, we hope to avoid the busier marine traffic around Telegraph Cove and the islands in that area. Along the way, there will be opportunities to explore the many coves, beaches, and marine life that characterize the strait. Different campsites are planned throughout our paddle.
We will return to our put-in point on Day 6 (Travel Day) and return to Vancouver sometime in the evening.
Details
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs [life jacket], spray skirts, dry bags, park user fees, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, tarps, major first aid supplies, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
Meals: All meals on the camping portion of the trip are prepared by our guides, who are experienced in providing nutritious and balanced meals suited to the level of activity you will be undertaking on your trip. Our guides have experience catering for a variety of dietary requirements. If you have any questions regarding food please contact us. When completing your registration information clearly state any dietary needs.
Note: Meals while travelling during travel days are not included in trip costs. Participants should ensure they have some money to cover these meals.
