Kayaking
Nuchatlitz Inlet
Endangered Species Tour
6 days-Beginner to Intermediate, Class 1/2 -$1,395 + 5% GST
Day 0-Arrive in area, prepared for pickup the next morning. A guide will phone you to confirm pickup details.
Day 1-Guides and clients meet in Nanaimo at one of our pickup points. The bus journey up island to Zeballos will takes about 4 hours. The first night will be spent in Zeballos, where guides will Go over kayak procedures and skills, what to bring, etc.
Day 2-Launching at Little Espinosa Inlet, we head south along the shoreline then cross Esperanza Inlet to Garden Pt. on Nootka Island. This makes a good first days paddling objective.
Day 3-From Garden Point, the campsite at Rosa or Island 44 can be accessed easily. Paddling along the Nootka Island shoreline, we arrive at one of these islands.
Day 4/5-We usually set up camp for a couple of nights at one of these small island sites while exploring the myriad of other islands as day trips. In favourable conditions Benson Point, or Catala Island can be included in the itinerary.
Day 6-We pack up and begin heading back toward Little Espinosa to our vehicle. Usually back and packed by 1:30, we arrive back in Nanaimo around 6:00 pm.
Details
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, 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.
