Kyuquot Spring Island Explorer Base Camp Kayaking (140.220)

Location: Central Coast
Price: $1595.00
Duration: 5 days/4 nights

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Departs from/arrives at: Fair Harbour/Spring Island, Kyuquot
Accomodations: Camping
Tour Type: Leisure Tour
Activity Level: Novice
Nearest Town/Village: Zeballos
Inclusions: thick foam mattresses; wooden beds; waterfront walk-in tents; established Base Camp with dining shelter; hot shower
Exclusions: gratuities for staff
Guest Parking: Yes Details: public and pay parking available at Fair Harbour
First Nations: partially owned by a local Kyuquot First Nations woman; traditional salmon feast and cultural interaction with local elder
Additional Information:
Enjoy day trips from Canada's finest Wilderness Sea Kayaking Retreat, in the heart of a kayaking paradise for novice, intermediate, and advanced paddlers. Our educational focus connects you with the community, culture and ecology of the Kyuquot area. Experience an ideal mix of adventurous and refreshing land and water-based activity options for family groups of all ages, independent travellers, and groups.

Itinerary

  • Day
    1

    Early afternoon arrival by local water taxi (included) from Fair Harbour. Introduction, orientation, and tour of base camp facilities with time to settle into waterfront tent accommodations. Relaxing forest walk to spectacular and rugged exposed west coast shorelines and scenery. Dinner and evening activities, including preparation for next day's kayaking. Possible evening paddle in sheltered bay.

    Meals: Dinner

    Accomodation: Camping

  • Day
    2

    Introduction/refresher to kayaks and paddling strokes; safety briefing appropriate to the group's experience and day's activities. Day trip paddle through local islet clusters, abandoned First Nations Village site area, and sea otter viewing. Lunch break and shoreline tidepool orientation on sandy shell beach. More exploring and wildlife viewing by kayak in the afternoon. Evening appetizers, dinner, and opportunities for on-water kayak skill development with one-on-one coaching. Possible sunset paddle or walk.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Camping

  • Day
    3

    As per day 2, with additional day tripping destinations including: -sea lion viewing -estuary and river exploration -"salmon forest" hike -exploring more exposed outer coastlines if sea conditions are appropriate, including sea arches and sea caves -black bear viewing and possible wolf sightings -visit to remote First Nations village of Kyuquot -intertidal and tide pool curiosities -shoreline hikes, beachcombing, and photography opportunities

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Camping

  • Day
    4

    As per day 3...

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Camping

  • Day
    5

    Possible sunrise paddle before breakfast. Similar activities as days 2-4 during the morning, including the option of a short interpretive walk into ancient temperate old-growth rainforest. Packing of personal gear in preparation for early afternoon water taxi departure after lunch.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accomodation: Accommodation by Customer

North America: 1.800.255.5057 - UK: 0.800.051.6364 - Australia: 1.800.143.454

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Sunday, March 7 2010

The 'Alert Bay 360', July 24th, is open to all and free to register. Over $12,000.00 in cash and prizes, random draws from all who finish regardless of position. Sea Festival activities,cultural events, music and art shows all taking place July 23-25. I can send you rules,registration, andconditions sheet if you like.I just thought it may help with your bookings to our area.

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