Central Gwaii Haanis Explorer (25.286)
| Location: | Haida Gwaii |
| Price: | $1995.00 |
| Duration: | 5 days/4 nights |
| Departs from/arrives at: | Sandspit |
| Accomodations: | Camping |
| Tour Type: | Leisure Tour |
| Activity Level: | Intermediate |
| Nearest Town/Village: | Sandspit |
| Inclusions: |
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| Exclusions: | Transport is not included from your home to Sandspit, nor do we provide airport transfers. Pre&post accommodation not included. |
| Guest Parking: | Yes Details: |
| First Nations: | Visit Haida Heritage sites |
| Additional Information: Isolated from British Columbia by Hecate Strait, the islands of Haida Gwaii are ecologically unique and provide a kayaking experience like no other. The jewel of the islands, Gwaii Haanas, provides the adventurous kayaker with stunning scenery, remote wilderness, fantastic wildlife, natural hot springs, and the opportunity to visit important Haida cultural sites. The 100 kilometres of open water has isolated the archipelago from the BC mainland, to the extent that there are at least 39 distinct subspecies of plants and animals that are found no place else in the world. Our Central Gwaii Haanas Explorer kayak tours operate within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. The Government of Canada and the Council of the Haida Nation cooperatively manage Gwaii Haanas through the Archipelago Management Board. All meals during the kayak trip are provided and prepared by your guides. We’re proud of our menu that includes abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide variety of international dishes, and freshly baked treats. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated given sufficient prior notification. Transportation is all-inclusive from Sandspit by our network of vans and water taxis. Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site Fees. |
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Itinerary
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1Day 0: Guests need to arrive in Sandspit the day before the trip departs. At 7:00 PM there is a pre-trip meeting with a Kingfisher guide at Moresby Explorers’ office, next to the Seaport B&B. At the meeting your guide(s) provide you with an overview of the trip, provide a mandatory Gwaii Haanas orientation, distribute dry bags to pack your gear, and answer any last minute questions you may have.\r\nMeals Included: None\r\n\r\nDay 0: Guests need to arrive in Sandspit the day before the trip departs. At 7:00 PM there is a pre-trip meeting with a Kingfisher guide at Moresby Explorers’ office, next to the Seaport B&B. At the meeting your guide(s) provide you with an overview of the trip, provide a mandatory Gwaii Haanas orientation, distribute dry bags to pack your gear, and answer any last minute questions you may have.\r\nMeals Included: None\r\n\r\nDay 1: You are picked up at your accommodation at approximately 7:30 AM by van. We travel over logging roads for about one hour to Moresby Camp where we then board an open zodiac (rigid hull inflatable boat) for an approximately two hour exhilarating ride into Gwaii Haanas.\r\n\r\nOn our way, we will stop for a visit at the Haida cultural site of K\'uuna Llnagaay (Skedans), with it\'s big house remains and standing memorial and mortuary standing poles.\r\n\r\nUpon arrival at our first remote campsite, we set up camp and have a kayak and safety orientation. After lunch we try out the kayaks for the first time, exploring the waters surrounding camp.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
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2Days 2 to 4: We will explore the central part of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. This section of Gwaii Haanas provides numerous kayaking routes for us to choose, from the open water of Hecate Strait to more sheltered inner waters.\r\n\r\nWe spend most of our time in the waters of Juan Perez Sound. The sound and the surrounding bays and inlets provide plenty of great wildlife viewing opportunities and great beaches for camping.\r\n\r\nThe actual kayaking route depends on the weather, sea conditions, and abilities of the group, but while each kayak tour is unique, we believe all are spectacular.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
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3Days 2 to 4: We will explore the central part of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. This section of Gwaii Haanas provides numerous kayaking routes for us to choose, from the open water of Hecate Strait to more sheltered inner waters.\r\n\r\nWe spend most of our time in the waters of Juan Perez Sound. The sound and the surrounding bays and inlets provide plenty of great wildlife viewing opportunities and great beaches for camping.\r\n\r\nThe actual kayaking route depends on the weather, sea conditions, and abilities of the group, but while each kayak tour is unique, we believe all are spectacular.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
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4Days 2 to 4: We will explore the central part of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. This section of Gwaii Haanas provides numerous kayaking routes for us to choose, from the open water of Hecate Strait to more sheltered inner waters.\r\n\r\nWe spend most of our time in the waters of Juan Perez Sound. The sound and the surrounding bays and inlets provide plenty of great wildlife viewing opportunities and great beaches for camping.\r\n\r\nThe actual kayaking route depends on the weather, sea conditions, and abilities of the group, but while each kayak tour is unique, we believe all are spectacular.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
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5On the last day of the kayak tour, you have time to reminisce about the previous days over a leisurely breakfast. The zodiac generally arrives shortly after lunch for the journey back to Sandspit where you have the opportunity to get together with the rest of your group for a no-host farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation: Accommodation by Customer
