4-Day Whales and Wilderness Glamping
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- Explore intricate shoreline
- Visit Quadra Island
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Trip includes
- Professional guiding service
- All kayaking equipment (including kayaks, PFDs, paddles, pumps, ropes, dry bags and sponges)
- Hydrophone for listening to the whales
- Everything you need for the perfect glamping experience: walk-in canvas tents on wooden platforms, real beds (2 twin or 1 king size, thick soy foam mattresses, warm blankets, 2 pillows, linens), bath towel, flashlights/headlamps, hot water bottle, library of natural history books, camp binoculars
- Whale watching trip on covered vessel
- Return water taxi service from Quadra Island
- Park and land use permits
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Itinerary
You can meet either on Quadra Island or at Way West Coastal Ventures & Water taxi in Campbell River. If meeting in Campbell River, please call our office to let us know. Spirit of the West Adventures is based on Quadra Island (a 10 minute ferry ride from Campbell ...
Rise and shine ready for fun and adventure. After meeting our water taxi and a safety briefing, our captain takes us up Discovery Passage and safely through the infamous ‘Seymour Narrows’, renowned for its treacherous tidal flows and whirlpools. En route, sightings of...
After a hearty camp breakfast we will meet to discuss our plans for each day. Our route and schedule will depend on weather conditions, wildlife viewing opportunities and group preferences. Generally, we set out in our kayaks after breakfast and paddle to one of the a...
This morning we’ll be met by our covered vessel for a 3-hour journey further into Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait or Queen Charlotte Strait, giving you the opportunity to explore areas beyond the reach of our kayaks. We’ll return in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon kayaking the nearby waters and islands.
This is our last day of exploration. After a final morning paddle we will pack up our things and soak up the last bit of tranquility before the water taxi arrives to transport us back to Quadra Island and the real world once again.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Since 1997 Spirit of the West Adventures offers guided multi-day kayak & camping trips in beautiful British Columbia from June through September. Our exceptional guides lead you to experience the best paddling, whale & wildlife watching in multiple destinations along the Pacific Northwest coast. From remote expeditions to luxury base camps.
We want you to fall in love with paddling and our coast, and it shows in the way we plan our trips. Our adventures are safe, fun, educational, environmentally friendly and for all levels of experience and abilities!
In January to March we run our comfortable Mothership Kayaking Tours in the abundant Chilean Patagonia and take our guests to The Bahamas for tropical and exotic paddling journeys.
Our groups are small, and our tours all-inclusive. We provide everything you need for a once in a lifetime kayaking adventure.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Flights, airport transfers, ferries, taxis
- Travel/medical insurance
- Alcoholic or carbonated beverages
- Rain gear
- Personal items (toiletries, clothing, etc.)
4 Lunches
Exclusive Camping and Whale Watching Experience
- Best area for viewing orcas and humpbacks in the wild
- Exclusive boat access-only camp on a private island
- Explore the coastal environment by kayak with our wonderful guides
- Large bright spacious tents, comfortable beds, warm duvets
- Motorized whale and wildlife watching trip as part of package
- Hot tub overlooking the ocean
- Hot shower with ocean views
- Gourmet camp food prepared for you, with a focus on local and organic
- Attention given to the smallest details to make for the perfect trip
- Responsible ecotourism, sustainably run for the long term
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