6-Day Southern Exuma Cays Expedition

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Travel to the Bahamas is fairly simple, quick and straightforward. At Spirit of the West Adventures we aim to make your travel experience as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and we would be happy to share our tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years. To get you started here is some basic information to h...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Bahamas
    • Explore Brigantine Cays
    • Enjoy a great view out over the Southern Exuma Cays
    • Explore an old salt collecting pond

What's this trip about?

    Travel to the Bahamas is fairly simple, quick and straightforward. At Spirit of the West Adventures we aim to make your travel experience as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and we would be happy to share our tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years. To get you started here is some basic information to help you plan your journey and get the most out of your time in The Bahamas.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGeorge Town on Great Exuma Island
End CityBahamas

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • North America
  • Bahamas

Activities

  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Professional guiding service
    • All kayaking equipment (including kayaks, PFDs, paddles, pumps, ropes and sponges)
    • Camping equipment including tents, sleeping pads and fleece sleep sacs, park and land use permits

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Itinerary

Travel Map

When: Day Prior At 6pm, Where: Hideaways at Palm Bay – A Local Restaurant & Bar in George Town

Depart your home for the Bahamas today or earlier if you wish. There are direct flights from Toronto to George Town several days a week or if coming from other locations, the easiest entry point is to arrive into Nassau. From here catch a short regional flight to Geor...

Day 1

We will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast (times will be arranged at the meeting the night prior; likely between 8:30 and 9am). We will then take all our equipment and kayaks and transfer to the north end of Great Exuma to the village of Barraterre. After some...

Day 2

After breakfast we will pack up camp and continue exploring the Brigantine Cays. The Cays are home to several different types of mangrove forests. If the tides are right we will paddle through some of these incredibly important and diverse ecosystems which are often n...

Day 3

Today there are many options including exploring an old salt collecting pond and protected mangrove forests on Norman’s Pond Cay, kayaking through some of the more exposed islands if the weather permits, snorkeling at a great reef and beach combing including exploring...

Day 4

Today we will move campsites and head towards Rat Cay, apx 7 miles (don’t worry, the island doesn’t live up to it’s name!). Along the way we will stop at an absolutely picture perfect beach for a stretch break as this is also the trail head for a short walk to the hig...

Day 5

Today we will likely keep our camp on Rat Cay and use it as a base for exploring several of the nearby Cays. If tides and weather permit we will head to Square Rock Cay and try some snorkelling from our kayaks or a nearby beach. Then to Boysie Cay to check out a blow-...

Day 6

After breakfast we will pack up our kayaks one last time and paddle from Rat Cay back to Barraterre on Great Exuma Island. Here we will be met by our transportation and will transfer back to George Town to the hotel of your choice. This brings the tour to an official ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,501
Price per day$250
Last Updated: 0/24/2022

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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.

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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.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Accommodation before or after the kayaking portion of your trip
    • Flights, airport transfers, taxis, travel/medical insurance, alcoholic or carbonated beverages, personal items (toiletries, clothing, etc.) or gratuities.

Accommodation

,Hideaways at Palm Bay Exuma Beach Resort
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Meals Included

6 Lunches

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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