kayaking with sea otters on vancouver island, british columbia, canada

THE SEA TO SKY ADVANTAGE

24 years of leading expeditions.
Certified guides with Wilderness First Aid.
Diversified, tasty menu with meals prepared by our guides.
Top of the line equipment including tents.
Trip origins set to save costs and simplify travel logistics.
Comprehensive package of conditioning and equipment/clothing information.
On going preparational support from our office.
Special hotel rate in Vancouver, including free airport shuttle.
Free vehicle parking at hotel for duration of trip.
Dry bags for day use.
Special paddling jackets are provided for your comfort.

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NUCHATLITZ KAYAKING ITINERARY

A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.

Includes: sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs [life jacket], spray skirts, dry bags, transportation from the point of origin and return, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, meals/snacks/beverages during kayaking, tents, meal preparations, tarps, major first aid supplies, water taxi, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.

Not Included: Travel to Vancouver, accommodation in Vancouver, personal gear, meals other than identified in the itinerary, gratuities, all taxes.

Day 0-Arrive in area, prepared for pickup the next morning. A guide will phone you to confirm pickup details.

Day 1-We will take the ferry from Tswassen to Naniamo. The bus journey up island to Zeballos will take about 4 hours. We will put in at Little Espinosa Inlet near Zeballos, where guides will Go over kayak procedures and skills, what to bring, etc.

Day 2-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.

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Squamish, BC
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Local/International Phone: 1.604.815.4202
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June 14-19
July 6-11
July 20-25
Sept. 11-16

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