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What a view! Sea kayaking among the spectacular
Discovery Islands. Enjoy the wildlife and
the amazing views towards the glaciers of
the Coast- and Vancouver Island mountains.
The Discovery Islands are well known for
their sheltered waters and warm, Mediterranean
climate.
This is one of British Columbia's most beautiful
sea kayaking tours.
Guest
Testimonials
A school
of Pacific White Sided Dolphins in the Discovery
Islands
Itinerary
Day 1-5:
Launch at beautiful Rebecca Spit Provincial
Park on Quadra Island. Kayak among the well
protected islets of the Discovery group.
Snorkel, swim, walk the rainforest (discover
the edible and healing plants of the temperate
rain forest) and enjoy delicious meals on
remote islands with gorgeous views toward
the Coast Mountains glaciers and Vancouver
Island. Enjoy the camp life in our remote
camps and the close encounters with our
fascinating wildlife.
Return to Quadra Island in the afternoon of day 5.
Excellent guides, the best equipment and
our great food combined with such a beautiful
environment; well, life doesn't get much
better!
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Trip departs from Quadra Island.
Duration: 5 days
Trip difficulty: suitable
for all levels
Minimum age: Please contact our office |
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"Dear
Coastal Spirits!
You provided a wonderful tour. Thank
you so very much again."
Janice Mucalov, National Geographic
Travel Guide
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Trip
Highlights Discovery
Islands:
- Close wild life encounters
- Kayaking among a beautiful chain of
islets
- Awesome snorkeling
- Tidal rapid viewing from shore
- Spectacular ocean and mountain views
- Crystal clear water and emerald lagoons,
great for swimming
- Interpretive rain forest walks and
native history interpretation
- Ancient trees, nesting sites for Bald
Eagles
- Fascinating intertidal life
- Beautiful remote campsites, solar showers
- Campfires and fun in the evenings
- Delicious meals and snacks
- Ancient native sites, called "Middens"
- Not many other kayakers around due
to a limitation of campsites
Wildlife:
- Sea
lions, seals and pups (very playful,
approach kayaks)
- Bald
eagles and other birds of prey
- Pacific White
Sided Dolphins
- Porpoises (smaller than a dolphin)
- One
of the worlds largest variety of starfish
- Beautiful sea
and shore birds
- Fascinating
intertidal life
- Chance of spotting whales. Species
we have encountered here: Transient Orcas,
Grey Whales, Humpback and Minky Whales)
Included:
- High
quality tents
- All meals, from lunch day
1 to lunch last day
- Snacks and beverages
- Transport
to launching site
- Professional naturalist
sea kayak guides
- High quality sea kayaks,
doubles and singles
- All kayak and safety
equipment
- Dry bags for personal gear
protection
- Sea kayak instruction
- Solar
showers
Not
included:
- personal items
- Transport to and from Quadra Island
before and after the trip
- Note: Sleeping pads and sleeping bags
can be rented
5 days/4 nights
 $875
CAD plus 5% tax
Deposit: $150 CAN
Rates in the following currencies are
approximate only and vary with exchange
rates:
$630 US
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$390 GBP |
510 Euro |
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Reservations
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testimonials
Note:
A waiver has to be signed before trip departure
Deposit
and payments:
In order to confirm your reservation, Coastal
Spirits must receive your deposit. We accept
Visa, MasterCard, personal and business
cheques. The balance is due 60 days prior
to the tour departure.
Deposit:
$ 150.00 CDN
Note:
We can arrange your accommodation prior and
after the trip.
Cancellation Policy:
Your notice received:
- more than 60 days prior to departure,
full refund minus deposit
- 60-30 days: 50%
refund
- 29 days or less: no refund
Tour dates 2009
5 day tour, Sunday departures:
| June |
7-11 |
14-18 |
21-25 |
28-July 2 |
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| July |
5-9 |
12-16 |
19-23 |
26-30 |
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| August |
2-6 |
9-13 |
16-20 |
23-27 |
30-Sept.3 |
| September |
6-10 |
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If you are interested in other than the
above tour dates
please contact us.
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