| Trip Length | 5 days |
| Dates | Sundays, June 13 - Sept 23 |
| Price | $2495 |
| Deposit | $800 |
| Meeting place | Johnstone Strait |
| Gateway City | Seattle or Vancouver |
| River Rating | moderate |
| Age Range | 6 and up |
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- Our guides will give you a full kayak orientation before heading out on the water.
- Explore the area while padling in protected coves and inlets
- Watch for an abundance of wildlife in the water, on land and in the air
- Learn as our guides explain the bio-diversity of the dense forests and aqua cultures.
- Paddle to the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve
- Visit Mamalilacula on Village Island, home to the Kwakiutl peoples
- Enjoy chef-prepared meals often utilizing fresh crab or salmon caught mere steps from the kitchen
What's Included:
• Experienced professional guides• Fully-equiped single and double kayaks
• All camping and expedition equipment
• Chef-prepared meals
• Whale watching
• Splash jackets, PFD's and spray skirt
Guided Fishing can be arranged at an additional cost
Johnstone Strait: Detailed Itinerary
Sample Itinerary 4 nights/5 days
We pride ourselves in running a relaxed and flexible schedule. Every trip is different depending upon the group, other trips in the area, and sometimes the weather. The following is a sample of what your trip might be like:
Day One
After a welcome lunch, your guides provide a thorough orientation course in kayaking. Proper ocean kayaking techniques are quick to learn and the boats are easily maneuvered with a rudder controlled by foot pedals. Each participant is outfitted with kayak spray skirts to keep the boats watertight, and separate cargo holds allow you to store cameras, binoculars – whatever you might want to take with you on daily outings. By early afternoon, we are ready to head off on an exploratory paddle around the surrounding islands and coves. Meanwhile, back at basecamp, our chef will be preparing the first in a week of delicious meals. The northerly latitude of the Strait means that daylight hour’s stretch toward 10:00pm; spectacular sunsets are often served up with dessert.
Day Two
A typical day begins with a leisurely breakfast and soon after we are ready to begin paddling. Early risers can do their own exploring in the calm morning waters when wildlife along the shore is often most active. Early morning walks around the islands are also an option. Our kayaking is made easier without the need to carry any equipment and provisions in our kayaks. Our support boat gives us additional safety so we spend the days simply enjoying the wildlife and exquisite seascapes.
Daily distances can fluctuate depending on weather, tides and activities en route.
Day Three and Four
In addition to daily paddles, we may take a boat ride to the settlement called Mamalilacula on Village Island, home to the Kwakiutl peoples. Here we will learn about the rich culture of aboriginal people along the coast. En route we may cast a few lines for salmon or halibut.
On other days, our naturalist experts explain the bio-diversity of the dense forest life and neighboring aqua cultures. Walks ashore generally follow game tracks and allow us to discover the amazing richness of old-growth forests.
Day Five
After breakfast and a morning paddle, we pack our bags and prepare and prepare for the journey home.
