If
you would like to play Robinson Crusoe ,
we can arrange self-guided tours , where for example, we can drop you
off on the island of your choice around Victoria with all the equipment
you need to camp and to kayak. Or you can join one of our expeditions
to areas further afield with us supplying not only equipment but guides
and our unique kayak support vessel as well.

KAYAK
CAMPING TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
2007 SEASON:
Our
most popular Kayak Camping Tours around Vancouver Island are listed
below. For a general description
of each tour and more specific information as to costs, times, points
of departures, min/max. numbers, etc. Click on the link. Detailed itineraries
and travel options will be provided upon request.
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KAYAK
CAMPING TOURS |
Paddler
Cost
Cdn.$ |
Non
Paddler Cdn.$ |
Departure
Dates
2007
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price dependent on
equip. rented
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available
between April to October
(from Victoria) for groups as small as 2 and as large as 24
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$525. |
$400. |
any time we can round up a group of 4 or more
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C:
SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS:
5 Day
kayak mothership tour |
$800.
|
N.A. |
seeking 2-3 more people to join us- some time in July or early August (dates flexible within this period)
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any time we can round up a group of 5 or more
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| F:
RAINFOREST TO OCEAN - RIVER RUN
2/3 day kayak camping /hiking
tour |
$350/$500.
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NA |
any time we can round up a group of 3 or more |
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$850. |
NA |
any time we can round up a group of 4 or more
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H.THE
DEER GROUP: Barclay Sound) 5.5 days , departing by kayak
from the fishing village of Bamfield)
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$800. |
NA |
any time we can round up a group of 4 or more |
NOTE:
1.
All prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include 7%
GST. (tax is refundable for non Canadians.....)
2.
Enquire for group rates and custom tours
(on a date of your group's choosing for example)
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Convenience
& Safety: Our
Giant Canoe mothership is able to take along all the things you have
always wanted to on a kayak trip but couldn't. By eliminating the cumbersome
task of packing and unpacking your kayak each day, you can expect to
put at least 2 extra hours a day towards touring.
Our
Giant Canoe also adds a degree of safety to the tours, and enables us
to cross the larger and sometimes less interesting stretches of open
water with ease. Drawing less than a foot,
our support vessel will also enable paddlers
to do optional side trips by sail or by motor, most convenient when
conditions are not suited for paddling.
And finally, having a support vessel along also gives paddlers
the chance to opt out of kayaking when tired, adding variety to their
days' paddling routine.
Creature
Comforts: Because
of the large carrying capacity ofour "KayakMother
ship",
we can pamper our fellow adventurerswith extra thick mattresses, roomy
tents, comfortable camp chairs, steady tables, sit-on toilet and
other
conveniences
of "home".But
sometimes as you can see below,
peoplewill bring all their worldly possessions with them!
Having
the room aboard to take along large coolers and ice is especially convenient,
as we are able to supply fresh refrigerated food and drinks to our guests
for the entire duration of our tours.
NON-PADDLING
OPTION: Non paddlers
(or those prefering to share a kayak) have the option of tagging along
on the giant canoe while the others paddle. Activities available to
non-paddlers include whale-watching, sailing instruction, fishing and
crabbing, hiking or just loafing about on the boat or on-shore. Reduced
prices are offered for "non-paddlers"..
DESIGN
YOUR OWN ISLANDS CAMPING TOUR
Our giant Whaling Canoe can
be chartered for camping trips of various lengths to paddling destinations
of your own choosing. Rates vary greatly, depending on group size,
length of tour, and whether we are required to supply all food, kayaks
and equipment or only the guides.