Vancouver Island Kayaking | Whales & Grizzly Bears

Day 1: Port McNeill to Orca Base Camp | Arrival + Water Taxi Begin your adventure with a water taxi ride to the Orca Waters Base Camp, where guides will orient you to the camp, kayaking equipment, and safety procedures. Enjoy a brief kayak session to get familiar with the equipment and surroundings. The rest of the day is spent kayaking and discovering the diverse wildlife of the area. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Days 2 - 3: Orca Waters Base Camp | Kayaking Adventures Explore the waterways around the camp, ideally located on whale travel routes. Each day includes kayaking tailored to weather and wildlife opportunities, with lunches on secluded beaches. Return each evening to the comforts of camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Orca Base Camp to Port McNeill | Kayaking + Departure Start the day with breakfast and a final kayak paddle before returning to camp for a late lunch and packing up. Capture a few last photos before the water taxi transports you back to Port McNeill in the late afternoon. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Additional Information This tour is suitable for a wide range of abilities. However, a certain level of physical fitness and mobility is required as well as the ability to enjoy what can sometimes be less than ideal conditions, like wind and rain. Below is a bit of what you can expect on this tour.

• Paddle a single and/or double kayak for 4-6 hours per day. We take numerous breaks and often go slow to view wildlife. The paddling can be a bit harder at times if we need to go against the wind or current.
• Expect to spend time in a double kayak during your tour. With advance notice we can often accommodate guests who want to spend their entire trip in a double kayak but we cannot accommodate guests who want to spend their entire trip in a single kayak.
• Carry kayaks and gear up and down the beach (this is often the most physically demanding part of the trip)