Beachcombers Tour           4 Days/ 3 Night Sea Kayaking Tour      

                                     

The Beaches

            The beaches of Clayoqout Sound are incredible! You may even think you are in a tropical country like Mexico or Hawaii. They are mostly white, hard packed sand. As you progress up the beach past the high tide line the sand becomes soft; a natural surface for a very comfy bed. There are so many cool things to discover while you are beachcombing. You will find ample drift wood, a variety of shells , sand dollars, star fish, muscles, clams and many species of decorative sea weed on the beach. If you like swimming in cool water you may want to go snorkeling for underwater treasures. Be sure to bring your underwater camera!

Itinerary:

Orientation:
   On the evening before your tour we will treat you to coffee or tea and go over any last minute trip details and answer any questions you may have. This will be very brief so you have your evening to complete
your trip preparations or to enjoy exploring Tofino.

Day 1  
                                                   
 We will meet at the public dock with hot coffee waiting and begin packing the boats. Once we are packed we will adjust the boats to your personal needs, have an introductory paddling lesson and a safety talk. Once we are launched we will set our pace for our first beach camp. As we paddle past many smaller islands we can explore the abundant life in the intertidal zone. We may encounter some hunting seals or porpoises and hear the prehistoric cries of the Blue Heron. We will stop for a  fresh lunch on our way. Once at camp we will set up our tents and then go exploring while we prepare our evening meal. After a warming driftwood fire we will settle into our snug tents for the night, lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves.        Meals L,D

Day 2
    If you are feeling the need to stretch and breathe we will have an early morning
 light yoga stretching session on the beach. Or you can stay in bed until you smell breakfast cooking! After a leisurely breakfast spend some time beachcombing. Find the perfect driftwood to enhance your home or the perfect collection of shells while feeling the fresh breeze and the salt air! What could be better? Many beaches on the islands are connected by a short hike behind the headlands, through the forest. You can spend hours exploring!  We may spend the day on the beach or decide to go exploring by kayak. We will be flexible. Dinner this evening will be a grand affair - we hope you are hungry! As dusk settles, visit and share around a cozy fire. If conditions are right there may be phosphorescence in the waves after dark. It is enchanting to see.           Meals B,L,D

Day 3 
     Fresh coffee anyone? Today is a day to breathe, relax and explore. We will plan a day paddling trip to a nearby island. There will be some unique vistas and some unique beach creatures to find on this island.  If you enjoy swimming you may want to use the complimentary snorkeling gear to explore underwater creatures.  There will be endless opportunities to do some bird watching and practice your photography skills. If the sun is out you can lay in the sun and read a good book.  This great day will end with a warm fire, some hot chocolate and fellowship.
 Meals B,L,D

Day 4
   Today is the day to head back to Tofino. After  breakfast we will pack our boats and begin paddling back. If weather and time permits we may go back by an alternate route to continue our exploration of Clayoquot Sound.
We plan to arrive in Tofino with enough time to facilitate your travel plans. It is a good idea to book accommodation for the night before and after your sea kayaking tour. We can certainly help you with this.
 Meals B,L

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra Activities:                                       
                                         Photography               Exploring                Bird Watching          Relaxing           Beach Combing      Snorkeling

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