Broken Group Islands sea kayaking Tour.

Broken Group Islands 5 day/ 4 Night Kayaking Tour

Sea Kayaking in the Broken Group islands.

About the Islands

The Broken Group Islands are a group of incredibly unique islands located in Barclay Sound off the west coast of Vancouver Island. There are approximately twenty five large islands with many smaller islands. Each island is unique in its terrain, its beaches and its campgrounds. To protect the fragility of the island’s flora and fauna there are designated campsites. The bathroom facilities are something to see!! Some campsites are right on the sandy beach while some are nestled under the towering trees of the forest. The paddling in this area is unique. There are many channels and coves
to explore with an abundant wealth of marine life. Sea lions, whales, seals and porpoises may be our sea companions for this adventure.

Schedule 2008	*Inquire about July and August dates. Sept 1-5 Sept 8-12 Sept 15-19
Included in the Price	◊ breakfast, lunch, dinner, all snacks and beverages ◊ sea kayaking gear - boats, PFDs, paddles, spray skirts, safety equipment ◊ single or double kayak, ◊ Eureka tent (based on double occupancy) ◊ ferry costs ◊ Park fees and camping fees ◊ professional guide services ◊ group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) ◊ library of books and field guides
Not Included in the Price	◊ travel insurance ◊ traveling costs-air fare ◊ personal Items and gear (as per equipment list) ◊ alcoholic beverages ◊ gratuities ◊ 5% GST tax
Tour Options	◊ add a stay in a lodge before and after your trip (revised pricing) ◊ upgrade to single occupancy (revised pricing)

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 explore Port Alberni.

Day 1

We will meet to take the Lady Rose ferry to Sechart Lodge. From there the Toquart water taxi will deliver us and our boats to a nearby island. We will have time to set up camp, have a hearty dinner and then go exploring with an evening paddle to nearby islands. We will have a warming driftwood fire and some toasty hot chocolate before settling in for the night. Meals L,D

Day 2
Today will be a day for discovering the amazing diversity that the Broken Group Islands has to offer. After a nourishing breakfast preparations will be made for a day paddling trip to explore. There are some amazing beaches for swimming or snorkeling; the tidal pools provide a wealth of sea life in a micro environment. If you are interested in fishing we can arrange for you to purchase a fishing license before we leave Port Alberni. We may have to load our boats with driftwood from a small beach for our evening fire before we return for dinner and a relaxing evening. Meals B,L,D

Day 3
Wake up to a refreshing stretch before breakfast this morning! Each morning
feel free to join us for some light yoga stretches to prepare for the day's paddle and to breathe the fresh sea air. Hot coffee and a delicious morning meal will prepare you for visiting some of the more remote Broken Group Islands. Visiting the sea lions on Wouwer Island or paddling to the sea arch on Effingham Island will be a highlight of your visit. Our dinner this evening will be a celebration of your trip with us. We hope you are hungry! Meals B,L,D

Day 4

After sleeping in and having a leisurely breakfast our group can help decide our
agenda for today. We can examine our maps to decide which islands we would like to paddle to and explore. We might recommend visiting the Tiny Islands for a swim from the white shell beaches or a paddle around Nettle Island to lay on the beach in the hot sun. Whatever we decide, relaxing will be important.
Listen to the distant howling of wolves as you snuggle down in your warm sleeping bag. Meals B,L,D

Day 5
Today is our departure day. We will have everything ready for the water taxi to pick us up midmorning to take us back to Sechart. From there we will take the Lady Rose ferry back to Port Alberni. We want to leave early in the day so you can plan your travel arrangements. Meals B,L

Extra Activities:
Photography Exploring Bird Watching Relaxing Beach Combing Snorkeling

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