Enjoy west coast kayak camping at it’s finest on this easy and affordable tour! Join us for three days of beautiful paddling and two magical nights of wilderness kayak camping. This three day trip is designed for people who are just getting into kayak touring, or folks who maybe don’t have a lot of time, or are novice to wilderness camping and just want to start learning. The stunning scenery and calm waters of this area have put the Discovery Islands ‘on the map’ as a world famous destination for sea-kayaking adventures. Come see why!
Note: Please do let us know when booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Schedule
Day One
8:00 am meet your guide at the Yak Shack over fair trade locally roasted coffee. Plan your trip. There are several different route options to discuss. This is a time to finalize any questions and make sure you haven’t forgotten your sleeping bag, or camera! Time to gear up and get boats packed. After a kayak lesson on the dock, you will certainly enjoy launching from our carpeted kayak ramps. Paddle to a scenic beach for a picnic lunch and rest on shore after enjoying your first wilderness feast! An afternoon paddle brings us to our camping destination of choice early enough to enjoy the camp set up and have time to relax with the sunset before dinner. The possibility of an evening paddle with bio-luminescence under the stars awaits!
Day Two
Your leisurely morning includes a delicious and satisfying breakfast including fine coffee. Did we mention coffee?! When we are ready, we pack up camp and get out for another great day on the water. Options abound for interesting routes to meander as we make our way to the second campsite of the trip. As we paddle we are surrounded by rugged coastal mountain views and keep our eyes well trained at spotting the wildlife surrounding us. We enjoy visiting with seals, dolphins, eagles, a wide variety of birds and loads of interesting inter-tidal life. We find a secluded beach for lunch and fill up on energy to make it to the next evening campsite. We are now in the ‘trip flow’ (away from it all) ☺ and savour this second night of camping under the stars!
Day Three
We slowly pack up the camp after a satisfying breakfast and make our way back to Heriot Bay through this magical coastline. By now our paddling skills are fine-tuned and we take pleasure in the new skills of moving with ease on the water. Lunch on day three is included. We should return to the Yak Shack in Heriot Bay by late afternoon… just in time for dinner reservations.
