Kayaking Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest
Four to Fifteen Day Fully Outfitted Guided Kayak Tours
Kayak With Whales
Four Days
Base Camp Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Whales and Grizzly Bears
Four Days
Base Camp Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Family Kayak With Whales
Four Days
Base Camp Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Central Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Five Days
Expedition Kayaking
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Whales and Wildlife Explorer
Six Days
Expedition Kayaking
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Sea Otter Explorer
Six Days
Expedition Kayaking
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Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Southern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Eight Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Great Bear Rainforest Explorer
Ten Days
Expedition Kayaking
Begin Your Adventure
Ultimate Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Fifteen Days
Expedition Kayaking
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Kayaking Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the
Great Bear Rainforest
Four to Fifteen Day Fully Outfitted
Guided Kayak Tours
Kayak With Whales
Base Camp Kayaking
Whales and Grizzly Bears
Base Camp Kayaking
Family Kayak With Whales
Base Camp Kayaking
Central Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Whales and Wildlife Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Sea Otter Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Southern Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Great Bear Rainforest Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
Ultimate Gwaii Haanas Explorer
Expedition Kayaking
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Kayaking Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest

Welcome to British Columbia, one of the premiere destinations for sea kayaking in the world. Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures has been running fully outfitted guided kayak tours on the coast of British Columbia since 1999. Our experienced guides will take you on an adventure through stunning waterways and lush temperate rainforests, with incredible wildlife sightings.

We pride ourselves on keeping our group sizes small, allowing for close personal attention and minimal impact on the environment and wildlife we view from our kayaks. Our experienced kayak guides are passionate about kayaking and the wilderness and will eagerly share their knowledge with you, ensuring that your trip is full of memories that will last a lifetime.

With 25 years of experience, we offer unparalleled sea kayaking adventures in some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the world, including northern Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Great Bear Rainforest. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or just starting out, we have the perfect tour for you.

Experience the unparalleled beauty of British Columbia from the comfort of your kayak. Book your sea kayak tour with Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures today and discover the natural wonders of this breathtaking region.

KAYAK WITH
WHALES

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Imagine waking to the sound of a humpback’s breath as it glides past your tent. Later, take in a moment of awe watching a pod of orcas from your kayak, while the rest of the day is filled with the soft huffs of seals and quiet wingbeats, as bald eagles swoop over the water in search of salmon. 

WHALES AND GRIZZLY
BEARS

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Seeing a humpback whale lunging through a school of bait fish, a grizzly bear chasing a salmon through a shallow river, or a pod of killer whales surfacing in unison are often considered once in a lifetime experiences and all three are possible on this tour..

FAMILY KAYAK WITH
WHALES

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

Searching under rocks for crabs, watching humpback whales feed on a school of small fish, or being surprised as a harbour seal pops up right next to their kayak, are all memories children cherish for a lifetime. This kayak tour is designed for families with children aged six to fourteen.

WHALES AND WILDLIFE
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
6 days / 5 nights

Imagine waking one morning to the sound of a humpback whale’s blow as it swims past your ocean-side tent. Later that same day watch in awe, as a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, swim past your kayak as a bald eagle swoops down to catch a salmon.

SEA OTTER
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
6 days / 5 nights

Seeing a humpback whale lunging through a school of bait fish, a grizzly bear chasing a salmon through a shallow river, or a pod of killer whales surfacing in unison are often considered once in a lifetime experiences and all three are possible on this tour..

CENTRAL GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
5 days / 4 nights

Highlights of the Central Gwaii Haanas Explorer tour include soaking in the natural pools at Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island) and kayaking the wildlife rich waters of Juan Perez Sound. This five day tour has a more relaxed pace than our longer Gwaii Haanas Explorer kayak tours

NORTHERN GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
8 days / 7 nights

The Northern Gwaii Hannas Explorer tours travel between Tanu Island and Burnaby Island in the northern half of Gwaii Haanas. Paddle sheltered channels, secluded bays, and exposed coastline, visit Haida cultural sites T’aanuu Llnagaay (Tanu) and Hlk’yah GawGa (Windy Bay) and soak in natural hot springs.

SOUTHERN GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
8 days / 7 nights

The Southern Gwaii Haanas Explorer tour kayaks the southern end of Gwaii Haanas, from K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay along the rugged coastline to Rose Harbour. Fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, colourful inter-tidal life, wonderful campsite locations, and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of SGang Gwaay.

ULTIMATE GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
15 days / 14 nights

This trip is our longest offering, and provides visitors the opportunity to explore almost the entire Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Heritage Site. This experience starts near the northern boundary of Gwaii Haanas, and culminates near the south end after a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of SGang Gwaay.

GREAT BEAR
RAINFOREST

Expedition Kayaking
10 days / 9 nights

Stretching for 400 kilometres along British Columbia’s central coast, the Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. This beautifully rugged coast offers the adventurous traveller with diverse kayaking routes, abundant wildlife, and a rich First Nations culture.

PRIVATE
GROUP TOUR

Base Camp or Expedition Kayaking
varies

We offer two types of tours for those wanting to organize a private tour for their own group of family, friends, colleagues, or paddling club.

 

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