Kayak Tour Dates and Prices - Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices

KAYAK WITH
WHALES

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

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Price: $1995 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

WHALES AND GRIZZLY
BEARS

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

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Price: $2295 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

FAMILY KAYAK WITH
WHALES

Base Camp Kayaking
4 days / 3 nights

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Price: $1795 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

WHALES AND WILDLIFE
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
6 days / 5 nights

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Price: $2195 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

SEA OTTER
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
6 days / 5 nights

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Price: $2195 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

CENTRAL GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
5 days / 4 nights

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Price: $2495 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

NORTHERN GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
8 days / 7 nights

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Price: $3395 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

SOUTHERN GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
8 days / 7 nights

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Price: $3395 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

ULTIMATE GWAII HAANAS
EXPLORER

Expedition Kayaking
15 days / 14 nights

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Price: $6195 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GREAT BEAR
RAINFOREST

Expedition Kayaking
10 days / 9 nights

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Price: $3995 CAD per person plus 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Two sea kayaking trips I have never sea kayaked before but did two back to back with them in August - one base camp and one wild camping. All the equipment was first class and the tour guides/leaders were excellent giving someone who was very nervous the confidence to happily paddle a single kayak …
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Yvonne R.
9/01/2019
Whales and Grizzly Bears Kayak Tour - Base Camp We just returned from Kingfisher's Whales and Grizzlies adventure and it was amazing! From the orientation session provided the evening before the trip, to the final drop-off of our gear back in Port McNeill, everything was exceptional. Our guides, Cam, Megan and Zach were friendly, fun and professional. They shared their knowledge of the marine life that is so abundant in that area and their respect for the environment was heartwarming. They were also excellent chefs and all had a great sense of humour. We saw dolphins and porpoises, orcas and humpbacks, seals and sea lions, eagles, mink and many marine birds. The accommodation was very comfortable and the setting was beautiful. I don't think any of us wanted to go home - we would have been happy there for many more days of kayaking and exploring.
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Cherylnghbr
7/26/2019
Base Camp Kayak With Whales and Grizzly Bears My husband and I participated in a 4-day-3-night base camp Whale and Grizzly Bear trip with Kingfisher and we had an AMAZING time! We are both scientists and have gone on lots of cool outdoor adventures, but this trip was exceptional. We saw so much wildlife that we could hardly …
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Kristen R.
9/01/2019
Kingfisher Whales and Grizzlies four-day excursion a smash hit! I recently experienced this kayaking adventure with nine pals. We unanimously agreed that the experience simply could not have been better. We were graced with good weather and abundant marine and wildlife viewings. From a full breach by a Humpback whale, to a clear sighting of an Orca's dorsal fin from the middle of Blackfish Sound, to seals, sea lions, the fattest bald eagles on earth, swimming deer, and countless species of marine creatures and plants, our cups were absolutely full. Our three guides, Cam, Zach, and Megan (ph.) were all incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. They quickly assessed our capabilities as kayakers and designed our kayaking adventures to perfectly suit us. The food was excellent, the permanent platform-based tents were super comfortable. Nothing was left to chance, and yet we were able to take advantage of opportunities as they presented. I can highly recommend this kayaking adventure - it will be a wilderness highlight for life!
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Sandra J.
7/25/2019
Amazing! I am well traveled and done many different types of adventures and trips. I have only wrote one review on trip advisor before and that was giving a 5/5 rating cage shark diving with Great Whites in New Zealand. This trip deserves my 2nd 5/5 review! It was incredible!! Great mix of kayaking, island time, solitude, games, nature, etc. I did the 4 day/3 night base camp trip with my brother. All the guides were great with a special shutout to Fin! Very knowledgeable, personable, patient, and passionate about his job. When he spoke people listened. A kind of guy you want to grab a pint with sometime and maybe watch the Habs beat up on the Canucks !! We seen it all (both from our kayaks and from the many view points at camp)... a couple pods of orcas, sea lions swimming close to us, porpoises, humpbacks , eagles catching fish... and the list goes on and on. This trip is so much more than that though!! Nature is incredible and much more fun and cheaper than therapy. This trip is one I’ll remember forever!! No photos needed, just go see for yourself!! A+
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Brent A.
8/03/2019
Best way to experience Vancouver Island's wild west coast My husband and I just returned from our second trip with Kingfisher - an expedition trip in the Nutchatlitz area: Kayaking with Sea Otters. It was even more fabulous than our first base camp trip in the Broughton Archipelago. We saw sea otters every day, tons of eagles and even …
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Elizabeth C.
7/01/2021
Two sea kayaking trips I have never sea kayaked before but did two back to back with them in August - one base camp and one wild camping. All the equipment was first class and the tour guides/leaders were excellent giving someone who was very nervous the confidence to happily paddle a single kayak even when the water was choppy. Photos is short supply as wildlife not learnt the art of posing but lying in your tent at night either listening to the humpback whales or wolves in the distance is a never to be forgotten experience. Saw so much and learnt so much from the knowledgeable guides made it a holiday I will always remember.
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Yvonne R.
9/14/2019
Wow, just wow! We did the 6 day Whales and Wilderness Explorer trip very near the end of a 7 week long trip to Canada. We expected to like and enjoy the trip, but we didn't expect to be absolutely blown away by it! We had done lots of other outdoor adventures during our trip, all of which we'd …
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347liz
10/01/2019
SO much wildlife, incredible food, and awesome people!!!!! We had such an awesome time on our trip. We had exceptional luck seeing wildlife, we saw humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and more!!! It was such a great time. The food was UNREAL and the accommodations were really nice. I feel as though we really did get our moneys worth. Our guides (Kelsey and Connor) were awesome, they cooked, they cleaned, and they put up with our groups obsession with finding orcas.
Overall, I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in seeing marine life in the wild and respects wildlife/nature.
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P6420ZHsabrinac
8/27/2021
Best way to experience Vancouver Island's wild west coast My husband and I just returned from our second trip with Kingfisher - an expedition trip in the Nutchatlitz area: Kayaking with Sea Otters. It was even more fabulous than our first base camp trip in the Broughton Archipelago. We saw sea otters every day, tons of eagles and even a curious mink at one of our campsites. Our guides, Carter and Julien, were great - looked after our safety, regaled us with stories, jokes and a poem, and somehow managed to whip up amazing fresh meals and snacks from what we carried in our kayaks. Carter even baked a cake on our third day! They shared their knowledge of the area and the wildlife and helped us improve our kayaking techniques. Every day brought a new adventure: kayaking into the mouth of a cave to inspect a waterfall, a group of sea otters putting on a show off the beach where we were enjoying "happy hour" appies and wine, and paddling in the ocean swells . We're seniors (69 & 72) and we'd highly recommend Kingfisher for anyone of any age who is reasonably fit.
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7/31/2021

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Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures offers guided multi-day kayak tours on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest

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May 15

A few quiet but ✨️magic✨️ moments on the water...⁠
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Everyone loves a sunny day paddling, but there is something to be said about a quiet, foggy paddle. From the thick, soft fog that lays down like a blanket to the delicate tendrils that wind their way through the trees, misty paddles have a special place in our hearts. ⁠
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👉️ There's magic all around Vancouver Island North if you know where to look—click the link 🔗 in our bio to get started!⁠
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May 8

Don't mind us spyhopping our way into your midweek...👀⁠
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Spyhopping is a behaviour specific to whales and dolphins; it's when they pop their heads out of the water to get a look at whats happening surface-side. It's always a special treat to spot a whale spyhopping—after all, it's not often you can say you went whale watching where the whales were watching you! ⁠
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👉️ Ready to hop on the water with some of the best wildlife BC has to offer? Click the link 🔗 in our bio to join one of our Kayak with Whales basecamp tours—you never know what you might spot! ⁠
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Apr 29

Want to support BC's wildlife, small businesses, artists, AND ongoing marine research and education? We know how! ⬇️ ⬇️⁠
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It's time for @MERSociety 's annual online auction! With over 130 items from local, sustainable businesses and artists (as well as huge discounted packages from your favourite kayaking company 👀) and proceeds going towards marine research, education, and response, there's never been a better time—or reason—to treat yourself to some one-of-a-kind wares. ⁠
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So mark your calendars: the auction begins on Thursday, May 2nd at noon and ends on Sunday, May 5th at precisely 7:00 PM—that's only 4 days to secure your favourite item(s)!⁠
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👉️ Ready to help the experts help the whales? 🐋 Click the link 🔗 in our bio check out what's up for grabs and mark your favourites!⁠
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Apr 24

There's nothing quite like the feeling when you've outlasted winter, and summer is right around the corner! ☀️ 🙌⁠
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Paddling in the rain has its charm, but that moment when the clouds clear and the sun comes out? Unparalleled. ⁠
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👉️ Whether it's ethereal mist or blazing sun—sometimes all in one day!— any day can be the best when you're paddling in Gwaii Haanas. Don't believe us? There's only one way to prove us wrong—click the link 🔗 in our bio to join us this summer!⁠
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#gohaidagwaii #explorebc #explorecanada #adventuretravel #kayaking #kayaktour #camping #expedition #adventure

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Apr 22

It's Earth Day, so let's take a moment to appreciate the natural beauty of the places we call home. 🌎️⁠
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From ancient forests to glittering mountains and shimmering seas, there's a lot to be thankful for here in BC, and we can all play a part in preserving and protecting it for generations to come. ⁠
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Whether it's picking up litter on your walks, supporting environmental organizations dear to you, or opting for local and sustainable foods, there are so many little ways we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener future—and every effort counts. 🌿⁠ ⁠
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🌎️ Are you making any Earth Day resolutions? Let us know in the comments!⁠
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👉️ Looking to paddle some of the most pristine wilderness Canada has to offer? With trips lasting between 4 and 15 days, we've got the adventure for you—click the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more.⁠
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Apr 19

Looking for a place to paddle with little moments of wonder around every corner? 🪸⁠
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With oceans as clear as this, kayaking isn't all about spotting whales in the distance—it's also about the vibrant life you'll spot beside your kayak along the way!⁠
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Whether it's the feeling of an urchin tip-toeing across your palm, the mesmerizing dance of a lion's mane jellyfish, or a constellation of colourful sea stars beneath your kayak, there's always something new and fascinating in the rich Pacific Northwest waters. ⁠
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👉️ From whelks 🐚 to whales 🐋, or so the saying goes, we've got it all. Click the link 🔗 in our bio to join one of our Kayak with Whales basecamp tours this summer—you never know what you might spot! ⁠
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#gonorthisland #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #adventuretravel #kayaking #kayaktour #camping #basecamp #johnstonestrait #Vancouverisland #intertidal #jellyfish

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Apr 17

Fact: the only thing better than having a group of adventurous friends is when once-in-a-lifetime adventures go on sale! 😱⁠
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You read that right! For a limited time only, we're offering a 25% discount on select Kingfisher Gwaii Haanas tours. The catch? This discount is only for groups of 4 or more. Take it from us, planning a backcountry adventure with your friends rarely gets easier than this! ⁠
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👉️ You get the crew, and we'll handle the rest—but spots on these discounted tours won't last long. Click the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more! ⁠
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Apr 14

The bright, mist-shrouded days of the Johnstone Strait are idyllic enough, and that's before you run into local traffic! 🐋⁠
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🐋 Did you know? 🐋⁠
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Humpback whales practice something called "feeding ground loyalty", meaning they return to the same areas yearly to feed! Not just areas in broad strokes, either—some whales are known for specializing their hunting techniques in specific passes and channels! These habitual haunts can be great fun for paddlers, as we often have a good chance of spotting these whales in their natural environment and identifying them as individuals through the unique markings on the underside of their tails.⁠
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👉️ Want to take a "stroll" through the area and meet our neighbours this summer? There's no better place than the Johnstone Strait to Kayak with Whales—click the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more! ⁠
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#gonorthisland #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #adventuretravel #kayaking #kayaktour #basecamp #johnstonestrait #humpback #humpbackwhale #whalewatching

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Apr 12

Calling all intrepid adventurers! Ever wondered what it'd be like to spend 15 days paddling at the edge of the world? ⁠
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It's 15 days of serene forest moments and thrilling waters to paddle, sunrises that go for miles, and sunsets that last for hours. It's where every meal comes with a new beach to enjoy and where every corner can hide achingly beautiful vistas. When it comes to paddling getaways, there's no place quite like Haida Gwaii. ⁠
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👉️ We're only running ONE of our 15-day Ultimate Gwaii Haanas Explorers this summer and spots are dwindling fast, so don't hesitate to save your spot through the link 🔗 in our bio!⁠
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Apr 10

Who says a kayaking expedition can't include a day with a little R&R? 🏖️⁠
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With pristine hot springs to soak in and the refreshing Pacific Ocean only a few steps away, paddling into G̱andll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island) might redefine your expectations for backcountry experiences. ⁠
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👉️ Does spending five days paddling through paradise and a day soaking it all away in soothing hot springs sound like the dream vacation you've been waiting for? Click the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more about our Central Gwaii Haanas Explorer! ⁠
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#gohaidagwaii #explorebc #explorecanada #adventuretravel #kayaking #kayaktour #camping #expedition #adventure #hotsprings #haidagwaii

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Apr 7

Where will your adventures have you laying your head this summer? ⛺️ ⁠
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We'll be looking for spots with ocean views, soft mossy beds, and all sorts of wild neighbours to meet. Care to join us? ⁠
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👉️ Dreaming of that fresh seaside rainforest air? There's just enough room left for you and a few friends on our ONLY Northern Gwaii Haanas Explorer this summer. Click the link 🔗 in our bio to secure your spot!⁠
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Apr 4

With summer approaching, it's time to decide: do you want your usual summer activities or something a little more...unique?⁠
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Lazy days by the pool and balmy afternoon patios are great, but they're not where you're likely to find soul-stirring vistas and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. And when you're looking for something utterly unique, there's nowhere quite like Gwaii Haanas—and certainly nothing like the renowned village site of SGang Gwaay. ⁠
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👉️ From misty mountains rising from the sea to ancient villages brought to life with stories passed down for generations, when you're looking for something different and wild, you're sure to find it on one of our Southern Gwaii Haanas Explorers. Click the link 🔗 in our bio to start your adventure!⁠
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