Enjoy an incredible Whale Watching Kayaking Adventure Holiday around Vancouver Island, Canada.
Awaken to the song of the Humpback whale. Fall asleep beneath the hushed canopy of a temperate rainforest. Fill your days, whale watching, kayaking with Orcas, observing sea lions romp through an underwater forest of kelp, and eagles fishing along the shore. Linger over lunch on a deserted island, scanning the horizon for signs of Orca activity.
Explore the rainforest, hiking to waterfalls, or along ancient First Nation trails. Marvel when dolphins swim so close you wish you could reach out and touch them. Tune in to the rhythm of the tides. Escape the hubbub of your everyday world. Restore life’s equilibrium from the seat of a kayak. Experience Ecosummer Expeditions’ Orca Camp sea kayaking and whale watching adventures and you’ll discover that paddling a kayak, like life itself, is best when you slow down and relax.
Overview
Join our whale watching kayaking adventure holiday and enjoy a 4-day Kayak glamping trip at our famous Orca Camp in Canada.
Itinerary
Whale Watching Kayaking Adventure Holiday in Canada: Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrival Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
Your Orca Camp adventure starts in the early morning the next stay, so ideally you would spend this night in Telegraph Cove. The Cove is small and has very little inventory, so chances are, depending when you book, that you will need to overnight in nearby Port McNeill (approx. 25 min. away) or even Port Hardy (approx. 45 min. away). Please try to get as close to the Cove as you can. Please keep in mind that the water taxi to Orca Camp can’t wait for you in case you should be late and you would have to make your own way into camp at your expense.
Day One – Journey to Orca Camp
This is the day you’ve been waiting for – Your first opportunity to sight Orcas in their natural wild habitat will take place aboard the water-taxi bound for Warden Beach, home to Orca Camp and your staging ground for adventure. It's a half-hour boat ride past the sparsely populated shores of northern Vancouver Island — eventually all signs of civilization fade away and wildlife sightings abound: sea lions sunning themselves on rocky outcrops, eagles fishing for salmon, Pacific Whitesided dolphins dancing on the ocean's surface, Humpback and Killer Whales — they all call this place home.
Our guides are quick to welcome you to camp, helping you becoming oriented to life in the wild. Learn all about bear-proofing your gear, selecting your tent, and where the outhouse is located. Join the rest of the group gathering at the beach where talk of the first paddling session gets underway. Learn to enter and exit your kayak, the "right" way to paddle and steer and before you know it you're off! The remainder of the day is spent exploring the near shores, keeping a watchful eye out for whales. When you return to camp, tuck into a hearty dinner, prepared surfside and if weather and whales permit, explore the coastline by kayak after dinner, flexing your muscles in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.
Day Two – Orca Camp Warden Beach
Days that are measured in wildlife sightings and the number of Orca shots on your camera begin and end at base camp. Off the grid, unplugged, disconnected from urban living, this is where you’ll reconnect with the natural world…and with each other. Fuel up with a hearty breakfast, spend your days kayaking and exploring the Johnstone Strait, and your nights reliving your adventures around the campfire at Orca Camp.
Day Three – Orca Camp - Kayaking Johnstone Strait
Spend your day paddling the Johnstone Strait, delighting in the encounters you’re sure to have along the way. Porpoises, sea-lions, jumping salmon, and eagles fishing from the shore.
Relax on the Warden Beach - Best Beach for Whale WatchingRelax on the Warden Beach - Best Beach for Whale Watching
Day Four – Orca Camp - Explore Ocean Sealife
We bid farewell to their newfound friends, and return by water-taxi to Telegraph Cove.
Provider Information
What's Included
- All inclusive
What's Not Included
- Flights and transportation to Telegraph Cove
- Accomodations before and after trip
- Gratuities
