TC Kayaks Lodge Based Sea Kayak Tour Overview...

Not everybody interested in Orca whales enjoy camping in a tents. Our Lodge Based Trips are three days and three nights. We use our own shuttle boat and either single or double sea kayaks to paddle through sheltered waters and quiet passages where wildlife is abundant. One day it could be Orca Whales we see, the next Humpback Whales or perhaps Black Bears along the shoreline.Each day we venture out into the waters of Johnstone Strait to experience the unique spirit of the area by sea kayak.

Each day the weather and the wildlife will combine to offer us an experience that you can only get during the summers in these pristine waters. Each day eagles, harbour seals, and otter are seen at close range.

Because each day is valuable we monitor the movement of the salmon to ensure that we do not miss any wildlife experience that might occur. We paddle along rugged shorelines visiting secluded beaches and hike to vantage points for some awesome views.

These locations are selected to give us the greatest opportunity to see resident Orca in their natural habitat. Often if we are fortunate enough we could not only observe the passage of the Orca but perhaps observe them socializing and playing.

             

Lodge & Camp - Option #1   (1) Lodging, (2) Campout, (3) Lodging

             

Overview: 

     

      Travel day/1st night in Private Cabin accommodation. 

      1st day sea kayaking /2nd night at the campout site 

      2nd day sea kayaking /3rd night in Private Cabin accommodation

      3rd  day local sea kayaking trip

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia  Min/Max:   Two/six persons

Mini-Itinerary:  This option starts with days paddle around the waters of Telegraph Cove as an introduction to the local waters. Dinner and a night lodging in Telegraph Cove. The second day our new 29ft aluminium landcraft will take you to our basecamp island to paddle the core area of Johnstone Strait where pods of Orca often travel by. This are is what and where everyone wants to be at during their stay at Telegraph Cove. This trip provides the best access with a seasoned kayak guide at the helm.  Dinner and the night will be spent in our camp with domed tents (single accommodations). The third day will involve sea kayaking, a visit to Robson Bights waters and dinner at our basecamp before returning to Telegraph Cove for your last night of accommodations.

             

Cost Option #1:  $950 per person   (single supplement $150)

deposit:  $250 per person

Included:  Two nights lodging, one night  platform camping, two dinner, three lunches and three breakfasts, all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, sleeping bag rental, sleeping pad rental, boat transport, professional sea kayak guides, basecamp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, excellent hydraphone system and fantastic scenery.

 

  

               

Lodge Based - Option #2   Three Nights Lodging, (1)(2)(3)

             

Overview:  

      Travel day/1st night in Private Cabins

      1st day sea kayaking/cruising /2nd night in Private Cabin

      2nd day sea kayaking /cruising /3rd night in Private Cabin

      3rd day of sea kayaking/cruising

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia     Min/Max:   Two/six persons

Mini-Itinerary:  This option starts with our new landing craft boat taking you on a cruise to our first paddling destination to explore a vast archipelago of islands with eagle, whales and other marine animal surprises. Return to Telegraph Cove for dinner and rest. The second day boat cruise to an area of  scenic passages, native ruins and a variety of wildlife. Dinner is a  salmon bake at our island basecamp and return to Telegraph Cove for lodging. The third day will involve sea kayaking, a visit to Robson Bights waters and a return to Telegraph Cove for your last night of accommodations.

             

Cost Option #2:  $1295 per person   single supplement ($150)

deposit:  $250 per person

Included:  Three nights lodging,  three meals, lunches and two breakfasts, all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, sleeping bag rental, sleeping pad rental, shuttle boat transport. Professional sea kayak guides, basecamp comforts of composting men/women toilets, weatherproof tents, hydraphone system and fantastic scenery.

 

 

             

Lodge Based - Option #3   Three Nights Lodging, (1)(2)(3)

             

Overview: 

      Travel day/1st night in Cabins along the boardwalk 

      1st day sea kayaking/cruising/native sites /2nd night in Private Cabin

      2nd day sea kayaking/cruising /3rd night in Private Cabin

      3rd day of  bear watching expedition

Start/End:  Telegraph Cove, British Columbia    Min/Max:   Two/four persons

Mini-Itinerary:  This option uses our new 29 ft state of the art landing craft each day of your vacation. This boat is designed to whale watch and access areas that are otherwise impossible to get to. Our focus is wildlife and sheltered water paddling. You will explore an archipelago of islands with a significant variety of eagles, otters, seals and whales. Every day is a surprise. Every night is spent in comfort after having a quiet dinner with the sunset in the distance. You will see Humpback, Minke and Orca Whales from our boat and from sea kayaks. You might see Black Bear, deer and otters. And the third day is a bear watching expedition while also seeing the sights of  Johnstone Strait as only we can show you.

             

Cost Option #3:  $1495 per person   (single supplement $150)

deposit:  $350 per person

Included:  Three nights lodging, parking, three meals/lunches and two breakfasts, all sea kayaking equipment, drybags, comfortable private accommodations, private cruising and transport to destinations in coast guard approved boat, knowledgeable guides, a hydraphone system to listen to whale vocalizations, visits with summer researchers and fantastic scenery.

 

 

Note: Discovery Expeditions reserves the right to alter the trip itinerary to provide the best trip in the face of changing weather and tide conditions.

Lodge Based Trip Schedule

Departure Dates...2009

May 16-18,  May 23-25,   June 13-15,  June 20-22,  June 28-30 July  04-06, July 11-13, July 18-20, July 25-27, August 01-03, August 08-10, August 15-17, August 22-24  Sept 05-06, September 12-14, September 19-21, September 26-29, October 02-04,
October 05-07, October 8-10, October 12-14.

Trip Costs:  CAD$950-$1495 per person

Trip Deposit:  CAD$250-$350 per person