Base Camp Kayaking Tours - Sea Kayaking Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, BC
Kayak through spectacular seascapes, surrounded by majestic rainforest - Base Camp sea kayaking offers refreshingly diverse options! These British Columbia adventure travel experiences showcase Vancouver Island's best sea kayaking with daily outings from our unique Wilderness Retreat Base Camp. These BC kayaking trips are tailored to your personal interests and abilities.
You will experience unmatched camping comforts, delicious healthy meals, endless exploration, learning about local Aboriginal culture, rich wildlife, a balance of personal and group time, full days, and plenty of time to relax.
| Thank you again for the best vacation I have ever had! |
| Karl K., Kelowna, BC |
Featured Vacation Packages
Featured Experience
4-Day Sea Otter Kayak Tour - Base Camp
Experience a sea kayaking holiday escape to Kyuquot, with delicious meals, engaging kayak outings, and exploring on forest trails on a remote island in the Pacific!Featured Experience
5-Day Sea Otter Kayak Tour - Base Camp
Recharge while sharing waters with sea otters and other marine life. Experience the welcoming wonder of this remote part of Vancouver Island and the local Indigenous culture.Featured Experience
6-Day Sea Otter Kayak Tour - Base Camp
Immerse yourself in this longer base camp kayaking experience with more opportunity to explore, truly connecting with the forest and ocean surroundings.| Involuntarily I hold my breath as we plane our boats before emerging into bright sunlight in a maze of reefs and intertidal pools. The diversity of life is astounding... |
| Andrew Findlay, Westworld Magazine |
- Perfect for family vacations, couples, and individuals – join us with a group or on your own!
- Suitable for new or experienced sea kayakers, and all ages – we are flexible with many adventure travel options
- Accommodations for peaceful sleeps on comfy beds in waterfront tents beside lush rainforest
- Delicious healthy menu with skillfully prepared meals catered to individual dietary requirements and preferences
A variety of day trips on a base camp kayaking tour will introduce you to this spectacular coastal home of the fascinating sea otter and the Ka:'yu:'k't'h' (Kyuquot) First Nations people. Whether new to kayaking as part of a family vacation, or a seasoned paddler, the options are plentiful with opportunities to build skills and comfort on the water while finding new limits and curiosities each day.We use a mixed fleet of single and double touring sea kayaks to access serene and spectacular beaches, estuaries, islets, sea otter viewing opportunities, tide pools, interesting geologic features, dramatic shorelines, and enchanting old-growth forest walks. You may even be kayaking with whales!
At the end of each day, you're likely to feel the wonderful sensation of having experienced something special without having been too rushed to enjoy the moment.