Blackfish Waters Orca Kayak Tour

6 days
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Kayak with orcas in Johnstone Strait, the BEST place in the world to observe killer whales as they feed on salmon off northern Vancouver Island. This is the only itinerary to spend 6 days in the heart of the areas where orcas roam, optimizing your chances of special encounters with these magnificent whales. Enjoy full-height canvas tents with sleeping cots in...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Kayak with orcas in the BEST place in the world to observe killer whales
    • See killer whalesas they feed on salmon
    • Spend a full 6 days in whale territory
    • Pass playful dolphins and curious porpoises

What's this trip about?

    Kayak with orcas in Johnstone Strait, the BEST place in the world to observe killer whales as they feed on salmon off northern Vancouver Island. This is the only itinerary to spend 6 days in the heart of the areas where orcas roam, optimizing your chances of special encounters with these magnificent whales. Enjoy full-height canvas tents with sleeping cots in this unique base-camp to base-camp tour.   If you long to kayak with orcas, you've come to the right place. This tour is the only one of its kind to spend a full 6 days in whale territory. While some people are content to simply watch whales, sea kayakers yearn to experience them. Maximize your orca experience in the breathtaking scenery of Vancouver Island's inside passage. Here in Johnstone Strait, summer home of the northern resident orcas, paddle whale-rich waters and explore the the marine wonders of their ecosystem.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityPort McNeill
End CityPort McNeill

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • All meals while on tour, transportation to and from the launch site
    • Kayaking instruction, all kayaking and camping equipment
    • Dry bags for your gear
    • Neoprene booties
    • Service of our certificated professional Guides
    • The full service of our Adventure Consultants.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Early in the morning, we provide transport from the Haida Way Motor Inn south to the launch site in charming Telegraph Cove, where your guides will provide a kayaking safety and orientation lesson. We launch from Telegraph Cove, paddling...

Day 2-3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Awake to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and tea as the sun crests over rainforest boughs. Your guides will be wide awake and hard at work preparing a warm breakfast, but you can relax with a steaming mug of your favorite dri...

Day 4-5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will paddle to Robson Bight Orca Preserve as well as to First Nations pictograph sites on various days of your trip. Orcas can appear at any time on our tour. Killer whales can cover dozens of miles per day and often swim ...

Day 6

Accommodations: Haida-Way Motor Inn (Not Included In Trip Price)

After breakfast and breaking camp, you will spend the day kayaking to our take-out at Telegraph Cove, stopping for lunch along the way and a visit to the Telegraph Cove whale museum. A taxi will r...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,499
Price per day$250
Single supplement (single occupancy)$200
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

We will do our best to adhere to the itineraries and trip descriptions listed on our website. However, tour itineraries or sub contractors (such as taxi, cruise boats or hotels) may change slightly due to reasons beyond our control including but not limited to Acts of God, wind, waves, inclement weather or other. We always welcome you to call us to clarify any item - often this is the best way to fully clarify expectations - call us collect or on our toll-free number. You will be sent pre-trip email with latest details within a month of your tour - it is your responsibility to check in with us prior to your trip to see if you have all the information you need. We will always do our best to provide you with the best possible tour and to fully meet your expectations to the best of our ability.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with ROW Sea Kayak Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews & Ratings

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Eric

Oct 2019

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A Close Encounter of the Orca Kind

I have been on this trip 3 different time, and each time has been unique, and so amazing. The guides were so great, and knowledgeable, the food was fantastic, and th...

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Kimmie

Sep 2019

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This was one of the best vacations I have ever gone on

This was one of the best vacations I have ever gone on. It was amazing to see the humpbacks slapping their tails and orca swimming by our base camp every evening. Bu...

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Lin Teichman

Aug 2019

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Best Trip Ever

This trip exceeded all expectations for a kayaking trip. Not only were the guides wonderful, the food amazing and the participants fun, but the sheer numbers of whal...

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Michelle

Jul 2019

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Incredible Kayaking with Orcas

If you're looking for an opportunity to kayak with whales, specifically orcas, this is an incredible adventure. Not only did we get the opportunity to see orcas from...

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Jimbo

Sep 2018

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Amazing Johnstone Straight Experience - Kayaking, Fun, Wildlife, great food, beautiful location

We recently took the Orca Base Camp trip with Sea Kayak Adventures. It was amazing. Yes its camping. We were well taken care of and got to paddle in this pristin...

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Karen

Mar 2020

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one of the best things we had ever done

When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...

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Jacquie

Feb 2020

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This was a very magical trip!

This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...

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Barbara

Feb 2020

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had an amazing time

I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Transportation to and from Port McNeill
    • Hotel before and after the tour
    • Meals before or after the tour
    • Gratuity for guides
    • Items of a personal nature.

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

All cancellations must be received in writing. All monies are non-refundable 75 days or less prior to trip departure. You are welcome to find a suitable replacement for yourself, who would then reimburse you, and send us their own reservation, health and assumption of risk forms well in advance of the trip. Please strongly consider purchasing travel insurance upon booking as every year someone regrets not doing so. Please note: Deposits are never refundable.

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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
14 years and up
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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