Haida Gwaii Kayaking Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- The totem poles at the Skung Gwaii (Ninstints)
- Experience Kayak Gwaii Haanas National Park R
- Isolated from British Columbia by the infamous Hecate Strait, Haida Gwaii (formerly, the Queen Charlotte Islands) are ecologically unique. These emerald isles are often referred to as the "Canadian Galapagos."
- Visits to ancient native sites unearth the echoes of stories, traditions
- Haida Gwaii is a singular destination to visit on its own, or combine it with an orca paddle through Johnstone Strait.
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- Transport into the park
- Kayaking equipment
- Group camping equipment such as tents/sleeping bag/pad/thermarest
- Professional guides
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Meals: Lunch and Dinner
A bright and early morning heralds the start of the tour. Moresby Explorers will pick you up at the designated meeting time (usually 6:30 AM, but do check in upon arrival) and drive you to their camp on Cumshuwa Inlet. Your time on the w...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A peaceful sleep in camp prepares you for a hearty breakfast and a full day of kayaking. Your route hosts a breathtaking view of Yatza Mountain as you paddle the southern tip of Burnaby Island. As you emerge into the Burnaby (...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The sun rises early, and you'll awake with it for a headstart to the day's adventures. You'll pack the kayaks after breakfast and then paddle across Skincuttle Inlet. As you pass the ancient Haida village of Hagi, on Bolkus Is...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your southbound journey continues, and you will cross Collison Bay and continue past the Rankine Island Ecological Reserve. Collison Bay was one of the first European settlements in the Haida territory, and offers archeologist...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The route to your campsite on Ross Island passes through the Hecate Strait as it flows around Kunghit Island. This day you enter the famous territory of Ninstints, home of the Kunghit Haida. Ninstints (or "Nan Sdins") was the last and most powerful chief of the Kunghit Haida, the ancient village you will visit Saturday bears his namesake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The Houston Stewart Channel drives you toward the Pacific, and you'll continue your paddle West to Louscoone Point for your camp this evening. Today, you'll have the first view of Anthony Island, home of Skun Gwaii and the famous totem poles at Ninstints. The Louscoone Point campsite situates you for a short paddle to the ancient village tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you visit Ninstints. A stunning paddle past Adam Rocks will allow you to land on the west side of Anthony Island. You will have ample time to explore this ancient site, which was abandoned in the late 1800s by the people...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast and morning in camp as you pack your belongings for the return to Moresby Island. Moresby Explorers will collect you at Ross Island and ferry you back to Sandspit, where you will arrive in the late afternoon...
Departure Day.
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Please note: Best season to trip is July to August
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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.
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