Base Camp Kayaking Tours - Sea Kayaking Kyuquot, Vancouver Island, BC
Kayak through spectacular seascapes, rimmed by majestic rainforest - Base Camp sea kayaking offers refreshingly diverse options. These 4 to 7 day Vancouver Island adventure travel experiences showcase Vancouver Island's best kayaking with daily outings from our unique Wilderness Retreat Base Camp.You will experience unmatched camping comforts, delicious healthy meals, endless exploration, and plenty of time to relax. These BC kayaking trips are tailored to your personal interests and abilities.
| Thank you again for the best vacation I have ever had! |
| Karl Koreen, Kelowna, BC |
Your daily activities make the most of interesting opportunities while balancing individual and group time and space. Each day and week is different - always in good ways. You will likely become hooked, joining one of our many life-long friends who returns summer after summer to kayak with the sea otters!
Featured Vacation Packages
4-Day Kayaking Kyuquot Sound
Experience the riches of a sea kayaking and holiday escape to Kyuquot. Enjoy a true getaway with 2 full days and 2 half days of delicious meals, playful outings by kayak or on forest trails, and blissful nights.
5-Day Sea Otter Kayak Tour
Recharge while experiencing the awe-inspiring wonder of this remote corner of Vancouver Island. A perfect sea kayaking adventure choice for solo travelers, couples, families or groups. You're likely to share your vacation with playful sea otters, snorting sea lions, and maybe even a whale or two!
7-Day West Coast Adventure
Each day offers unforgettable adventures with ample time to explore the islets, inlets, and old growth rainforest of remote Kyuquot Sound, while enjoying the unexpected camping luxuries of our fully-equipped coastal retreat.
Instructional Kayaking Courses & Tours
Boost your confidence and proficiency to more fully enjoy the incredible places that you visit by kayak. Our Coastal Retreat and instructional guiding team are the perfect combination for any group wanting a tailored instructional course or tour.
Greenland-style Kayaking Workshop
Join renowned traditional Greenland paddling technique experts Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson for daily skills sessions and excursions to inform and enhance your skinny stick abilities. During daily outings, WCE will share our intimate knowledge of the local marine environment and conditions.
Custom Family Adventures
Dream it and it can happen! Our Wilderness Retreat, local expertise, and diverse network provide you an incredible platform for concocting your own west coast family adventure. We are centrally located in this remote coastal setting with quick access a range of options.| 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
Your 4 to 7-day 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.
