Ninstints to Hot Spring Island Kayak Tour - Sea Kayaking Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Heritage Site

Below is a sample itinerary and exact routes will vary depending on possible wildlife sightings, currents, tides and weather.

Day 0: Plan to be in Sandspit the night before your trip departs. This will give you a chance to meet our staff, pack your dry bags, organize your gear, and buy any last minute items.
Meals Included: None

Day 1: You will be picked up at your accommodation at approximately 7:30 AM for transport to your departure point. Depending on the trip, numbers, and weather, your transport to the field will either be by open zodiac or floatplane.

Upon arrival at the remote campsite, you’ll meet your guides who will provide you with a safety briefing and an orientation to the National Park. You’ll then have a chance to try out your kayaks for the first time, exploring the area close to camp. Depending on the trip, we may either stay at this spot for the first night, or move on to another camp in the afternoon.
Meals Included: Lunch - Dinner

Days 2 to 9: Starting at the southern end of Gwaii Haanas near the UNESCO world heritage site of Ninstints, we’ll travel north, following the eastern coast of Moresby Island. Along the way we’ll camp each night in a different wilderness campsite, and will finish the trip near Hotspring Island, where we’ll soak our weary bodies as we look out over beautiful Juan Perez Sound.

As we travel each day, we’ll keep a close eye out for the prolific wildlife in the area, including Humpback Whales, Stellar Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Black Bears, and prolific intertidal life. The trip will also aim to visit the abandoned Haida village of SGang Gwaay, where we’ll walk through the remaining poles and village remains.

Each trip is different for what we and visit, but the area contains many places of interest – Rose Harbour, an abandoned whaling station, Benjamin Point, the site of abandoned Haida village of Kaidju, Collison Bay, one of the first sites for European settlement in the Queen Charlottes, Ikeda Cove, once the site of an busy copper mine, and Burnaby Narrows, said to be one of the best spots on the west coast to view intertidal life.

The guides will pick the route each day after considering the goals of the trip, abilities of the guests, and the weather and sea state. No two trips are identical, but all are amazing experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 10: On the last day of the kayak tour, you’ll have time to reminisce about the previous days over a leisurely breakfast. Your transportation generally arrives about midday and whisks you back to Sandspit where you’ll have the opportunity to get together with the rest of your group for a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch

Ninstints to Hot Spring Island Kayak Tours

Departure Point: Sandspit, Haida Gwaii

Dates:  2012 and 2013 Tour Dates ... August 6 to 15, 2012 ... August 5 to 14, 2013

Cost: $3000 CAD per person plus tax

View taxes and other currencies +/-

Approximately $ USD plus tax
Approximately € EUR plus tax
Approximately £ GBP plus tax
Approximately $ AUD plus tax

Taxes: Canadian Residents pay 12% HST. Visitors to Canada only pay 6% HST as our multi day kayak tours qualify for a 50% tax rebate at the point of sale.

All prices are charged in Canadian funds. Your credit card company will convert to your home currency using their exchange rates. The above foreign exchange prices are approximate and for reference only and are updated daily using rates provided by www.coinmill.com

Includes: National Park user fees of $120 per person is included in the above price.  We provide you will all the necessary kayaking and camping equipment, including kayaks, paddling jacket, PFD (life jacket), group shelters, tents, sleeping pads, camp chairs and sleeping bags(you may bring your own). A comprehensive list of required personal items can be viewed here. All meals during the kayak trip are provided and prepared by your guides. We’re proud of our menu that includes abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide variety of international dishes, and freshly baked treats. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated given sufficient prior notification. Transportation is all-inclusive from Sandspit by our network of vans and water taxis and/or float planes.

What is not included: We do not provide transport from your home to Sandspit, nor do we provide airport transfers. Accommodation in Sandspit is not included. Any meals outside the kayak portion of the tour are your responsibility. Travel insurance for accidents or emergency evacuation is not provided; we recommend you purchase a policy before leaving home. The trip price does not include guide gratuities; should you feel that the service was exemplary, it is always appreciated.