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Experience the thrill of watching a orca as its six-foot dorsal fin pierces the water’s surface

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Other:	Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife, Camping

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Vancouver Island Orca Kayak Tour(Orca Waters Expedition)

Kayak with orcas in Johnstone Strait, THE best place in the world to observe orcas (a.k.a. killer whales) as they feed on salmon in the sheltered inside passage of British Columbia, Canada's northern Vancouver Island.

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Picture yourself kayaking with orcas during your 6-day tour in the sheltered waters of British Columbia off northern Vancouver Island, hiking through lush rain forest dotted with bald eagles, feasting on baked salmon and relaxing next to a campfire under the stars. Words cannot describe the thrill-of-a-lifetime watching a powerful but gentle orca (a.k.a. killer whale) as its six-foot dorsal fin pierces the water's glassy surface with a powerful exhale.

Johnstone Strait is the best place in the northern hemisphere to observe wild orcas. The whales congregate here every summer to feast on the plentiful salmon runs in this narrow strait. Departing from Telegraph Cove, located in the heart of orca territory, you’ll make further camps on secluded island beaches offering incredible scenery and superb kayaking.

Although the surrounding waters are home to humpback whales, seals and porpoises, it is the orcas that captivate our attention by blowing and breaching. One of the highlights is listening to their vocalizations from our hydrophone. Expert guides focus on maximizing your opportunities for observing orcas as they paddle with you, sharing their knowledge of whale behavior and steering you to their favorite camp sites.

Day 0: Port Hardy/Port McNeill

Arrival in Port McNeill by vehicle or by air via Port Hardy & taxi to Port McNeill. Proceed to the hotel HaidaWay Motor Inn. There is an evening orientation meeting in the hotel lobby where you will meet your guides.

Lodging	HaidaWay Motor Inn
Description	Amenities in air-conditioned guestrooms at Haida Way Motor Inn include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions are equipped with cable channels and pay movies. All accommodations provide desks and speakerphones with voice mail. Beds have premium bedding. Additional amenities include windows that open and clock radios.

Day 1: Paddling to our First Camp

In the morning, we'll take a taxi to the launch site, listen to an orientation on kayaking and safety, and begin paddling to our first camp.

Days 2-5: Kayaking Throughout Orca Territory

We will be kayaking throughout Orca territory and exploring the adjacent channels and islands. We will have three different camps, so we may not move camp every day, but we will kayak every day. On an average day, we will be kayaking for two hours in the morning after breakfast, stop for lunch and short hike or natural history talk on a beach, and spend another two hours kayaking and exploring before arriving at camp by the afternoon. Evenings and dinner in camp. Orcas can come by us at any time.

Day 6: Telegraph Cove/Port McNeill

After breakfast and breaking camp, we will spend the day kayaking to our take-out at Telegraph Cove, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll take a taxi to Port McNeill in the afternoon after unpacking the kayaks. We recommend that you overnight in Port McNeill and join us for a farewell dinner with your group.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

Shari Kleist

The trip was more than I could have imagined. It was, by far, the best adventure trip I have ever taken."

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Elle Andra-Warner

At the end of each kayaking day, our group relaxed on the beached logs and sipped wine from cups while the guides cooked our gourmet meals".

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Larry & Andrea Berarducci

We had a fantastic time and couldn’t even have imagined that we would see so much wildlife and amazing scenery!”

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TRIP INCLUDES

Skilled professional guide services
Dry bags, neoprene shoes
Camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, liners, and sleeping pads
All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day

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Pre- and post-trip accommodations and meals
Airfare
Gratuities

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Day 0: Port Hardy/Port McNeill
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                                        Arrival in Port McNeill by vehicle or by air via Port Hardy & taxi to Port McNeill. Proceed to the hotel HaidaWay Motor Inn. There is an evening orientation meeting in the hotel lobby where you will meet your guides.

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                                                    <td valign="top">Amenities in air-conditioned guestrooms at Haida Way Motor Inn include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions are equipped with cable channels and pay movies. All accommodations provide desks and speakerphones with voice mail. Beds have premium bedding. Additional amenities include windows that open and clock radios.
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                                        Day 1: Paddling to our First Camp
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                                        In the morning, we'll take a taxi to the launch site, listen to an orientation on kayaking and safety, and begin paddling to our first camp.

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                                        Days 2-5:  Kayaking Throughout Orca Territory
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                                        We will be kayaking throughout Orca territory and exploring the adjacent channels and islands. We will have three different camps, so we may not move camp every day, but we will kayak every day. On an average day, we will be kayaking for two hours in the morning after breakfast, stop for lunch and short hike or natural history talk on a beach, and spend another two hours kayaking and exploring before arriving at camp by the afternoon. Evenings and dinner in camp. Orcas can come by us at any time.

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                                        Day 6: Telegraph Cove/Port McNeill
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                                        After breakfast and breaking camp, we will spend the day kayaking to our take-out at Telegraph Cove, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll take a taxi to Port McNeill in the afternoon after unpacking the kayaks. We recommend that you overnight in Port McNeill and join us for a farewell dinner with your group.

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