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Vargas Island Inn Kayaking Tours Tofino BC


The Vargas Island Inn provides a perfect back drop to experience this truly unique west coast experience. It is ideally suited to those looking to share some quality time together while enjoying a comfort class adventure. No previous kayaking experience is necessary.

Spend 3 days / 2 nights at the rustic Vargas Island Inn enjoying creative dinners prepared by your chef / guide James Bray. This sea kayaking tour showcases contemporary west coast cuisine with a special food focus on local Island farms, wild BC fish and Vancouver Island wines.


Launching from the west coast resort town of Tofino, Vancouver Islands most popular destination, famous for long beaches, great fishing, Hot Springs Cove, Canada's surfing capital and summer feeding ground for migrating Gray whales.

A highlight of this tour is a paddle past Tofino harbor to Meares Island. Witness magnificent examples of pristine old growth Cedar, Spruce and Fir while hiking on the cedar boardwalk 'Big Tree Trail'.

Evenings are meant for relaxing in front of the fireplace or in the wood fired sauna on the beach tempted by an evening swim.

Kayaking tours Tofino BC, Vargas Island Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island British Columbia

3 Day Sea Kayak Trip Itinerary

DAY 1
12:00 am- Our guides greet you in Tofino at our designated meeting place. After safety instruction & paddling techniques from the guides, we navigate our way to Vargas Island for our first night stay. We are greeted by our host Neil Buckle and after a tour of the property we are free to explore or catch up on some reading before dinner. Enjoy a glass of BC wine and watch as your guide prepares an inspired meal of local ingredients like Albacore Tuna or wild BC Salmon. Finish your first day with a wood-fired beach front sauna & evening swim before retiring to your room.
DAY 2
Wake to the aroma of morning coffee in the comfort of the Inn. Discuss the days route plan with the guides over a delicious breakfast. Before setting out, your guide will give an instructional talk about surf launch & landings. Watch for seals & sea lions along the rocky shores and reefs on the outer coast of Vargas Island, as well as rare seabirds. Practice your new skills when arriving on Medallion beach for a pic-nic style lunch. An opportune time for a beach hike, intertidal exploring and photos of the dramatic Pacific coastline.
Arriving back at Vargas Island Inn before dinner with time for a refreshing hot cleanse in the beach front shower house.

DAY 3

A satisfying breakfast prepares us for a morning paddle to Meares Island. We hike the 'Big Tree Trail' through the giant ancient Cedars, Spruce and Hemlock of the temperate old growth rainforest. We have an enjoyable paddle through the maze of Islands near the Tofino harbour. We arrive in Tofino mid-day with time to make our travel connections.
 
3-DAY Lodge Based Trip
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$799 CAD
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Trip Facts & Overview
Duration:

3 days / 2 nights

Price:

$799 CAD

Departs:

Tofino
Nearest Town:

Tofino

Accommodation:

2 nights at Vargas Island Inn
Tour type:

novice multi-day sea kayaking tour

Inclusions:

2 nights lodge accomodation, kayaks & related equipment, dry bags, PFD’s, gourmet meals & wine, professional guides & paddling instruction.

Exclusion:

personal sleeping bag, gratuities, Transportation to Tofino.

Guest parking:

$5/day at municipal lot




Culinary kayaking in Clayoquot With chef James Bray in the lead, this three-day kayak adventure appeals to all the senses...
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