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Featured
in
April 2004
Executive Travelers
magazine
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Quick Notes |
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Type: Luxury
Base Camping
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Start: Campbell
River or Quadra Island |
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Includes:
Boat transport from Campbell River or Quadra Island, kayaks,
guides, meals, tents, fun. |
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Wildlife: Killer
whales, (Orcas), Minke whale,
seals, sea lions, otters, eagles, deer, black bears, Dolphins. |
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Highlights: Catamaran
transport, photography, hiking,
encounters with Orcas. |
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Rating:
All Levels
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"Thanks again for the trip of a life time. you two worked so
incredibly well together, not a single detail was left out, including the
Orcas. See you again next year!!"
Wendy Pierce,
New York
"Thank you so very much for the great time. I enjoyed the Orcas too. Dale and I had such a good time we are thinking of going back next summer. The only problem is do the Strait or do Quadra
Island? We enjoyed them both so very much. Thank you."
Pat,
NY, USA
Our
trip with you was the highlight to our vacation. We had so much fun! The
encounters with the Orcas topped it off."
Sylvia
Pollard, Portland, Oregan
Dear
John, Christine, and Jim Martin,
Thank you, thank you so much for sharing Johnstone Strait with us. Kurt
and I really had an amazing trip, and felt so spoiled by seeing so many
whales.
It
even improved with perspective after we returned to civilization and
realized how special and surreal it was to share such an intimate area
with the orcas. What a wonderful experience!
Your new friend
in San Francisco,
Sarah Livermore
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Johnstone
Strait Ultimate - 4
day tour
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"Realm
of the Orca"
There
are few experiences in life that rival the excitement and thrill
of
paddling with the Orca Whales.
Johnstone Strait is quite simply the best place on earth
to see the Orcas in the wild. Most of B.C.’s 300 Orca
whales return to these waters to feed, sleep, play, and rub
their bodies on the pebble beaches of world famous Robson
Bight.
There's
no better way to encounter pods of these friendly (and inappropriately
named) killer whales than up close and personal, while paddling
your own sea kayak. Also sharing this diverse habitat are
playful dolphins, sea lions, harbour seals, minke whales,
eagles and black bears.
"What
a thrill to be surrounded by the Orca pods!!
Total thrill of a life time." The Gerkings.
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Recommended for first time paddlers.
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The tour
This is our most
popular tour and your best chance to view the orcas.
We begin this tour from Campbell River where we board our
catamaran power boat the Orca express. Enjoy spectacular scenery
as we travel up the inside passage and through the world famous
Seymour Narrows. We are then delivered comfortably to our
base camp regardless of wind or waves. From here we will paddle
in the realm of the Orca.
>>Visit
our virtual sea kayaking tour of Johnstone Strait<<
Listen to
the whales
Our base camp
is the only sea kayaking camp in Johnstone Strait equipped
with an under water hydrophone. We are able to listen to the
beautiful sounds of the orcas as they pass by our camp.
The camp
"The Johnstone Straight tour could easily be describe
as luxury camping, with fine dining”. Stacy Wallace, Sales
Representative, Travel Wise
Our guests
call it five star camping.
- Gourmet menu
including wild salmon barbeque on day one.
- Submerged
hydrophone set off shore so we can listen to the Orcas as
they pass by our camp.
- A sit down
toilet that gets rave reviews for it's ocean views.
- A hot shower,
that gets rave reviews for it's ocean views. (yes we love
our views)
- Guides are
trained in first aid, nature interpretation, advanced kayaking
and most importantly they are fun to be with!
>>For a closer look
at our base camp<<
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This
is your home
One of the most outstanding features on this tour is our
base camp. All our tents are situated on red cedar platforms
offering you a comfortable and dry home. We use high quality
4 person North Face tents per couple. For guests traveling
on their own we have smaller tents for your use. |
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This
is your view
Each tent location was chosen for it's spectacular views.
It is not uncommon for the whales to pass within 50 feet
of your door step. |
I
would like to join this tour
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2006
Dates & Prices
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4
Day Tour
US
$750
CDN
$979
(US
prices based on current exchange rate)
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August |
September |
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July
17 - 20
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Aug
1-4
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Aug
19 - 22
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Sept
3 - 6
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July
2 - 5
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July
20 - 23
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Aug
4-7
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Aug
22 - 25
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Sept
6 - 9
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July
5 - 8
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July
23 - 26
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Aug
7-10
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Aug
25 - 28
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Sept
9 - 12
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July
8 - 11
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July
26 - 29
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Aug
10-13
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Aug
28 - 31
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Sept
12 - 15
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July
11 - 14
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July
29 - Aug 1
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Aug
13-16
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Aug
3 1 - Sept 3
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Sept
15 - 18
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July
14 - 17
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Aug
16-19
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Sept
18 - 21
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Special Note:
One
of the benefits of Johnstone Strait Orca Adventure
is that you will be guaranteed to get to one of the best
whale viewing base camps on the coast regardless of weather
conditions. If you are traveling a great distance to get
here you may want to consider this tour.
Flights
to Campbell River are approximately $250.00 less than
flights to other launch sites making this tour package
one of the best values offered.
All
our Johnstone Strait tours are guaranteed departures
Our
Johnstone Strait tours are very popular. To secure a space
we recommend that you book your tour early.
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