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Vargas Island Lodge Kayaking Tours
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Vargas Island Voyager Expedition Overview
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Launching from the west coast village of Tofino, our Vargas
Island Voyager expedition combines the best of what Clayoquot
Sound has to offer. Over the course of four breathtaking days,
we will spend time sea kayaking, exploring, feasting and
learning about this unique area that was designated a UNESCO
biosphere reserve in 2000. We will have the opportunity to
visit the sandy expanses of the outer beaches, explore inter
tidal zones filled with astonishing sea creatures and visit
remarkable Meares Island; home of the Big Tree Trail.
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This area is home to the Nuu-chah-nulth
First Nations. Nuu-chah-nulth
means "all along the mountains and sea." As soon as
you enter the unique landscape of this region, it is easy to
understand the connection the Nuu-chah-nulth people have had
with the land and sea for the estimated 10,000 years that they
have lived here. While exploring this rugged and beautiful
area by sea kayak it is easy to understand the The
Nuu-chah-nulth term HISHUK ISH TSAWALK, which translates to
"everything is one and all is interconnected." This
connection is further evident in the coastal rainforest of
Clayoquot Sound. The temperate rainforest is habitat for a
diverse grouping of rare species including wolves, black
bears, eagles, deer, migrating shore birds.
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The waters surrounding Vargas Island are the summer
feeding ground for a summer resident population of Grey
whales. These magnificent creatures take part in an annual
migration of 11,000 miles that sees them enter the area in early
spring and depart in the fall. Sighting these leviathans of the
deep is not an uncommon occurrence.
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The Vargas Island Inn
After two nights of camping on remote sandy beaches we will
spend a final night of soothing relaxation nestled snugly in the
jewel of Clayoquot Sound, the Inn at Vargas Island. The wood
fired beach front sauna is a great place to relax and reminisce
on the days events.
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This adventure holds the assurance of a spectacular time
exploring, learning and relaxing amidst the soothing reaches of
the west coast of Vancouver Island!
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Vargas Island Voyager Kayaking Tour Information
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Price:
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$999.00 CDN Per person
Plus Goods and Services tax of 5%.
This package price includes:
- One night lodge and two nights tent accommodation
provided.
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 4.
*Special dietary needs can be accommodated.
- Transportation with WeGo van to Tofino according to WeGo
scheduled route.
- Tents, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, kayaking equipment,
dry bags, paddling jacket.
- All guiding and park user fees included in price.
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2008 Dates:
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Friday to Monday
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June
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July
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August
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September
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6 - 9
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4 - 7
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4 - 7
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1 - 4
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13 - 16
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11 - 14
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11 - 14
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8 - 11
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20 - 23
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18 - 21
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18 - 21
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27 - 30
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28 - 31
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25 - Sept. 1
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Monday to Thursday
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July
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August
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September
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28 - 31
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4 - 7
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1 - 4
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11 - 14
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8 - 11
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18 - 21
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25 - Sept. 1
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Custom Trip Dates
Don’t see a trip date on our calendar that works with your
holiday schedule? Call us at 1.800.434.9346 to discuss the
options. We often add additional trip dates to accommodate
individual schedules. Book your custom expedition date early as
our available space fills up fast!
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Purchase Travel Insurance:
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Experience rating:
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Novice and up.
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Minimum Age:
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12 years old.
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Duration:
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4 days/3 nights.
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Accommodation:
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1 Night at Vargas Island Lodge, 2 nights camping.
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Meals:
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3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners. All meals and snacks
from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 4.
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Inclusions:
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High quality kayaking equipment, 3 drybags, tents, sleeping
bags, sleeping pads, paddling jackets, guiding, park user fees,
lodge accommodations as stated.
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Bonus:
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Free WeGo Kayaking logo coffee mug!
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Includes free return transportation to the launch in Tofino
from Port McNeill..
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Additional Tour Information
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