Wilderness Islands - our secret tour itinerary BC Canada

We developed this unique signature trip in God's Pocket Provincial Park and nearby islands just off northern Vancouver Island. This is Canada's newest park. The meeting point for the 6-day sea kayaking trip is the North Vancouver Island town of Port Hardy. A one-way water taxi takes participants deeper into the wilderness of the park, where the snow-capped mountains of mainland British Columbia create a stunning backdrop to their return journey. After dodging the whale flukes, seals, sea otters, curious porpoises and orcas, we set up camps on the pebbly, driftwood-strewn beaches of secluded islands like Bell, Hurst, Nigei and Vansitart in an uninhabited emerald island archipelago bordered by Goletas Channel and Queen Charlotte Strait. Other activities include: exploring tide pools filled with vibrant sea stars and anemones, trekking into lush rain forests, visiting islands and sites rich in native history and remote camping.  Jacques Cousteau was deeply struck by the marine diversity of life in this area upon visiting.

God's Pocket Resort

We have exclusive use of the resort for our lodge-based sea kayak tours in the heard of God's Pocket Provincial Park. One week of sea kayaking, hiking, whale and eagle watching out of God’s Pocket Resort, a seven-room private lodge, located north of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. A trip that would immerse you in Canada’s newest marine park, God’s Pocket Provincial Park, rated by Jacques Cousteau as the best cold water SCUBA dive spot for its diverse underwater life, which in turn attracts fish, marine mammals and sea birds in droves. A trip that would give us the best of wilderness, quiet and luxury - fresh, organic seafood, meals prepared by the resort's chef, local wines. “It’s very much a zen experience,” says Terry Prichard, owner of sea kayak adventures. “It’s like being hugged by nature.” SKA announces a new “Families with Teens” itinerary July 7-11, 2008 suitable for teens 13 and older - youth 10% off. The first 20 people to book a God's Pocket tour in 2008, get the book "Listening to Whales" by Alexandra Morton.  NOTE we already have 3 weeks in summer 2009 filled up for God's Pocket.

EVERYONE WHO BOOKS A TOUR WITH US IN 2008 RECEIVES FREE GIFT AS OUR THANK YOU FOR OUR 15 YEARS!

All repeat customers get 5% off any future BC or Baja camping or lodge tour - we are the only outfitter in our industry to do so.

Carbon Offsetting

We are the only sea kayak company we know of who now offsets our company carbon footprint.  We are working now with Native Energy Travel Offsets to support programs to offset all the impact running our business does to the atmosphere. We paid them for projects such as wind power to offset our carbon emissions in 2007, and plan to do so every future year we are in business. We invite you to learn more and to learn how you can offset your air travel http://www.nativeenergy.com/NETO/index.html?NETO

SKA makes donation to local conservation group

In March 2008, SKA donated $1000 to Grupo Tortuguero, a local conservation group working to save endangered sea turtles in southern Baja's Magdalena Bay. Several of SKA's Mexican guides, Charo and Vladimir, work with Grupo Tortuguero during our off-season in Baja.

We are also in the planning stages of offering conservation-minded tours to support local conservation groups like Grupo Tortuguero. Turtle Monitoring in Mag Bay with Grupo Tortuguero and Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez with Sea Kayak Adventures will connect travelers with wildlife and local conservation efforts for an inspiring 6-day adventure. We'll have more information in the next newsletter about this new tour.

Baja Tour News

We wrapped up our season with two Sea of Cortez trips and our Isla Carmen Circumnavigation tour, listed as one of Outside Magazine's Best Trips of a Lifetime, in Loreto Bay National Marine Park.  Close encounters with dolphins, fin whale sightings and fun in the sun was had by all!  Thanks to all for a great Baja season! Our Oct 2008-May 2009 tour dates are on our website.  Folks are already booking prime Feb 2009 tour dates.  Come soak up the sun in Baja!

Book Baja 2008-2009 tours by July 1, 2008 to lock in 2008 rates - this a great deal!

About Loreto, Baja

Loreto is the place where the mountains come to the sea. With the Sierra de la Giganta Mountains, the desert and the Sea of Cortez all coming together, Loreto is a special place. People come to Loreto to explore its rich historical legacy, as well as some of Baja’s best hiking, whale-watching, sea kayaking and snorkeling along the beautiful coastline, and to get away from the hustle and bustle of a big resort town. Come see what Jacques Cousteau proclaimed “the world’s aquarium" and the "Mexican Galapagos.” The downtown area, a short 2 blocks from the beach, has a quaint town square, cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, including the mission cathedral built in 1697 and still in use today.  The museum adjacent to the cathedral is well worth a visit.