Paddle among the islands of Clayoquot Sound
A six-day coastal kayaking journey through a landscape of forested islands, beaches and long-standing Indigenous relationships with the coast.
Dates, price and availability
Plan your Clayoquot Sound tour
See scheduled Coastal Bliss Adventures departures below. Availability is updated from our booking feed; dates and rates are subject to confirmation at checkout.
All-in advertised price per personCAD $2,514.49
Based on CAD $2,325.00 plus a 3% booking fee and 5% GST, calculated on the fee-inclusive subtotal. Confirm the final total in Checkfront; optional rentals and supplements are additional.
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Why this journey?
What makes this trip distinctive
Experience beach camps and protected waterways
A six-day coastal kayaking journey through a landscape of forested islands, beaches and long-standing Indigenous relationships with the coast.
Travel with guides who respond to tides and weather
A six-day coastal kayaking journey through a landscape of forested islands, beaches and long-standing Indigenous relationships with the coast.
The experience
Explore the coast at its own pace
A six-day coastal kayaking journey through a landscape of forested islands, beaches and long-standing Indigenous relationships with the coast.
Our guides take care of logistics, equipment preparation and the practical decisions that come with wilderness travel. Exact routes can change for weather, tidal conditions, access and group safety.
Your journey
Typical itinerary
The following outline is based on the published trip format. The lead guide makes the final daily route decisions in response to conditions and the group.
Day 1
Meet in Nanaimo and travel west
Meet the group and travel toward Tofino and the launch area, with time for gear organization and safety orientation.
Day 2
Launch and settle into paddling
Get underway, learn the group paddling rhythm and establish camp in a suitable location.
Day 3
Islands and beaches
Explore coastlines and islands, adjusting for wind, swell and tides.
Day 4
Explore another part of the Sound
Continue among island passages and shorelines, with time to stop and explore on foot.
Day 5
Final full paddling day
An additional day among the islands and beaches, paced for the group and conditions.
Day 6
Return and travel to Nanaimo
Pack equipment, complete the paddle or arranged transfer and return to Nanaimo.
Price and inclusions
What is included?
Option 1: CAD $2,325.00 base / CAD $2,514.49 all-in. All-in estimates apply 3% booking fee and 5% GST. Final rates, additional services and available departures are confirmed in Checkfront.
Tour services
Professional guiding, tour organization, group equipment and transport arrangements described in the final preparation package. Please confirm your booking confirmation for the full applicable list.
Food and accommodation
Trip meals and camping accommodation are provided as specified for your particular tour; travel-day meals and individual special requests may be additional.
Not normally included
Travel to Nanaimo, personal clothing and equipment, optional rentals, applicable single supplements, personal purchases and gratuities. Check the confirmation for any park or transport charges.
Beyond the itinerary
More than a list of kilometres.
There is room for discovery between the planned activities: a tide pool, a quiet beach, a moment of shared attention and the stories of this landscape. That is part of how we guide.
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Prepare for the conditions
Experience and conditions
Paddling days depend on wind, swell and tides. Guides assess conditions and adapt routes to the group’s experience.
Equipment and clothing
Bring good waterproof layers and suitable personal gear. A detailed preparation package and optional rental advice are supplied before departure.
Travel plans
Trips typically begin with an agreed Nanaimo pickup. Confirm meeting details and end-of-trip timing before booking onward travel.
Common questions
Before you reserve
Is the advertised total final?
It includes the standard booking fee and GST based on the published base rate. Any supplements, rentals or special arrangements are additional; Checkfront confirms your booking total.
Are departure dates guaranteed?
Please use the live availability display, and confirm with Coastal Bliss before purchasing non-refundable flights or accommodation.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Wilderness conditions, tides, weather and group needs may change routes and daily activities.
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