Coastal Bear Watch (2.5 hours) Departing from Marine Centre, 71 Wharf St, Tofino
This tour features black bears and explores the fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound. During the winter, local Black bears are in semi-hibernation. Come May, they leave their dens and head for the closest food source - the ocean! While the bears forage in the intertidal zone, you can unobtrusively observe and photograph their behaviour. You will experience the tour aboard an open-air. rescue-style 24' rigid-hulled Zodiac for watching whales and learning about this unique environment.
Remote Passages provides Mustang Floater Suit, toque and gloves and complimentary hot drinks on return. Participants should dress warmly, bring a camera, binoculars, sun glasses and sun screen.
Departures:
Daily Please note:
Departure times are keyed to daily low tides, exact departure time will be confirmed at time of booking
Child age 5 - 12 yrs
Minimum age 5 years
* Prices are per person and include all taxes.
| 01 Apr 10 - 17 Oct 10 | £56 | £45 |
Whale Watching (2 - 3 Hours) Offering 4 custom designed vessels in either zodiac or covered vessels (Sun Raven, Night Eagle, Light Hawk, Spy-Hopper) which carry 10-12 passengers. Speeds can reach between 25-30 knots. Passengers are outfitted in full-length Mustang floater suit (with 'built in' life jacket) for comfort and safety at sea. Hats, gloves, and other gear are provided as needed. This tour takes you through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound, to view beautiful scenery and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you could encounter gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles.
Departures:
Daily between 09:00am - 10:00am
Please note: Departure times are keyed to daily tides, exact departure time will be confirmed at time of booking
Zodiac: Child age 5 - 12 yrs
Covered boat: Child age 3 - 12 yrs
* Prices are per person and include all taxes.
| 15 Mar 10 - 31 Oct 10 | £56 | £45 |
Hot Springs Explorer (6 to 7 Hours) This tour combines a hot springs and whale watching tour (weather conditions permitting). You will travels 32 km from Tofino to the north end of Clayoquot Sound where stops may include a sea cave, black bear viewing, an eagle's nest and a seabird nesting island depending on the time of season. You will then travel to a series of thermal rock pools. While on shore, a 2 km hike through the rainforest boardwalk trail from dock to springs where the natural sulphur hot springs are located (about 50C/110 F). Afterwards, head out to sea in search of whales and other marine life before returning to the dock.
Departures:
Daily @ 12:00pm
Please note: Departure times are keyed to daily tides, exact, departure time will be confirmed at time of booking
Child age 3 - 12 yrs
Minimum age 3 yrs
* Prices are per person and include all taxes.
| 01 Apr 10 - 30 Sep 10 | £81 | £64 |
Meares Island Sea Kayaking (4 hours) Launch out of Tofino with the west coast wilderness only a few minutes paddle across the harbour. Explore the quiet inlet waters and ancient coastal rainforest of Clayoquot Sound. Make your way from Meares Landing across Tofino harbour to the shores of Meares Island. Bird life abounds in this area, and it is a pleasure to unobtrusively observe shoreline activity from the kayaks. At Meares Island, land the kayaks and take time for a short hike into the rainforest. Experience the wonder of giant cedars in the ancient coastal forest. Continue the exploration to the village of Opitsaht, rich in native history of the west coast.
Departures:
Daily
Please note: Departure times are keyed to daily tides, exact departure time will be confirmed at time of booking
No child fare
* Prices are per person and include all taxes.
| 01 Apr 10 - 15 Oct 10 | £53 | £0 |
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