Tour Destinations
Washington
San Juan Archipelago: from Roche Harbor,
2-5 days, $105 per day.
This area encompasses 172 named islands carved by the Cordillerian ice
cap and nestled between Vancouver Island and the Washington State mainland.
The combination of a warm, dry climate, abundant wildlife and hundreds
of islands to explore make this area an ideal paddling environment with
spectacular beach front campsites. Explore the wildest areas of the San
Juans which are also the habitual haunts of J, K and L pods of resident
orcas. From our camps at San Juan county park, Rum or D'Arcy Islands we'll
observe Dall's porpoise, river otter, seals, bald eagles and splendid sunsets.
A quiet night may find us drifting toward the lighthouse amidst feeding
porpoises by moonlight, steaming in our beach sauna, or perched high on
the bluffs star-gazing. Gentle island hikes, through meadow and forest
to panoramic viewpoints and beaches, begin from our camps. Call for
additional dates.
Dates: May 22-24, May 27-31 (Memorial Weekend). June
5-6 Family, June 11-13 Kayak
Workshop, June 15-16,
June 21-24 Solstice waxing moon. July 7-9, 11-13 workshop.
Norway
Salten: North of the Arctic Circle
British Columbia
Clayoquot Sound: beaches, ancient forests,
villages from Tofino, 5 days $625.
Located on Vancouver Island's west coast, Clayoquot Sound embraces its
largest remaining expanse of temperate virgin rain forest, approximately
650,000 acres. Resident and migratory gray whales and porpoises spout and
feed in the broad sandy bays. Bald eagles and osprey perch in thousand-year-old
cedars, plummeting into the clear water after flashing salmon. Expansive
sand beaches offer timeless beachcombing and tracking of elusive bear and
wolf. We will camp at ancient village sites of the Nuu-cha-nulth
(Nootka) which offer insight and respect for native culture as well as
gentle surf play.
NEW! Hot Springs Cove One hour by boat north
of Tofino, imagine a hotsprings waterfall and five successive hotpools
to the ocean in the northern reaches of Clayoquot Sound. $675. includes
transport.
Dates: August 17-21 womens', August 23-27 full moon workshop, August
29-Sept. 2
Hot Springs Cove Rediscovery Camp Kayak, camp and
learn the teachings of Nuu-cha-nulth culture through their hospitality
and warm welcome.
September 20-24, 1999.
Johnstone Strait: Orcas, eagles and bears, oh
my! from Alert Bay, 5 days, $625.
Home to approximately one hundred fifty Orca whales, Johnstone Strait is
the most spectacular gathering of orcas on the continent. Our adventure
begins on Cormorant Island, the cultural heart of Kwakiutl Indian country,
with an opportunity to visit U'Mista Cultural Center, one of the finest
collections of Potlatch masks and stories of the Kwakiutl culture. For
two days and nights we will basecamp on the Strait, kayaking with Orca
and Minke whales, porpoises, river otter, bald eagles and wary forest inhabitants
such as elk, bear, cougar and wolf. For two nights we stay near the
ten-thousand year old village of Meem-quam-leese, touring the abandoned
village and its fallen totems and standing houseposts. Peaceful paddling
in labyrinth channels reveal pictographs and fallen tree burial boxes.
Our last day returns us to Telegraph Cove or Alert Bay
Dates: July 22-26, July 28-August 1 womens' full moon
New Zealand
Bay of Islands- from Paihia, North of Aukland-
6 and 10 days- $750-$1200.
The Bay of Islands is the heartland of the Maori people, meaning remote
archeological sites, idyllic camping and subtropical paddling conditions.
We will visit seven islands in this 100 square mile maritime park, snorkeling,
sunbathing and beach combing, poking into sea caves and foraging for fresh
seafood. We'll also have opportunity for hiking spectacular headlands
and tropical streams and developing our kayaking skills in the near 70
degree water and gentle surf, as well as learning about Maori culture.
Optional yoga on the beach will refresh us during the New Zealand summer.
Call for additional dates.
Dates: February 19-28
and March 5-10, 1999
Hawaii
Kayak & Hike the Big Island of
Hawaii - from Kona, HI - 7 days - $1000
Kayak on the Kona coast, enjoying sand beaches, dolphins, humpback whales,
reef snorkeling and archeological sites. Explore the reconstructed
Hawaiian village of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, place of refuge. Hike Volcanoes
National Park, home of Pele, the fire goddess and second most active volcanic
area in the world. Learn the botany and ornithology of this exotic
place, and hike to the coast for sunset as the volcano flows into
the sea. Our last days at Kalani Honua, (Harmony of Heaven and Earth)
retreat center on the Puna coast offer opportunities to swim with wild
dolphins, relax in the sauna-jacuzzi-pool complex, soak in volcanic hotsprings
and steam caves, wake quietly to morning yoga and experience native Hawaiian
culture. Call for additional dates.
Dates: February 13-19, February 23-March 2 1999- Womens' Full
Moon
Baja California
Sea of Cortez: Espiritu Santo Island- from
La Paz- 9 days- $1095.
The Sea of Cortez is legendary for its abundance and turquoise waters,
and Espiritu Santo (Saint Spirit) is the Cortez classic. Over 20
white sand beaches stud the west coast, inviting snorkeling with tropical
fish, gregarious sea lion pups, dolphins and Manta rays. Windy afternoons
may find us in arroyo reveries or floating in hidden inland lagoons.
Weather permitting, we will traverse the less-visited east coast with its
soaring sea cliffs. A mid-trip visit to a freshwater well for "showers"
and optional yoga on the beach will refresh us. Cost includes boat
transport to the island, accomodations and transfers before and after the
trip. Call for additional dates.
Dates: March 20-28, 1999. Spring Equinox
Sea of Cortez Coast: Loreto to La Paz- from La Paz- 9 days- $1,060.
This Baja Coastline offers 60 road less miles of magenta canyons, palm
filled arroyos, sea caves and soaring volcanic cliffs. Paddling in
the morning with dolphins, manta rays, sea birds and sea lions, our afternoons
will be free for snorkeling in the 80 degree water amidst tropical reefs
busy with colorful fish or hiking remote canyons to archeological sites,
old missions and ranchos. Optional yoga on stunning white sand beaches
and natural history studies fill out a journey for body, mind, and soul.
Hotel and transfers included before and agter trip. Call for additional
dates.
Dates: April 17-25, October 16-24, 1999.
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