There’s nowhere else in the world quite like Hotel Zed Tofino.
This swanky love letter to the 70’s is a rainbow dream amongst the serene Tofino rainforest.
Leave the hustle and bustle behind to discover adventure and natural simplicity beyond Tofino on a 3-day Vargas Island Kayak Tour with an expert guide from Paddle West Kayaking. Camp on sprawling white sand beaches beneath the stars or the canopy of the rainforest. Eat delicious, nutritious, and fresh meals inspired by the West Coast and prepared by your guide. Wake up as the sun rises over the mountains of Vancouver Island to prepare for a day of sea kayaking in Clayoquot Sound, backdropped by steep old-growth forested mountains, and witnessing the abundant wildlife along the way.
Make the beach your home, savour the West Coast sunset, and fall asleep to the soothing sound of gently crashing waves. Disconnect from everyday routines and let the tides guide your journey.
From dry bags to tents — all gear is provided!
Upon returning to Tofino, the adventure continues while you unwind from your trip in comfort at Hotel Zed. Relax in Hotel Zed’s sunken living room, or the rainforest hot tub and barrel sauna. Recharge with delicious fire-cooked meals at Hotel Zed’s very own ROAR.
Interested for your family? Inquire about Paddle West’s family-oriented expedition options.
DISCOVER VARGAS ISLAND
Custom dates available for groups larger than 4, and private tours. Additional nights available at Long Beach Lodge.
For groups larger than 4, or private groups, alternate dates and trip lengths can be requested. We speak with every guest before booking to get the details correct, answer your questions, and get you excited to go on a sea kayak expedition in Clayoquot Sound.
What’s included?
- 3-night stay at Hotel Zed
- All-inclusive 3-day kayak expedition
- High-quality camp meals, snacks, and beverages on trip
- Comfortable camping gear (tent, thermarest, sleeping bag, dry bags, etc.)
Add-ons
- Dining credits to Hotel Zed restaurants and cafes — choose your own amount!
Pricing
May
Starting at $1414 per person + taxes
June
Starting at $1492 per person + taxes
July/August
Starting at $1669 per person + taxes
Submit a booking request for an exact quote.
For groups larger than 4, alternate dates and trip lengths are available upon request.
The fine print…
- Offer available on select dates from May to August
- Availability upon request
- Rates based on double occupancy
- Package and accommodation booked through Paddle West Kayaking
Hotel Zed Accommodation options
King Bed room (2-person)
Double Bed Room (4-Person)
MULTI-DAY KAYAKING IN CLAYOQUOT SOUND
If you are looking for the opportunity to escape and explore for longer than a single day, the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound are the place to be — in fact, Clayoquot offers some of the best multi-day kayaking on Vancouver Island. Designed around marine conditions and guest preferences, our tours take place on the white sand shores of Vargas Island, Flores Island, and Vancouver Island. All tour locations offer rugged shorelines, sandy beaches, and sheltered channels — not to mention towering mountains dressed in old growth forest.
Explore the coastline searching for wildlife, big and small. Camp beneath the stars or the canopy of the rainforest. Eat delicious, nutritious and fresh meals inspired by the West Coast and prepared by your guide. Watch the sunset as you fall asleep to the sound of gently crashing waves. Wake up as the sunrises over the mountains of Vancouver Island. A multi-day kayak trop is an incredible way to escape from the routines of every day life and live simply by the tides
The shores of Vargas and Flores Islands are popular places for grey whales to feed — not to mention nearby Cleland Island Ecological Reserve, home to a variety of nesting birds including the Rhinoceros auklet, Pigeon guillemot and plenty of Black oystercatchers. Transient Orcas and the Humpback whale are known to use the waters off of Vargas and Flores as feeding grounds in the summer as well. Land loving mammals like the black bear and the coastal wolf are also scattered around Clayoquot Sound. The opportunities for wildlife on a multi-day kayak trip in Clayoquot are vast.
Required Paddling Experience
Our multi-day tour requires no previous paddling experience but we suggest that you be familiar with camping in a wilderness setting. It is also recommended that you have the physical ability to sit in a kayak and paddle for four to six hours a day. The paddling is often not strenuous but depending on conditions more physical exertion may be required. The tour and the destination campsites will be determined by the group’s experience and abilities.
What to Bring
Paddle West Kayaking provides all the kayaking and safety gear required for the tour, your guide, wilderness camping fees and West Coast inspired meals.
You are responsible for providing your own camping set up which includes a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, personal clothing and other personal items. If you do not have your own camping set up, Paddle West Kayaking rents such items for a reasonable extra cost.