6 day/ 5 night package
rustic package: Tsawaak rv resort
Explore Clayoquot Sound’s remote beaches on a 2-night, 3-day guided kayak expedition. Stay with Tsawaak RV Resort & Campground the night before your expedition and for 2 nights upon arrival back to Tofino. Choose from rental RVs, pull-through sites and longhouse cabins.
Enjoy the best of Tofino’s Beaches
From the unparalleled beauty of Clayoquot Sound’s remote islands and beaches to the rustic charm of Tsawaak RV Resort & Campground and the town of Tofino.
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 Tsawaak RV Resort & Campground. Enjoy Tofino’s McKenzie Beach, a short walk from your campsite, and explore Tofino’s countless activities.
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 Tsawaak RV Resort
- 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
- Firewood bundles at Tsawaak ($14.99)
Pricing
June
Starting at $1,283 per person + taxes
July/Aug
Starting at $1,335 per person + taxes
September
Starting at $1,283 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 September
- Availability upon request
- Rates based on full room occupancy
- Package and accommodation booked through Paddle West Kayaking
Tsawaak Accommodation options
Longhouse (2-4 person)
Pull-Through RV SITES
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.