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Gulf Islands, British Columbia
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Cruise scores of beautiful islets most people will never have a chance to see
Pricing From: $2,040 USD per person
Duration: 6 days
Operator: Maple Leaf Adventures
Enter the world of the Gulf Islands, where the most important decision is what to explore next. With more than 200 islands and islets, some with "dry rainforests", some with white shell beaches, some with colonies of animals, the options are unmeasurable.
Maple Leaf's crew knows the area well and while you'll visit some of the larger islands such as Salt Spring and Saturna, you'll also be guided to little-known seabird and marine mammal havens to which most people will never have access.
ITINERARY
Gulf Islands British Columbia Notes:
With all expedition cruises, itineraries can vary depending on the interests of the group and the actions of wildlife. This is a sample itinerary that is meant to give you an sense of the typical trip.
Day 1 - Saturna Island
The crew will give an orientation and we'll start cruising. We can visit a seabird island and look for wildlife including whales and porpoises. We anchor at Saturna Island, the most easterly of the Gulf Islands.
Day 2 - Saturna Island Exploration
Morning hike on Saturna Island in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. We'll learn about forest ecology. Later, we'll go cruising and go beachcombing on a remote island and visit a sea lion haul out.
Day 3 - Georgia Straight
Today we can visit one of the many charming villages in the island. We will sail in Georgia Strait or one of many channels in the area. In addition, we'll walk to visit Canada's largest arbutus and Garry Oak meadow.
Day 4 - First Nations Shell Midden
We will explore the fascinating intertidal life that live among the islands. Perhaps we'll visit a First Nations shell middens, which is where ancient tribes have left clues of their shellfish diets. We'll also explore wildflower meadows and anchor at a remote island. Optional kayaking is available.
Day 5 - Island Exploration
Today we sail among the hundreds of island, looking for wildlife and natural beauty. In the evening, we'll go kayaking.
Day 6 - Return to Sidney
On our last day, we'll cruise back to the city of Sidney on Vancouver Island.
Prices & Dates
Dates: 2013: April & October
Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Pricing From: $2,040 USD per person
Price Notes: Pricing starts at $2,040 Canadian and the price in US dollars varies with the exchange rate
Included: All shore excursions, meals, accommodation and use of gear on board.
Conservation
Benefitting Organization:
Victoria Natural History Society - A volunteer-run non-profit society that provides an opportunity for those interested in the natural world to come together to share their ideas and experiences.
SEEtheWILD will donate 5% of the trip cost to the Society ($100).
Featured Animals: Seabirds
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Call us at 800-854-4204
Mon - Fri
9am to 5pm
Pacific Time
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