Waterfalls, Geysers and Glacier
Overview
Included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime, the Discovery Islands are a sea kayaking paradise, and as you will discover, one of the West Coast’s best kept secrets. You’ll find no better sea kayaking vacation throughout remote islands on BC’s central coast.
Comprised of a dozen islands in the Discovery Passage between Vancouver Island and the mainland in British Columbia, we will take you kayaking throughout this sparsely inhabited remote group of islands on this kayaking tour.
Paddling around the islands provides the ideal way to get close to nature and be completely enveloped in the beauty of towering trees, remote beaches, and mountains. Discover the wildlife that inhabit this region and the secrets of British Columbia’s rich and plentiful inter-tidal life while exploring magical waterways.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Be enveloped in the beauty of towering trees, remote beaches, and mountains of the Canadian wilderness
- Have close encounters with BC’s coastal wildlife; sea lions, seals, pacific white sided dolphins, otters, birds and some of the largest starfish in the world
- Be on the lookout for Humpback whales that have made a strong resurgence in the Discovery Islands
- Coastal cuisine designed by a local gourmet chef
- Quality expedition tents & warm sleeping bags all included in the price of the trip
- High Staff to Guest Ratio
- Small Group Size
- Accommodations on Quadra Island the night before you launch at one of Quadra’s beautiful resorts
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day 1
Arrival + Golden Circle Tour
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Highlights:
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Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
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Geysir geothermal area – see Strokkur erupt every 5–10 minutes
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Gullfoss Waterfall – iconic two-tiered cascade
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Day 2
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beaches
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Highlights:
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Seljalandsfoss – walk behind this majestic waterfall
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Skógafoss – one of Iceland’s tallest waterfalls
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Reynisfjara black sand beach & basalt columns
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Optional: Visit the Lava Centre or Icelandic horse farm
Day 3
Glacier Hike & Ice Lagoons
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Highlights:
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Guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – floating icebergs
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Explore Diamond Beach – glistening ice on black sand
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Overnight: Hof or Skaftafell area
Day 4
Skaftafell National Park & Scenic Return
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Highlights:
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Hike to Svartifoss – waterfall framed by black basalt columns
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Optional: Explore more glacier tongues or waterfall trails
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Scenic drive back with volcano & coastline views
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DAY 5
Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon / Departure
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Options:
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Relax at the Blue Lagoon (entry ticket extra)
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Explore Reykjavik's museums, harbor, and Hallgrímskirkja church
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Souvenir shopping before your airport transfer
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💰 Included: Breakfast, airport transfer (depending on package)