Kayaking

A paddler's paradise

Esperanza Sound, Nootka Sound, and Nuchatlitz - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Explore the wilderness by kayak. Even novice kayakers will have no trouble navigating the region's protected waterways and inlets.

Traverse the streams and channels that larger boats can't access, and camp overnight on one of many sheltered beaches.

Self-guided kayaking tours

Kayak Rentals: We use ocean touring single and double fiberglass Seaward kayaks. Day and week kayak rental rates are available.

Cost

  • $40/day singles
  • $230/week singles
  • $65/day doubles
  • $330/week doubles

All kayak rentals include

  • Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
  • Spare paddles
  • Spray skirts
  • Pumps
  • Sponges
  • Throw bags
  • Paddle floats

Extras: We carry a small supply of camping equipment, charts, and paddling gear in case you forget to bring something. There are small local stores where you can find last minute purchases. Fishing licenses are also available locally.

Kids, kayaks & the wilderness

A kayaking holiday gives families a wonderful opportunity to get together in a wilderness setting. To avoid accidents and keep everyone happy, we offer these tips:

  • In cold, damp weather, smaller people become hypothermic faster. Be sure to bring waterproof gear and a few changes of warm clothes. Bring lots of snacks to keep energy levels up.
  • Younger children have short attention spans and may not enjoy long crossings; you might be better with a base camp, where you can strike out with lots of short paddles.

Kayak shuttle via water taxi

Zeballos Expeditions provides water taxi service from Zeballos on the north central west coast of Vancouver Island to outlying areas including Nuchatlitz Park, Tahsis, Port Eliza, Friendly Cove, and Louie Bay.

Our vessel Nootka Express, carries up to eight passengers, kayaks and gear.


Don't miss our fabulous tour package

Sea Otter Watching Tour


and enjoy

Fishing and Hiking

Flattering Words

Thank you for helping facilitate such a great trip for our shaggy Bellingham group. I especially appreciate your extension of friendship. The burial cave and canoe were amazing to get to see. I have a much greater appreciation for Nuchatlitz inlet than I would have had without seeing a bit of it with your help. And I am still dreaming of the smoked cod flan! Your chef is fantastic.

Again thank you for your generosity and sharing your local expertise so abundantly with us.

I hope to be back to explore further...

Kayaking Nuchatlitz!

Cindy, Bellingham

Zeballos Expeditions - Tourism BC inspected and approved accommodation!

203 Pandora Ave
Zeballos, British Columbia
V0P 2A0

Owners: Cristina Lepore and Daniel O'Connor
250-761-4044 Phone
250-761-4074 Fax
866-222-2235 Toll-free

info@zeballosexpeditions.com