Included: Experienced local kayaking guides with extensive knowledge of the area Kayaking Broken Group islands 4-day adventure All meals, as in the itinerary 3 nights of camping in tents (MSR Hubba 3-person tents) Hellionx Lite Cot & EXPED Downmate Lite 5 sleeping pad Kayaking equipment Sprayskirts and paddling jacket 5 litre, 20 litre and 30 litre dry bags per person Helionx chair Tarps for kitchen and group sitting area All kitchen equipment Toilet paper A hand wash station All safety equipment and a first aid kit Not included: Flights Airport transfers Meals not indicated in the itinerary Insurance — available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

For this Broken Group islands kayaking tour, n o kayaking experience is necessary. Participants must be comfortable in and around water , and they must be in good enough shape for 4 to 6 hours of daily kayaking and some easy hiking. This adventure is designed for both active adventurers and those looking for a more relaxing pace.

How fit do I need to be?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: 4 polyester (quick dry) shirts 1 light fleece sweater 1 fleece jacket 1 or 2 pairs of light quick dry pants 1 or 2 pairs of polyester shorts Shoes (sandals, sneakers, neoprene booties or rubber boots) Socks (not cotton) Underwear (not cotton) Warm hat Gloves Rain jacket & pants Rain hat Personal medication Swimsuit Water bottle Sun hat Sunglasses Sunscreen/lip balm Insect repellant Binoculars Headlamp Towel and toiletries Baby wipes Camera Sleeping bag (synthetic) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans or cotton.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this kayaking Broken Group islands tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5 :1. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants. Kyaking Broken Group islands tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors older than 13 may be permitted to join the kayaking Broken Group islands tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If you are a family with small children under the age of 13 and are a group of 4 or more, you might be interested in a private tour. If you’re interested, please contact us before booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Broken Group islands kayaking tour is Ucluelet. To get there, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ) . From there, you can take the ferry (if going from Vancouver Airport) and rent a car to reach Ucluelet. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time at 200 Hemlock Street (Small Craft Harbour), Ucluelet, British Columbia.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Vancouver Island Kayaking: 4-Day Expedition on the West Coast

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Step away from the noise and into a world where the ocean sets the rhythm, and adventure leads the way. The Broken Group Islands in Canada aren’t just a paddler’s paradise—they’re a front-row seat to nature at its most breathtaking. We’ll glide past towering cedars, land on beaches without a footprint in sight, and camp beneath skies so bright they put city lights to shame. Days are spent kayaking, wildlife spotting, eating awesome meals, and feeling like the luckiest people on Earth. Nights? Campfires, fresh air, and the kind of quiet that fills the soul. This is the escape you didn’t know you needed.

Adventure Highlights

Kayak all day: Paddle for up to six hours a day through a world of rugged beauty
Birdwatcher’s paradise: Spot bald eagles, osprey, and seabirds soaring over the Pacific
Campfire magic: End the day with tasty meals, great company, and skies full of stars

Duration

4 days

Season

May through September

Group size

Up to 10 people

Accommodation

Standard: Camping in tents

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This four-day guided sea kayaking expedition explores the Broken Group Islands within Pacific Rim National Park, paddling between sheltered beaches, intertidal pools, and old-growth shoreline. After a water taxi transfer from Ucluelet, we set up camp at one of the park's designated sites and spend three full days on the water, covering four to six hours of paddling daily depending on group ability and conditions. Evenings are spent around the campfire, sharing stories as the sun sets over the islands. Meals, camping gear, and a knowledgeable local guide are included throughout, making this a comfortable introduction to one of Vancouver Island's most remarkable paddling destinations.

Day 1: Paddling into the heart of the Broken Group

We meet at the Small Craft Harbour, where your guide briefs the group before boarding a water taxi bound for the Broken Group Islands, taking in the coastline along the way. Once dropped at one of the park’s sandy beaches, we unload and repack our gear into the kayaks, followed by a kayak orientation to get everyone comfortable before the first paddle. Around noon, we stop for a freshly prepared lunch, then continue paddling for the afternoon. Your guide selects one of the park’s seven designated campsites for the night, where we set up camp and settle in. Dinner is served once everyone has had a chance to rest, followed by a campfire to close out the first day.

Meals: Lunch, dinner
Kayaking: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Tent camping at a designated Broken Group Islands campsite

Day 2: Full days on the water

Mornings start early, with breakfast ready by 7 am and plenty of time afterward to relax before setting out. Depending on weather and group preference, we may move to a new camp or stay put for the day, paddling out to explore the surrounding islands. Lunch is enjoyed on a different beach each day, with time built in to explore the area’s intertidal life and old-growth forest. We also visit sites once home to First Nations villages within the Broken Group, learning about the region’s history along the way. The day winds down back at camp with dinner and another evening by the fire.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Kayaking: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Tent camping at a designated Broken Group Islands campsite

Day 3: Deeper into the islands

Another early start with breakfast around 7 am sets the tone for a full day of paddling. Your guide continues to shape the route around the group’s pace and the day’s conditions, whether that means relocating camp or staying another night at the same site. We paddle to new stretches of the Broken Group, stopping for lunch on a fresh beach and continuing to explore the intertidal pools, forested shoreline, and historic First Nations village sites scattered throughout the park. The evening follows the same rhythm as the days before, with dinner and a campfire under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Kayaking: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Tent camping at a designated Broken Group Islands campsite

Day 4: Last paddle and return to Ucluelet

On our final day, we spend the morning exploring more of the Broken Group Islands before breaking camp. Once the day’s paddling is done, a water taxi picks us up and brings the group back to Ucluelet, wrapping up four days spent among the islands.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Kayaking: 4-6 hours

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Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Kevin

Kevin has lived in Ucluelet for nearly twenty years, where he’s been honing his craft as a professional sea kayaking guide ever since. A Level 3 Guide and Guide Trainer with Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) and a Sea Kayaking Instructor with Sea Kayaking Instruction & Leadership Systems (SKILS), he’s paddled in destinations across British Columbia as well as internationally.

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Eric

Level 3 kayak guide

Eric grew up on Vancouver Island, paddling and sailing with his family. After years of travelling and working in Europe, he returned to Canada to pursue his kayaking career on the west coast. He is a Level 3 Guide and the President of the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. In addition, Eric is certified with Paddle Canada Level 4 Skills and is a Level 1 Instructor, as well as a Level 1 CBVA Bear Viewing Guide. He lives year-round in Ucluelet with his wife and daughter.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (3 reviews)

julianhemming1

Our guide, Nolan, took us on a spectacular tour of the Broken Islands by Kayak. We went not knowing what to expect and we got gorgeous scenery, whales and eagles and Nolan’s extensive knowledge of flora and fauna and camping. May is a great time to go!

Kim H

What an amazing adventure. Jonathan was our guide and he was great, very professional and made us feel at ease. Loved the history he provided and the food was very good.

Patty J

Johna was an excellent guide! His knowledge of the area and history really added to the experience! The food was fantastic too, highly recommend this company!

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Things to know

Included:
- - Experienced local kayaking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Kayaking Broken Group islands 4-day adventure
  - All meals, as in the itinerary
  - 3 nights of camping in tents (MSR Hubba 3-person tents)
  - Hellionx Lite Cot & EXPED Downmate Lite 5 sleeping pad
  - Kayaking equipment
  - Sprayskirts and paddling jacket
  - 5 litre, 20 litre and 30 litre dry bags per person
  - Helionx chair
  - Tarps for kitchen and group sitting area
  - All kitchen equipment
  - Toilet paper
  - A hand wash station
  - All safety equipment and a first aid kit
Not included:
- - Flights
  - Airport transfers
  - Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  - Insurance — available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
For this Broken Group islands kayaking tour, no kayaking experience is necessary. Participants must be comfortable in and around water, and they must be in good enough shape for 4 to 6 hours of daily kayaking and some easy hiking.

This adventure is designed for both active adventurers and those looking for a more relaxing pace.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - 4 polyester (quick dry) shirts
  - 1 light fleece sweater
  - 1 fleece jacket
  - 1 or 2 pairs of light quick dry pants
  - 1 or 2 pairs of polyester shorts
  - Shoes (sandals, sneakers, neoprene booties or rubber boots)
  - Socks (not cotton)
  - Underwear (not cotton)
  - Warm hat
  - Gloves
  - Rain jacket & pants
  - Rain hat
  - Personal medication
  - Swimsuit
  - Water bottle
  - Sun hat
  - Sunglasses
  - Sunscreen/lip balm
  - Insect repellant
  - Binoculars
  - Headlamp
  - Towel and toiletries
  - Baby wipes
  - Camera
  - Sleeping bag (synthetic)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans or cotton.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this kayaking Broken Group islands tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
Kyaking Broken Group islands tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors older than 13 may be permitted to join the kayaking Broken Group islands tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If you are a family with small children under the age of 13 and are a group of 4 or more, you might be interested in a private tour. If you’re interested, please contact us before booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Broken Group islands kayaking tour is Ucluelet. To get there, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ). From there, you can take the ferry (if going from Vancouver Airport) and rent a car to reach Ucluelet.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time at 200 Hemlock Street (Small Craft Harbour), Ucluelet, British Columbia.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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