Salish Sea Explorer Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Lund, BC

If you only have a short time available or it’s your first time paddling this is a great tour for you. Departing from Lund, the tour explores nearby bays and islets, meandering along the rocky shoreline, whilst your guide shares their knowledge of the places and wildlife you will see along the way.

Duration: 4 Hours

Bookings for 2 people: $185 + GST per person
Parties of 1-2 people who are able to join another group will receive the discounted rate.
Bookings for 3-6 people: $140+ GST per person

Private Tours: $700 + GST up to 5 persons; additional persons $140 pp + GST

+ $5/person environmental fee donated to local/regional organizations
++Bookings made online are subject to a non-refundable booking fee.

Departure: 9:00 am or 2:00 pm
For more information please call 1-888-552-5558.

• Do I need kayak experience for this tour and are there any age restrictions?

  Our tours are suitable for beginners with a reasonable level of fitness and comfort around water. You must be able to walk on uneven, rocky and potentially slippery surfaces. No previous sea kayaking experience is required. Our guides provide instruction at the start of the trip and ongoing coaching throughout, covering paddling technique, safety skills, and efficient travel and much more. Please get in touch should you have concerns.

  Ages 5 - 85 are welcome!! Children must be able to sit for 1.5 hours independently in their own seat in a double kayak.

• Will I fit comfortably in the kayaks?

  In most cases, yes! Our kayaks come in a range of sizes and are designed to accommodate a wide variety of body shapes and heights. When properly fitted, a sea kayak should feel snug but not tight. This helps with comfort, control, and stability on the water.
  We take time before your trip to match each guest with an appropriately sized kayak and adjust the seat, foot pegs, and back support for a comfortable fit. Our fleet includes kayaks suited for smaller paddlers as well as larger and taller guests.
  If you have specific concerns about fit such as height, weight, mobility, or previous comfort issues in kayaks, please let us know in advance. We’re happy to talk through options and make sure you’re set up in the best possible boat for an enjoyable paddling experience.

• Do I need to know how to swim?

  We use PFDs at all times when on the water. You are not required to be a strong swimmer to join us on a tour. We just ask that you disclose to us your swimming ability before the trip on your waivers.

• How do I get to Lund and where do I park?

  Visit our “Getting Here” page for more information.

• What do I need to bring and wear for my tour?

  What to Bring & Wear:
  Small backpack to put everything in
  Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  Long sleeve shirt, quick dry pants / shorts
  Extra long sleeve shirt and pants in case of weather change
  Bathing suit and towel if weather permits
  Windbreaker or rain jacket, plus a light warm layer
  Extra Snacks & filled waterbottle
  Closed toed water shoes or old runners*
  What’s Provided:
  Kayaks and all safety equipment including life jackets plus your awesome guide!
  Dry bags for
  Neoprene Booties*

  *Footwear is extremely important when it comes to sea kayaking. Our area is famous for its rocky, oyster covered beaches which can be a hazard if proper footwear is not worn. Oysters can be extremely sharp. Optimal paddling footwear would be wetsuit booties with a treaded sole, Close-toed sandals (Keens), or paddling specific boots. Some guests may choose to wear an old pair of running shoes and wool socks and these can be great as well but some may find them uncomfortable. We do have neoprene boots for our guests should you need them. Please do not wear flip flops, Birkenstocks or any other footwear that cannot be secured to your feet.

• What are the guides like?

  Our guides are always fully-certified by relevant authorities including the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC and Canadian Red Cross. Many of our guides are locals to the area and experts in local history, flora and fauna, and much more. We are proud of our guides and confident they provide the ultimate sea kayak guiding experience.

• What if the weather is bad?

  Visit our Policies please for this information!

Minimum # of Guests Policy: Some tours have a minimum number of guests required to run the tour. I understand that if my tour fails to reach its required minimum, my tour may be changed to a Private Tour, a shorter time frame OR moved to a different day. Our office will communicate with you if changes are required.

Weather Policy: If we cancel a tour because it is unsafe to go out (which relates primarily to wind and sea state conditions) you will be entitled to a refund. Rain does not constitute a reason for cancelling a tour but may result in a modification of the tour length and route. Refunds will be issued if we return 30 plus minutes earlier than the tour end time.

Medical Policy: Please note that on our tours you may be anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours away from the nearest point of professional medical assistance. Therefore, we require our guests to inform us of any serious medical issues or concerns, such as the following: heart conditions, severe allergies resulting in anaphylaxis, diabetes, asthma, musculoskeletal conditions, and also pregnancy. In our efforts to support you to have an enjoyable and safe trip, we ask that you bring with you the appropriate medications to manage those conditions. Should you not have the appropriate medications (such as an Epipen) we may choose to modify your tour destination or refuse your participation out of consideration for your and other guest’s safety.

Tipping Policy: Tips aren’t included in our pricing. It is customary in Canada, to give a tip if you think you had great service from one of our guides  / office team / launch site staff. This applies for all tips from half day to multi-day adventures.  Our guides thank you!

Cancellation Policy: We require a full advanced payment of the services to complete a booking.
If you should need to cancel, you may choose either a monetary refund (see cancellation schedule below) or you could choose to have all your monies paid held as a credit towards future services. Credits are only valid within the same calendar year as the original booking.
•    Cancellations made 22 + days in advance = full refund
•    Cancellations made 8 - 21 days in advance = 50% refund of dollars paid
•    Cancellations made 1 – 7 days in advance = No Refund
•    Cancellations made on the day of scheduled tour or rental = No Refund
Changes Policy: Any guests who wish to change their booking dates will have the opportunity to make one free change to their dates within the same calendar year as the original booking. Should additional changes be required, each additional change will be subject to a $35 admin fee.