Vancouver Island Spring Whitewater

Trip Dates: April 20th to April 28th, 2009
Trip Duration: 9 days     

Trip starts at: Victoria    Trip Finishes at: Victoria

Accommodation: Comfortable bed and breakfast style establishments.  Prices are based on two people sharing a room.

Note: This itinerary is designed to be flexible based on water levels, surf conditions and other factors.

Trip Price:  $1899 + gst

                                                                                                       

Day 1:  Arrive Victoria
You will be met by Aquabatics staff at the Victoria airport.  Once everyone has arrived we will drive 45 minutes to our accommodation at the Warm Rapids Inn. (www.warmrapidsinn.com)
(no meals)

Day 2:  Paddling the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers
After breakfast we will set out to do a short warm up run on the Cowichan River (Class II/III), after lunch we will then head off and up the difficulty a little on the nearby Koksilah River.
(b)

Day 3: Paddle Chemanius River
Today we will hit up another run in close proximity to the Inn, our first option is the Chemanius River.
(b)

Day 4: Drive to Uclulet, Surfing, and rainforest.
After an early breakfast we will head west to our next destination, the coastal town of Uclulet.  We will break up the 3.5 – 4 hour drive with a stop at Cathedral Grove rainforest.  Upon arrival in Uclulet we will settle into our Bed and Breakfast digs before having an evening surf.
(b)

Day 5: Kayak Surfing
A hearty breakfast will be the order of the day as we have as many hours as our arms can muster to surf one of the local breaks.  We will have a fire going on the beach with hot chocolate for mid session warm ups.  The evening can be spent trading ‘wipe out’ stories in the hot tub.
(b)

Day 6: Morning Kayak Surfing, evening drive to Courtney
Some people may feel like just chilling out by the beach or taking the day easy, those with some energy left will head out for another surf session.  After the mornings activity of choice we will drive approximately 3 hours North East to Courtney.
(b)

Day 7: Brown and Puntledge Rivers
If the dam is releasing we will hit the Brown and Puntledge rivers for a day of classic Vancouver Island paddling and playboating.  We will take our time hitting up the numerous rapids and playspots this run is famous for.  If the dam is not releasing (there is no formal schedule), we will hit the classic Gold River.
(b)

Day 8: Paddling on the Brown/Puntledge or the Gold River
Our final day of paddling, we will decide on the river as a group.  If we ran the Puntledge the day before we will hit up the Gold, and vice versa.  We will drive back to Victoria late in the afternoon, where we will check into our accommodation for the night prior to meeting for a final night farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
(b)

Day 9: Departure Day
You will be dropped at the airport by your Aquabatics guides for your flight home.
(no meals)

Inclusions
* All Accommodation from the evening of day 1, to the morning of day 9 (twin share, single occupancy will incur a surcharge)
* All breakfasts
* Transport of kayaks from Calgary to Victoria and back
* All transport once on Vancouver Island
* 1:4 guided instruction
* Optional FREE return transportation by van from Calgary to Victoria (some extra nights accommodation may be required at an extra fee)
* Airport transfers if required
* Equipment rental if required

Not included
* Meals other than breakfasts
* Flight(s) to Victoria
* Tourist Visas if required (some international clients only)
* Items of personal nature
* Drinks