Katabatik

Adventure in Charlevoix

 
 

Sea kayaking

1/2 day sea kayaking tour at Cap-à-l'Aigle

Description

Discover Charlevoix's coastal landscapes.

From the Port de Refuge de Cap-à-l'Aigle marina, by way of Pointe le Heu, discover rocky and panoramic sections of the Charlevoix coast: Cap à la Baleine and the Malbaie lagoon.

Discover

  • The coastal landscapes of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve;
  • The Cap à la Baleine and Pointe le Heu cliffs;
  • The observation of aquatic birds;
  • The iodized smell of tidal flats and the strength of estuary tide currents.

About safety

Experienced guides that know the area, respect for weather conditions, maximized supervision ratios, appropriate routes, equipment quality, comfortable wetsuits, all these factors help us to safely supervise groups of tourists of all ages, experience levels and backgrounds.

Information and price

Opening period

May 12 to October 14, 2012, daily upon reserving.

Reception

Marina Port de Refuge, 10, rue de la Grève, La Malbaie, G5A 2R3

Price for each participant

Taxes are not include.
Isle-aux-Coudres Guests Age Rates Groups 8 and+ Kayak perso*
Adults18 and +57.50 $52 $35 $
Youths 10-1745 $40 $25 $

( * ) : Les invités qui désirent participer à l'excursion avec leur propre kayak de mer et vêtements isothermiques peuvent profiter de ce tarif. Le kayak doit être muni de deux caissons étanches.

Package

The package includes…

  • Kayak excursion on the estuary
  • Introduction to basic kayaking
  • Supervision by a professional guide
  • Nautical material and dry bags
  • Wetsuit & accessories.

The package excludes…

  • Your personal sports garments
  • Taxes (13.925 %)
  • Guide gratuities, at your discretion.

Equipment

Included equipment

  • Solo or double sea kayak
  • Wetsuit, paddling anorak and booties
  • PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
  • Drybag
  • Sprayskirt and paddle.

Required equipment

  • Wool or Polar sweater
  • Short or swimsuit
  • Cap or hat
  • Extra clothes
  • Enough water for the whole day.

Route and length

Cap-à-l'Aigle to La Malbaie - return

Port de Refuge de Cap à l'Aigle marina installations for reception and facilities.

Distance
Approximately 8 km, with several nice beaches to stop for breaks
Difficulty level
Route difficulty is Easy to Moderate, witn an easy start from the Cap à l'Aigle wharf ramp. Excursion is accessible to beginners as well as to experienced paddlers.
Duration
  • 3hrs 30min total
  • Technical preparation and training: 1hr
  • Kayak excursion: 2hrs to 2 hrs 30min

Departure hours

Daily departure :
Departures are usually scheduled between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the variable cycle of the tide.

Map

Booking

Email reservation requests (reservations@katabatik.ca), as well as those submitted using the form included below will be processed quickly. Leave us both your evening and daytime telephone numbers, and we shall call you to complete your reservation. Reservations must be confirmed by credit card with a 50 % deposit of the total amount.

Cancellation policy

  1. In case of cancellation by Katabatik for reasons of security related to weather conditions:

    • A new reservation is made at the customer's convenience;
    • If it is impossible for the customer to make a new reservation, the excursion is cancelled free of charge.
    • The decision to cancel made by Katabatik always takes place at the starting point and departure time of a given activity.

  2. For reservations cancelled by the customer:

    • You can modify or cancel your reservation free of charge up until noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity.
    • For any cancellation made after noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity, the 50 % deposit is not refundable.

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