Katabatik

Adventure in Charlevoix

 
 



Sea kayaking

1/2 day sea kayaking tour at L'Isle-aux-Coudres

Description

A good dose of Fresh Salty Air

From the Northeasternmost tip of the island, paddle around the most beautiful and most welcoming Island in the Middle Estuary, towards the lighthouse and the prairies, enjoying the view of Mont des Éboulements and over 60 km of the Charlevoix coastline.

A glimpse of what to expect:

  • The coastal landscapes of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve;
  • Meeting and observing aquatic birds and marine mammals;
  • The iodized smell of the Island's tide flats.

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

June 23 to September 4, 2012

Reception

Hôtel du Capitaine, 3031, des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres, G0A 2A0

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 in 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)
  • Dry bag
  • 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

L'Isle-aux-Coudres - From the Northeasternmost tip, along its North shore

L'Auberge du Capitaine installations for reception and facilities.

Distance
Approximately 8 km, with several nice beaches to stop for breaks
Difficulty level

Route difficulty level is Easy to Moderate. 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

Two daily departures. Participants arrival times:

  • 9:00 a.m.
  • 2:00 p.m.

Contact us for details and to book your reservation.

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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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