Kayak amidst humpback whales, orcas and sea lions in an unparalleled aquatic safari while staying at an island base camp off the famed Johnstone Strait. Meet Indigenous carvers, cultural leaders, artists and guides who share their rich culture and story of resilience.

• 3 days of kayaking through some of the most wildlife rich waters in the world.
• Paddle the famed Johnstone Strait, the best place in the world to see orca whales, while on the lookout for humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins and more. 
• Visit the workshop of a renowned Pacific Northwest Coast totem pole carver and artist. 
• Journey to the Great Bear Rainforest in search of Grizzly bears fishing for salmon.
• Meet the people of Alert Bay with our local Indigenous guide and explore the U’Mista Cultural Centre’s impressive potlatch collection. 

Who this is for: families with teen or adult children, couples, friends, solo travelers and curious seekers looking to learn more.

The most direct route to Port Hardy is by plane, with a direct flight from Vancouver on Pacific Coastal Airlines. The flight is just over an hour. We recommend taking the mid-morning flight from Vancouver which arrives in Port Hardy by noon. karibu provides an airport shuttle pick-up for this flight as well as a drop-off for the morning departure from Port Hardy. If you are flying to Port Hardy, we recommend you book your flight early to secure the best pricing.

You can also fly to Victoria and rent a car if you are looking to explore other parts of Vancouver Island.

Alternatively, if traveling by car, take a ferry to Nanaimo, and then drive north on Hwy 19 for 385 km or 4 hours.  

Medical Travel Insurance 

Medical travel insurance is required for non-Canadian citizens. Your insurance plan should include full medical coverage, emergency evacuation and emergency repatriation.

We also highly recommend travel interruption insurance.

karibu accepts most major credit cards as well as electronic bank transfers (bank transfers). When booking, customers are given the choice of how they want to pay. Customers can avoid credit card processing fees of 2.7-2.9% by paying via bank account debit or by bank transfer. Bank transfers can be sent to info@karibuadventures.com.