Tofino – a wild ocean paradise

Adventure 1: Desert Island Dreams – Private helicopter Tour and dinner in paradise.

Helicopter to ancient Glaciers and fly to a secret desert island for dinner amid the glorious Pacific

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Visit ancient glaciers in a private helicopter then dive down to a remote ‘secret’ island where dinner is served on the white sand beach. Wander like Robinson Crusoe and absorb the magic as you sip champagne.

Starting at sea level, your private helicopter will cruise up to the peaks of Mt. Ursus, with breathtaking views of Clayoquot Sound and the wide open Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.  See ancient glaciers from the air and discover deep inlets carpeted with old growth rainforest, as you fly toward the glacial peaks of Strathcona Park. Then step out into the snow and bask in the surprising warmth of this spectacular alpine location.

These Glaciers are at least 10 000 years old and were borne 80 000 years ago at the beginning of the ice age. After viewing the glaciers from an altitude of 5500 feet you head down towards the coast with an eagle’s eye view of the spectacular coastline and a chance to see whales from above – a truly unforgettable experience.

In the distance see a desert island gem, a small secret island, surrounded by white sands and,  down you go, landing on the pristine remote beach.  As the helicopter leaves, we serve you a delicious dinner,  and leave you for a while to lie back and enjoy a view of this remote, magnificent and magical place few people on earth have ever seen.

After a while, the helicopter returns and you journey back to the village of Tofino across the ocean, keeping an eye out for sea lions and bears.

Pricing: varies according to length of stay and other adventures selected – BOOK NOW!  approx $2,660.00 USD including taxes and gratuities

Adventure 2: Ocean Harvest

Harvest your own ocean feast with a Tla-o-qui-Aht guide and enjoy a traditional salmon feast on a sacred beach with a celebrated Chief.

Meet your native guide at the dock and fish with him in the territorial deep sea fishing waters of the Tla-o-qui-Aht people.  Along with hearing his stories of this wild ocean area you will catch fish – salmon- halibut, and when the catch is in, travel to a remote bay where you will be transported in a skiff to the sacred whaling island of Echachist, the Tla-o-qui-Aht sacred whaling island.

At the beach native guides will prepare a traditional salmon feast for you.  Watch Moses Martin, a direct descendent of the legendary High Chief Nookmiis arrive in a cedar canoe carved by Joe Martin as your traditional salmon feast is being prepared  . During dinner Moses will share his wisdom and stories of the Tla-o-qui-Aht people, who have lived in these lands for over 10,000 years.

Chief Martin was responsible for saving the Clayoquot Sound from clear-cutting by championing  the biggest civil disobedience act in Canadian history – and winning – so that Clayoquot Sound is now saved for all for the future. The man is a true legend, and we are deeply honoured to have Moses as part of our experiences.  Chuu.

Pricing: varies according to length of stay and other adventures selected – BOOK NOW!  Approximate cost for two $5000.00 USD including taxes and gratuities.  Other experiences may be added according to your wishes.

 

 

Adventure 3: Kayak Safari Adventure

Take a wild life safari followed by a remote kayaking adventure and a gourmet beach feastKayakThis inspiring trip takes up ancient inlets amid sea lions, seals and whales with an abundance of sea-birds sand then on to a dock in a spectacular remote bay where,  in the middle of the bay you will step right into your kayaks. The guide will then take you for a paddle to explore this deserted, wild, beautiful place, sharing with you their knowledge of the coastal waters and small islands you see around you. When you wish to have lunch, just choose and island, and the skiff will deliver your food to any location you see that you like. Here we will set up your feast, made up of a palette of coastal delicacies and fine wine, and we leave you for a while so you can enjoy the pristine beauty of this quiet oasis. After lunch the skiff will pick you up at the beach and take you to the boat which will return you to Tofino at a leisurely pace enjoying a different scenic route back to port.

Pricing: varies according to length of stay and other adventures selected – BOOK NOW! Approx $800 USD including taxes and gratuities.

Adventure 4: Moon Jelly Floating Bathouse with music, massage and magic.

 

 

 

Designed for a day of transformation, Moon Jelly offers two salt water and seaweed filled, wood-fired hot tubs, a fresh water rinse shower, covered gazebo lounge with comfortable day beds and warm blankets, towel service, sky hammock over open water, change room, bathroom, fleece lined waterproof changing robes, simple kitchen area with filtered drinking water, big chilled yeti cooler, Power Republic power station, bluetooth speaker, and two standup paddle boards.

Moon Jelly Bathhouse is a self-led 6 hour day spa floating in the heart of Clayoquot Sound. Your six hour immersive experience starts with a brief and beautiful boat ride from Tofino’s harbour, landing you in your own private floating sanctuary. Moon Jelly is a world away, with two spacious saltwater seaweed hot tubs, ocean swimming, a fresh rinse, a covered gazebo lounge with comfortable day beds, and sky hammock over open water for sun and cloud bathing. Soak, plunge, bask, sweat, swim, rinse, and return to your primal self.

Moon Jelly Bathhouse is in the northernmost bay of Lemmens inlet in Clayoquot Sound, within Canada’s first recognized Tribal Park. Moon Jelly is a proud Tribal Parks Alliance Ally, a stewardship program that helps fund the Guardians that tend the ancestral gardens of the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation. deep into your soul.

Your experience starts with a couple of glorious hours receiving a healing massage and other healing treatments from experienced practitioners while listening to live music of your choice.

Then we leave you alone, so that you may allow yourself the luxury of plunging, basking, sweating, swimming and experiencing your primal self in this enchanting sensual environment.

During your experience enjoy a gourmet picnic of healthy local delicacies while you luxuriate all of your senses.

At the sixth hour we will collect you and return your renewed re-invigorated self to Tofino.

Pricing: varies according to length of stay and other adventures selected – BOOK NOW!   Approx $2920.00 USD including taxes and gratuities.

 

 

Adventure 5: Magical Mystery Tour

Journey to a magical floating island.  Meet one of the last pioneer families on the coast.

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Step into the comfort of your private enclosed cabin boat, meet your expert skipper. Journey through the historic Tofino waters to a truly magical place, and hear tales of its historic past.

Catherine Adams floating world is an array of unique and colourful buildings that will unleash your imagination. A relaxing boat trip through through the calm waters of Bedwell Sound, named after Royal Navy Staff Commander Edward Parker Bedwell in the late 19th century, takes you past spectacular natural scenery, and gently brings you to the entrance of Freedom Cove.

You will see this totally unique, vibrant artistic world floating in the bay, and your charming hostess, Catherine will be on the dock to welcome you. Truly one of the last pioneer outposts on the coast.

Step onto the dock and into an enchanted world of living art, moving sculpture, gardens, walkways and unique ‘Hobbit’ buildings complete with a Lighthouse shower!

Catherine will personally show you their private world where you will learn how they live in this remote off-the-grid and share dinner on the dock while you hear their stories.

On your way back to Tofino enjoy a gourmet picnic of ocean and other delicacies along with some luscious bubbles !

Pricing: varies according to length of stay and other adventures selected – BOOK NOW!  Approx $2000 USD including taxes and gratuities