2 days sea kayak expedition on the Saguenay fjord (for adults)

Live an unforgettable sea kayak experience thanks to Fjord en Kayak!

 

Fjord en kayak diver pt 06A sea kayaking gourmet experience on the Saguenay Fjord Provincial Park and the Saguenay-St.Lawrence Marine Park.

The 2 days expedition is a nice introduction to live the sea kayak multi-days on the fjord. You will discover the 1200 feet capes of Liberté, Fraternité, Égalité and will encounter the common seal.

 

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  • Includes an interpretation of the natural settings while promoting a respectful attitude towards the environment.
  • It relies on sustainable development concepts and has socio-economical benefits for local and regional communities.

 

A glacier valley formed thousands of years ago, the Saguenay Fjord, with abrupt cliffs landscape and two ecosystems rich in biodiversity, is best known as one of the world’s most impressive.

During this 2 days expedition, you’ll fall in love with the world of the Fjord before you even notice- a world of wonder and historical legends. A haven of peace surrounded by nature in its wildest forms where you can watch the gray seals play and taste our gourmet meals!

For further information, look further into the itinerary

 

fjord en kayak divers 15Our concern: to garanty a sea kayak experience beyond your expectations with a high end, personalised and safe customer service.

 

2016 DEPARTURE

*Guaranteed daily departures, between late-May and mid-September with a minimum of 2 persons (if places available).

Choose your own departure date by reserving early! 10% off for a departure before July 15

Departures scheduled*:

    • June: 3, 10, 15 and 25
    • July: 1, 8, 11, 15, 20, 25 and 29
    • August: 6, 7, 13, 17, 18 and 27
    • September: 3

*Other departures available, call us!

ITINERARY

Consult the Saguenay map.

Day 1 : Departure from l’Anse-Saint-Jean towards the majestic capes Liberté, Fraternité, Égalité. First contact with the common seal. Gourmet dinner of pheasant preserve. We spend the night on the banks of the Saguenay fjord at l’Anse du Portage.

Day 2 : We explore another renowned area of the Saguenay, the mysterious Saint-Louis and Saint-Barthélémy islands. Siesta on the ancient stones of l’Anse à Job afterwards. After two days on the water’s edge in the ocean breeze, we make our leisurely return to l’Anse-Saint-Jean to rejoin the Fjord en kayak team.

RATE

$399,00 (10% off for a departure before July 15)
(Taxes of 15% and tip not included)

INCLUDED
  • training upon departure
  • various information on the fjord
  • top-quality equipment (fiberglass kayak & paddles)
  • the guide has a level 2 certification with FQCK (Canot Kayak Quebec Federation), is first aid certified, pursues or has completed a degree in adventure tourism, has at least one summer experience on the fjord plus 90 hours of in-house training. He (she) carries a marine radio and is in contact with the Coast Guard and Fjord en Kayak base.
  • Four meals (dinner : duck). Please mention if any allergies.
  • paddle jacket and neoprene suit, water shoes, hat, poogies (to keep your hands warm)
  • two dry bags of 20 and 30 liters per person plus one bag of 5 liters for the camera (waterproof guitar bag available)
  • tent & mattress
  • overnight stay on a camp site of the park
  • the Saguenay Provincial Park permit
WHAT TO BRING
  • sleeping bag (rent one for 10$)
  • shorts, t-shirt
  • waterproof wind jacket
  • warm sweater (no cotton)
  • pants
  • sun glasses with a rope !
  • sport hat for the day (June & Sept.: warm hat)
  • Sun screan lotion
  • insect repellent. (mostly for June & beginning of July : try to avoid black/dark color)
  • flashlight
  • 2 water bottles (there is a water source on camp sites)
  • toilet paper in a plastic bag
  • personal prescriptions
  • hiking shoes and some reading
  • Bring your wine !
CONDITIONS
  • this trip is classified easy to intermediary (depends on the meteo condition)
  • group size : 6 persons MAXIMUM. (possibility until 36 persons for groups )
  • minimum age : 17 (15 if in top shape)
  • distance paddled : between 18 to 25 km/day (depends on the level of the group and the meteo condition)
  • July-August, water temperature is between 15 and 20 Celsius
  • solo kayak experience on the sea gives the choice between a single or a double kayak
  • for safety reasons, at least one double kayak per group