One day sea kayak excursion on the Saguenay fjord (17 years old and +)

Live an unforgettable sea kayak experience with Fjord en Kayak !

 

Fjord en kayak diver pt 13One day sea kayak adventure in the Saguenay Fjord Provincial Park and the Saguenay-St.Lawrence Marine Park.
Certified Best Ecotourism Practice by Aventure Écotourisme Québec

 

 

 

This one day sea kayak tour requires a relatively good physical shape (17 years old minimum). During this day, you will be crossing the fjord twice. Small group of maximum 6 persons. The guide will provide sea kayak basics and  interpretation of the fjord. 

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 one day excursion, 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.

 

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

 

2021 DEPARTURE

Upon request, from beginning of June to mid-September  : departure at 9h00
An average of 3 departures per week.

We ask minimum 2 persons to garanty a new departure, if we still have availability.

Please book minimum 3 weeks in advance !

Before booking, contact us, so we can confirm the availability of your departure.

Possible departures*: 

  • Contact us by email to know our departure dates and times

 

Book now your one day sea kayak excursion

 

ITINERARY*

Sea kayak basics and safety training. Departure from l’Anse-Saint-Jean.

View of the majestic Capes Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité. This enchanting vision will leave you with a lasting impression of this magnificent coastline.

Lunch at Anse Aimable.

We cross the river to meet the seals that love to swim alongside our kayaks.

At Cape Trinité, we paddle under cliffs of dizzying height. In our way back, we explore another renowned Saguenay backdrop, the mysterious Saint-Louis and Saint- Barthélémy Islands.

*The itinerary may vary, depending on the tide and the wind direction.

RATE

$150,00 (Taxes of 15% not included)

INCLUDED
  • kayak solo/tandem and paddle in fiberglass.
  • water proof pants and jackets (neoprene suits for June and September)
  • water shoes, hat, poogies (sea kayak mittens)
  • Sea kayak basics 
  • interpretation of the fjord
  • guided tour. The guide has a level 2 or 3 certification with FQCK (Canot Kayak Quebec Federation), he (she) is first aid certified, pursues or has completed a degree in adventure tourism, has a minimum of 90 hours of training with Fjord en kayak
  • At Fjord en Kayak, the guides for the multi-day outings also guide the 1 day excursion !
  • waterproof bag for camera
  • lunch. Please mention if any allergies.
WHAT TO BRING
  • shorts, t-shirt
  • warm sweater (no cotton)
  • sun glasses with a rope
  • sport hat for the day
  • sun screen lotion
  • insect repellent
  • dry clothes for returning home
  • water bottle
  • medication if any

**You must bring your reusable water bottle. Fjord en Kayak does not supply plastic bottles to preserve our environment**

CONDITIONS
  • the groupe is of maximum 8 guests. (If you are a group of friends of more than 6, we simply add a second guide)
  • minimum age : 17 years old
  • paddle distance : from 18 to 25 km (according to the group and meteo condition) 
  • July-August : the water temperature is between 15 and 20 Celsius
  • if you have sea kayak experience and you are in a good psysical shape, you can choose the solo kayak. If not, we recommend the double kayak, much more stable. We oblige, for security reason, one double kayak in a group of 8.

**Due to COVID-19, all excursions will be made in tandem, unless you are alone or your group is composed of an odd number of people.**