Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Tour Highlights:
Without a doubt, one of the most amazing things to see at San Josef Bay are the sea stacks. The sea stacks at San Josef Bay are some of the only ocean-eroded stacks on Vancouver Island, and are certainly the most extreme. Water surging through the sandy passages at high tide has slowly eroded the softer rock, leaving behind only the harder formations. In some spots, this effect has left behind the sea stacks, a remarkable feature, but one found fairly commonly around the world.
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Lunch
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Departure Point
9040 Granville St, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, Canada
Located at the intersection of Highway 19 & Granville Street. Feel free to utilize the lobby and cafe! We only pick up from hotels in Port Hardy.
Cove Adventure Tours, Port Hardy, Canada The natural serenity of the wild west coast can offer hikers moments of nirvana!
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After leaving Port Hardy we will travel active logging roads and pass through the historic town of Holberg.
While aboard our comfortable 15 passenger van there is a good chance of Black Bear, Roosevelt Elk or other wildlife sightings. After making a quick stop at the Scarlet Ibis Pub guests can access washrooms and take a photo opportunity or catch some fresh air. We will continue approximately 30 minutes down the road past Holberg to the Cape Scott Provincial Park trail-head. From here we will walk approximately 45 minutes on a well-maintained trail that winds through old-growth stands of Western Red Cedar and Sitka Spruce. There is an outhouse at the trail head near the beach. Guests will be encouraged to stroll the magnificent beach and comb the shores or tide pools leading to the epic Sea Stacks that have been carved into the landscape! 480 minutes
San Josef Bay, Holberg, Canada Going to San Josef Bay on your own... We rent SUP's and kayaks! Contact us for details! 60 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
C1658CDmattg
23 Aug 2023
Brooks, our guide for the day, drove us through miles of bumpy roads, past several active logging sites to the trailhead leading to San Josef Bay. The hike to the Bay and the beach around the Bay are beautiful. Brooks knowledge and enthusiasm made the adventure memorable. Be ready for a few miles of bumpy road, but don't miss this experience.
joannacD4426ML
16 Aug 2023
This tour was the highlight of our trip to north Vancouver Island! Brookes was an enthusiastic guide and June was just as passionate about her love of northern Vancouver Island. We couldn't drive the logging roads from Port Hardy to San Josef Bay with our rental car and we're glad we didn't. Instead, we relaxed and listened to interesting and entertaining stories on our way to the beach with a few stops along the way. The walk through the old growth forest was amazing, and the huge expanse of pristine sandy beaches with the gentle surf rolling in was awesome. Brookes and June let us take our time exploring the beaches and sea stacks. We had delicious sandwiches and fresh fruit for lunch. June gave me some helpful hints as I was taking pictures, and Brookes took us up a short trail to a great lookout. On the drive back, we stopped to take in the wonder of a massive Sitka Spruce. The scenery was incredible and our guides were fantasic. I highly recommend this tour.
JamieC3751
12 Aug 2023
Great location, great guide, great day out! The beach was beautiful, the lunch was really good, what more can I say.....the road was very bumpy!
This tour in
Vancouver Island
is organized by
Cove Adventure Tours Ltd.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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