3 to 5 days . two boots . Jun to Oct
Channel Islands kayak camp.
A ferry ride out, a camp above a cove, and mornings paddling into sea caves while the water is still flat. Teo has paddled these islands for nine summers and still grins at the first cave.
At a glance
Boats, camp, caves
- Base rate $480 per person per day, groups of 3 to 5
- 4 to 8 miles of paddling a day, done by early afternoon
- Stable sit-on kayaks, doubles for nervous paddlers
- Wetsuits, paddles and dry bags included
- Camp is a short carry up from the beach
per person$1,300 to $4,820
3 days in a big group, up to 5 days private with lodge nights and gearBoarding pass . island ferry
The ferry is part of the trip.
We meet at the harbor at 7:30am, load the gear, and you ride out on the top deck. Dolphins sometimes race the boat. The ride takes about an hour. If the swell is too big for the ferry, it cancels the night before and you get a full refund or new dates, your pick.
- Board
- 7:30am
- Cross
- about 60 min
- Seat
- top deck, port side
Do you need kayak experience?
The longer trips cross to a second cove on day three, which means a couple of miles along a cliff with real swell. Teo decides the route each morning from the wind forecast. If it is rough, we explore the near caves and hike the bluffs instead.
kids 10 and up on the 3 day
Who it suits
Families with kids who swim, friends who want something other than walking, anyone who has wanted to see a sea lion at eye level. Prefer your feet on land? The Big Sur coast backpack has the ocean without the boats, and the Eastern Sierra overland is the easy option.
Book the boat early
Ferry seats for camping groups are limited, and we reserve them in winter. Send your month through the trip desk form. Booking a reunion or a team? Ask about private trips.