Whether whale watching, bear watching, dipping into hot springs cove or sea kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986 we look forward to welcoming you aboard for a clayoquot sound adventure by remote passages. Off of the coast of tofino on vancouver island in bc. Tofino has a long whale watching season, running from march sometimes late february through october. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours and hot springs cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered cabin cruiser boats. Wear water shoes to help you get around the relatively crowded hot springs. Jamies whale watching and adventure tours in tofino bc. Hot springs tours leave from early in the morning till mid afternoon from the harbour downtown tofino bc. Whale watching in tofino can be done from march to september. Whale tours leave from the harbour downtown tofino bc. Welcome to atleo river air service stunning scenic flights and adventures by float plane and helicopter in tofino, british columbia. Hot springs cove is an exciting 6 hour adventure where our captains make. An overnight trip to hot springs cove near tofino explore bc.
Theres a list of companies that currently have a park use permit on the maquinna marine park website. Hot springs cove tours, tofino, bc jamies whaling station. The best part about this trip is it encompasses everything that you would normally see on a whale watching trip. Hot springs cove tour from ocean outfitters in tofino. From exciting fast zodiac visits to the whales to more leisurely cruises on large comfortable vessels, also in combination to a visit to the hot springs. Typical tofino whale watching tours take 2 to 3 hrs. Jamies operates our waterfront adventure stations in the hearts of both seaside communities of tofino and ucluelet. Our team of local expert guides will safely navigate your tour to see whales, bears, sea otters and more. Offering daily hot springs cove tours from tofino by boat to hot springs cove. Take in a scenic 30nauticalmile boat ride where youll see beautiful coastal wildlife, and wander along a 1. After reading the forum, it sounds like i am wasting. Tofino whale watching inc discover tofino bc canada. How to visit the secluded hot springs cove of tofino, canada. Tofino wildlife cruises by zodiac boat in clayoquot sound.
It starts with a mind boggling 20,000 gray whales swimming past our shores in spring on their annual migration from birthing waters by the baja peninsula north to the bering strait by alaska. Sep 14, 2017 hot spring cove is an incredible natural hot spring on vancouver island, and one of the coolest places weve ever been. Join us for a whale watching tour aboard one of our 30 zodiacs or covered boats in the some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. On the way to the hot springs, we will try to see as much wildlife as possible. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. We offer a 6 hour tour that will include transportation to hot springs cove, a walk on the cedar board walk through ancient rainforest and a 2 hour soak in the geothermal pools. Tofino hot springs or hot springs cove this is a yearround adventure with most charter outfits leaving in the morning and picking up in the late afternoon. We invite you to experience this unique west coast hot springs. Tofino marine tours, fishing charters and other tours. Hot springs cove tofino 2020 all you need to know before.
Hot springs kayaking meares island custom tours cultural canoe tours. Tofino whale watching tours the adventure of a lifetime. Clayoquot wild homepage for whale watching and first nations. Hot springs cove, tofino ticket price timings address. Hot springs cove whale watching day trip from tofino. Climb up to the top of the rocks for a beautiful view of the ocean and waves. Youll disembark at the dock and walk to the hot springs along a boardwalk through beautiful west coast rainforest. Tofino hot springs cove tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Visit victoria and butchart gardens from vancouver on a fullday tour that takes care of booking transport and offers a flexible mix of guided and independent time. All vessels and guides are fully licensed, insured, and transport canada safety certified. In small groups and guided by one of our experienced guides, this will be a unique wildlife experience. Archipelago cruises ucluelet tours discover tofino bc canada. For thousands of years, natural thermal hot springs have poured out of the rocks and spilled out on the edge of the pacific ocean in northern clayoquot sound. Its just over an hour by boat or 20minute flight from tofino, and the trip through the islands of clayoquot sound and along the mountainous vancouver island coastline feels like a special excursion in itself.
Tofino hot springs tours by boat or float plane is an adventurous day trip for all ages. Black bear watching tours operate from april through october. Adventure tofino wildlife tours 2020 all you need to. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the calm waters of the clayoquot sound inlets to watch the blackbears turning over rocks to feed on crab. Take in some pipinghot earth pop with todays groupon. Defo do this trip before the dedicated whale tour as you might sea just as many anyway. We are proud leaders in responsible whale watching, bear watching and wildlife viewing and have a strong passion for educating guests about the wonders and the fragility of clayoquot sound and tofino. On board our open zodiac you will feel closer to nature and wildlife and our experienced guides will be happy to share their knowledge and passion with you. Adventure tofino offers personal wildlife tours in small groups for an unfogettable wildlife experience. Jun 10, 20 tofino zodiac boat tour with mom and dad to check out the whales and other aquatic life, followed by a stop at hot springs cove. Remote passages brings many years of experience and a responsible approach to whale watching on the west coast. That being said, the hot springs is generally over crowded and way too small for all these tour companies taking 612 people here per boat. We offer zodiac tours for whale watching, bear watching and hot springs cove tours.
The tofino hot springs tour is a day trip by boat, or air to hot springs cove. Its about a 6 hour trip, more than an hour on the water each way and a few hours at the hot. Hot springs cove is an exciting 6 hour adventure where our captains make an effort to find wildlife including whales, black bears, seals, sea lions, puffins, sea otters, bald eagles aerie too and over 20 miles of gorgeous coastline and beaches. We will stop for whales, sea lions, seals, sea otters and bald eagles. Whatever your pace, there are a plethora of ways to engage with tofinos great outdoors. But my hot springs preference is taking plenty of time to achieve that certain zen that comes with a good soak. Walk to the hot springs on the boardwalk and enjoy a relaxing soak.
Tofino hot springs tours the whale centre, tofino, bc. Hot spring cove is an incredible natural hot spring on vancouver island, and one of the coolest places weve ever been. Remote passages whale watching tours from tofino, bc, vancouver island, canada. Adventure tofino wildlife tours aktuelle 2020 lohnt. At hot springs cove there is a 30 minute hike on a boardwalk to some beautiful natural hot springs pools by the oceanside. Hot springs cove tofino aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Your best shot in getting the hot springs to yourself is coming in the early morning. There are several tour companies out of tofino who will get you to and from hot springs cove via boat in a little over an hour andor floatplane in approximately 20 minutes. Explore clayoquot sound, barkley sound, and the west coast of vancouver island from a birdseye view. Hot springs cove is a 20 minute flight from tofino harbour, these soothing hot springs are the perfect place to relax in true coastal fashion.
We offer a halfday whale watching program that travels to gray whale feeding areas near tofino, and a combination package which includes the thermal pools at hot springs cove. Choose to go whale watching in an open style zodiac boat or enclosed boat. An hour and a half boat ride from tofino bc, hot spring cove is remote. Whale watching tofino tours tofino tours hot springs. The offerings of tofino whale watching operators are as diverse as the companies. Enjoy a 2km rainforest hike through the rainforest, a hot soak in the springs and an exciting boat ride with chances of wildlife viewing along the way. Hot springs cove is an exciting 6 hour adventure where our captains make an effort to find wildlife including whales, black bears, seals, sea lions, puffins, sea otters, bald eagles aerie too and over 20. At jamies whaling station, our team of local experts has been professionally guiding adventure seekers from around the world to explore the nooks and crannies of clayoquot sound and barkley sound since 1982. Whether whale watching, bear watching, dipping into hot springs cove or sea kayaking to a rainforest trail, people of all ages have enjoyed our excursions since 1986. Whales, bears, and hot springs are all possible seasonally in one amazing tour. Visit victoria and butchart gardens from vancouver on a fullday tour that takes. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes and wildlife that make tofino so special. Visit hot springs cove on your trip to tofino or canada.
Visits with one of tofino hot springs tour operators are as diverse as the companies and often available in combination with a tofino whale watching trip. We look forward to welcoming you aboard for a clayoquot sound adventure by remote passages. A whale watching tour in tofino is a fullon seafari. Hop aboard the hot springs cove tour to experience these natural pools, fed by ethereal geothermal waterfalls. Whale watching tours in tofino, bc they dive, spout, breach, spyhop and lobtail. Whale watching in tofino, whale watching at remote. Hot springs cove tofino all you need to know before. Up to half off hot springs cove tour in tofino ocean.
He made his passion to his career in the year of 2007 when he moved to tofino and started adventure tofino wildlife tours. For anyone who has ever visited tofino and gone to hot springs cove it is a must. Great rates, experienced guides and locally owned since 1986. Whale watching charter companies in tofino bc offer whale watching, bear watching, hot springs cove tours to cougar annies garden. The whale centre, tofino, bc tofino whale watching, bear. Whether youre visiting in summer or winter, the hot springs cove tour is the. Clayoquot wild homepage for whale watching and first. Jamies whaling station and adventure centres tofino. Whale, bear and yearround nature tours to barkley sound. The whale centre offers safe and educational tofino hot springs tours, whale watching tours, tofino bear watching tours, bird watching tours and. A tip id recommend is to wait for your group to go through the springs, maybe eat lunch or something while everyone first arrives, and then you can go through the springs more on your own rather than wading through with a large group of people. Every trip is a unique experience, shaped by the animals that present themselves to you and your interests. Apr 7, 2020 hot springs cove is about one and a half hours north of tofino. Tofino hot springs cove tours the whale centre, tofino, bc.
Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. Hot springs cove lies 26 nautical miles up the coast from tofino at maquinna provincial park. Ocean outfitters tofino aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Bitte beachten sie, dass dieses angebot nur zusammen mit mindestens einer weiteren landleistung gebucht werden kann.
Tofino whale watching tours west coast aquatic safaris. With so many larger tour operators already established in tofino, my goal was to provide a different wildlife experience for my guests, tours in. Join us in spring, summer, fall or winter for a magical trip through the heart of clayoquot sound to hot springs cove. Adventure tofino wildlife tours 2020 all you need to know. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to hot springs cove by using our tofino online tour itinerary planner. Tofino zodiac boat tour with mom and dad to check out the whales and other aquatic life, followed by a stop at hot springs cove. It all begins with treading lightly and leaving things as they naturally are so they continue to flourish.
Visits with one of tofino hot springs tour operators are as diverse as the companies and often available in. Up to 58% off hot springs cove tour in tofino ocean. Adventure tofino wildlife tours offers personalized zodiac tours in small groups for whale watching, bear watching and hot springs tours. Tofino whale watchhot springs tours tofino forum tripadvisor. We offer tofino whale watching tours, bear watching tours, bird watching tours and hot springs cove tours on both open boston whaler and covered. Join our hot springs tour on board our open zodiac. Ocean outfitters expert skippers helm biodieselpowered vessels that skim the craggy, mistlaced coastline of tofino coastal hot springs cove. A hot spring is produced when geothermal from energy beneath the earths crust heats groundwater, much like a neglected hot plate left under a stockpile of crystal pepsi. No visit to tofino is complete without a trip on a whalewatching tour.
Adventure tofino wildlife tours aktuelle 2020 lohnt es. Hot springs cove is reached either by float plane or boat ride with many tour boats making the hour and a half long cruise daily. On your tour from tofino to hot springs cove you have a chance to see whales and other wildlife. Hot springs cove tofino all you need to know before you. Once you reach the hot springs, soak your worries away in the cascading pools. Encounters may include gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, eagles, sea otters, harbour porpoise, puffins and many varieties of marine birds and much more.