Kayaking & Canoeing One Week Top Itineraries

• Experience the rugged beauty of Denali National Park – home to the tallest peak in North America and starring some of the most scenic photo ops you’ll find anywhere in the USA.
• Walk atop the ice of the largest car-accessible glacier in Alaska – the Matanuska – on an educational tour led by a local Alaskan guide and glacier expert (with all technical gear provided).
• Hike the North Face Hiking Trail in Girdwood and reach the mountaintop for epic views across the Chugach range and the surrounding glaciers.
• Take in the sweeping view of Matanuska Valley as you ascend The Butte, surrounded by pine forests and snowcapped mountains. Then, enjoy a beer tasting and group dinner at a local brewery in Talkeetna.
• Trek on customized trails that your leader chooses specifically for your group and look out for diverse wildlife including various birds, grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and sheep.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Grand Canyon Conservancy. Donations help them protect Grand Canyon National Park and support trail restoration, conservation of native plants and wildlife, and educational programs. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

• Escape the tourist crowds with an itinerary designed to show you the very best that Yosemite National Park has to offer, while still expertly avoiding the busiest areas.
• Hike at your own comfort level with options for alternate routes and a schedule that eases you in – your first hike is an easy one, allowing you to go slow before tackling more serious trails.
• Learn about the important work being done by Yosemite Conservancy, with an educational guided walk through the historic Ahwahnee village, where you’ll learn about Native American heritage and the park’s conservation efforts.
• Step back in time to California’s gold rush era with a visit to the state’s oldest continuously operating saloon, boasting a collection of antique mining tools – as well as a few stray bullet holes.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Grand Canyon Conservancy. Donations help them protect Grand Canyon National Park and support trail restoration, conservation of native plants and wildlife, and educational programs.

• Kayak with orcas in the BEST place in the world to observe killer whales 
• See killer whales as they feed on salmon
• Spend a full 6 days in whale territory
• Pass playful dolphins and curious porpoises

• Visit Loreto
• Enjoy whale watching session
• Enjoy Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez

Hells Canyon Rafting, Snake River Idaho

Hells Canyon Rafting on the Snake River in Idaho straddles the borders of Idaho and Oregon and is the deepest river gorge in North America. According to Nez Perce tribal legend the mythical figure "coyote" dug Hells Canyon with a big stick to protect the tribe's ancestors in the Blue Mountains of Oregon from the "Seven Devils" across the gorge in Idaho.

• The Salmon River Canyons is a trip with “pool and drop” characteristics
• Plenty of rapids, sun and dramatic scenery await you on an adventure-packed day of family white water rafting
• Visit a Native American rock art site, left by the original inhabitants of this rugged land
• We'll see the confluence of the Salmon and Snake Rivers
• We'll see the original Nez Perce trail descending down the canyon to a ford used for centuries by the Nez Perce as they travelled east from the Wallowa Mountains
• Visit our own River Dance Lodge, a beautiful log cabin adventure resort just two hours east. 
• Horseback riding, hiking, fishing and biking are a few of the available activities

• Visit Québec City
• Explore  Fjord du Saguenay
• Explore the area and learn more about its unique vegetation and history from our guide before sitting down for dinner
• Visit historical sawmill village of Ste- Étienne

• You'll stay three days at our exclusive whale camp located at a remote beach on a barrier island in the heart of grey whale activity.
• Whales, the lagoon is home to dolphins, sea lions, pelicans, and thousands of shorebirds.
• Your guides will introduce you to the desert plants, birds and other wildlife of Bahia de Magdalena on our Baja whale watching tour.
• Then head back over to Loreto for three days of Baja sea kayaking and camping on remote islands in Loreto Bay National Marine Park, where the surrounding water is a sanctuary for blue-footed boobies, fin and blue whales, dolphins and sea lions.
• The Sea of Cortez is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers the perfect blend of Baja kayaking, hiking and snorkeling.
• Abundant wildlife, massive whales, sunny weather and warm, crystalline waters make the Sea of Cortez one of the best winter adventure destinations in North America and Mexico.
• With each of these tours, your first and last nights will be hotel-based in Loreto with an extra hotel night between kayaking and whale watching.
• All activities are led by naturalist guides, who dish out tasty Chile relleno and margaritas in tented beach camps at days end.  You'll bring home a lifetime of memories.

• Have a chance to see giant blue whales swim by, or fin whales or orcas
• Explore La Paz
• Visit the beautiful Sea of Cortez island has dozens of long beaches of golden sand, perfect for beach combing.
• Discover Isla San José

• Explore Nez Perce National Historical Park
• Experience gorgeous scenery, sunlight and exciting Salmon river rapids on this Salmon River rafting trip
• Adventurous explorers will have a chance to swim through a rapid as we go through Cottonwood Creek
• Visit Green Canyon which is home of the famous Demon's Drop and Wright Way rapids

• Exceptional opportunities for viewing dolphins, sea lions and whales in the wild

• High-flying frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and squadrons of pelicans are your companions as you kayak past manta rays and brightly colored fish
• The warm, crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez host a breathtaking array of tropical fish - perfect for snorkeling.
• Each winter endangered blue whales more than five times as long as your sea kayak migrate to these waters looking for tasty crustaceans
• Encountering the largest animal on earth is a thrilling experience. Fin, Humpback and Sei whales also frequent the area.

• One of the trip highlights is snorkeling with friendly sea lions at Los Islotes, volcanic islets where playful sea lion pups dive off the rocks and pirouette below you. Other activities include hiking up colorful arroyos studded with tall cactus, snorkeling amongst hundreds of tropical fish, paddling below fantastic rock formations, and enjoying margaritas on the beach as the sun sets.
• Our motorized support boat carries all camping gear and the makings for fabulous meals prepared by your guides with a Mexican flair. Your kayaks are light and easy to paddle between camps while the accompanying motorboat provides an additional level of safety.
• Intense natural beauty, abundant wildlife, sunny weather and warm waters make Espiritu Santo Island a world-class sea kayaking destination. Join us and discover for yourself why Espiritu Santo Island is a paddler’s paradise!
• All tours include a snorkeling excursion with the sea lions of Los Islotes (weather dependent) as well as hotel included in the trip cost, and are motorboat-supported for easier paddling and lighter kayaks. Trip begins and ends in La Paz, Baja California Sur.

• Explore our Sea of Cortez kayaking tours feature encounters with blue & fin whales in the wild and secluded camping on remote desert islands. To prepare for your day of Baja kayaking, you'll find yoga or pilates to be an ideal addition to a blissful Baja vacation. All tours are suitable for beginners.
• See the islands of the Sea of Cortez contain striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.
• The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers the perfect blend of kayaking, hiking and snorkelling.
• Watch abundant wildlife, massive whales, sunny weather and warm, crystalline waters make the Sea of Cortez in Loreto Bay National Marine Park or Espiritu Santo National Park the best winter adventure destinations in North America and Mexico.

• Visit Fjord Museum
• Exploring the fjord and its great seaway
• Visit to the Île d'Orléans

• Visit Idaho’s tallest peak, Mt. Borah
• Enjoy the viiews of the Pioneer and White Cloud mountain ranges
• Experience hike and scramble that ascends 5,500 feet from the trailhead. “Chicken-Out Ridge”
• Enjoy a  3-day whitewater rafting trip through the deepest river gorge
• Experience a Spectacular views as we fly over the Clearwater and St. Joe rivers

• Visit Stanley
• Enjoy hiking and fishing
• Enjoy casting a line into Loon Creek
• Discover Glacier National Park

• Exceptional opportunities for viewing dolphins, sea lions and whales in the wild.
• High-flying frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and squadrons of pelicans are your companions as you kayak past manta rays and brightly colored fish.
• The warm, crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez host a breath-taking array of tropical fish - perfect for snorkelling.
• Each winter endangered blue whales more than five times as long as your sea kayak migrate to these waters looking for tasty crustaceans.
• Encountering the largest animal on earth is a thrilling experience
• Fin, Humpback and Sei whales also frequent the area
• The Islands of Loreto Bay are high traffic areas only to whales, dolphins, and other marine lif.
• Boats are few and far between, and even other kayakers are seldom encountered.
• A few coves are popular lunch sites for passing boats or local fisherman, but otherwise you may feel as if you're alone in the wilderness.
• The Loreto Bay National Park Service assigns campsites on these islands, and only allows one group per site
• Barring mix-ups or weather emergencies, your tour will have the beach to yourself

• Explore the nation's newest protected Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River
• Enjoy this majestic, protected area filled with wildlife and beautiful scenery
• Visit to the East Fork and South Fork

• Discover  Boise
• Experience the beautiful White water permits for the Bruneau are strictly controlled and ROW operates just three rafting trips per year on this isolated river.
• See the wildflowers, birds, reptiles, beaver, otter, coyote, antelope and big horn sheep are common on the Bruneau.
• For the nature lover and river connoisseur, whitewater rafting on the Bruneau River is a dream come true. In May the desert is in full bloom and dozens of plants are flowering, making the canyon a rainbow of color.

• Visit ancient native sites
• View incredible wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, seals, black bears, and soaring bald eagles.
• Experience an extraordinary island wilderness adventure off northern Vancouver Island offering secluded kayaking away from other people
• Experience by kayak a marine environment few others share. Many places in the Broughton archipelago can only be reached by water - and many are too shallow for motorized boats
• Experience family of killer whales cruising by camp and vibrant sea stars below the waterline are all frequent spectacles in this magical area. The islands are rich in native history.
• The meeting point for our six days of adventure is the north Vancouver Island town of Port McNeill