Tier 2 Member Savings North America Tours & Trips

• 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

• Explore Loreto
• Enjoy Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay
• Exploring swimming, dune walking, whale watching

• Imagine sipping a glass of wine on a sunset beach, where a gently receding tide reveals untold marvels of starfish and colorful invertebrates. The smell of dinner cooked hot in a dutch oven mixes with the fresh scent of cedar from the forest. As the lapping waves lull you into the serenity of the sunset mirroring rosy hues on the water, a great “WHOOSH” draws your attention to the coast. As you rush to the ocean’s edge, a pearly black orca fin lifts elegantly from the ocean’s smooth surface, followed by half a dozen others.
• Don't just wait around for orcas! Your time in Johnstone Strait will be filled with a variety of activities. On our basecamp trip, plan to kayak 4-5 hours per day to different areas of the strait including Robson Bight Ecological Reserve. It also allows time for hiking, tidepooling, natural history talks, and wildlife viewing.
• Enjoy longer mornings without breaking camp or setting up your tent every day. Perfect for families with teens or novice kayakers who want to experience the magic of close orca encounters. Hydrophones are present on all tours so that you can listen to the underwater vocalizations of the orcas as well as see them breach and play.

• 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

• Visit Port McNeill
• Experience the Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park
• Enjoy first Nations culture as you slowly paddle through this pristine wilderness and go hiking through ancient island rainforests

• 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

• Baja kayaking in the crown jewel of the Sea of Cortez: Carmen Island. Cliffs of red-hued basalt rising sharply out of the sea and the bold outlines of towering cacti provide the backdrop for paddling sea kayaks 60 miles on this little known, classic 9-day circumnavigation of Baja California’s Isla Carmen, the largest island in Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California).
• While visitors frequent the southern tip of Isla Carmen, the northern part of the island is a place few humans will ever set foot. On this unique paddle, you'll have a chance to snorkel with brilliant king angelfish and lobster, watch plunge-diving blue-footed booties, and search for 60-foot whale sharks – the world’s largest fish.
• You'll even find a historic element on this wildlife and nature tour. Mid-way around the island, you'll make a brief stop at Salinas Bay to visit an abandoned 19th century salt mine and coral chapel.
• A two-day paddle rounding the island’s remote north shore leads to Balandra Bay, where you can hike an arroyo into the island’s desert interior past saguaro-like cardon cactus and wild figs in the company of desert iguanas and big-horned sheep.
• From your tented camps in sheltered coves, watch vermillion skies as they illuminate the banded layers of the Sierra de la Giganta range, the plume of a whale lingering in the still air, and leaping manta rays flopping back into the glassy water as guides dish out margaritas and tasty chili rellenos.

• 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

• Explore Chichigof Island
• Visit Inian Cove, a great place to kayak and explore
• Views of Mt. Fairweather and the Brady Glacier
• Cruise through Icy Strait

• 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