 SEA KAYAKING IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
"I have a Carribbean
soul that is out of control and some Texas deep down in my heart"
--
Jimmy Buffet
 Looking for a romantic outdoor
vacation? Or maybe just some sun and beach time in the Caribbean? Join the Far
Flung Outdoor Center on a five day, four night sea kayaking trip through the
U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Using the prevailing winds and currents, we
paddle from island to island in 21' two-person touring kayaks. Spectacular
sunsets, fresh seafood, isolated beaches, fantastic snorkeling and the
Caribbean culture are waiting to be experienced!
Our trips
are limited to a maximum of twelve guests, which allow us to comfortably camp
on secluded beaches each night. We provide the kayaks, guides, meals, sleeping
bags and pads, tents and waterproof bags. All you need to do is bring a few
t-shirts, shorts, camera and your snorkel gear.
Sample Itinerary for a 5-Day
Tour
Day 1
We meet at Big Planet Adventure
Outfitters, a retail store in Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI at
7:00 a.m. After a brief introductory meeting, we'll travel by power boat to the
customs house in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. After clearing customs, our
captain will drop us off at Great Harbor on Peter Island- BVI. We'll spend a
few hours getting acquainted with our boats and having lunch before paddling to
our campsite on the other side of the island.
 Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast and a couple of pots
of coffee, we set out from camp to Pelican Island and the "Indians". Here we
experience some of the most spectacular snorkeling in the Virgin Islands. From
Pelican Island we paddle to Norman Island, the island upon which Robert Louis
Stevenson based his novel Treasure Island. Anchored in the bay at Norman Island
there is an trading ship, know as the William Thronton (or Willy T for short),
which has been turned into a floating bar and restaurant. We'll stop here for
lunch and a cold drink before returning to our campsite on Peter Island.
Days 3 and 4
Day 3 begins with a crossing of the
Sir Francis Drake Channel. Our destination? The West End of Tortola - BVI. At
the West End, we break for a couple of hours to rest, sight-see and have lunch.
After our break in Tortola, we'll continue our paddling to White Bay, Jost Van
Dyke- BVI. If you have ever pictured a white, uninhabited beach in the
Caribbean, this is it! This is our layover beach for Day 4 - plenty of time to
snorkel, hike the island and get that great tan your office mates will
envy!
Day 5
From Jost Van Dyke, we cross from the
British Virgin Island into U.S. territory. Before finishing at Cruz Bay, St.
John we'll stop for lunch at Lovango Cay, Henley Cay, and some of St. John's
beautiful north shore beaches. Once back in Cruz Bay, (usually between 2 and 4
p.m.), we clear customs, unpack our gear and head for overnight
accommodations.
Please note that routes and itineraries may change due
to weather and ocean conditions.
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2005
Dates - 5 day trip
(all trips depart St. John
USVI)
January 24-28
February 7-11, 21-25
March 14-18,
21-25, 28-April 1
May 2-6, 16-20, 30 - June 3
June 13-17, 27 -July
1
December 27-31 (New Years!)
Prices are
$990/person; New Years trip is $1195/person |
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