Top Kayak Vacation Destinations - Where to Dip a Paddle This Summer

By Robin Rowley


Kayaking is a great way to explore the Coastline of a dozen different countries. Although requiring a reasonable level of fitness, kayaking short distances is an accessible adventure that will offer plenty of rewards - usually in the form of quiet coves, pristine beaches, undisturbed wildlife colonies, great camping, and total serenity.

Here's a list of the top kayaking destinations to discover your own piece of paradise, whether solo, with family, or on a small-group tour.

• Prince William Sound, Alaska - Surrounded by the Chugach and Kenai mountains and their ice-fields, this pristine wilderness area is conveniently close to Anchorage. Whales, eagles, bears and salmon live in the area, and the thousands of miles of shoreline are full of bays, islands, and passages to explore. Because the sea here is sheltered, it's a great place for novice kayakers.
• Baja, Mexico - The scenery might not be quite as spectacular as Alaska, but Baja's warm waters and accessible marine life add another dimension to a kayaking vacation. With the Sonoran Desert inland, and the translucent waters offshore full of dolphins, sea lions, and blue whales, this kayaking area is particularly popular with warm-weather lovers and families.
• Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada - Known as the 'Canadian Galapagos', this island chain offers both cultural and natural history. Teeming with seabirds, seals, sea lions, dolphins, and whales, these islands contain old-growth forests and remnants of the cultural history of the native Haida, including collections of carved totem poles.
• Ellesmere Island, Canada - For the truly adventurous kayaker, there is no better destination than Ellesmere, in the high arctic. Located a three-hour flight north of Resolute Bay, the fjords of Ellesmere Island are unparalleled for high arctic sea kayaking, making a great challenge for experienced kayakers. Scenically, there are unusual and scenic landscapes, historic Inuit sites, dry weather, continuous sunlight and rich plant, bird and animal communities. And all this is within 800km of the North Pole!

Wherever you choose to kayak this summer, enjoy the fresh air, adventurous activities, and great exercise afforded by kayak vacations!

For great kayak vacations and adventure travel, look no further than Fresh Tracks. Since 1992, Fresh Tracks has been creating customized Canada tours and Alaska vacations for the traveler looking to explore off the beaten path.

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