4-Day Zodiac Adventure!
For those who want to take their Haida Gwaii experience even further, this four-day Gwaii Haanas add-on offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the most remote and culturally significant protected areas in Canada, by Zodiac boat. On the morning of Day 9, while the main tour winds down, you’ll head off on a small-group adventure with Moresby Explorers, setting out from Sandspit for four unforgettable days in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area, and Haida Heritage Site.
Travelling by open Zodiac, you’ll cruise through dramatic coastal fjords, past windswept beaches and rocky outcrops teeming with wildlife. Along the way, stop at ancient Haida village sites—like T’aanuu, Windy Bay, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site SG̱ang Gwaay—where carved poles and moss-draped longhouse beams remain as powerful reminders of Haida presence on these lands. Visit natural hot springs, hike through towering old-growth rainforest, and keep an eye out for whales, sea lions, seals, and eagles.
Nights are spent in cozy, off-grid accommodations: two nights aboard a floating wilderness lodge and one night in remote Rose Harbour, where hearty meals and warm hospitality await. On June 4, return to Sandspit and enjoy a final overnight stay. The next morning, there’s time to relax or explore the village before catching your flight home.
This experience is active and off-the-beaten-path, perfect for travelers seeking something truly immersive. Because of its remote nature and physical requirements, it’s offered as an optional add-on—an incredible way to round out your Haida Gwaii journey with something few others will ever experience.
DAILY AGENDA
Each day's info lists meals included (B for Breakfast, L for Lunch, and D for Dinner).
DAY 1 (Mon June 1) Zodiac Trip Day #1 (B, L, D)
We leave from Moresby Camp and travel south by open zodiac into the waters of Gwaii Haanas. Along the way, we make landings at a few select spots to stretch our legs and start exploring the coastline. By late afternoon, we arrive at our floating lodge in Crescent Inlet. After settling in, there's time to relax, watch for wildlife, and enjoy a well-earned dinner.
DAY 2 (Tue June 2) Zodiac Trip Day #2 (B,L,D)
We continue deeper into Gwaii Haanas, travelling through narrow channels and quiet inlets. Depending on conditions, we may stop at cultural sites or remote beaches along the way. The day is a mix of time on the water and on land, with opportunities to walk through old-growth forest and learn about the region’s natural and cultural history. We overnight at Rose Harbour, a remote and off-grid community with a rich past and hearty meals.
Aboard Zodiac
DAY 3 (Wed June 3) Zodiac Trip Day #3 (B,L,D)
Today we reach the southern tip of Gwaii Haanas and visit SG̱ang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most powerful cultural sites on the coast. A Haida Watchman will guide us through the village remains and standing poles. After the visit, we begin the return journey north and spend the night back at the floating lodge.
DAY 4 (Thu June 4) Zodiac Trip Day #4 & Overnight in Sandspit (B,L)
Our last day includes one more landing—often at Hotspring Island, where you can soak in warm pools surrounded by forest and ocean. After lunch, we travel back to Moresby Camp, wrapping up the trip in the late afternoon. We stay overnight at the Seaboard B&B.
DAY 5 (Fri June 5) Free Time & Depart Sandspit (B)
Today guests will have some free time in Sandspit before catching their flights to depart and head back home.
Crescent Inlet Floating Lodge