Quality Time with the Family
Quality family time is hard to come by, but take away the distractions of cell phones, the internet and television add sea kayaks, spectacular fjords and fun, family oriented guides and quality family time begins. Our 3 Day/2 Night family trips offer families with good physical fitness and a spirit of adventure the opportunity to explore the magnificent Misty Fjords National Monument while learning or improving your sea kayaking and back country camping skills as a family. Our friendly, naturalist guides take the stress out of family camping by providing all of the camping gear and planning delicious and nutritious meals. Our guides have extensive experience working with youth in outdoor programs and will involve the family in camp tasks wherever possible as well as providing fun, age appropriate activities for the kids. Both nights are spent at the same campsite which allows families to relax and immerse themselves in the wilderness without having to worry about covering specific distances in kayaks or spending too long camping in the temperate rainforest.  

Family Trip Details
The trip combines sea kayaking, hiking and camping and is designed to be educational for both children and adults. Our goal is to involve the whole family in camp activities and to learn or improve both camping and kayaking skills. Our destination is Rudyerd Bay, the most spectacular of the Fjords where we will camp in tents and spend time exploring by sea kayak and on foot.  We aim to return to town by 5:30 the trip's final day but can occasionally be delayed by weather.

Day One: Meet your guides and Captain at 9am and depart for your Misty Fjords sea kayaking adventure! The journey to Misty Fjords by boat is about two hours. We stop to see New Eddystone Rock along the way and keep a sharp eye out for wildlife. We arrive at Punchbowl Cove and set up camp together. After lunch we have a lesson in sea kayaking and explore the remarkable geological formations in Punchbowl Cove. Relax and explore the camp or help your guide prepare a delicious meal.

Day Two: After a hot breakfast we head up the trail to spectacular Punchbowl Lake.* The hike through the rainforest leads us amongst towering old growth trees and alongside dramatic waterfalls. The hike is challenging but more than worth the effort. When the forest service boat or canoe are available. we explore the lake and eat lunch on the shore. After descending from the lake there will be time to relax, pick berries for pancakes for tomorrow's breakfast, help cook dinner and build a campfire.

Day Three: Our final day is spent kayaking in Rudyerd Bay. For those who are interested, we may practice packing kayaks and paddle to either Point Louise or Checats Cove to be picked up. Groups with smaller children or wanting a more relaxed day, can paddle Rudyerd Bay and return to Punchbowl Camp for the pick up.
*The family trip usually camps at Punchbowl Cove, but is tide or weather conditions warrant some trips may camp in the South Arm and hike to Nooya Lake

What is Included and What to Bring
Included in the trip price:

• Boat Transportation to & from Misty Fjords
• Double or triple sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs
• Guides with experience working outdoors with youth
• Delicious camp cuisine with meals adapted to kids
• Dry bags for your gear & Alaskan Xtra Tuff rubber boots
• Camping equipment including tents and thermarests

We provide dry bags for guests to pack all of their personal items. Sleeping bags are available for rent however most guests prefer to bring their own. We ask our guests to bring:

• Sleeping Bag
• Appropriate clothing and footwear. See Gear List in PDF.
• Toiletries and personal medications
• Alcoholic beverages if desired (check with us on space limitations)
• Cameras
• Books to read, or favorite games (as space allows)

Who Should Take this Trip
Participants do not need extensive kayaking experience but should be physically fit and able to hike on steep an slippery terrain. This trip is suitable for children aged 8 and up, provided that each child under 14 is accompanied by an adult in a double kayak for the paddling. We also have triple kayaks available and will make recommendations based on each family. It is very important that children participating in the trip have appropriate clothing. See our gear list for details.

Trip Dates and Booking Information
If you are interested in booking, please take a look at additional Information PDFand our Gear List PDF. Family trips can be booked on dates to suit our guests and require a minimum of 4 participants. We can accomodate private groups of up to 10 on the family trips. We take a 50% deposit at time of booking with the remaining 50% due 14 days prior to your trip. You may cancel anytime outside of 14 days with only a $25 per person cancellation fee. We do not refund for cancellations made inside of 14 days.

Under special use permit, USFS. Southeast Sea Kayaks is an equal opportunity service provider.