About Us

Your guides are Gary and Ronda Murdock who love to share their passion for nature. Gary was a Forest Technician for 35 years, 15 years as Recreation Officer on southern Vancouver Island. Your guides are certified first aid attendants.

FOCUS

Our focus is on non-invasive nature viewing and enjoyment of Canada’s ancient Rainforests and wildlife. Trees up to 1500 years old and 290 feet tall, abundant wildlife, wildflowers and plants, to area’s more often visited by wildlife than by people, but with trails that most people will find an easy walk.

SIGHTSEEING NATURE TOURS

Educational, guided, year round full day and half day tours to Ancient Rainforests, Mountain tops, Alpine meadows and lakes, West Coast Beaches and trails, Whale Watching tours, and Native Culture tours on Southern Vancouver Island since 1999. Tours are ideal for those looking for a west coast nature and cultural experience off the beaten track. All trips are suitable for children and families to seniors, no experience necessary. Lunches and non-alcoholic drinks provided. One vehicle is a four-wheel drive one ton 15 Passenger van, the other is a Toyota Sienna 7 passenger van, both are gov’t inspected and insured. Passenger Transportation License 70028. Maximum group size for our scheduled Nature Tours is 13, no minimums. Tours for any group size can be arranged with sufficient advance notice. We also provide step-on guide services for up to 150 people and other custom tours.

WHAT WE SUPPLY

Guides, transportation, rain jackets, refreshments, West Coast gourmet snacks and hearty lunch.

A safe, educational, and enjoyable experience.

WHAT YOU SUPPLY

Layers of clothing are best, so you can add to or take away from - as the day dictates. You will want to bring a camera and lots of film. Please advise on booking of any special dietary requirements. You will be required to sign a “waiver of responsibility and liability” form.

TERMS

Payment in full is required at the time of booking to guarantee your seat on the tour. In the event that you have to cancel your trip for unforeseen reasons, 30 days prior to the tour date there is a $50.00 administration fee applied. No refund after 30 days prior to tour date. We recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance available through any travel agency. Trips will not be cancelled for weather conditions, unless travel in the forest is considered dangerous, in which case the trip can be refunded or re-scheduled.

GROUP BOOKINGS

Discounts are available for groups. There is no group size limitations, provided sufficient notice is given. No refunds after 30 days prior to tour date. Contact us for details.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Airfares, transportation to and from point of trip - pickup/departure, hotel rooms, meals prior to or after trip, alcoholic beverages, insurance of any kind, any medical costs, and any loss or damage to personal items.

OUR CODE OF ETHICS

A high quality tourism experience depends on the conservation of our natural resources, the protection of our natural environment and the preservation of our cultural heritage. We have adopted the Canadian Tourism Industry Code of Ethics and Practices. You can help us in our continuing efforts to provide a high quality tourism experience for you and future guests by giving consideration to the following.

Enjoy our diverse natural and cultural heritage and help us to protect and preserve it.

Assist us in our conservation efforts through the efficient use of resources including energy and water.

Experience the friendliness of our people and the welcoming spirit of our communities. Help us to preserve these attributes by respecting our traditions, customs, and local regulations.

Avoid activities which threaten wildlife or plant populations, or which may be potentially damaging to our natural environment.

Select tourism products and services which demonstrate social, cultural and environmental sensitivity.

We wish you a pleasurable and rewarding visit and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

TAKE ONLY PICTURES, LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS