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Galapagos Kayaking and more with Explorers' CornerFrom our exclusive Galapagos kayaking trips to the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, Explorers' Corner offers once-in-a-lifetime paddling adventures. As one of the select companies with permits to kayak freely in the Galapagos Islands you are guaranteed a unique and private experience in the enchanted isles. Our worldwide paddling trips take you to the ends of the Earth -- or down Europe's celebrated waterways, where culture and adventure come together.

Ecuador: Galapagos Islands Kayaking
Ecuador: Galapagos Islands Kayaking
Galapagos Kayaking, Hiking and Sailing
There is no better way to experience the Galapagos than from the intimate vantage point of a kayak. Paddle close to beaches teeming with sea lions and iguanas, in waters clear enough to see turtles swimming below. Our catamaran is tucked into a hidden bay nearby – no big tour boats for us.

Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands
Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands
A Hotel-Based Adventure in the Enchanted Isles
We have a new approach for a grand tour of Darwin's Paradise. First, we make our exploration headquarters in some of the islands' most comfortable hotels. Then, we take you out to all our favorite places for snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking!

Ecuador: The Amazon Basin
Ecuador: The Amazon Basin

Paddling Adventure in the Amazon Jungle

Traveling through the rainforest by kayak provides a sense of isolation synonymous with real adventure.  We encounter tropical wildlife and traditional culture with every turn in the rivers and trails we follow on this journey into the jungle.



Madagascar: Masoala National Park
Madagascar: Masoala National Park
An Active Malagasy Wildlife Journey
Our paddling adventure in the remote and unspoiled tropical wilderness of Madagascar was awarded Outside magazine’s Africa Trip of the Year in 2007. Let us be your guide on this exotic journey to a place truly like nowhere else on earth.

Indochina: Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
Indochina: Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
Paddle the Pearls of Indochina  
Awarded National Geographic Adventure magazine's Trip of the Year in 2006. Paddle through mysterious caves, visit rural villages and ancient temples, and perhaps catch a glimpse of a rare Irrawaddy dolphin on this intriuging river voyage.

Iceland: Hornstrandir Nature Reserve - New Trip!
Iceland: Hornstrandir Nature Reserve - New Trip!
Sea Kayaking and Hiking Under the Midnight Sun
Experience some of the most remote sea kayaking, camping and hiking in Europe on this adventure to the wild northwest corner of Iceland. Paddle fjords flanked by ice-capped peaks and vertical cliffs, home to millions of sea birds.

Portugal: The Douro River
Portugal: The Douro River
Paddling Portugal's Historic River of Wine
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to savor the best in European ambience and cuisine. We’ve spent almost a decade refining this luxurious adventure with our friends and the families of the Douro River Valley quintas (wine estates).

Scotland: The Inner Hebrides
Scotland: The Inner Hebrides
Loch Hopping by Kayak
Winner of National Geographic's Tours of a Lifetime 2007! This singular paddling adventure among the isles of the Inner Hebrides is a riveting encounter with the wild side of Scotland. Join us as we explore this coastal realm of lore and legend.

Canada: Hudson Bay
Canada: Hudson Bay
Paddling with the Beluga Whales in the Subarctic
Camp and kayak in a far-north wildlife mecca. Paddle the wild South Knife River through taiga forest to the mouth of Hudson Bay, where thousands of gentle beluga whales congregate. Scout for polar bears on the tundra. Listen to the calls of a multitude of migratory birds. Summer is pure magic in Churchill.

Alaska: Glacier Bay
Alaska: Glacier Bay
Adventuring in the Realm of Whales, Bears and Eagles
This adventure is a wilderness spectacular! A triple crown of bears, whales, and glaciers, we kayak the turquoise waters of Glacier Bay, in the humpback whale feeding grounds at Pt. Adolphus. Ask about our bear adventure in Pack Creek.

Croatia, Herzegovina and Montenegro: The Adriatic Sea
Croatia, Herzegovina and Montenegro: The Adriatic Sea
Kayaking and Sailing the Dalmatian Archipelago
For years Explorers’ Corner has operated sea kayaking trips among the Isles of the Croatian Adriatic Coast and we love this place! We'll paddle, explore and soak in the beauty of the Dalmatian Coast!

Bahamas: The Exuma Islands
Bahamas: The Exuma Islands
Island Hopping by Kayak in the Caribbean
Far from the touristy busyness of Nassau or Freeport are the Bahamas’ beautiful and remote Exuma Islands. Paddle from island to island, camp on the beach, snorkel over colorful reefs and explore the islands. 

Belize: The Caribbean
Belize: The Caribbean
Paddling Blue Water Paradise
Belize is a kayaker’s tropical wonderland! Two of nature’s most productive and diverse habitats—the magical tropical rain forest and abundant coral reef—are waiting to reveal their interconnected wonders.

Brazil: The Pantanal - New Trip!
Brazil: The Pantanal - New Trip!
A Multi-Sport Adventure in the World’s Greatest Wetlands
Few places on earth are as tantalizing for active explorers as Brazil’s little-known Pantanal. This massive marsh system, inundated by seasonal floods, is a magnet for wildlife, from capybara and crab-eating fox to tapir and the elusive jaguar.

B.C.: Haida Gwaii (Formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands)
B.C.: Haida Gwaii (Formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands)
Sea Kayaking on the Outer Edge
Sixty miles off the mainland coast of B.C. lies Haida Gwaii, ‘Place of the Haida People,’ formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. This fabled archipelago is home to old growth forest, ancient Haida villages, myriad seabirds and rich marine wildlife.

The Canadian Arctic: Baffin Island
The Canadian Arctic: Baffin Island
Paddling in the Land of the Narwhal 
Paddling at latitude 72º North, along the western edge of Eclipse Sound, lie some of Arctic Canada's most spectacular landscapes, a region rich with migrating narwhal, local hunting Inuit and with luck, we may see the endangered Bowhead whale.

The Canadian Arctic: Fjords of Ellesmere Island
The Canadian Arctic: Fjords of Ellesmere Island
Arctic Dreams at 79 Degrees North
Discover the Arctic fjordland of Kane Basin on northeastern Ellesmere Island at Latitude 79° North. This is a remote and rugged coastline – a wildlife oasis where silence is broken only by the call of a red-throated loon overhead.

Northwest Territories:  Great Slave Lake
Northwest Territories: Great Slave Lake
Kayaking the Islands of the Taiga
Come discover why Canada has proposed the East Arm of Great Slave Lake one of its newest national parks. Bounded by red granite cliffs and coves, it offers a paddler’s paradise among brilliant fall colors, migratory birds, and possibly, northern lights.

Argentina: A Marine Safari in Patagonia
Argentina: A Marine Safari in Patagonia
Paddle With Whales, Seals and Penguins
This sea-kayaking odyssey paddles through the heart of whale country. The night sky at the bottom of the world is entrancing, and as we sip Malbec wines by the fire while listening to the whales blow offshore, we’ll make memories that will last forever.

 
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