Complete the coastal through-hike
A genuine point-to-point coastal backpacking expedition, with tidal passages, slippery roots, deep creek gullies and beaches that reward patience.
Dates, price and availability
Plan your Juan de Fuca Trail tour
See scheduled Coastal Bliss Adventures departures below. Availability is updated from our booking feed; dates and rates are subject to confirmation at checkout.
All-in advertised price per personCAD $2,298.19
Based on CAD $2,125.00 plus a 3% booking fee and 5% GST, calculated on the fee-inclusive subtotal. Confirm the final total in Checkfront; optional rentals and supplements are additional.
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Why this journey?
What makes this trip distinctive
Tackle serious terrain with experienced guides
A genuine point-to-point coastal backpacking expedition, with tidal passages, slippery roots, deep creek gullies and beaches that reward patience.
Time for wild beaches and rainforest stories
A genuine point-to-point coastal backpacking expedition, with tidal passages, slippery roots, deep creek gullies and beaches that reward patience.
The experience
Explore the coast at its own pace
A genuine point-to-point coastal backpacking expedition, with tidal passages, slippery roots, deep creek gullies and beaches that reward patience.
Our guides take care of logistics, equipment preparation and the practical decisions that come with wilderness travel. Exact routes can change for weather, tidal conditions, access and group safety.
Your journey
Typical itinerary
The following outline is based on the published trip format. The lead guide makes the final daily route decisions in response to conditions and the group.
Day 1
Arrive and walk to Mystic Beach
Meet in Nanaimo, complete equipment checks and travel to the trailhead. Start hiking through forest and across the suspension bridge to Mystic Beach; time and tides may allow progress toward Bear Beach.
Day 2
Mystic to Bear Beach
Make the tide-dependent passages and challenging coastal terrain en route to Bear Beach.
Day 3
Bear Beach to Chin Beach
A particularly demanding section with repeated ups and downs, mud and creek gullies.
Day 4
Chin Beach to Sombrio Beach
Forest, creek crossings and the Loss Creek suspension bridge, then into Sombrio Beach.
Day 5
Sombrio to Payzant Creek
Coastal sections around Minute Creek, Kuitshe Cove and Parkinson Creek lead toward the forested camp at Payzant Creek.
Day 6
Botanical Beach and return
Finish the trail near Botanical Beach, with time for tide pools as conditions allow, then return to Nanaimo.
Price and inclusions
What is included?
Option 1: CAD $2,125.00 base / CAD $2,298.19 all-in. All-in estimates apply 3% booking fee and 5% GST. Final rates, additional services and available departures are confirmed in Checkfront.
Tour services
Professional guiding, tour organization, group equipment and transport arrangements described in the final preparation package. Please confirm your booking confirmation for the full applicable list.
Food and accommodation
Trip meals and camping accommodation are provided as specified for your particular tour; travel-day meals and individual special requests may be additional.
Not normally included
Travel to Nanaimo, personal clothing and equipment, optional rentals, applicable single supplements, personal purchases and gratuities. Check the confirmation for any park or transport charges.
Beyond the itinerary
More than a list of kilometres.
There is room for discovery between the planned activities: a tide pool, a quiet beach, a moment of shared attention and the stories of this landscape. That is part of how we guide.
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Prepare for the conditions
Experience and conditions
Expect slippery roots, uneven coastal terrain, mud and variable tides. Be ready to carry the equipment required for your booked hiking style.
Equipment and clothing
Bring good waterproof layers and suitable personal gear. A detailed preparation package and optional rental advice are supplied before departure.
Travel plans
Trips typically begin with an agreed Nanaimo pickup. Confirm meeting details and end-of-trip timing before booking onward travel.
Common questions
Before you reserve
Is the advertised total final?
It includes the standard booking fee and GST based on the published base rate. Any supplements, rentals or special arrangements are additional; Checkfront confirms your booking total.
Are departure dates guaranteed?
Please use the live availability display, and confirm with Coastal Bliss before purchasing non-refundable flights or accommodation.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Wilderness conditions, tides, weather and group needs may change routes and daily activities.
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