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  • Vancouver, Canada

East Sooke Park Private Guided Coastal Hike – Trap Shack Route

  • 5 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

This private guided coastal hike explores some of the most scenic sections of East Sooke Regional Park, following the rugged coastline out to the historic Trap Shack and back. Along the way, your guide will take you to favourite viewpoints and lookout areas, with opportunities to spot bald eagles, whales and other coastal wildlife. The approximately 10 km round-trip route combines forest trails, rocky coastal terrain and spectacular views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. With a private guide, the pace can be adjusted to your group, with time for photos, viewpoints and stops along the way. Your guide will also share stories about the area’s local history and insights into traditional Indigenous ways of living, travelling and making use of the surrounding land and coastline. The full route is best suited to guests with moderate hiking ability who are comfortable covering 10 km of varied coastal terrain. Shorter routes can be accommodated when needed.

What to Expect

Private tour
2 stops
5 hrs duration

Stop at: East Sooke Regional Park

240 min

Follow the rugged Coast Trail on a private guided hike of approximately 10 km, taking in forested trails, dramatic coastal viewpoints, Beechy Head and the historic Trap Shack. Along the way, your guide will stop at favourite lookout areas for opportunities to spot bald eagles, whales and other wildlife, while sharing local history and insights into traditional Indigenous ways of living, travelling and making use of the surrounding land and coastline. Guests will experience changing coastal terrain, rocky sections and forest trails, with time for photos and scenic stops along the way. The full route is best suited to those with moderate hiking experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

Stop at: Aylard Farm

15 min

Aylard Farm serves as a primary access point to East Sooke Regional Park and the coastal trail system. Travelers will begin the hike here before continuing along forest and shoreline trails.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Private guided coastal hike with an experienced local guide
  • Scenic viewpoint stops with opportunities for wildlife viewing
  • Small-group experience
  • Bottled water and a light sealed snack
  • Local history and insights into traditional Indigenous land and coastal uses
  • Approximately 10 km guided Coast Trail adventure
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Personal hiking gear and footwear
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

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2 total reviews

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