San Josef Bay Tour: Discover Unique Sea Stacks

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Josef Bay and its iconic sea stacks on this immersive tour of Vancouver Island. Witness nature’s erosion masterpiece!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cove Adventure Tours - The natural tranquility of the wild west coast offers hikers moments of pure bliss!
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    After departing from Port Hardy, we will navigate active logging roads and pass through the historic town of Holberg.
    While traveling in our comfortable 15-passenger van, there’s a good chance of spotting Black…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Guided by a professional
  • Snacks provided
  • Lunch included
  • Hotel pickup available (selected hotels only)
  • Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Tour Highlights:
Undeniably, the sea stacks at San Josef Bay are an awe-inspiring sight to behold. These sea stacks are among the few marine-weathered stacks on Vancouver Island, and undoubtedly, the most dramatic. The force of water, driving through sandy corridors at high tide, has gradually worn away the softer stone, leaving only the resilient…

Location
9040 Granville St
Granville Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jon_e
May 31, 2025
San Josef Bay - If you don’t like jaw dropping, mind blowing stunning natural beauty then this adventure with Cove to San Josef bay isn’t for you.
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Meghanmq3673ec
May 30, 2025
A Rainy Day, Big Smiles, and Core Memories at Cape Scott - Visiting San Josef Bay had long been on my bucket list—but what made our hike with Cove Adventures truly special was that it felt like so much more than just ticking a box. The entire experience embodied the phrase, “it’s about the journey, not the destination.” Our guide, Rose, kept both Mom and me smiling from start to finish—despite the West Coast rain—with her relaxed energy, deep local knowledge, and genuine love for this incredible place. We even had a laugh navigating an unexpected obstacle courtesy of Mother Nature, in true Wild West Coast fashion! If you’re looking for a guided experience that’s both professional and deeply connected to the land, Cove Adventures is exactly who you want leading the way. Can't thank you enough for a memory that will last both our lifetimes!
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C8719bbjamesb
May 23, 2025
Highly recommend. - The tour is expensive, but 2 hours on logging roads, thought better to save my car. June was an excellent driver, very knowledgeable about plants and wild life. Escorted hike, well prepared with bear spray and first Aid. Lunch was excellent. Having said that the other couple had a mix up on pickup location and lunch.
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Lindasask
May 7, 2025
Beauty & Serenity - This is an amazing tour!! Thank you so much for fitting it in for us!! First time to North Vancouver Island and this was a definite "must experience".
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Julian
Apr 24, 2025
Truly stunning, but expensive - Stunning views in a truly remote location. Probably the best beach I’ve ever been to. Great guide, but expensive for what was provided.
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Venture464402
Sep 20, 2024
Magnificent San Jo! - Experienced, knowledgeable, professional guides and San Jo an experience not to be missed! Add in interesting historical facts, monster logging trucks, chance of seeing bear, elk and magnificent old growth, truly an exceptional tour.
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Meander63870027069
Sep 6, 2024
Informative Guides to Beautiful San Josef - Tours are gold mines for local information and history of the area that you won't get unless you do your own research. June was great....a long time resident of the area and has done the reading I didn't have time to do. Then, the tour saves your vehicle. It is a rough road and the definite possibility to meet a logging truck. It is brutal on suspension and tires. Saw two vehiles with flat tires on the way. Then there is the safety factor. No cell service available there but they have the all the emergency gear for communication along with bear bangers and spray. There is WILD LIFE there cougars too. Lastly they are environmentally conscious and protective of the area. The prize at the end of that road is the exquisite beauty of San Josef. Just breath taking. Thank you Cove Tours.
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Roam157507
Sep 3, 2024
Stunning - I was glad someone else was driving! She did a great job. I can’t remember her name but she and Brooks were kind, interesting, and genuinely wanted us to have a great time. The walk down to the beach was beautiful and fairly easy, and the tour guides were a wealth of knowledge. We got to the beach mid tide but still able to capture the beauty. No regrets booking this tour.
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Tinacc3727rd
Aug 14, 2024
Most gorgeous beach on the island - Cove adventures made this experience unforgettable. Not only did they get myself and my husband to and from San Joseph safely. But knew so much information about the area. We truly enjoyed our time, captured my memories with lots of photos to take home. 5 stars all the way!
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Arnab_m
Aug 5, 2024
Totally worth it - What a tour!! I am glad I didn't go by myself. Not the easiest destination to reach. But our tour guide was fantastic in every sense. He told us about the history, geography, local culture, etc. of the place. Finally, after the drive and hike, the beach was phenomenal.
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From $310
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).