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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Christinemd9431ll
Aug 14, 2025
Stress free, fantastic excursion to San Josef Bay - Rose was a wonderful guide, knew so much about the area and made our daytrip extra special. Our car definitely would have struggled on the logging roads, this tour was well worth it just for avoiding that stress alone. The day flew by, we saw beautiful things and met lovely people. Well organized and made our long time dream to see San Josef Bay a reality. And we even managed to sneak a cheeky pint at the famous Scarlet Ibis!
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U8284aycc
Jul 30, 2025
Pure Magic! - We had the best day with June! San Josef Bay was pretty ok, too. What a spectacular and truly magic day. This was a trip that we had wanted to do for a while and it more than lived up to our expectations. June is such a friendly and knowledgeable guide - she shared so much local knowledge that we wouldn’t have had any idea about otherwise. Plus, she makes awesome sandwiches! Our trip out to San Josef Bay will live in our memories and our hearts. Thanks so much Cove Tours!
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Sntrkls
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic beautiful beach - The walk through the forest was beautiful and once on the beach and at the rock formations it was stunningly beautiful even with a little rainy weather. Thanks June, you were a nice guide and fine driver.
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X6254rmbarbarad
Jul 10, 2025
Great tour - Our guide, June, was great - so laid back, engaging, informative. We really enjoyed her company and she was sincere in her love of the area. It was great to see northern Vancouver Island through the eyes of a local (bonus, a female guide). The Three Sisters
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Audpod13
Jul 10, 2025
Review for Cove Adventure Tours – San Josef Bay - I did a tour with my 17 yr old to San Josef Bay with Cove Adventure Tours and it was honestly one of the highlights of my trip to Northern Vancouver Island. The area is absolutely beautiful – the hike through the forest was peaceful and full of amazing scenery, and once we got to the beach, the sea stacks and coastline were just stunning. Our guide, June, was fantastic. She knew so much about the area – from the local history to the plants and wildlife – and shared it all in a really friendly, approachable way. She also made sure we went at a pace that worked for everyone in the group (5) which made the whole day feel easy and enjoyable. Lunch was another highlight – fresh, filling, and super yummy! You could tell they put thought into the details. If you’re looking for a laid-back but well-organized way to experience the north end of the island, I’d definitely recommend this tour. It was a great mix of nature, learning, and just soaking up an incredible spot.
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M1149sbmiket
Jul 3, 2025
Would do it again - Beach was stunning and June's sandwiches were great but, just as important, Roseanne as guide was terrific. Knowledgeable and a friend for a day. M&A
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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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Pippa51252017
Jul 22, 2025
- The views were lovely and the forest walk was beautiful however I was expecting a more remote experience. The beach was crowded with campers and day trippers.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).