(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 19, 2012 ) SALEM, OR—Tofino Expeditions, a tour company that offers worldwide sea kayaking trips, was recently recognized in National Geographic Traveler’s annual “Tours of a Lifetime” issue for their innovative sea kayaking adventure in Costa Verde, Brazil. The May 2012 issue of the magazine features “50 Tours of a Lifetime” from tour operators from around the world. Tofino Expeditions’ Brazil Sea Kayaking Adventure was named one of South America’s best tours as part of the Tours of a Lifetime feature. The text below includes the accolade from National Geographic Traveler’s May 2012 issue:
Tours of a Lifetime: May 2012 Brazil: Paddling the Green Coast Sheltered from open seas by Ilha Grande, or “big island,” and fringed with sandy beaches and fishing villages, the swath of coastal rain forest Brazilians call Costa Verde is a sea kayaker’s dream. Launch from the colo¬nial city of Paraty, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after joining the festa in Rio with a classic churrascaria (Brazilian barbecue) and more. Tofino Expeditions: “Sea Kayaking the Costa Verde,” 10 days; $4,190.
About Tofino Expeditions Founded by veteran adventurer Grant Thompson, Tofino Expeditions has guided commercial sea kayaking tours since 1988, making them one of the oldest companies in the business. The company was the very first to provide guided paddling tours of Vancouver Island’s west coast, which is now a destination on the life list of paddlers around the world. The company guides trips along the world’s finest coasts in Baja, British Columbia, Croatia, Brazil, Vietnam, Norway, and the Galapagos Islands.
For information about sea kayaking tours with Tofino Expeditions, visit www.tofino.com .
