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N 47° 47.996'
W 091° 46.596'
Elevation at River Point's Marina on Birch Lake: 1455' MSL
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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4 or 6-Day Wolf Howling Guided Trips |
Guided Boundary Waters Specialty Canoe Trips
River Point Outfitting Co. offers superb guided Boundary Waters canoe trips. Enjoy a guided excursion with your family and children, two or three couples, or a group of friends. Pick the dates you desire for an amazing wilderness experience beyond what you imagined. Two Specialty Trips are most popular. The guided 4 or 6-Day Wolf Howling Package is one of them. The other is the:
Guided Boundary Waters Wolf Howling Packages
6-Day, 5-Night Wolf Howling Package
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"Guided Boundary Waters canoe trips incorporate the adventure of paddling with swimming, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, photography, and just plain relaxing."
"Hundreds of lakes dot this vast wilderness, so many that some are yet to be named. . ."
This special package is designed to incorporate the adventure of paddling the Boundary Waters with the intrigue of learning more about the elusive timber wolf. This inclusive guided canoe trip package is a great choice for adults, as well as youth and children. Late July and August are the best times to hear wolves, as the the wolf pups are just learning how to HOWL!
| DATES:
July 21 -July 26, July 28-August 2, August 4-9, August 11-16 |
DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Intermediate Level |
| AREA: Boundary Waters | LENGTH OF TRIP: 6 Days Paddling, 5 Nights Camping |
| RATE: $1125 per person with a group of 2-4; $925 per person for a group of 5-7 | RECREATION: Canoeing, Wolf Howling, Sight-seeing |
Trip Start Dates: Arrive at River Point on Saturday (7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10) and begin the 6-day canoe trip on Sunday
Nonrefundable Deposit: $250/person
Rates are per person and subject to change. Must have a minimum of 2 persons, and maximum of 8 persons for this trip.
Included in the Boundary Waters Guided Wolf Howling Package:
- One night bunkhouse lodging at River Point on Saturday night prior to the canoe trip
- Breakfast the morning of the start of the canoe trip.
- Showers before and after the canoe trip.
- 6 Day paddling, 5-night camping complete outfitting with the Comfort Plus Package, kevlar canoes and food. (You bring your personal clothing, hygiene products, water bottle.)
- Guide's Expertise.
Success…setting up the tent in the BWCA…lots of good help
US Permit, US User Fees, permit handling fee, tax, fishing license, bait & tackle--if you will fish, guide gratuity, and small van transport gas surcharge, are additional. 5% Senior Discount does not apply on guided trips. Bunkhouse or Chalet Lodging after the canoe trip on Friday night at River Point, is optional.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed on guided canoe trips.
If these dates do not fit your schedule, or if you would like a shorter guided "Wolf Howling" trip, contact RPO, or consider the following 4-day paddling, 3-night camping option:
4-Day, 3-Night Wolf Howling Package
Same inclusions as the 6-day package. "Start" date (first day on the water) would be Sunday, July 21, July 28, August 4 or August 11.
$855 per person for a group with 2-4 persons; $725 per person with a group of 5-7 persons
Nonrefundable Deposit: $250/person
You may want to upgrade your "before the guided Boundary Waters canoe trip" bunkhouse lodging choice to a new Chalet at an additional fee.
Most people enjoy staying a night or two in the Chalets both before and after the canoe trip.
Enjoy the world famous International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota on the day of your arrival at River Point. No trip to the North Country and the Boundary Waters is complete without a tour of this important wolf educational center. The center has something of interest for all ages.
Two almost identical gray wolves in the Boundary Waters wilderness
The Wolves & Humans exhibit, along with many other fine displays, illustrates the wolf in an incredible, detailed, accurate, manner. Enjoy viewing the real live wolves that make the center their home. They are all delightful to watch as they all mingle together at the center in surroundings that duplicate their natural environment.
The wolves show their youthful nature---playing with each other, stalking ravens, wrestling trees, and always, always learning. Depending upon the level of interest of the group, wolf howling is also an option for the evening's entertainment!
The guided Boundary Waters canoe trip will continue the adventure, learning more about the great outdoor wilderness habitat of the wolf.
Your guide will navigate the group into areas of greatest opportunity to hear wolves. It is an awesome experience! Time will also be available for swimming, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, photography, and just plain enjoying the relaxing and beautiful world around you.
". . . You have a great crew [at River Point]. But, Chris [Wolf Howling Guide] is a gem! He led 6 greenhorns into the wilderness and provided outstanding guidance and leadership. His maturity and capability in providing everything everyone needed was quite obvious. He is wise beyond his years. The trip was awesome!"
-Cathy B., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Know that while wolves in the wild are abundant, there is never a guarantee that they will "perform" their vocal melodies for your group. There will also be opportunities to enjoy some quiet fishing, view deer, moose, loons, beaver, otter, bald eagles, and a multitude of other birds - so bring your camera!
Contact River Point early for help in planning your special Wolf Howling guided canoe trip adventure. Permits for the very best entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness are on a first come, first serve basis, and are necessary.
...Paddle the Quiet Side®...
with River Point Outfitting Co.
in Ely, Minnesota
If you would like more information, or you are ready to make a reservation, please use our on-line form, send us an e-mail or call 1.800.456.5580
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