Minnesota
Land of 10,000 Lakes!
Explore Minnesota like no other. - $1,500 (total 5 days)
Explore the Wilderness between Minnesota and Canada
Welcome to the Boundary Waters, boasting over a million acres of wilderness to explore including 1,000+ lakes and 15,000 miles of canoe routes.
Featured in National Geographic 50 Places of a Lifetime Special Issue.
Your Journey begins in Ely, MN…
Nestled along the edge of the Boundary waters Ely, MN is full of rich native history and culture. Enjoy great food, local shops and outfitters before venturing into the pristine Boundary Waters. Closest airport(s) to Ely, MN is:
Hibbing, MN is 71miles
Duluth, MN is 75miles
Starting time on Day 1 entry point is always sunrise.
From the Trail Head…
Canoe and portage through the vast wilderness experiencing many different lakes, rivers, waterfalls and rapids on our way to camp.
From Base Camp…
Spend the next few days adventuring with intention, through our different activities and day trip opportunities. Discover some of the best fishing in the country along with pictographs from a bygone era.
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30+ miles of moderate to strenuous Paddling
5+ miles of moderate to strenuous, non- technical hiking over a 5 day period
Premium Tents
Fishing(optional)
3 Healthy meals per day
Experienced guides
Average 2-3 Guides per group
Total Group size including guides limited to 9 people
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All Tent accommodations, Double occupancy
All Meals Listed in the Itinerary
All Park Fees and Permits
Skilled Professional Guides
All Cooks
All Campsite Equipment to Include: 2 man tents, chairs
All Canoeing Equipment to include Canoe, Paddles, Life Jacket
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Airfare
Lodging and food beyond the Itinerary
Traveler, Medical and Evacuation Insurance
Single accommodations are available for an additional fee
Itinerary add-ons or customizations
If you are single registering for one of our trips, we will try to accommodate you as a double with the same gender. however if we are unable to make these arrangements, you will be responsible for the single accommodation cost of $120 per person.
Any deviation from this itinerary is at your own expense
We do not receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves, after a journey through the wilderness which no one else can make for us, which no one can spare us, for our wisdom is the point of view from which we come at last to regard the world.
Marcel Proust