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Feel the thrill of exploring one of the most remote places on Earth, Sable Island National Park Reserve! Expansive dunes, wild horses and the world’s largest grey seal colony await on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Get your camera ready for an exclusive one-day adventure to Sable Island, located 300 km offshore of Nova Scotia in the Atlantic Ocean. Arriving by helicopter, we’ll be welcomed by Parks Canada staff for a brief orientation of the island.

Led by your Picture Perfect Tours guide, you’ll hike between the sand dunes and discover wild horses, the world’s largest colony of grey seals, unique bird species, and archaeological treasures from centuries of habitation, that are revealed by the shifting dunes. Before and during your trip, you’ll get photo tips and instructions to help you capture the wild horses and landscape of Sable Island. You’ll also receive a gallery of professional downloadable images of your journey to remember and share this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Experience Includes:

  • Full-day guided tour of Sable Island National Park Reserve: Picture Perfect Tours’ experienced guides will take care of the trip details and ensure you and the wildlife stay safe as you experience this amazing location. You’ll also receive photography insights from a professional photographer.
  • Welcome orientation of Sable Island with Parks Canada staff
  • Exclusive experience: This trip has a maximum group size of 6 photographers to ensure personalized attention.
  • Return helicopter transportation to Halifax Stanfield International Airport with Vision Air Services (about 1.5 hours each way)
  • Return shuttle transportation to Halifax Stanfield International Airport from downtown Halifax with Picture Perfect Tours
  • Meet Zoe Lucas from the Sable Island Institute (when available): A portion of the experience cost will be donated to the Sable Island Institute.
  • Custom gift pack of professional, downloadable images of your adventure from Picture Perfect Tours
  • All park fees

2025 Dates: 2025 spring and summer tour dates coming soon!

2025 Price: Coming soon

Book two or more seats and save $200 per person. Group discounts and private tours are available.

Good to Know:

  • When booking this excursion, guests must also be available for the day following the tour date. This 2-day travel window is due to unpredictable island weather and landing conditions.
  • Please expect cooler temperatures on the island. Dress in layers in comfortable, active clothing for the time of year and weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots for walking in sand.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottle. There is potable water on the island to refill.
  • Don’t forget your camera

Conditions & cancellations: Visit: https://pictureperfecttours.ca/sable_island_refund_returns/

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