Our Trips are designed on the whole for beginner & intermediate paddlers & are progressive so as to allow you to develop your kayak experience with us. Trips are priced ‘Course Only’ ( you look after your own food and accommodation – except on overnight camps where we feed you as part of you trip price ) .. or .. ‘Full Board’ – just turn up and we’ll look after you entirely. All trip prices include your instructor/guide, equipment and local transport.

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Our Kayak Trips at  a glance . . . .
(please click on trip title for more info)

Introductory Kayak Experiences from our Applecross Base

Intro to Coastal Sea Kayaking~ 2 days
  a basic intro with paddle skills on the bay & a short coastal tour on day two
Level – beginner – from £150pp

Intro to Coastal Sea Kayaking ~ 3 days
basic skills with an extra day allowing for an overnight kayak camp to one of the beaches or islands
Level – beginner – from £210pp

The Inner Sound Kayak Expedition
Our most comprehensive & popular beginner experience. Two full days of basic & intermediate paddle skills followed by a three day wilderness kayak camping expedition
Level – beginner – from £290pp

Sea Kayaking for advanced beginners or Intermediate paddlers

Isles of Raasay & Rhona Kayak Expedition
Six days out in the wilderness circumnavigating the Inner Sound Islands
Level – intermediate - £395pp

Isle of Skye Sea Kayak Week
5 days exploring the great sea lochs, cliffs, caves & headlands of the Misty Isle from a campsite base, mobile each day
Level – Advanced Beginner or intermediate – £350pp

Outer Hebrides Sea Kayak Week
5 days of white beaches, wildlife, Hebridean Life and remote paddling from a campsite base so as to be mobile each day
Level advanced Beginner or intermediate - £395pp

Other Beginner trips outwith Applecross

Loch Hourn & Knoydart Fjord Expedition
Two full days of basic & intermediate paddle skills followed by a three day wilderness kayak camping expedition
Level – beginner - from £330

Great Glen Kayak Expedition
Paddle from Fort William to Inverness via the Great Glen & Loch Ness.
Level – beginner - £280pp

Overseas Sea Kayaking Experiences

British Columbia North Vancouver Island Kayak Expedition
A week long expedition surrounded by Orca Whales, Eagles, Sea Lions on Canada's Pacific west coast
£675pp

Croatia Dalmatian Islands Sea Kayaking Week
Late season warm water paddling – sublime!
Level – beginner sunbather – £475pp

Norway Lofoten Islands Arctic Circle Expedition
Paddle in the land of the midnight sun in what has been described by many sea kayakers as the best sea kayaking venue on the planet – details of this will appear in the pages below by August ’08 and bookings will be taken for our first trip in June 2009

Paddling out from Applecross bay - Cuillin Ridge in distance
Crossing the Inner Sound - Isles of Rhona & Raasay Expedition

Our most popular beginner trip with lots of time in days one & two for teaching & practice & a three day camping expedition allowing time out in the wilds. We’ll ease you in with some splashing about on Applecross bay covering all the basics on day one, including a short coastal trip. On day two well be able to develop your paddle skills with intermediate training and learning how to get back into your kayak in the event of a capsize. For the next three days the weather will determine where we go on expedition. Typically we paddle around the Crowlin Islands, staying at Uags bothy and maybe camping on one of the Islands eventually to return to Applecross bay. Wildlife is vibrant on the coastal fringes and local Islands and if the weather is really good then we can cross the Inner Sound to the Isle of Raasay allowing us a chance to see Puffins, whales, seasonal Dolphins, and the ever present Porpoises. Your course base on the full board option will be Caol Mhor guest house where you’ll be well looked after by Rhona & Gerry. This trip also has a course only option if you wish to stay on the campsite.

This is the best beginner introduction to sea kayaking with time to train & learn properly, before the expedition, & enough time on the camping trip to experience some great sheltered paddling over the three days. Shell & Maerl coral beaches, as well as soft Torridonian sandstone landing spots, make for a varied coastal experience. With bothy or tent accommodation in the evenings, & the stunning Cuillin Ridge as a backdrop, this is an unforgettable trip.

Typical Itinerary:
Day One – a relaxed morning learning the foundation skills of paddling. Use of the paddle and all the basic control techniques will be covered. In the afternoon we’ll develop these skills to put you fully in control of your kayak ready for progressing towards intermediate skills tomorrow.
Day Two – some more practice of the day one skills with progression into the paddle skills that help you to be stable. The afternoon is given over to learning how to help each other get back into your kayaks – essential safety skills for anyone kayaking at sea. ( no one will be made to go upside down during this week)
The Expedition Days three to five - A planning session in the morning will allow you an insight into how to plan a multi-day expedition safely – weather, tides, charts & navigation, kit needs and general safety tips all feature. From late morning we’ll begin packing and preparing to paddle of into the wilderness to return on Friday afternoon refreshed and hooked on wilderness kayaking.

Please note: the above itinerary is a guide only as actual plans will be flexible to suit group & prevailing weather

Trip Schedule: meet Sun night, kayak days Mon to Fri, depart Fri pm or stay for group farewell in pub, depart Sat morning.

Suitable for ~ Anyone with good fitness ( regular upper body exercise pre-trip essential!) wanting to experience sea kayaking with a longer camping/expedition element.

Cost ~ Full Board £470 ( 4 nights guest house, 2 on camp), Course Only £290
Instructor/client Ratio: 1:6

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An Inner Sound Kayak Experience ~ By Alison Dun

Arriving at camp Northeast Raasay
- Isle of Rhona & Raasay Expedition

Lazy seal - Isles of Raasay & Rhona Kayak Expedition July 2007

Up close & personal with one of our locals - Raasay & Rhona Kayak Expedition

Volcanic scenery on south Isle of Raasay, Inner Sound paddling July 2007

One of the many caves on the Isle of Skye coastline, Skye kayak expedition June 2007

Spectacular volcanic geology - paddling around north Skye

Spend 5 days exploring the great sea lochs, cliffs, caves & headlands of the Misty Isle from a campsite base. To get the best out of the paddling week we initially base ourselves at Edinbane campsite allowing easy access to locations such as Loch Dunvegan & North Skye. Towards the second half of this trip we’ll head to South Skye to camp at Sligachean campsite and paddle out to the Sound of Raasay and, probably the most spectacular paddling venue in Scotland, Loch Scavaig & the Cuillin Ridge. Being mobile each day, with mini bus & kayak trailer, we can choose the most sheltered locations to paddle each day while experiencing the best that Skye has to offer.

Typical Itinerary:
Sun – your travel day – get to Portree, Kyle of Lochalsh, Strathcarron or Loch Carron for Sunday night ready for pick up on Monday morning. Rail connections and bus available to all locations – see Scotrail or Scottish Citylink.
Mon – We travel from our base in Applecross with all the kayaks & kit to pick up all trip participants at the locations en-route to North Skye and settle in to Edinbane campsite early ready for an afternoon kayak trip with instruction period before hand. Explore the small Island of Isay & its nearby coral beach from the village of Stein.
Tue - Head to the North tip of Skye for the day to either Rubha Hunish or Kilmaluag Bay & the Flodigarry sea cliffs. Second night at Edinbane.
Wed – head South to Loch Bracadale to explore the caves of the Isle of Wiay. Camp at Sligachean.
Thur – paddle out from Elgol to Camusunary and Loch Coruisk below the Cuillin ridge.
Fri – South to the Sleat peninsula and a paddle out around the point of Sleat. Trips ends Friday afternoon in Kyle of Loch Alsh – you can arrange to stay in Kyle on this night – details upon booking.

Please note: the above itinerary is a guide only as actual plans will be flexible to suit group & prevailing weather

Trip Schedule: travel Sun ready for Monday morning pick up, kayak days Mon to Fri, final night Fri – travel now or sat.

Suitable for ~ Anyone with good fitness ( regular upper body exercise pre-trip essential!) wanting to experience some varied sea kayaking on day tours. Not for complete beginners as this is essentially a turn up & start paddling trip. Instruction will be offered each day so all you need is reasonable paddle knowledge – ie: the ability to use a paddle and perform all the basic strokes.

Cost ~ Course Only £350 ( all kayak & kit provided, all transport inc. during trip )
Instructor/client Ratio: 1:6
You pay your own camp fees & self cater throughout.

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Spend the week exploring the white beaches, islands and seascapes of these alluring islands. The Hebridean islands of North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist & Barra form the venue for a week of paddling on a flexible itinerary camping at facilitated sites in various locations. Flexibility is the key to a great week allowing us to take kayaks & trailer to sheltered locations anywhere in the islands gaining access to wild shorelines and the outstanding wildlife of the Hebrides.

Typical Itinerary:
Sun – your travel day – get to Portree, Kyle of Lochalsh, Strathcarron or Loch Carron for Sunday night ready for pick up on Sunday afternoon. Rail connections and bus available to all locations – see Scotrail or Scottish Citylink. We catch the ferry from Uig on Skye to Lochmaddy on North Uist and camp on Benbecula.
Mon – Explore South Ford & the beaches of West Gerinish.
Tue - Paddle east out of South Ford to the Island of Wiay.
Wed – Travel north to explore the Sound of Harris & the islands of Berneray & Pabbay.
Thur – Travel to the Sound of Eriskay to cross to the Isle of Fuday & Barra for an overnight camp on Barra
Fri – Return to South Uist, drive north to catch the ferry back to Skye and return home.

Please note: the above itinerary is a guide only as actual plans will be flexible to suit group & prevailing weather

Trip Schedule: travel Sun ready for mid afternoon pick up, kayak days Mon to Fri, final night Fri – travel now or sat.

Suitable for ~ Anyone with good fitness ( regular upper body exercise pre-trip essential!) wanting to experience some varied sea kayaking on day tours. Not for complete beginners as this is essentially a turn up & start paddling trip. Instruction will be offered each day so all you need is reasonable paddle knowledge – ie: the ability to use a paddle and perform all the basic strokes.

Cost ~ Course Only £395 includes all kayak & any kit needed, all transport throughout trip, ferry fees,
Instructor/client Ratio: 1:6
You pay your own camp fees & self cater throughout.

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Orca whales in Fife Sound - North ancouver Kayak Expedition Sep 2007

Early morning mist, paddling by a
First Nations indian burial island ~ spooky!

Dinner ~ a team effort

Passing by the mainland mountains

Mother Orca with calf ~ Johnston Strait

Kayak camp - Double Bay , North Vancouver Island Kayak Expedition

Our destination kayak venue is Johnston Strait & the Broughton Archipeligo Marine Park. Way up on the North part of Vancouver Island, starting from the haven of Telegraph cove, we will access a multitude of islands and wildlife habitat.

Johnston Strait is famous for its Orca whales, Bald Eagles and numerous Sea Lion colonies. But it’s the Orcas that people really visit this area for. As one of the most studied groups of Orca on the planet much is known about the family groups that live here all year round and sightings from a sea kayak are a unique and special experience. The area is also well known for its Black Bear population and, although a bit shy compared to the Orcas, sightings may be possible.

As part of a week long expedition we’ll travel on a self sufficient basis, fully equipped, island hopping through the Broughton Archipeligo Marine National Park.  Campsites are wild but comfortable with plenty of driftwood available for those evenings round the fire. It’s a long way to go from the UK but well worth the effort as the wildlife here is intact with natural forests, shorelines and habitats allowing umbrella species, such as Bear, Eagles and Whales, to flourish.

Example Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly UK to Vancouver ( from your nearest local international airport) to meet at first night accommodation in city of Vancouver
Day 2: Take the whole day to explore this fantastic city surrounded by mountains before catching a local twin prop aircraft 250 miles North to Port Hardy and transfer to Port McNeil Haida Way motel or campsite. Alternatively catch the Greyhound bus North direct to Port McNeil at half the price.
Days 3 - 9: Spend the morning gathering expedition provisions from Port McNeil stores. Mon PM: packing and preparation for expedition prior to departure mid afternoon to first night wild camp. Further expedition days – all plans subject to weather with each day being planned accordingly. Return Sunday afternoon to Telegraph Cove and a slap up meal.
Day 10: return to Vancouver and your first night in a real bed for over a week. Night out in the city.
Days 11: A day to explore Vancouver & area – this day also allows a safety margin before the long haul flight in case of any weather difficulties delaying travel yesterday from the North. You can fly this day if you are catching the greyhound on day 10 as the bus is less prone to weather problems – we still advise a days grace though to ensure catching your flight home.
Day 12: Fly home but usually with most of the day to see more of Vancouver before a late PM flight.

Details
Suitable for ~ Anyone with good fitness ( regular upper body exercise pre-trip essential!) and a desire to explore the wildest of places. Although this trip is suitable for beginners we will be offering taster sessions/weekends here at our base in Scotland. These will be free to people booking on this trip to Canada. We will also provide a suggested practice and training programme so as to ensure that you get the most out of your paddling in British Columbia. Anyone joining this trip who has not paddled with us before needs to have acquired all the basic paddle skills.

Cost ~ £675 – This includes all your guides/instructors, all equipment hire and kayak/paddle, all food, fuel and supplies whilst on the expedition part of the trip.

Not Included: your flight from the UK to Vancouver or your internal flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy.

Guide prices: Zoom Airlines offer great deals to Vancouver from London Gatwick often as little as £350 ( budget for up to £500 for the ten hour flight). Other carriers are now dropping prices too. Internal flight in Canada to our destination should cost £170 return.

Other costs: three or four nights accommodation either side of the kayak expedition plus any food during this time ( you can opt for campsite accommodation in Port McNeil & Telegraph Cove and B&B or Hostel accommodation in Vancouver city ) All details on booking. You won’t have much to spend money on once we’re in the wilds and only a couple of days around Vancouver as a tourist so not much extra expense unless you go mad – aircraft weight restrictions should keep you safe!

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Read Will Browns diary of the September 2007 kayak expedition

Croatian lunch stop - sublime!

Wild Donkey on a remote beach - Croatia Kayak Week Oct 2007

Watch this space for info on this amazing trip scheduled for June 2009 – email your interest in the meantime as we’ll only be taking a handful of people.