THE ISLE OF SKYE SEA KAYAK WEEKEND

from £270

Of all the places we've paddled around the globe few offer the variety of coast, in one location, that can be found around the Island of Skye. Get yourself here over a long weekend from anywhere in the UK - What are you waiting for?

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Trip Only

£270 Self Catering

-Qualified, local guiding and instruction
-All local transport throughout
-Free pick up at local rail/bus station by arrangement
-All specialist equipment: No hidden hire costs
-You self cater throughout the weekend, eating out options available on most nights, supermarkets plentiful. You'll need your own cooker, fuel etc.

All campsite fees are paid directly at the time by you. Options to book into local B&B also possible.

Inclusive

£310 all meals provided

-Qualified, local guiding and instruction
-All local transport throughout
-Free pick up at local rail station or bus stop by arrangement.
-All specialist equipment: No hidden hire costs
-You will be fully catered for throughout the expedition with fresh cooked food at camp, lunch and breakfast provided. Catering from lunch on Sat until lunch on Sunday.

All campsite fees are paid directly at the time by you.

Testimonials

" what a wildlife fest! And the best kayak guiding I've ever had too. You guys are thorough! I learned so much and have come away with not just a great holiday but lots of confidence and improved kayak skills. Really impressed that you guys cross the T's and dot the i's when it comes to all elements of kayaking. The fact that so much effort was put into not just the guiding routes but also into individual improvement helped me to enjoy the trip even more. Can't wait to do another trip " Helen Jackson May 2015

"thank you for an amazing trip and all your local knowledge of all the nooks and crannies of this wonderful island. Your organisation was well thought out and the travelling, camping, cooking and kayaking was seamless. Thanks for the drams too. So impressed that you worked with and guided us on the sea all day Mike, and cooked for us and had good craic in the evenings too. Top marks" David Wilson May 2015

Trip Description

Two days of sea kayaking along the coastlines of this magical island.

This trip is aimed at allowing an introduction to sea kayaking on Skye for those wanting to use their weekends in the best possible way.

Recently voted the 4th best island by National Geographic, take this opportunity to explore the natural beauty and grandure of Skye by sea kayak.

To get the best out of the paddling weekend we base ourselves at Dunvegan campsite on the Saturday night allowing easy access to locations such as the beautiful Loch Dunvegan and awe inspiring North Skye.

From Dunvegan we can reach any location on the island on Sunday morning for a full day of exploration.

With flights into Inverness and rail/bus connections all the way to Kyle of Lochalsh you can access the island quickly from anywhere in the UK. Arrive on a Friday and travel back on the Monday with the satisfaction of having paddled away your stress alongside coral beaches, sea caves, seals and sea eagles.

This trip is aimed at people who've done a little paddling previously though we can also set it at beginner level too. All kayaks, equipment and specialist clothing is provided so all you have to do is travel lightweight and make it north to see us.

We take a roving approach to the schedule using our vehicle and kayak trailer so as to paddle in the best locations according to where the weather is best.

A flexible approach to locations really does make the most of the weekend and to achieve this we will be based at one of the many facilitated campsites around the island.

We can supply tents and sleeping gear so you can travel light allowing you to get here with the minimum of baggage.

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Schedule

Travel north on Friday planning to stay on the island or on the mainland nearby
Saturday morning meet prior to first full day paddle venue
Sunday paddle all day with drop offs early evening for onward travel

Instructor Ratio

1:6

Suitable For

Anyone who has had some formal instruction previously. More advanced intermediates will be in the same group.

2019 Dates

Sep 21-22 Oct 26-27 Nov 2-3

2020 Dates

APRIL 11-12 , 25-26 , MAY 9-10 , 23-24 JUNE 6-7 , 13-14 JULY 18-19 , 25-26 AUG 8-9 , 22-23 SEP 26-27 , OCT 24-25 , OCT 31-1 NOV

Note: Actual activity days shown. Arrival & departure travel days are either side of above dates. Other dates may be available with demand. Email first, before booking, to check space as above dates may already be full.

Groups & Discounts

If you are in any of the following categories then you'll get a discount of 5% per person off the Trip only option shown - discounts are per person only with valid employee id.

Fire , Police , Armed forces currently serving or disabled ex servicemen/women , nurses & paramedic workers (NHS only) , students, Parents & kids - just chat to us by email and we'll apply the discount.

Private Guiding

If you don't want to join an open trip with other people, or have a family/friends group of your own, then private instruction and guiding will meet your goals. Pricing is per person and will depend upon activity, distance travelled, peak or low season. We can email you a quote. Simply let us know where, when, what and for how many people.

Need a Transfer to get to us?

Add an airport pick up or return from Inverness — 2 hours from Applecross, email for a quote for your group size.

Add transfers to/from our nearest rail stations at Strathcarron or Kyle ( on the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line) - on this trip we will pick you up and drop you off for free if you are staying in accommodation near to these stations on the Friday and Sunday nights.

Please email to arrange transfers after booking and place a note in the booking form detailing your requirements.