Featured Sea Kayaking Holidays
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Our sea kayaking holidays and courses offer a wonderful way to explore the coastlines of the Highlands and Islands.
And before you ask – no, you don’t need to be able to do an eskimo roll if you join us for a kayak holiday!
In fact, many of our trips are suitable for people with limited experience of sea kayaking and we have a course for beginners too.
If you prefer some comfort while sea kayaking, our range of ‘Scottish Sea Kayak Trail‘ trips are based from welcoming hotels and inns, with day paddles on the sea. Similarly, our Introduction to Sea Kayaking trip is based from a private bunkhouse, so you are back indoors each night.
Our more challenging sea kayaking holidays are expedition style, with wild camping on remote beaches and islands – a genuine wilderness experience. The West Coast Explorer is an excellent choice if you want to try camping – it combines stays in a remote bunkhouse with some nights camping under the stars to get the best of both worlds on your kayak holiday!
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Once completed the review is published on our website just as soon as our database updates. The little touches and details are important to us and where issues are raised we make positive changes to our trips to improve your experience.
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Sea Kayaking - Island Hopping in the Outer Hebrides
Antony Harrison
26/06/2014
Sea Kayaking - Island Hopping in the Outer Hebrides
An awesome trip in the stunning Outer Hebrides with great guides and varied and interesting other guests. Cave exploration and rock hopping in abundance in what has to be one of the best sea kayaking areas anywhere in the world. Every rounding of a headland seemed to reveal yet another stunning beach and potential campsite and, for me, my personal highlight was the night of wild camping above a beautiful isolated beach; the perfect preparation for 20 miles of paddling the next day! That is what Wilderness Scotland is all about.
David Rich
23/06/2013
Sea Kayaking - The Summer Isles
On the basis of this trip and hearing from others, I'd recommend Wilderness Scotland trips. This was the best holiday trip I've had. We developed skills and learned a great deal while having a great time. Thank you.
Nick Marshall
22/08/2016
Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 447 reviews of Sea Kayaking
Read All Trip ReviewsIf you find yourself overwhelmed by the choice, or if you have questions about your fitness or suitability for any of these holidays, please feel free to contact our office on +44 (0)1479 420020 or by email.
Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
Location: West Highlands including Knoydart
- Discover the fabulous sea kayaking on Scotland's west coast, exploring locations such as Plockton, Skye and Knoydart
- Experience an overnight sea kayaking expedition, packing everything you need into your kayak and wild camping
- Revel in the flexibility of an itinerary which combines some nights indoors and other nights camping wild - the best of both worlds
Price: from £895
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Scottish Sea Kayak Trail South - The Whisky Coast
Location: West Highlands including Knoydart
- The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail has made the National Geographic's 2011 '50 Tours of a Lifetime' and Outside Magazine's coveted 'Travel Hot List for 2011'
- No camping, just comfortable beds, hot showers, excellent local restaurants and a little tipple on the way
- Sea Kayak from the Isle of Gigha to Oban, passing many beautiful Hebridean islands along the way
- Link this trip with our 'Scottish Sea Kayak Trail: Central - The Jacobite Coast' trip, and also the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail North - The Gaelic Coast trip, which run on consecutive dates. Join all three trips for an epic sea kayaking adventure
Price: from £1,175
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Central - The Jacobite Coast
Location: West Highlands including Knoydart
- The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail has made the National Geographic's 2011 'Tours of a Lifetime' and the Outside Magazine' coveted 'Travel Hot List for 2011'
- Sea Kayak through some of the best scenery on the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail and explore the history behind Bonnie Prince Charlie
- No camping, just comfortable beds, hot showers and excellent local restaurants/pubs!
- Link this trip with our 'Scottish Sea Kayak Trail: South - The Whisky Coast' trip and also the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail North - The Gaelic Coast trip, which run on consecutive dates. Join all three trips for an epic sea kayaking adventure!
Price: from £1,175
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
Location: North West Highlands
Price: from £1,195
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Introduction Course
Location: North West Highlands
- Combine learning essential sea kayaking skills with the opportunity to experience some of the best sea kayaking in Scotland
- Develop your paddling techniques on beautiful Upper Loch Torridon before exploring the Applecross Peninsula
- At the end of a day on the water, relax with a hot shower, fantastic food and a comfortable bed
Price: from £775
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Scottish Sea Kayak Trail North - Gaelic Coast
Location: North West Highlands
- Discover the wonderful kayaking to be had on the most northerly section of the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail
- Complete the triology of Scottish Sea Kayak Trail holidays with this kayak trip which explores Plockton and the Summer Isles
- At the end of a day on the water, relax with a hot shower, fantastic food and a comfortable bed
- Link this trip with our 'Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Central - The Jacobite Coast' trip, and also the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail South - The Whisky Coast trip, which run on consecutive dates. Join all three trips for an epic sea kayaking adventure
Price: from £1,175
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Sound of Arisaig
Location: West Highlands including Knoydart
- Paddle through the crystal clear waters of the Sound of Arisaig, which are home to a rich diversity of wildlife
- Explore a wilderness of white-sand beaches and secluded islands on Scotland's west coast
- Develop your sea kayaking skills in an expedition environment in the company of our experienced and qualified guides
Price: from £775
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - The Summer Isles
Location: North West Highlands
Price: from £775
View Trip DetailsSea Kayaking - Island Hopping in the Outer Hebrides
Location: Outer Hebrides and St Kilda
- Explore pristine deserted islands, wild coastlines, and white-sand beaches by sea kayak.
- Paddle in the crystal clear waters, enjoying the spectacular views of the coastal mountains.
- Enjoy relaxed and comfortable evenings camping close to beautiful beaches.
Price: from £895
View Trip DetailsPosted on Apr 06, 2017 by Rupert Shanks
“As we round the headland the striking white sand shines into view. Empty beach stretching away. The sea beneath my kayak melts from dark blue to dreamy azure. Our only company, a curious seal watching from the rocks. Sea kayaking in Scotland at its best”. > Read on: Scotland’s Most Beautiful Islands Sea kayaking offers such […]
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Last weekend I had the chance to try some early season sea kayaking around the beautiful waters of Arisaig exploring the tiny tidal islands known as skerries. It’s only early March so I know what you are thinking – wasn’t it freezing? I had the same fears given all of my sea kayaking experience to date had […]
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