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    | Sea Kayaking in Scotland

    Sea Kayaking

    Introduction Course

    280 reviews


    Deposit From: £311£311
    Region: North West Highlands
    Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
    Confirmed: When 3 Travellers Book

    Next Departure: 30th - 3rd Jun 2025
    Accommodation: Basic

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      Trip Overview

      Created by: Stevie Christie


      This short break kayaking course for beginners will equip you with the essential kayaking skills to get you started and ready for longer sea kayak journeys.

      Based in beautiful Torridon, this trip will equip you with the essential skills to get you started sea kayaking, while you enjoy paddling in fantastic locations. These sheltered stretches of water are the perfect place to learn the basics of sea kayaking and develop your skills further under the close eye of our highly qualified sea kayak guide.

      Throughout the trip, enjoy comfortable accommodation in a private bunkhouse located on the loch shore, with hot showers, a wood-burning stove, and comfortable beds.

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      Day by Day
      Itinerary

      Day 1 – Welcome and onto the Water Read Less

      Day 1

      Welcome and onto the Water

      After meeting in Inverness, we transfer over to the shores of Upper Loch Torridon. Enjoy lunch while your experienced and friendly guide outlines what lies ahead. Later that afternoon, we’ll get on the water.

      Upper Loch Torridon is a very sheltered sea-loch which makes it the perfect place to enjoy our first paddle. The surrounding scenery is superb, with the Torridon mountains of Liathach and Beinn Alligin rising steeply from the side of the loch. Returning to the bunkhouse, the guide will co-ordinate dinner, which everyone helps prepare – good training for future expeditions.

      Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

      Day 2 – Skills Session and Exploring Upper Loch Torridon Read Less

      Day 2

      Skills Session and Exploring Upper Loch Torridon

      After a relaxing breakfast, we will return to Upper Loch Torridon and launch the kayaks once again. Your guide will introduce you to new kayaking strokes before we set off on an exploration of this beautiful loch, perhaps venturing into Loch Shieldaig, stopping for lunch in one of the sandy bays. Surrounded by the imposing Torridon mountains, you will develop your sea kayaking skills and gain confidence to allow a longer journey on the sea the following day.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

      Day 3 – Sea Kayaking in Torridon or Applecross Read Less

      Day 3

      Sea Kayaking in Torridon or Applecross

      Today we will build on your skills and enjoy exploring some of the beautiful coastline or perhaps even visiting some of the islands which are located just off the coast of the North West Highlands.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

      Day 4 – Sea Kayaking in Applecross Read Less

      Day 4

      Sea Kayaking in Applecross

      Sea kayaking in Applecross is superb, and on this journey we explore Loch Shieldaig and Shieldaig Island. Known for its beautiful Scots Pines, heronry, and seal population, the island is protected by the National Trust for Scotland. We may paddle further along the north Applecross coast and kayak into Loch Torridon or to the remote Diabaig coastline before kayaking back to the pretty village of Shieldaig. After a warm shower at the bunkhouse, we will visit the local pub for a hearty dinner and reflect on a superb day of sea kayaking.

      Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

      Day 5 – A Sea Kayaking Journey Read Less

      Day 5

      A Sea Kayaking Journey

      The final day will see you embark on a sea kayaking journey in Loch Kishorn on the southern coast of Applecross. We will kayak across the bay to Kishorn Island with its seal colony, using our enhanced sea kayaking skills as we journey through this beautiful corner of Scotland. We’ll kayak back to shore early afternoon, load up the kayaks and travel back to Inverness for the end of the trip.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

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      Sea Kayaking
      Introduction Course

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      Trip Dates & Prices

      All payments taken in local currency GBP

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      30th May - 3rd Jun 20255 place(s) leftAvailable £1,195Book Now
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      15th Aug - 19th Aug 2025 Women only departure5 place(s) leftAvailable £1,195Book Now
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      Make This Trip Private

      Fancy this trip just for your group? Get together with family and friends spend quality time exploring wild places. A private trip allows you to benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides but with the advantage of the flexibility to tailor the days to your group. Make the trip more or less challenging depending on your experience or choose to add in some optional extras like castle or distillery visits depending on your interests. The price of a private trip will depend on the number of travellers in your group. Let us know your preferred departure date and we'll take care of the rest.

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      Trip Details

      Accommodation Read More

      We will be based in a private bunkhouse located on the shores of Loch Torridon. The bunkhouse has a traditional and rustic feel, with a wood-burning stove in the centre of the main living area. A modern kitchen and hot shower make it a cosy and warm place to return to after a day of kayaking. There are 2 dormitory-style bedrooms with 4 bunks each. One dorm will be allocated to males and the other for females. Please note that the bunks are enclosed so if you are above average height you will not be able to stretch out fully.

      Please bring a towel and a sleeping bag. Sleeping bags can be hired from us. If you require one please let us know in advance.

      Single Rooms

      There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £0.00 is charged.

      Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

      Meals Read More

      All breakfasts and lunches are included. Dinner is included on day 1 and day 4.

      Breakfasts, lunches and the evening meal on Day 1 are prepared ‘expedition style’ with everyone lending a hand in both the preparation and clearing up, with our guide coordinating. Naturally, vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for, simply let us know in advance. On the other nights, we visit some of the nearby pubs and inns, which offer good food at reasonable prices. On day 4, we go out for a final night’s dinner. Included meals are 2 courses as standard.

      Inclusions Read More
      • Four nights accommodation in a private bunkhouse with hot showers, a wood-burning stove, and a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and drying room.
      • Most meals
      • All transport throughout the trip, starting and finishing in Inverness.
      • All specialist sea kayaking equipment, including sea kayaks, paddles, and buoyancy aids.
      • The services of our experienced and knowledgeable sea kayak guide throughout your trip.
      Grading Read More

      Green Graded 1-3

      Green graded sea kayaking trips are suitable for those with little or no previous sea kayaking experience. There is an emphasis on instruction and developing your skills while enjoying the surroundings of some superb locations. You will be able to progress your skills and experience throughout the trip.

      You should have a reasonable level of fitness, and you can expect up to 6 hours of sea kayaking each day, with breaks onshore to stretch your legs. You will also be asked to assist with carrying the boats to and from the water, working as a team.

      In the event of bad weather preventing us from kayaking, your guide will offer an alternative activity such as an easy hike.

      Travel - Arrival and Departure Read More

      You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Inverness Railway Station at 10.30am on Day 1 of your trip. You will be returned to Inverness Railway Station for 4.00pm on the final day of the trip.

      For advice on getting to and from Scotland, please see our travel advice page on our website here.

      If you would like to use your own vehicle on the trip, please get in touch with our team to discuss.

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      Difficulty Grades Explained

      Green Graded 1-3

      Green graded sea kayaking trips are suitable for those with little or no previous sea kayaking experience. There is an emphasis on instruction and developing your skills while enjoying the surroundings of some superb locations. You will be able to progress your skills and experience throughout the trip.

      You should have a reasonable level of fitness, and you can expect up to 6 hours of sea kayaking each day, with breaks onshore to stretch your legs. You will also be asked to assist with carrying the boats to and from the water, working as a team.

      In the event of bad weather preventing us from kayaking, your guide will offer an alternative activity such as an easy hike.

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      Trip Reviews

      Rated 4.89 out of 5 based on 280 review(s) of Sea Kayaking – Introduction Course

       

      Every client receives a feedback survey when they return from their guided, self guided or tailor made holiday with us. 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.

      That’s why we read each of our client’s reviews and although we don’t respond to all of them, if it’s glowing feedback then we get the satisfaction of helping to make your holidays truly memorable.

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      Steve Wyllie

      Reviewed on 28/09/2024

      Age: 60 - 70
      Country: United Kingdom
      Trip Date: 14/09/2024
      Trips Taken: 1

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      Please see earlier comments.

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      Lea Tomasova

      Reviewed on 17/08/2024

      Age: 30 - 40
      Country: Germany
      Trip Date: 03/08/2024
      Trips Taken: 1

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      The Sea Kayaking Course was an absolutely amazing, exciting experience! The nature in the Loch Torridon area is incredible and exploring it from the boat perspective was just another level. And with the support of the guides, learning to kayak seemed easy. It was one of my best holidays and I would recommend it to everyone!

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      Ben Reedy

      Reviewed on 10/08/2024

      Age: 60 - 70
      Country: Scotland
      Trip Date: 03/08/2024
      Trips Taken: 1

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      An outstanding trip with a first-class guiding company. They have ignited a love of sea kayaking, I will definitely be doing more.

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