The Outer Hebrides

For our first 3 nights, we will be based in a private bunkhouse on the west coast of Lewis. The bunkhouse is in a historic stone-built cottage but has a modern, cosy interior. Sleeping arrangements consist of bunk beds with separate rooms for male and female accommodation. There are two modern shower rooms and bedding is provided. Please bring your own towel and toiletries.

During the expedition part of our trip, we will wild camp in remote locations. Tents are provided, and sleeping bags and sleeping mats can be reserved with us if you do not wish to bring your own. We also bring a large tipi style tent so that we can all gather together for meals and a hot drink even if the weather is poor. For camping, you will need a sleeping bag and sleeping mat, which can be reserved with us. Please request these at the time of booking.

On the final night of the trip, accommodation is in a 4 star hotel in Stornoway.

Single Rooms / Tents

On this trip, there are no single rooms available during the first 3 nights as we are based at the bunkhouse. During the expedition phase, we are happy to provide single tents for solo travellers, but if you are willing to share with another traveller this does help reduce our camp size, giving us more options of where to camp and reducing our impact on the ground.

For the final night of the trip: if you require a single room please request this at the time of booking and we will check availability for you. If a single room is available then there shall be a single room supplement of £75 per solo traveller.

This trip is all inclusive.
Meals will be prepared either at the hostel or while camping, except for the final night, when we’ll go to a local pub for a celebratory meal. The guide will coordinate and undertake as much of the cooking as possible on the trip, but everyone is asked to help out with the preparation of meals and with washing up. Expedition life is all about teamwork. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

• 3 nights accommodation in a private bunkhouse, 2 nights wild camping and 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Stornoway
• All meals, from lunch on Day 1 until lunch on Day 7. (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• 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

Blue Graded 4-6

Our blue graded sea kayaking trips are suitable for fit paddlers with a minimum of 5 full days of sea kayaking experience and a basic level of technical competence. You can expect 6/7 hours of sea kayaking each day, with plenty of 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.

The kayaking will be in coastal waters with few open crossings, but you can expect to be paddling in some choppier conditions during the trip. This may be in winds of Force 3 (up to 18km/h). On the higher Blue grade trips, you may be paddling in more exposed areas and encounter stronger winds up to Force 4 (up to 30km/h) and breaking waves.

If you are unsure about your experience or about Sea States, please give us a call or email to discuss. If you do not yet have enough experience we suggest our Green graded sea kayaking trips.

If bad weather prevents us from kayaking, your guide will offer an alternative activity, such as a hike.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Inverness Railway Station at 7.30am on Day 1 of your trip. You will be returned to Inverness Station for 6.45pm on the final day of the trip.

For advice on getting to and from Scotland please our travel advice page on our website: www.wildernessscotland.com/faq/travel-to-scotland/

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