Sound of Arisaig

On our sea kayaking expeditions we camp near the shore in spectacular coastal locations. These camps may be remote and difficult to access by foot and this element of isolation adds to their appeal.

We provide single tents unless you are travelling with a partner or in a group and would like a tent to share. We also carry a base camp tent, which means that we can all gather together for dinner and a hot drink even if the weather is inclement.

Single tents

Single tents are two man size and for sharing we use three man tents.

While the leader will co-ordinate the cooking and help out, everyone is expected to lend a hand as this ensures the best meals in the shortest possible time after what are often long days.

All meals are included in this trip.
Great food is essential to all our trips and expeditions are no different. While the guide will coordinate the cooking and help out, everyone is asked to lend a hand as this ensures the best meals in the shortest possible time after what are often long days. We will carry plenty of food to cater a varied and satisfying menu throughout the trip, and some of these may even be prepared on an open fire. Dietary requirements can still be catered for but please ensure we know at the time of booking.

This trip includes the following:

• All meals, from lunch on Day 1 through to lunch on the day of departure. (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• The services of an experienced and knowledgeable sea-kayak guide / driver throughout your trip. On trips with more than 4 clients, a qualified assistant guide will also be with the group throughout the trip.
• All specialist sea kayaking equipment, including sea kayaks, waterproof cags and buoyancy aids.
• All group equipment including tents, group safety equipment and cooking /eating equipment and utensils. Please note that sleeping bags are not included. However, sleeping bags and sleeping mats are available for hire.
• All transport throughout the trip starting and finishing in Aviemore (or Fort William on request).
  

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 Aviemore Train Station at 10:00am. You will be returned to Aviemore Station for 4:00pm on the final day of the trip.

A pick-up in Fort William at 12:15pm on day 1 and a drop-off on the final day at around 2:30pm, is available on request, please let us know if you’d like to meet there.

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