ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS
Scotland offers a variety of classic and memorable trips from easy 2-day loch tours through to multiday adventures with the stars to gaze at.
FROM £490
OPEN CANOE HOLIDAYS
GUIDED DESCENT OF THE RIVER SPEY
Location
East Highlands
Grade
Moderate - 4
Duration
4 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 8
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✓ Included
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Starting off in the Cairngorms National Park we start the classic canoe descent of the river Spey, paddling all the way to the North Sea! Along the way we develop your paddling skills and knowledge to maximise your enjoyment on this wonderful classic canoe journey. We also have various options from wild camping to staying in B&B's with cooked breakfast and dinner every night. There are also options to check out some of the local Speyside whisky distilleries along the way if people are keen to sample some of the local tipple!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe
Gain confidence while improving your moving water skills
Fresh food from first lunch till lunch on the final day
Paddle from Cairngorms mountain range all the way to the North Sea
Paddle some exciting white water, with easier meanders between the exiting sections!
Sleep under canvas or B&B options available
Options to experience the famous Spey-side whiskeys
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport, inc return journey to Aviemore
✓ Buoyancy aids, helmets
✓ Canoes & paddles
✓ Waterproof storage, 60ltr barrels per person
✓ Fresh food, from first lunch till lunch on the last day
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your adventure
If Camping:
✓ Camping stoves, tea, coffe etc
✓ Inflatable camping mats
✓ Cutlery, bowls & plates
✓ Tents 2 or 3 man
What's not included?
✗ Trip Insurance
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Any meals/drinks in restaurants
What do I need to bring?
Waterproofs, top and bottoms
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp
Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. We recommend Gore-tex or similar
Spare insulating layer
Hat & gloves
Warm socks
Sleeping bag, 3 season
Spare set of clothes x 2
Some large zip-lock bags to keep your clothes and equipment organised
Head torch, plus spare batteries
Water bottle or flask
Camping foldable chair (optional)
Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!)
Personal medications
What else can we provide?
Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation
Sleeping bags with liners (limited availability)
DATES & PRICES
Covid-19: Book With Confidence Policy
Book with confidence, knowing that if your trip is cancelled due to Government travelling restrictions, you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Due to the complexities of matching individuals of fitness, previous experience and ability to cover complex ground efficiently we only offer the traverse on a private basis, allowing a greater chance of success. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.
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This trip is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
We offer private guiding and instruction on all of our courses. You can either book here or if it's for an expedition then please contact us for a quote.
Our passion is delivering a world class experience, we are here to help you explore beyond the guidebooks whilst achieving your goals and ambitions.
If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.
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Due to the work load of searching for accommodation with high volumes of people visiting Scotland we are not adding this to any of our adventures this season. Apologies about any inconvenience caused. We can help with recommendations if this helps.
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The price is per person, based on two people sharing a room and will be calculated at the payment screen. Accommodation subject to availability.
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If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.