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Classic Guided Canoe Descent of the River Tay

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OPEN CANOE HOLIDAYS

GUIDED DESCENT OF THE RIVER TAY

Location

East Highlands, Scotland

Grade

Moderate - 5

Duration

5 days

Participants

Min: 4 Max: 8

Trip rating

average rating is 3 out of 5

£590

Price

What's Included?

Highly experienced & qualified guide

On-course transport

Buoyancy aids, helmets

Canoes & paddles

Waterproof storage, 60ltr barrels per person

Fresh food, from first lunch till lunch on the last day

Camping stoves, tea, coffe etc

Inflatable camping mats

Cutlery

Tents 2 or 3 man

Group shelter

First Aid kit

Photos from your adventure

What's not Included?

✗  Trip Insurance

  Personal Expenses

  Accommodation


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 insulating layer for camp

  • 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

  • Midge net and/or cream (smidge)

  • Camping foldable chair (optional)

  • Inflatable pillow (optional)

  • Ear plugs (optional)

  • Sunglasses and sun cream (you just never know!) 

  • Personal medications

A video to help with packing before and when attending the trip can be found here

What else can we provide?
  • Pick up & drop-offs

  • Accommodation 

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The longest river in the UK which has the biggest volume of water passing through annually makes for an exciting canoe trip on The River Tay. Starting near Killin at the west side of Loch Tay we take in the views of the Lawler mountain range to the north before we head on to the river where we navigate our way down through some white water all the way to the picturesque town of Perth.

Highlights for Guided Descent Of The River Tay

  • Learn how to paddle the traditional style open canoe

  • Paddle from Killin all the way to Perth, taking in majestic views of Strath Tay

  • Paddle some exciting white water, with an option of some more challenging rapids

  • Sleep under canvas or B&B options available

  • Visit an ancient Roman settlement 

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The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us

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