Kayaking, Walking & Whisky
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Old Inverlochy Castle
- Visit Glen Coe
- Explore Eilean Shona
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Trip includes
- Local accommodations as noted in itinerary
- All meals, from dinner on Day 1 until lunch on Day 8
- All transfers on tour starting and finishing in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Airport
- The services of two highly-qualified and experienced local kayak/hike guides Four days of guided sea kayaking, including all kayaks and associated equipment (including paddles)
- Buoyancy aids
- Hoagies, dry-bags, etc.) Three days of easy guided hikes Entrance fees to two whisky distilleries
- Tips for serving staff at meals
Itinerary
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Eden Coille
You will meet your guide and other travelers at the Kingussie train station in the early afternoon. Be sure to grab a bite to eat on the train or have lunch in Kingussie ahead of time, as lunch is not i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Eden Coille
After breakfast, we loosen up with a hike to the 100m high Steall Waterfall in Glen Nevis. This 3km hike was called ‘the best short hike in Britain’ by acclaimed writer and mountaineer W.H. M...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Eden Coille
After breakfast, we begin our sea kayaking adventure in the fjord-like Loch Leven. Paddling the Loch Leven allows us to see the stunning landscape of Scotland from a completely new perspectiv...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Lochailort Inn
Today, we kayak in the world-renowned Sound of Arisaig. The clear blue waters are a haven for wildlife, and views of the offshore Isles of Skye, Eigg, and Rum are simply magnificent. Enjoy...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Lochailort Inn
Combining sea kayaking with a splash of history today, we kayak in the hidden sea loch of Loch Moidart. A narrow channel makes it difficult to find when approaching from the open ocean and...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coig na Shee Guest House
Today, we paddle through the majestic Arisaig Skerries, a group of tiny islands and sandbanks which are home to seals, porpoises and lots of other wildlife. This is one of the be...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coig na Shee Guest House
Hiking Distance/Elevation: 6.5 – 10 miles, 850 – 1000 ft. elevation gain
Cairngorms National Park is home to five of Scotland’s six highest mountains and is also the hear...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking Distance/Elevation: approximately 2.5 miles/550 ft.
On our final morning, we enjoy Coig na Shee's breakfast delights, pack up, then take a tranquil hike around the Uath Lochans. This series of small lakes is well off the tourist trail but is a locals’ favorite, both for the lush, green scenery and the wildlife. After t...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews & Ratings
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Karen
Mar 2020
one of the best things we had ever done
When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...
This was a very magical trip!
This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...
had an amazing time
I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...
Tour Operator
ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, founded in 1993, was born out of a passion for whale watching, sea kayaking, and wanting to share the experience with fellow nature-lovers. For over 20 years now, Sea Kayak Adventures has been providing unique kayak tours for active, outdoor-minded travelers to world-renowned destinations and some of the most celebrated natural areas, including Alaska, British Columbia, Baja, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, Quebec, Scotland and Corsica. Each destination has its own unique wilderness experiences and most offer once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Travelers head home at the end of their trip feeling rejuvenated by their time spent in nature, meeting great people, kayaking amidst wildlife and sleeping under the stars.
At ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, we select the very best places on Earth to whale watch and sea kayak. And we don’t just watch whales; we join them! Many of our trips are in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and National Marine Parks, providing unparalleled whale and wildlife encounters, and calm paddling waters.
Kayaks are largely non-intrusive to wildlife, which mean you’ll have a rare view of animals that normally scatter at the approach of humans and large boats. In sturdy kayaks you’ll be at eye level with playful dolphins, inquisitive sea lions, and incredible whales.
Whether you are an avid sea kayaker, or it is your first time, you’ll enjoy these incredible trips, and share in our passion for adventure, commitment to conserving the environment, and relishing unique experiences. For those new to the sport, kayaking is easy to learn in the sheltered waters that we visit, and we provide all of the camping gear, kayaking equipment and guidance needed. In addition, we keep our groups small to allow you to not only travel intimately among nature, but to ensure you receive the necessary attention from our guides.
Most of our guides are with us for the long-term, despite the seasonal nature of the industry. Our top-notch equipment, unique itineraries, and perfected operations attract extraordinary guides, many of whom are highly sought after in the industry. ROW Sea Kayak Adventures guides know their outdoor skills as second nature. Each trip has 2-3 guides to assist, inform and lead the way so you get the most out of your adventure. They love to share conversations, knowledge, games and laughter – and they’re great cooks!
We know that it’s our job to provide uncompromising comfort & safety and quality service & gear. We provide all of the gear you need – kayaks, camping gear, etc – teach you necessary skills to perform the various activities, and always have your safety in mind. In addition, our legendary wilderness meals, prepared daily by our guides using fresh, healthy ingredients, include savory dishes like chiles rellenos, baked salmon and vegetable lasagna. We even serve delicious desserts like brownies and pineapple upside-down cake! Each morning, we serve up freshly brewed coffee. Throughout the day we provide an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. Wine and mixed drinks are served with hors d’oeuvres each evening for happy hour. We also accommodate special dietary requests. “Camping Plus” is all about truly “getting away,” but not quite “leaving it all behind!”
While we provide certain creature comforts, we are all about practicing “Leave No Trace” ethics. Respecting not only the wildlife we encounter, but also the environment we visit is of utmost importance. Rest assured you will leave the special places you visit as pristine as you found them.
In 2013, we furthered our conservation and responsible tourism efforts by becoming the first kayak tour operator to join the Responsible Whale Watch Partnership. We represent the organization with just 30 other companies in an effort to raise the standards of whale and dolphin watching worldwide.
We make unique and meaningful trips easier for you by taking care of the details so you can just show up and focus on being totally engaged in your adventure.
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Cancellations and Refunds
If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify ROW Sea Kayak Adventures in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately. If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit. Deposits are not refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final balance due date, no money will be refunded. If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Any replacement participant must be able to meet trip criteria, complete a trip application, sign a waiver form and agree to the Terms and Conditions. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason as well as those listed above we strongly recommend you consider purchasing a travel protection plan.
ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. must normally make substantial payments to its suppliers far in advance of scheduled departures. If a trip is canceled due to force majeure (acts of God, war, labor strikes, flooding, earthquake, etc.), ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. will promptly refund the portion of the trip cost not advanced to suppliers and use its best efforts to recover and refund the balance as promptly as possible. However, ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. does not guarantee recovery of any or all of the advance payments made, and our use of best efforts to recover these payments will not include the institution of any legal proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.
8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Minimum age: Because these are rudderless, single kayaks, we recommend that youth are at least 16 years old in order to join the paddling trip. However, as size and maturity is very individual, give us a call if you are curious about your child's suitability for the tour. Double kayaks are often available to rent for a surcharge, which would allow younger paddlers to enjoy the trip.
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