River Spey Canoe Adventure (4 days)
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11/04/2017 - 14/04/2017
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join this four day adventure paddling on one of Scotland’s most popular canoe trip. Starting at Kincraig and following the River Spey the river passes by Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Grantown on Spey, Aberlour, Fochabers to finish at Spey Bay and the Moray Firth.
EH supplies:
- tea/coffee at meeting and
- transport shuttle to Kincraig/from Spey Bay back to Explore Highland office
- suitable canoe, paddle, buoyancy aid & helmet
- large dry bag & canoe barrel
- tent, roll mat, torch, cooking equipment & toilet bag
- four days of canoe guiding/coaching
- local river history
- copies of photos taken by your guide during the adventure
What you need to bring:
We recommend bring along;
- your own warm paddling clothing
- waterproof trousers & jacket
- suitable footwear for paddler and camp
- hat, cap & gloves
- spare clothing & sleeping bag
- personal toiletries, midgy spray & sun tan lotion
- food (extras can be bought in Boat of Garten – day 2 & Aberlour – day 3)
Group Size: Min 4/Max 8 (Bookings close a month before activity date. Should there not be sufficient numbers, you will be notified and issued a full refund)
Age: Suitable for adults or accompanied children(14 years old or over)
Duration: four days paddling/ three nights wild camping by river side
Experience: Paddlers should have basic tandem canoe paddling skills. The river is progressive so skills can be brushed up and coached throughout the journey
Tandem Special Offer: When booking two adult places, a tandem discount price of £675 for two paddlers is available by invoice only. Please email to book this offer.
Payment: Booking online requires full payment at time of purchase. If you wish to spread your payments, you can email to be invoiced. Invoice ask for 25% deposit, with outstanding balance paid 28 days in advance of booking date. BACS payment are free of charge. Surcharges apply for debit/credit card and paypal.
Meeting Time: 8.45am for 9.00am
Meet Location: Explore Highland Office, Clachnaharry Works Lock, Inverness, IV3 8RA. Free parking and toilet available onsite
Finish Time: Approx. 6.00 pm
