Our Full Day Kayak Adventures on Skye are suitable for complete beginners, but intermediate and advanced tours for more experienced kayakers are also available (Skye Explore Day, see below).

On a full day trip you have maximum chance of spotting wildlife, sometimes otters, dolphins or porpoise. Really immerse yourself in nature and slow down your day to take it all in. No matter what previous experience you have, we will introduce you to or refresh the skills you need to give you a relaxed but active day out and our British Canoeing qualified coaches will give you little tips throughout the day to make your paddling more efficient. We believe small groups provide the best experience and are more responsible in our fragile natural environment, so we generally operate in a 1:6 ratio.

These sessions generally use single kayaks, unless the weather dictates the use of doubles, which will be decided on the day. If you know in advance that you would like to use a double, please contact us to discuss.

To join a Day Trip and get most enjoyment out of it, you should meet the following criteria

• You are at least 15 years old
• You are generally fit and healthy
• You are adventurous and love the outdoors
• You can sit upright with little back support (sea kayaks have low back rests that only reach up to your lower lumbar spine.
• From standing you can sit yourself on the floor and stand back up easily
• You have a reasonable range of movement and balance
• You have reasonable upper body strength
• You can walk on uneven ground, such as pebble beaches and rocky shores
• You can help carry a sea kayak between the carpark and the water
• Your weight does not exceed 110kg

If you meet most of these criteria but are unsure about one or two, or if you have a disability that stops you from some of them, please get in touch with us to discuss.

If you do not meet our criteria, but still want to explore Skye for a whole day, we can take your group out on a private day trip at your pace.

If you feel that you exceed this level, we are sure that you are still going to have a great day. But you can also join us for a 3-5 day Paddle Skye (single days may be available) or make up your own group of friends and book a private session.

9:30 - 16:30 with 2-3 breaks

£120.50 per person

This session requires a minimum of two people to run (3 in July/August).
If there are not enough people, it may be cancelled, an alternative date offered or transferred to a Half Day.

Skye Explore Day

For experienced sea kayakers

Enjoy a great day out, exploring the more rugged places of Skye with one of our experienced team. This day trip typically joins a group who are exploring different parts of the island over 5 days, and is for experienced sea kayakers only. Have a look if you meet that category

• You have done at least 10 days sea kayaking in the past 5 years
• You are used to UK styled sea kayaks with a low back rest*, and you can sit upright unaided
• You can launch and land on sandy and rocky shores unaided
• You can put on and take off a spray deck yourself
• You can paddle comfortably in winds up to F3 and are eager to receive coaching and guiding in stronger winds
• You have practised wet exists before with a spray deck
• You can paddle forwards and backwards efficiently
• You have the basic skills to move sideways
• You have some basic skills to brace
• You can paddle around 20-25km per day with 1 or 2 breaks.
• You can walk on uneven, slippery ground such as rocky shores and pebble beaches.
• You can help carry a sea kayak from the carpark to the water.

This level is approximately equivalent to the BCAB Sea Kayak Award / old BCU 3 Star Sea Award

If you meet most of these criteria but are unsure about one or two of them, or if you are competent, but a disability is stopping you from some of them, please get in touch to discuss.

*The backrest typically reaches as high as your lower lumbar spine.

normally 9:30 - 16:30 

£130.50

This session requires a minimum of two people to run (3 in July/August). If there are not enough people, we may combine it with the Beginners & Improvers or it may be cancelled or an alternative date offered.

Suitable for adults only.