Launching your kayak you soon feel its stability and calmness reassuring you.You hear a huff behind you: A seal has p...
Pricing is not 'per adult', but for up to two people. Additional people (above the two) can be added for £30 per additional person; the price will be automatically updated as you add people in up to the maximum number.
Launching your kayak you soon feel its stability and calmness reassuring you.
You hear a huff behind you: A seal has popped up as inquisitive and curious as you are! You watch each other as the peace and tranquillity of wild spaces you are exploring wash over you.
Throughout your journey, you will be accompanied by a fully qualified and experienced local guide, who is there to ensure you get the most from your adventure. They will answer your questions, work with you to build your confidence and skills, and generally ensure you have a great time on the water. They will offer advice as necessary, perhaps on efficient paddling, look after your safety throughout the trip and highlight any wildlife that appears or can be found as well as tell you about the local sights or stories.
The minimum age for this activity is 10 years and the minimum number is just two people. If you are traveling solo, please do get in touch directly so we can do our best to accommodate you safely under Coronavirus and economic restrictions.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and the possibility of falling in. Changing facilities are closed at present, so please come ‘dressed’ for the day.
Above all, enjoy your adventure and keep your fingers crossed for an otter or eagle to make an appearance!
The requirements for a kayak taster session are minimal. You should:
For all our water-based activities:
Don't worry if:
If any of the above apply, contact us before booking and we will do our best to accommodate you on an adventure.
If you don't have all these items or forget something on the day, please let your guide know when you arrive and we may be able to lend you something appropriate.
After introductions, your guide will ensure you have a buoyancy aid and paddle in an appropriate size.
If you have forgotten anything or need to borrow anything, please do let them know at this point. They will do their best to source something appropriate for you.
You may be asked to help load boats onto a trailer, please only do so if this is not likely to aggravate an existing injury.
Once packed you will travel to the most suitable location for the day and enjoy exploring on the water.
This will probably be the head of Loch Sunart right in-front of us as the jetty is is a two-minute walk around the corner.
If the wind, as well as your experience, dictates, an alternative location may be preferable. Your guide will negotiate this with you before departing.
You will spend about 2 hours exploring on the water before returning to the trailer and helping to load up boats. Your guide will explain everything to you and they will strap the boats down. You will be able to walk back to Otter Adventures where your guide will join you to thank you and say goodbye.
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