Mountain & Sea Guides
Sea Kayaking and Mountaineering in NW Scotland
Tel: +44 7787 446 934
Imagine kayaking along untouched coastlines and camping on remote Islands and beaches in Scotland, the stunning Arctic Lofoten islands, the warm waters of the Dalmatian islands of Croatia or being right there amidst the Orca & Humpback whales in Canada.
All of our trip descriptions on this page will hopefully give you a flavour of what is surely the most unique wilderness activity allowing you to paddle away from it all and get closer to wildlife in a quiet, peaceful gliding kayak.
Kayak experiences from our home Scottish base in Lochcarron are designed for beginners, entry level paddlers & more experienced individuals in the most sheltered area of the North West coast of Scotland. We run advanced courses and expeditions around our local area exploring the Isles of Raasay & Rona, Loch Hourn & Knoydart & the Isle of Skye. We also offer longer, more challenging expeditions overseas in Croatia, Canada and the Arctic Lofoten islands in Norway.
Some info about our trips
Our Trips are designed for beginner, intermediates and advanced paddlers and are progressive so as to allow you to develop your kayak experience with us starting with taster half days, weekend intros and beginner expedition adventure holidays leading on to intermediate/advanced Scottish and overseas expeditions. Or .. if you are attracted by our longer pack and paddle trips, and want to join these with less experience, then we can achieve this for you in a double kayak allowing younger, older or less experienced individuals access to every event we run.
Price levels to suit all needs:
‘Trip Only’ - you look after your own food and accommodation onshore or on overnight kayak camp days. On overnight camps you will need to bring camping stoves and food so as to be self sufficient - you can opt in to the catering on wild camp nights.
‘Full Inclusive Guest House’ - just turn up and we’ll look after you entirely. Enjoy local, homemade, fresh food and the comforts of the guest house where you can discuss the day in front of the fire!
On 'Pack & Paddle' expeditions we also offer two price levels - self cater or fully catered. This allows people to bring their own cooking gear and food if preferred or opt for our expedition catering and leave all the organising to us.
All trip prices include your instructor/guide, equipment and (local transport in Scotland only).
Leave No Trace . . . . Mountain and Sea Guides ensures that all trips have no negative impact on the local environment. As well as learning to kayak we pride ourselves on providing sustainable tourism so we can maintain the beauty of the highlands, islands and all of the other areas we visit.
Wildlife is in abundance on our week long expedition surrounded by Orca Whales, Eagles, Sea Lions on Canada's Pacific west coast.
Level: For single seat kayak: Intermediate paddler - Wide range of paddle control skills & confidence in white capped waves and experience of a number of 20km + touring days. No requirement to roll but rescue training needs to have been completed. Less confident paddlers & under 16s will be in a tandem kayak. All participants need excellent upper body fitness.
from £1180
A 6 day paddling expedition amidst spectacular mountain scenery and 24 hour daylight in summer or a snowy, Northern lights experience in winter.
Level: For single seat kayak: Intermediate paddler - Wide range of paddle control skills & confidence in white capped waves and experience of a number of 20km + touring days. No requirement to roll but rescue training needs to have been completed. Less confident paddlers & under 16s will be in a tandem kayak. All participants need excellent upper body fitness.
from £1080
Warm water paddling in the Adriatic
Level: Beginner kayaker on a 6 day trip - little experience required. Or advanced intermediate for single seat kayak on a 6 day pack & paddle expedition: Wide range of paddle control skills & confidence in white capped waves and experience of a number of 20km + touring days. Less confident paddlers & under 16s will be in a tandem kayak. All participants need excellent upper body fitness.
from £830
Tel: +44 7787 446 934
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