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Guided Expeditions

Open Canoe Coached & Guiding Expeditions

Join us on an expedition exploring some of the best paddling locations in Scotland. 

A trip that has it all - Loch, River & Sea - The West Coast Canoe Odyssey - This is one trip that should be on every paddlers must paddle list! 

Take on a canoe classic and take on the descent of the River Spey - gentle waters leading up to white water rapid sections as you paddle through the heart of whisky country! This descent is available in both Canoe & Stand Up Paddle Board.

Our most advanced canoe expedition is The Rannoch Crossing.  Utilising a range of trad boating techniques to navigate from West to East by linking bodies of water together combined with some portages!

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Rannoch Crossing

This epic journey is certainly one of Scotland’s most finest to paddle in an open boat!

Not many trips in the UK offer such variety and distance by linking bodies of water all of which are unique and beautiful.  For any canoe adventurer and wilderness enthusiast this trip is a must do!

Through the wilderness, lochs and rivers of this journey you are required to navigate the waters using a variety of canoe skills.  The amount of water in the rivers will also play a large role during the trip, as you learn and implement the tactics and techniques to move your boat through the rivers with some rapids requiring certain portage.

Unsure if you have the experience? drop an email to discuss.

COST: £550 per person

2025 - SOLD OUT

16th - 20th September

2026 - ENQUIRE NOW

26th - 30th August

What is included?

5 Days & 4 Nights (wild camping)

2 qualified & experienced canoe Coaches & Guides

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River Spey Descent - Canoe

A  110km (68 mile) classic paddling journey.  Known worldwide for Salmon Fishing and for Whisky production, the River Spey Descent is a trip that not only showcases Scotland's' culture and wildlife but offers a great mix of paddling with gentle sections and white water rapids!

This trip is suitable for those who have had experience on gentle moving water, reading river lines and an eagerness to push their canoeing skills! 

The trip is offered for solo paddlers as well as tandem.

Unsure if you have the experience? drop an email to discuss.

COST: £500 per person

Dates for 2025

1st - 5th September

Dates for 2026

16th - 20th September

What is included?

5 Days & 4 Nights (wild camping)

2 qualified & experienced Coaches & Guides

Shuttle transfer from Spey Bay back to Kincraig

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West Coast Canoe Odyssey

This expedition journey would be great for those who have already completed a multi-day paddle expedition or have some skills in canoeing and looking to experience a trip that mixes wild camping with journeying on a variety of open water. The trip can be paddled in solo or in tandem crafts; whichever you prefer you should have personal paddling skills and experience in open water, wind and gentle moving water.  Aimed for individuals, couples and/or groups who want to experience remote areas of Scotland, away from the crowds and incorporate journeying on the sea in an open boat.

Unsure if you have the experience? drop an email to discuss.

COST: £500 per person

Dates for 2025 - FULLY BOOKED

Dates for 2026 - ENQUIRE NOW 

20th - 24th April 

What is included?

5 Days & 4 Nights (wild camping)

2 qualified & experienced canoe Coaches & Guides

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