The Summer Isles have much to offer, many little islands with sea cliffs around and a few really good spots for a picnic. On Tenara Beag you will find caves which can be explored by sea kayak and a natural arch. If the weather condition allows a trip to Priest Island with an overnight camp could spice up the journey. Around the Summer Isles you can find many sea birds and seals and if you are very lucky even some larger water creatures like dolphins, porpoises, basking shark or even a whale.

Price £275
Ratio 1:6
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 6
Dates:
21 - 24 June 2010 Places Available Book Now
2 - 5 August 2010 Places Available Book Now
27 - 30 September 2010 Places Available Book Now

Day 1

Book into the B&B in Inverness enjoy the beautiful city. This is an ideal opportunity to meet other trip members. We will also meet you at the B&B, go through the required kit and start packing so that we can have an early start in the morning with as little faffing.

Day 2

Drive to Achiltibuie, load the kayaks and paddle between 15 and 20km exploring the Summer Isles. If the weather allows it, paddle over to Priest Island. Find a remote island to wild camp, pitch the tents and cook dinner.

Day 3

After an early-ish breakfast explore some more of the Summer Isles and finish off in the late afternoon. Drive back to Inverness to stay for another night at the B&B.

Day 4

Leaving Inverness.

• 1 full set of clothing to wear while sea kayaking - base layer, fleece, trousers, normal over trousers (preferably synthetics or wool, no cotton as it cools the body when wet)
• 1 full set of clothing for the evenings (including waterproof jacket)
• 1 full set of spare clothing for sea kayaking (preferably synthetics or wool)
• 1 pair of willies or old trainers for sea kayaking
• 1 pair of walking boots or good trainers for evenings
• 1 bottle of water (0.5 – 1 litre)
• Sun cream
• Hat or cap as sun protection
• Sun glasses
• 1 pair of gloves (even in summer)
• 1 Sleeping bag (2 season for June – August, 3 season for Spring and Autumn)
• Midge/mosquito hood

What we provide but you can bring your own:

• 1 sea kayak
• 1 touring paddle
• 1 spray deck
• 1 buoyancy aid
• 1 cagoule
• 1 touring paddle
• 1 buoyancy aid
• 1 spray deck
• Food for 3 meals per day
• 2 Dry bags (13 Litre Ortlieb)
• 1 Water container (usually 4 litre Ortlieb)
• Pots
• 1 Set of cutlery
• 1 Deep plate
• 1 Mug
• Stoves
• 2 Man tent
• 1 Sleeping mat

Skill Level

Minimum of 2 one day sea kayaking trips in the past. The ability to roll a kayak is not required, but an awareness of rescue techniques can be an advantage.