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HOLIDAY OFFERS - Kayaking Holidays - Kayak the Alps - Intermediate Trip - Kayak Alps Intermediate Youth Hostel

Half Board Youth Hostel - Kayak the Alps Intermediate

795€ per person for a weeks white water kayaking for beginners in the Alps staying half board in a beautiful chalet style youth hostel.

A week of alpine paddling with qualified instructors to guide you on the rivers and improve your kayaking skills against a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery, lovely clear water and beautiful sunshine!

Fixed Dates: 30 June - 07 July 2012 - ideal for individuals looking to join a group.

We can tailor make this trip for other dates between April and August for small groups.

The youth hostel is beautifully refurbished in a chalet style and has a range of bedrooms to choose from. The sanitary facilities are shared but are well maintained and clean. There are excellent communal facilities including a lounge with leather sofas, a TV room, a children's area, a magnificent restaurant and breakfast room plus a bar with mountain views. There is also an outside sun terrace.

The price is based on sharing a twin or double room and is on a half board basis so your evening meals and breakfast are included. Meals are very good, with a choice of menu and are served in a buffet style.

It is situated in a pretty alpine village in the heart of the Champsaur valley within easy access of the kayaking and with beautiful mountain views. The village has a range of shops, restaurants and bars and a regular market.

Price Includes:

7 nights half board accommodation sharing two to a room in a quality chalet style youth hostel. Single supplement for your own room is 10€ per night.

5 half days kayaking sessions on a variety of rivers (see example itinerary) with fully qualified and experienced kayak instructors. Instructor ratio for all rivers of grade III+ is 1:4.

All equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets etc) included. You can bring your own kayak and personal equipment if you prefer.

Transport to and from the kayaking sessions.

Return transfers from Gap train station.

Have a look at our example itinerary to get an idea of what your week will be like.

If you like the idea of this holiday but would prefer to stay in different accommodation or try some of the other activities on offer, please contact us for a tailor made quote.

Please note this holiday is subject to a minimum group size of 4 people. If for any reason we don't have sufficient numbers, you will be offered the choice of paying a supplement to cover the difference in guide fee, a revised itinerary or a full refund.