HOLIDAY OFFERS - White Water Holidays - Kayak the Alps Holiday - Kayak the Alps Beginners
Kayak the Alps for Beginners
From £333 per person for a week's kayaking. Progressing from flat water onto white water rapids and alpine rivers.
Choose from a variety of accommodation and transport options with this holiday to suit your needs, wishes and budget. All options are listed at the bottom of the page. Or contact us to tailor make your holiday.
All prices include:
• 7 nights accommodation in a choice of half board, bed and breakfast or or self catered accommodation
• 6 half days progressive kayaking sessions on a variety of rivers and lakes (see example itinerary) with fully qualified and experienced white water guides and all equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets etc) included. You can bring your own kayak if you prefer.
• half day on a high ropes adventure course (the biggest in Europe!) - just for change from the water!
• choice of transport options (transfers and local transport to and from activities can either be provided by us or you can self drive)
The week starts on flat water on one of our beautiful alpine lakes, where you will learn the basics of how to control your kayak! Before kayaking the rapids, you will get a taste of the white stuff in one of several inflatable crafts!
And then the next stage is to try and join your newfound skill and knowledge together and take your kayak onto the river. To start with the guides will take you down gentle rapids to practice ferry gliding, breaking in and out, surfing and maybe mastering a few tricks! And then once you are all feeling confident you will do a full river descent!
We have several grade 2 - 3 rivers that are perfect for beginner kayakers and at the end of the week if you fancy a blast down a more technical river then you can have a go in a raft or inflatable canoe!
All our kayak instructors are fully qualified to French and European standards and are all well travelled and experienced kayakers.
And, as we are privileged to have Europes biggest high ropes adventure course on our doorstep, we have included a taster afternoon here as well! It will give your feet a chance to dry out!
Children must be aged 8 or over and all participants must be able to swim.
Kayak the Alps Beginner's Itinerary
We have put together an example itinerary for you so you can get an idea of how a beginners kayaking week could unfold.But it is not set in stone and we will adapt it to suit you.
It is designed to be progressive so that by the end of the week you are hopefully more in control of the river than it is of you!!
Bed and Breakfast Options
From £431 per adult and £383 per child for a weeks kayaking fun staying at La Ferme D'Emile bed and breakfast with a choice of half board or bed and breakfast and different transport options.La Ferme D'Emile is a beautiful bed and breakfast situated in the tiny hamlet of Les Forestons about 5 mins from the medieval village of St Bonnet. You are centrally located for all the rivers and have the advantage of beautiful views, peace and quiet and a really friendly place to stay!
Self Catering Options
From £333 per adult and £306 per child for a weeks kayaking staying at Cecile's converted farm house in St Bonnet. This is a self catering option and you have a choice of different transport possibilities.Cecile's farm is a beautiful four bedroomed traditional house with a fully equipped kitchen, large open plan dining area and living room with open fire. It is ideal for large groups or families up to 10 people.
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