2 Day Sea Kayaking Skye

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Why Book With Us?

  • Small and friendly outdoor business
  • Easy and secure booking
  • Large list of equipment included (see kit list)
  • Friendly, qualified and experienced instructors

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2 Days
Availability : May - October
Isle of Skye
Min Age : 16
Max People : 4

Our Sea Kayaking Skye trips will take you to some of the most amazing areas around the east side of the island. Skye has some of the most stunning coastlines in Europe and you have a wealth of wildlife to encounter. On a 2 day trip, it is quite possible to see animals like otters, porpoises and seals. The Isle of Skye is a large island and has always some sheltered areas where you can paddle, even in testing weather conditions. This makes Skye the ideal location for a short 2-day trip. In most cases, the tour would start in the sheltered area of Kyleakin.

Please contact us if you can’t find the right tour or dates.

Tour Details

The 2-day sea kayaking Skye trip is our most popular sea kayaking journey we offer and has something for everyone. The tour will take you along the scenic coastline of Skye. On all sea kayaking tours, you will be able to explore some of the most remote areas in the country. We also provide you with more and better quality kit than everyone else out there. The wildlife around the Isle of Skye is arguably the most astonishing in Europe. The island is fairly sheltered, as a result, you may spot porpoises, dolphins, otters, sea eagles or even pine martens. Because of the sheltered locations, you should also see an abundance of harbour seals in the area. Furthermore, the Isle of Skye has some of the most beautiful coastlines and sea cliffs in Scotland.

Sea Kayaking Tour Skye

On the first day of the sea kayaking Skye trip, you will paddle along some beautiful coastline. The starting point could be either at Kyleakin or at another location nearby. It all depends on the weather and sea conditions. By late afternoon the group should finally have reached a remote wild camping spot. The food we provide is mostly fresh because we like to make sure that every aspect of the sea kayaking tour is enjoyable. With a good weather forecast, we also offer a barbecue. Every morning we offer freshly made cappuccino or tea. We can also make egg rolls or you can have a more simple breakfast if you choose so. There is still plenty to see on the final day and the scenery might change on the way. The sea kayaking Skye trip should be finished by mid-afternoon.

Camping

On our 2-day sea kayaking journey, we will always go wild camping somewhere along the coast in or near the Isle of Skye.

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Location

Kyleakin, Skye, Scotland

Start Time

9:00am

What to Expect

A 2 day trip is pretty chilling and can offer the ideal short break for someone who enjoys the outdoors. Enjoy some pretty stunning coastlines and have a relaxing night wild camping or staying at a bothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some common enquiries.

If your questions haven’t been answered feel free to contact us.

What is included in the price?

Most kayaking and camping equipment, breakfast and dinner. For a full list have a look at the Kit list below.

What is not included in the price?

Travel to and from the start point, lunch and personal equipment. Have a look at the kit list below for more details.

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Please contact us if you atre interested in buying a gift voucher.

Do I need Insurance?

We highly recommend that all of our customers take out insurance to cover their course or tour, specifically covering cancellation and curtailment of your course/tour as well as accident and personal injury. We will not be able to refund your course fee should you cancel within 6 weeks.

Prerequisite

Requirements

  • Must not be taller than 190cm/6'3"
  • Must be cloth size of up to LargePlease contact us before booking if you are XL.
  • Must be able to paddle for 4-6 hourss per day
  • Participants must be at least 16 years old
  • At least 2 days of closed cockpit kayaking (sea or river)
  • Should be comfortable in sea state 2 (smooth) or grade 1 river
  • Have basic kayaking skillsPaddle forwards and backwards, turn, get in and out of a kayak, be confortable with a spreydeck and know what to do in case of a capsize.

Please contact us if you don’t meet the required sea kayaking experience. You can always add a day sea kayaking course before the start of the trip. Have a look at our Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course.

Itinerary

Day 1Kyleakin, Skye

We’ll meet at 9:00am in Kyleakin. After an introduction we will start packing the sea kayaks and should be on the water by later morning. On the first day we should paddle up to 20km, depending on the weather. In the evening we will pitch up tent somewhere near the sea and make dinner.

Day 2Skye or Loch Carron

In the morning we have a lovely breakfast with freshly made cappuccino and if there is time some egg rolls. We can then pack the kayaks and continue with the sea kayaking trip, exploring some more stunning scenery.

Kit List
What We Provide
  • Composite Expedition Sea Kayak
  • Touring Paddle
  • Buoyancy Aid
  • Cagoule
  • Wellies (Wellington Boots)
  • Spray Deck
  • Ortlieb Drybags
  • MSR Tent
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Therm a Rest XTherm Sleeping Mat
  • Plates
  • Cutlery
  • Mugs
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Tea & coffee
What You Need to Bring
  • Full set of clothing to wear while sea kayakingbase layer, fleece, trousers, normal over trousers (preferably synthetics or wool, no cotton as it cools the body when wet)
  • Full set of clothing for the evenings (including waterproof jacket)
  • Spare undergarments
  • Trainers or solid shoes for the evening
  • 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)
  • Midge hood
  • Lunch and snacks

Find out more about what food is suitable to bring for sea kayaking trips at “Food for Sea Kayaking Expeditions“.

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Kathy W

Couple Traveller

We just returned from Scotland and one of the highlights was our 2 day sea kayaking trip with Andreas. We paddled in the mist, rain, and wind – all typical of Scotland weather- but had some some sun at the end. The meals were great and we even stayed in a bothy overnight. Andreas assisted in taking pictures, which he emailed to us. We wish to thank him again, for a memorable experience.

20th July 2019

Karen

Solo Traveller

We went on a two day kayaking experience with Andreas off the Isle of Skye in September 2017. Including wild camping overnight. We would like to say a big thank you to Andreas for the kayaking experience – we both really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend.

18th December 2017

Paul

Solo Traveller

Went out with Unexplored Scotland on a 2 day sea kayaking trip. Great route choice in the at the Ciullins. Andreas knows the area really well and has an eye to spot wild life on the water.

3rd August 2017

Markus

Solo Traveller

I was visiting UK from Australia and had booked Andreas at Highland Ascent for a 3 day sea kayaking trip around the southern edge of Skye. This was an awesome experience, much enhanced by the excellent sea kayak and camping equipment supplied, Andreas’s professional guiding skills and in depth knowledge of the area. Highly recommended.

20th August 2011