Our guided sea kayaking trips are geared for individuals and small groups of all sea kayaking abilities. You could be a complete beginner, a watersports enthusiast or an experienced sea paddler looking to venture into the West of Scotland’s waters for the first time. Whatever your background, we’ll put together a trip to suit you. We can provide all the equipment you need and we’ll advise you on what to wear and bring along with you. A waterproof camera is a good idea – a sense of adventure and a smile are essential!

Trip arrangements are flexible to suit you. We’ll pick you up at an agreed location in Oban or at your holiday accommodation if it is within a 20 minute drive of Oban. We also provide a pick-up service from Oban railway or bus stations. We’ll drive you to our launch point where you will be given your kayaking gear and fitted in your kayak. During the trip we will provide hot drinks. For overnight trips, we’ll supply all food and provide camping equipment if required.

Call to arrange your trip

Your trip will be crafted to suit you. Just let us know what you would like from the trip and your level of paddling experience. Coaching and skills improvement can be incorporated into your trip. Contact Colin on 01631 705 004 or email info@obanseakayakguides.com.

The Oban area offers a fabulous range of possibilities for sea kayaking. Your trip will be arranged to suit your needs, but here are a few of our most popular journeys.

Novice/intermediate day trips

• Oban harbour, go around part/all of the island of Kerrera, stop off at café, Island of Shuna, Castle Stalker and Appin
• Evening paddles - sunset over Kerrera

Advanced day trips

• Open crossings to Grass Point, Mull
• Explore the Sound of Luing
• Circumnavigate the Island of Seil
• West coast of Lunga and the Grey Dog

Advanced Skills

• Tidal races off Easdale, Fladda, Belnahua
• Oban and around Seil
• Surfing at the Falls of Lora or Loch Creran

Introduction to Expeditions

A two day paddle with an overnight wild camp. If you are relatively new to kayaking and would like to plan your own kayaking expeditions, this is the trip for you. We’ll share our knowledge on subjects such as: expedition equipment, how to pack your kayak, eating ‘real’ food, environmental issues – leave no trace, trip planning. Food and cooking equipment are provided as are tents if required.

Prices are in £ and are per person.

Per Day		Per Half Day/Evening
1 person	£100	1 person	£70
2–4 people	£60 each	2–4 people	£50 each

For longer trips including overnight camping out, please contact us for prices.

Equipment

We can provide all of the equipment you need: high quality sea kayak, paddle, spraydeck, waterproof cag, buoyancy aid (PFD) and dry bag for spare clothes. You may of course prefer to bring your own gear.

Kayaks

We use Romany RM sea kayaks by Nigel Dennis’ SKUK – a stable, fast and manoeuvrable kayak 4.88m long.