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Email – highlandexperiences@gmail.com

Film Festival Affiliates

 

 

 

Did you love the movies at the Paddle Film Festival? Want to watch them at home? Great here is your chance!

Use the Affliate Link to watch the movies in the comfort of your own home!

ThaWe are taking a break from  organising paddling experiences in Scotland for the Summer of 2024.  The expection to this is our partner operations at Gairloch Kayak Centre where it is business as usual this year.  If you have any enquiries abour kayaking in Gairloch or on Loch Maree, please email: kayakgairloch@gmail.com

 

We now offer paddling holidays in Scotland and Overseas.

 

Award-winning sea kayaking, canoeing and Munro walking experiences in the Highlands. Kayak bases in Nairn, Loch Ness and in Gairloch. Half-day and whole-day beginners’ trips are available with full tuition and fun. Our clients rate us highly for our instructor’s knowledge and customer care.

Our awards –

  • 2023 TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Award  – voted in the top 10% of providers around the world by customers
  • 2022 FSB Micro-Business of the Year
  • 2021 Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards Hero
  • 2020 Scottish Thistle Awards – Finalists
  • 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Award
  • 2019 Highlands and Islands Tourist Awards – Best Outdoor Adventure Experience

Our core business is offering great, fun experiences for those wanting to enjoy and explore the Highlands. The Highland Experiences team prides themselves on helping you to discover the Highlands through our activities. No experience is necessary to take part, full instruction and equipment is provided.

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At Highland Experiences Ltd, we offer award-winning kayak centres in Loch Ness, Nairn, and Gairloch, providing fun and exciting beginner sea kayaking experiences in the Highlands of Scotland. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and providing our visitors with unforgettable adventures.

We specialize in providing beginner kayaking and sea kayaking experiences, ensuring that our visitors have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. Our Kayak Loch Ness and Kayak Nairn centres are easily accessible by public transport, making it convenient for visitors to enjoy a day out in the Scottish Highlands.

At Kayak Loch Ness, visitors can enjoy a range of tours and experiences that allow them to explore the beautiful natural scenery of the River Ness and Loch Ness while enjoying the thrill of kayaking on its peaceful waters. Our experienced instructors provide all the necessary guidance and support to ensure the safety of our visitors.

Similarly, at Kayak Nairn, visitors can paddle through the tranquil waters of the Moray Firth, taking in the breath-taking views of the surrounding hills and countryside. With the rare possibility of seeing dolphins or seals, Kayak Nairn is an unforgettable experience that visitors can enjoy without any prior kayaking experience.

At Gairloch Kayak Centre, we offer exciting beginner sea kayaking experiences in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Our kayaking tours provide a fun and safe way to explore the stunning natural scenery of the area, with the sun shining down on us as we paddle through the tranquil waters. Visitors may be lucky enough to enjoy sightings of playful seals and admire the majestic mountains surrounding us. Our experienced instructors ensure the safety of our visitors at all times, making it the perfect opportunity for those with little or no kayaking experience to enjoy the thrill of the Scottish Highlands.

At Highland Experiences Ltd, we believe that kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. That’s why we only offer beginner experiences, allowing visitors of all ages and abilities to enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Scottish Highlands.

In conclusion, at Highland Experiences Ltd, we offer exceptional beginner sea kayaking experiences in the stunning Scottish Highlands. With our award-winning centres in Loch Ness, Nairn, and Gairloch, we are committed to providing unforgettable outdoor experiences that visitors will cherish for a lifetime.

Come and join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

Our Accreditations and Partners

Leave No Trace
Visit Scotland

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Our award winning outdoor paddling and walking experiences are fully Covid compliant, we are ‘Good to Go’. We follow the ATTA Covid 19 guidelines. Established in 1990, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today is widely recognized as a vital leadership voice and partner for the adventure travel industry around the world.

Booking conditions (Full Terms and Conditions).

Please note that all activities require participants to sign a consent form before taking part.

All trips are weather dependant and refunds minus a £10 administration fee will be given if our instructors deem it is not safe for the activity to take place.

All under 18 year olds must be accompanied by a guardian and all children taking part in activities must be over 11 years of age.

Highland Experiences is a Highlands based business centred on supporting the communities it works in. Our staff team represent local communities and build local community resilience in several ways including acting as retained Firefighters, supporting community AED programmes, organising community litter picking. Cory Jones, our Director, is on the board of GALE (Gairloch and Loch Ewe Action Forum) and Wester Ross Biosphere Limited. Find out more about our instructor team.

Nairn Kayak Centre

Loch Ness Kayak, Inverness

Gairloch Kayak Centre including Loch Maree

Kayak Eilean Donan Castle

Ben Nevis Guided Walk

Sea Jay Shop

At Sea Jay we are passionate about sustainable retail and supporting small, independent makers like Mandy E. Rush.

Many of our products will educate about the Scottish Highlands and Islands and their rich cultural heritage and wildlife.

Our Blog

Keep up to date with our latest news, and learn more about our water activity and walking trips. Read our blogs to delve into the what, where, when, how, and why of the scenery and creatures you observe along the way.

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Canadian Canoe Adventures – Yukon River

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