Canoeing And Kayaking

Easily our most popular half-day adventure session, canoeing and kayaking are an excellent way to enjoy the beautiful waters of Llanberis Lake, learn a few new skills and perhaps even discover a lifelong passion! This activity is a particularly good choice for young people and families.

Canoeing and kayaking – what’s the difference? The difference is simple; in canoes we use a single bladed paddle, double-bladed in kayaks. Canoes and kayaks come in all shapes and sizes - ours are traditional Canadian canoes, paddled in tandem. We have three different types of kayak: sit-on-tops, white water kayaks and sea kayaks.

Sounds good – tell me more… From our lakeshore base we’ll kit you out in wetsuits or waterproofs and step across the road to the lakeshore – getting afloat couldn’t be easier. During the session we’ll teach you some new skills, organise a few games and exercises and make a short journey to a quiet corner of the lake. The view of Snowdon from the middle is the best in the whole valley! You can also try a range of different craft during the session.

I’m a bit nervous of going afloat. No problem – our experienced instructors will take care of you. We’ll choose a stable canoe/kayak for you, with no capsize worries. You’ll wear a wetsuit and buoyancy aid to keep you afloat, so you don’t even need to able to swim!

We’d like to paddle together, but there are different abilities in our group. That’s fine – we have a wide range of canoes and kayaks available. Newcomers can easily enjoy sit-on kayaks or Canadian canoes, while more experienced paddlers can test their skills in white water kayaks or sea kayaks.

I’d like to paddle for a full day and learn more skills. That’s OK – we can often arrange a full day of activities, with a greater emphasis on skills training. If you’re looking for a stepping stone to our range of skills courses – including white water and sea kayaking – a full day of canoeing and kayaking is a great starting point.

Prices:

Under 16 full day                                           £55

Under 16 half day                                          £35

Adult full day                                                 £72

Adult half day                                                £45

Family full day (2 x adults, 2 x Under 16's)     £222

Family half day (2 x adults, 2 x Under 16's)    £140