Sea kayaking holiday in Wales
| country: | Wales |
| location: | Pembrokeshire, West coast of Wales |
| departures: | 2008: 21 Jul, 8 Aug, 1 Sep, 12 Sep |
| price: | From £225 (3 days) - £439 (5 days) excluding flights |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Pembrokeshire is a sea kayakers paradise, and on these breaks you'll get the chance to experience at close hand the inspirational National Park coastline as you kayak beneath towering sea cliffs and into sun dappled caves. The sea kayak is the ideal craft from which to explore the coast – in a short time you can be away from other people, exploring the hidden coves, sandy beaches – leaving only footprints in the sand and taking away happy memories, health and fitness.
This coastline is world renowned as a sea kayaking paradise, with clean Atlantic ocean waters and the beauty and variety of the coastal scenery which includes waterfalls, sea caves and natural rock arches. On one of these events you can bob between sea stacks, catch waves through rocky channels, chill out in idyllic sheltered coves, or kayak surf onto secluded sandy beaches.
Kayaks are also the best means for observing a myriad of wildlife drawn to this stretch of coastline. You might find yourself kayaking amongst Atlantic grey seals that breed around the coast and off-shore islands, or porpoise and dolphins that live in the deeper waters of Cardigan Bay. The coast is awash with sea birds; kittiwakes, razorbills, choughs, shags and cormorants, also the impressive gannets who have their colony on Grassholm island.
Best time to go: We offer sea kayak events from May through to October every year. Autumn and Winter months are great for the surf, September brings Atlantic grey seals and their pups, and April and May bring a carpet of bluebells to the woodland. From May to July wild flowers including sea campion and rock samphire appear in a beautiful colourful succession on the coastal slopes, providing a stunning backdrop for any adventure.
At Sea with the Seals
From £225 (3 days) ex flights, 2008: 20 Jun, 08 Aug, 12 Sept.
This tried and tested introductory weekend will suit both beginner kayakers and those with a little experience of pootling on rivers, lakes or quiet ocean waters. You’ll get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful sheltered bays, coastline and harbours of Pembrokeshire and there’ll be mysterious and awe inspiring caves to be explored and wildlife to be spotted. On a skills level you’ll develop an efficient forward paddling stroke, you’ll master turning your kayak, and gain confidence to take your skills and experience to the next level.
Pembrokeshire Sea kayak Odyssey
From £439 (5 days) ex flights, 2008: 21 Jul, 01 Sep.
This five day sea kayak event is brim full of opportunities to explore the inspirational Pembrokeshire coastline, and of course plenty of opportunities to spot a diverse array of wildlife including Atlantic grey seals and a plethora of sea birds. This event will give you the chance to take four full days and one half day sea kayaking along the coast, and weather permitting (it usually does!) your event will include a two day expedition, spending the night under canvas, stargazing beneath the night sky. To make the most of this event you'll need to have had a little bit of experience in a kayak, and our friendly and qualified guides will ensure you get the most out of this awesome opportunity to experience this National Park coastline at close hand.
This coastline is world renowned as a sea kayaking paradise, with clean Atlantic ocean waters and the beauty and variety of the coastal scenery which includes waterfalls, sea caves and natural rock arches. On one of these events you can bob between sea stacks, catch waves through rocky channels, chill out in idyllic sheltered coves, or kayak surf onto secluded sandy beaches.
Kayaks are also the best means for observing a myriad of wildlife drawn to this stretch of coastline. You might find yourself kayaking amongst Atlantic grey seals that breed around the coast and off-shore islands, or porpoise and dolphins that live in the deeper waters of Cardigan Bay. The coast is awash with sea birds; kittiwakes, razorbills, choughs, shags and cormorants, also the impressive gannets who have their colony on Grassholm island.
Best time to go: We offer sea kayak events from May through to October every year. Autumn and Winter months are great for the surf, September brings Atlantic grey seals and their pups, and April and May bring a carpet of bluebells to the woodland. From May to July wild flowers including sea campion and rock samphire appear in a beautiful colourful succession on the coastal slopes, providing a stunning backdrop for any adventure.
At Sea with the Seals
From £225 (3 days) ex flights, 2008: 20 Jun, 08 Aug, 12 Sept.
This tried and tested introductory weekend will suit both beginner kayakers and those with a little experience of pootling on rivers, lakes or quiet ocean waters. You’ll get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful sheltered bays, coastline and harbours of Pembrokeshire and there’ll be mysterious and awe inspiring caves to be explored and wildlife to be spotted. On a skills level you’ll develop an efficient forward paddling stroke, you’ll master turning your kayak, and gain confidence to take your skills and experience to the next level.
Pembrokeshire Sea kayak Odyssey
From £439 (5 days) ex flights, 2008: 21 Jul, 01 Sep.
This five day sea kayak event is brim full of opportunities to explore the inspirational Pembrokeshire coastline, and of course plenty of opportunities to spot a diverse array of wildlife including Atlantic grey seals and a plethora of sea birds. This event will give you the chance to take four full days and one half day sea kayaking along the coast, and weather permitting (it usually does!) your event will include a two day expedition, spending the night under canvas, stargazing beneath the night sky. To make the most of this event you'll need to have had a little bit of experience in a kayak, and our friendly and qualified guides will ensure you get the most out of this awesome opportunity to experience this National Park coastline at close hand.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Sea kayaking is possibly one of the lowest impact methods of exploring the coastline – we have a ‘leave no trace’ policy on all of our kayak trips.
The low carbon nature of this event continues throughout the entire set up of our organization; your road journeys will be in our buses fueled with celtic bio diesel – using used cooking oil, and our adventure lodge utilizes a ground source heat pump for hot water and heating. All of electricity is sourced from green energy suppliers, we aim to provide a very low carbon event! We are a founder member of the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter group, and by following the Pembrokeshire Marine Code we ensure that your kayaking activities do not damage the environment, or disturb the wildlife. Our local kayak guides will explain the concept of the marine code at the start of your trip, and the guidelines will be followed throughout. We live locally, and will be able to share their extensive knowledge or the flora and fauna of the coastline with you, and will be able to offer you the chance to get a real feel for this beautiful stretch of coastline |
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