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Canoeing - River Spey Descent (4 days)

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Join us for an open canoeing expedition as we paddle through Speyside in the scenic North East Highlands. This classic Scottish river trip descends the famous River Spey passing a through pine forests, heather-covered hills and Scotland’s most celebrated whisky region. The canoeing is easy at first but becomes more challenging as we travel downstream through several rapids. It is not just the character of the river which changes - the pine forests take on a new character with each season. These forests are home to a diverse range of wildlife including red deer and capercaillie, and there’s always the chance of spotting golden eagles and other large birds of prey overhead.

Adventurous days on the river will be balanced by tranquil nights in the campsites where we prepare tasty meals each evening, leaving you ready for the challenges of the next day, making this trip the perfect short break escape.

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Day	Itinerary	Night stop
1	Open Canoeing on the River Spey - the canoe expedition begins!	Aviemore
	Our canoe guide meets you at the railway station in Aviemore and we transfer to our put-in point, a short distance away. We cast off down the gently moving water learning a few paddle strokes as we journey down the river to our first night’s camp
	Accommodation: Camping.
	Included Meals: Lunch and dinner.
2	Open Canoeing on the River Spey - Boat of Balliefurth to Blacksboat.	Blacksboat
	Following breakfast, we paddle into the heart of malt whisky country. There is time to work on the open canoe skills which will be essential for negotiating the rapids which lie ahead in the second half of the journey. Indeed, the day finishes with a trip through the short rapid known as the ‘Washing Machine’ before we reach our next camp.
	Accommodation: Camping.
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3	Open Canoeing on the River Spey - Blacksboat to Craigellachie.	Craigellachie
	Our rapid-running skills are tested to the full as we meet unforgettable rapids such as the Station Pool of Knockando and numerous shorter rapids. After an exhilarating day of paddling, we camp near the mouth of the River Fiddich.
	Accommodation: Camping.
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4	Open Canoeing on the River Spey - Craigellachie to Spey Bay.
	Under the shadow of Ben Aigan, we spend the morning descending through the Rothes Glens to the beautiful river pools at Delfur. As the River Spey gathers speed in its race to the sea, we round the many bends that lead through the coastal plain to our journey’s end at Spey Bay. At the end of the journey, you are transferred back to Aviemore Railway Station where the trip ends.
	Included Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Dates	Travellers	Departs	Ccy	Adult	Child
10 Jul 09 - 13 Jul 09	8 - 8	Fr	USD	647	N/A
31 Jul 09 - 03 Aug 09	8 - 8	Fr	USD	647	N/A
04 Sep 09 - 07 Sep 09	8 - 8	Fr	USD	647	N/A

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Great Reasons To Go

Paddle through tranquil pine forests and Scotland’s most famous whisky region as you journey the length of the River Spey.
Experience a diverse range of river conditions, from gentle meanders to more challenging rapids towards the end of the trip.
Relax in peaceful campsites on the river bank each evening, enjoying fine meals and great company.

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Duration

4 days

Start Point

Aviemore

End Point

Aviemore

Accommodation

Camping.

Operating Period

Jul, Aug, Sep

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

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