Isle of Skye trip
Based at the Old Inn Bunkhouse in Carbost, this trip gives you the opportunity to appreciate one of Scotland’s most famous islands from a unique perspective. Skye’s coastline has everything from dramatic cliffs to sheltered bays, with stunning mountain peaks dominating the skylines.
The practical things
- Dates: 14th-18th July 2026
- Price: £950 (includes guiding/coaching, accommodation, tea, coffee and post-paddling biscuits, evening meals)
- Accommodation: 2 x 6-bed dorms and 1 x 4-bed dorm, shared between a maximum of 8 clients and 2 guides/coaches
- Facilities: shared living area, kitchen and bathrooms; pub adjacent to the bunkhouse
- Guiding: 2 guides/coaches (Laura Bennitt & George Fell), allowing options to split the group
- Food: evening meals in the Old Inn pub
What you need to provide:
- Sea kayak & paddling kit (contact us if you need to hire boats or equipment)
- Paddling snacks, breakfast and lunch (breakfast and packed lunches are available through direct arrangement with the bunkhouse).
- You are welcome to bring alcoholic drinks for consumption in the bunkhouse during the evenings
- Transport to, from, and during the expedition. Car sharing can be facilitated, including from our base in Oban if our logistics allow.
The kayaking
The Isle of Skye has over 350 miles of intricate coastline to discover, ranging from exposed cliffs to sheltered sea lochs. With an additional dozen outlying islands, many of which are only accessible with your own boat, there is no shortage of adventure to be enjoyed. The variety of venues accessible to us will provide excellent opportunities for skill development as we paddle, making use of conditions as they present themselves.
This trip is for paddlers at the high end of improver / low end of intermediate – you should be comfortable paddling in winds of Beaufort F3 and waves up to 0.5m and covering 15-20km in a day. The multitude of different aspects means we have plenty of choice to make the best of the weather, and with 2 guides we may have the option of splitting the group depending on aspirations.
Paddlers will be invited to participate in the day-to-day trip planning, which can act as a focus for conversations on how to plan trips in locations we might not be familiar with. Laura and George will bring in their experience and knowledge to ensure everyone has the best possible time on the water.
The hostel base means there is also no requirement for paddlers to be on the water every day, and the Isle of Skye provides ample options for those wanting to explore on foot or pursue other activities under their own steam.
Ready to book?
If this is the trip for you, just email Laura on adventures@seakayakoban.com ; if you haven’t paddled with George or Laura recently please add in an outline of your paddling experience. We’ll need a name and phone number as well as email address for the booking, and of course if you have any questions just ask – we’re happy to help!
A non-refundable 30% deposit is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before the start of the trip.