Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes
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Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes
By Paddle Devon
About
The River Dart is a special place. Stunningly beautiful scenery, never busy, and always something to discover. You might even spot a seal! Our guides will look after you and make sure that you are safe as well as show you the prettiest corners of the Dart estuary. Small group sizes and experienced guides will help you relax and connect with nature.
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£45.00
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Ages 5-100, max of 12 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: German, English
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- We provide stable canoes (up to 2 adults and 2 kids in each canoe) with paddles
- Every paddler will receive a buoyancy aid which must be worn
- We provide one waterproof roll top bag per boat for your phone, wallet etc.
What's not included- Please bring your own clothing and shoes suitable to get wet and possibly muddy.
- Departure details
- Paddle Devon, Steamer Quay Road Longmarsh, Car Park, Totnes TQ9 5AL, UK Important: Meeting times vary depending on the tide times. Drive to the end of Steamer Quay Road and park in Longmarsh Car park.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 327219P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Well behaved Dogs allowed
- Children over the age of 4 welcome
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes?
- Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes price starts from £45.49. Discover and book Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes on Tripadvisor
- What is the Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes cancellation policy?
- Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes?
- Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes is hosted by Paddle Devon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Paddle Devon on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 4h. Discover and book Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 327219P2
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barry j
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Jun 2023 • Couples
A thoroughly enjoyable trip from start to finish. I had never been in a canoe before and my partner had only been once but Nils put us at our ease and explained everything really clearly and supported us all the way. We enjoyed the leisurely pace and great views on our route upstream, as Nils gave us some really interesting info on the features of the river and the wildlife within it. His delightful dog Pippin came along for the ride which made it even more enjoyable, and got us plenty of waves from onlookers on the bridges we passed under! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
Written 30 June 2023
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Gabi M
South Brent, UK14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Really lovely experience paddling on the river with our guide Kerry. She explained everything clearly and made us feel confident, and she was great company. Definitely recommend this experience and we can’t wait to go again!
Written 5 October 2023
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Rebecca S
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Sep 2023 • Couples
As a couple we went on the estuary trip and had a lovely time! We felt very safe and relaxed in Nils' company. There was two other couples on the trip, so a very nice group size. On the trip we saw seals, herons and kingfishers, and more. We had a beautiful sunny day for it, and had a nice pit stop halfway. Highly recommend!
Written 16 September 2023
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Fearless11892545603
It was great having you guys along, enjoy the rest of your honeymoon! 👍🙏🏽
Written 17 September 2023
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Chris J
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Friendly and relaxed canoe trip along the beautiful River Dart.. The guides canoeing/kayaking expertise and knowledge of the area was very impressive.. I will definitely be returning for more trips with this company!! 👌👌👍👍
Written 29 April 2023
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Louis C
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Aug 2023
Booked this as an alternative to kayaking as I wasn't sure my 12 year old was up to it and so glad we did. Arrived at 9am for a short induction from the charismatic Nils, who led a group of 20 or so in five canoes on a serene trip up the Dart on a beautifully still, summer morning.
We saw kingfishers and plenty of other bird life, and were unlucky not to see seals.
The water was crisp and clear and many swam, before we pulled over for a mini-picnic with hot chocolate and ginger nut biscuits. Nils talked to everyone all the way, and the pace and atmosphere was perfect.
We saw kingfishers and plenty of other bird life, and were unlucky not to see seals.
The water was crisp and clear and many swam, before we pulled over for a mini-picnic with hot chocolate and ginger nut biscuits. Nils talked to everyone all the way, and the pace and atmosphere was perfect.
Written 28 August 2023
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Tim M
Speldhurst, UK1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely fantastic experience, tailored to suit our group with a great guide. Can wholly recommend this experience. We’ll be back for more!!
Written 10 August 2023
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Fearless11892545603
Thank you it was great fun to have you guys and the dogs on the trip, see you again soon 👍🛶👍
Written 11 August 2023
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Holly C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Wonderful half day trip down the river, made even more special because we managed to spot 5 Seals! Highly recommend booking a trip with Paddle Devon.
Written 8 October 2023
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John deere
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Have done many trips with Paddle Devon and Nils. The trips are always professionally run and always great fun. I started white water Kayaking with Nils 2 years ago and was pretty apprehensive. Nils soon showed me the ropes and now we paddle bigger and bigger rivers. Love it!!!
Written 1 October 2023
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