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Expedition Trips

Canoe Trail runs various paddling adventures including Scotland, Europe, and Canada. Over the years we have established top UK paddling destinations to enable people to have a real adventure off the beaten track.

 

Our guides have kayaked and canoed thousands of miles on multiple journeys alongside writing and photographing them for magazines. Browse our current expeditions below to find the adventure of a lifetime. You can also prepare for a canoeing or kayaking expedition with our professional paddlesport lessons and courses.

Current Expeditions

Canoe and Camp the River Tay

  • £595
  • 4 day river journey by canoe from Loch Tay to Perth on the River Tay
  • 30th September to 3rd October 2026
Paddle the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth with wild camping, thrilling rapids and expert guidance from Canoe Trail. 

Paddle & Camp the River Stour

  • £220 with an optional extra for campsite fees and two meals
  • 2 days and 1 night
Canoe & Camp the River Stour – Suffolk Canoe and Kayak Trip Discover the beauty of the River Stour in Suffolk on this two-day canoe and kayak expedition. Paddle past Constable’s Flatford Mill, explore historic watermills, and camp by the riverside as you enjoy one of the most scenic canoe trip…

Duke of Edinburgh Open Bronze Canoeing Expeditions

  • Save £££'s and book the bundle deal of Bronze Practice and Qualifying Expeditions at £POA
  • 2 days and 1 night + 2 days and 1 night
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
Brilliant training and assessed expeditions to meet the Duke of Edinbugh Bronze Expedition Requirements(Open DofE)  

Matlock Whitewater: Canoe or Kayak

  • From £99
  • 1 day
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Join us for an exciting experience canoeing and kayaking along the Derwent River, with our friendly and enthusiastic team of guides. It is the perfect river for an introduction to moving water. 

Duke of Edinburgh Open Silver Canoeing and Walking Expeditions

  • Save £££'s and book the bundle deal of Silver Practice and Qualifying Expeditions at £399
  • 3 days and 2 nights + 3 days and 2 nights
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
Brilliant training and assessed expeditions to meet the Duke of Edinbugh Silver Expedition Requirements(Open DofE) for walking and Canoeing options   

Finland Arctic Wilderness Canoe Expedition

  • £1350 excluding flights
  • 7 days (Including 2 days travel)
  • Contact us to join the waiting list
A five day wilderness river trip with multiple rapids led by our professional guides. Wild camping, great food and stellar scenery making this a trip of a lifetime.  

Yukon River Canoe Expedition

  • £2350
  • 20 days
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
The Ultimate wilderness canoe expedition following the gold rush from Whitehorse to Dawson City . The Yukon River is a major watercourse of Northern Canada and one of the last great wilderness areas.

Paddle the Best of Wales

  • £360 per person with the option to add camping and food
  • 3 days
Explore the best canoeing and kayaking in North Wales with our team of professional instructors. Experience thrilling white-water rapids, peaceful flat-water lakes, and exciting moving rivers. 

Develop Your Moving Water Skills 2 Day Course On The River Dee Wales

  • £240 per person with the option to add camping and food at £49 - Book your place with a £99 deposit
  • 2 days
Develop your White Water Skills on this Improver Course on the Welsh Dee at Llangollen in Canoes and Kayaks. Two days of coaching, development of skills, work on safety and rescues, personal paddling and more.

Canoe and Camp the River Tweed

  • £360 (£99 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking with the option of staged payments)
  • 3 days and 2 nights
Nestled on the Scottish Borders, this canoe trip explores one of Britain’s best canoeing rivers. We wild camp on the banks of the Tweed & paddle simple rapids on this stunning canoeing adventure. This canoe trip explores one of Britain’s best canoeing rivers for practicing moving water and…

Canoe and Camp Bushcraft weekend

  • £220
  • 2nd to 3rd May 2026
Escape the ordinary and join us for a weekend where canoeing meets bushcraft and wellness. Paddle through beautiful countryside along the River Great Ouse, wild camp in our private riverside woodland, and experience the perfect balance of adventure, learning and calm.

Sea Kayaking the Jurassic Coast

  • £450 + optional camp and food package (book your place with a £99 deposit)
  • 4 Days
Britain’s most iconic coastal locations are an exciting prospect with Old Harry, the Needles, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove to choose from. Explore England’s Stunning Jurassic Coast by Sea Kayak  Join Canoe Trail for an unforgettable multi-day sea kayaking ad…

Past Expeditions

Sea Kayak the Northumberland Coast

  • £440
  • 4 days and 3 nights
Northumberland offers world class sea kayaking in one of Britain’s best kept secrets, a truly magical county offering rugged coastlines, hidden history and incredible wildlife with our professional sea kayak guides.

River Spey Canoe Expedition

  • £595
  • 5 days
  • contact us for a private group booking
Explore the Mighty River Spey from above Loch Insch past the iconic Washing Machine and Knockandoo Rapids. This 5 day expedition includes wild camping on the banks of the River.

Duke of Edinburgh Open Gold Canoeing Expeditions

  • Save £££'s and book the bundle deal of Gold Practice and Qualifying Expeditions at £550
  • 4 days and 3 nights + 4 days and 3 nights
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for your school or group
Join our Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Open Canoe Gold Expedition. Canoe Trail is an experienced AAP (Approved Activity Provider) who have supported thousands of young people on their DofE expeditions.

The Best of Scotland Canoe Expedition

  • £899
  • 6 days
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
The Best of Scotland captures some of the highlights of scottish Canoe journeys including the River Tay, Loch Llomond, Loch Tay and other iconic paddling locations around the Highlands. 

Algonquin Wilderness Canoe Expedition

  • £1450
  • 10 days
  • Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
Algonquin Park, Ontario on Canada's Eastern Seaboard is a paddlers paradise and offers traditional canoe and camping with intricate whitewater rivers, giant waterfalls and lake systems to portage.

Paddle & Camp the Norfolk Broads

  • £199 with additional options for campsite fees and two meals
  • 2 days and 1 night
Enjoy paddling the iconic, vast stretches of the Norfolk broads, some of the UK's quietest and most beautiful waterways on a Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard.

Oxford City Paddling Tour - Canoe and Kayak

  • £99
  • 6 hours
  • Specific published dates or book a private session for your family, club or group
Canoe, Kayak or SUP the River Cherwell through the heart of Oxford City Centre passing ancient and historic colleges, bridges and lots of history on this city tour with a difference.

River Severn Iron Bridge Paddling Trip

  • £99
  • 6 hours
  • Specific published dates or book a private session for your family, club or group
Paddle the iconic River Severn and Iron Bridge with the sumptuous and fun Jackfield Rapids, meandering the gorge and of course the historic bridge itself.

Cambridge Backs and City Paddling Tour

  • £99
  • 6 hours
  • Keep an eye out for specific published dates or book a private session for your family, club or group
Explore the Cambridge Backs on the River Cam showcasing one of Britain's most famous university towns with stunning architecture, winding backwaters, university buildings & plenty of punts. 

Great Glen Canoe Expedition

  • £649
  • 4-5 days
  • Contact us for a private group booking or register for our next available trip.
The Great Glen is one of the most sought-after canoe trips. During this 5 day trip, you will experience four incredible Lochs including the famous Loch Ness and white water rapids on the River Ness.

We Value Relationships

Sophie (Fun 4 Young People)
5 stars

We have used Canoe Trail for many years. Run by fantastic people with some great activities on offer. Highly recommend.

Michael (Goldington Academy)
5 stars

Regularly use Canoe Trail for DofE and our School outdoor adventure trips. Professional to deal with and an amazing team of instructors.

Gemma
5 stars

Highly recommend Canoe Trail whether you’re looking to improve your paddling or just a fun family day out on one of the river trails.

Matthew
5 stars

Just returned from a week in Scotland with Canoe Trail. It was one of the best organised trips I have done. The team were awesome, great instruction with loads of patience for those new to paddling.

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