The Best of Scotland Canoe Expedition

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.

Level: Grade 1-2 Seven day canoe journey

Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
10 to 12 customers
£899

Contact Us for 2026 dates
Duration: 6 days

A multi-day Canoe expedition, starting at our base in the Scottish highlands and taking in some of Scotland's most beautiful and iconic paddling locations, exploring lochs and white water rivers. This trip of a lifetime is one not to be missed.

Options: A canoe wilderness journey exploring the magnificent highlands

What's Included

Craft
Buoyancy Aid
Bank Based Briefing
Dry Bag
Paddles
Helmet
Professional Coaches
Water
Your Campsite
Guiding
Food and Meals

We also have some back support for those with back problems

What else we can provide on request

Waterproofs
Hire of Drysuits

Hone your canoeing skills with our expert team of paddling instructors.

Dates & Requirements

We welcome all abilities, however, you need to have some experience of paddling a canoe and a moderate level of endurance and determination. (compare it to hill walking for 6-7 hours with a light bag!) . Some experiece of white water paddling would be benefical. Feel free to contact us to discuss further as we can help bring your skills up to speed.

Please Contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list. We are back running this trip for 2026 to infinity and beyond. If you are part of a group, family or club that would like to make a private booking for our expedition destinations then please drop us a line.

Route and Trip Description

We welcome all abilities, however, you need to have some experience of paddling a canoe. Feel free to contact us to discuss further as we can help bring your skills up to speed. This trip has featured in national press and magazines.

	2026
	6 days - Dates to be confirmed

If you are not able to book this trip then it is at full capacity. Please do contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list or have group of friends, family or workmates that you wish to book on and we can look at booking a bespoke trip for your group.

Trip Description

Given the huge success of our original Best of Scotland Expedition, we are very excited to present our new and improved itinerary. We use local accomodation to mix and match where we wild camp alongside some accomodation locally to enjoy hot showers and 4 walls for a couple of nights.

We have used this to re-evaluate the trip and considerably reduce the logistics, allowing more time to be spent on the water…which is what we all want! The itinerary still holds iconic paddling locations based around Loch Tay with our popular island canoe and camp night being on Luss island and let's not forget one of the team's favourite river trips on the river Teith!

We use local accomodation and wild camping to provide stunning locations for this trip and our super friendly team (Ash, Rich, and Calum) will accompany you throughout the trip using top-of-the-range kit and equipment ensuring you get the best experience possible. As those of you who have booked with us before will already know, food is a big deal for us and we shall provide you with all you need for delicious hearty meals during the trip, it is your holiday after all.

We shall paddle across beautiful Highland Lochs and rivers as well as having fun on the whitewater days. We would love for you to join us on this beautiful expedition so we can share these paddling treasures with you.

Included

Transportation during the trip although some shuttles with customer cars may be required
Breakfast and evening meals (you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stock up on snacks and lunches throughout the week)
Accomodation for 3 nights plus some wild camping
BBQ evening
Expert tuition from professional experienced guides
Whiskey tasting on Luss Island around the campfire
Hire of drysuits is available for the week on a first come first served basis
Canoes, BA’s, Cags, Trousers, Helmets, Drybags, Paddles, Maps, Tents and safety equipment

What you will need to bring

Sleeping Bag & Roll Mat
Cutlery, Cup, Bowl, Knife & Fork
Personal Kit
A Sense of Humour!

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Meet at agreed location for Introductions
Paddle on Loch Tay

Day 2

Loch Tay Location: Killin to Kenmore Description – Paddle from point to point on Loch Tay (full day)
Day 3

River Teith Location: Callander Description – river day (full day) Skills – Running the river from Callander to Torry Rapids

Day 4

River Tay Location – Kenmore – Aberfeldy Grade 1,2 Rapids, river skills

Day 5

Luss Islands Paddle to Wallaby Island and make camp- eyes peeled for the Wallaby’s Practice solo skills/ trad skills/ or just relax with a book
wild camping

Day 6

Paddle back from Luss Island Drive to River Tay, Stanley Description – two options: Option 1 – play at Stanley* Option 2 – run short section of the river to nearby Thistle Brig (Thistlebrig). Travel back to Perth for Bus/ Train connection

Note: Itinerary subject to change at any time if deemed necessary by Canoe Trail

Hire FAQ's

What's the difference between a kayak and a canoe?

If you're not sure of what each craft is, then read our guide here.

Are the trips guided?

There are no guides or instructors needed for hire. This is simply a hire where you paddle out and back to our launch point. We recommend our preferred route, however, you are free-range and able to explore the river.

What if it rains?

Unless you hear from us then your booking will run on the day agreed. Canoe Trail runs watersports, paddling, and adventurous activities throughout the year with people enjoying the river and our woodland campsite during the different seasons. On rare occasions (it only happens a couple of times a year) we may move or change your booking. This will be in freak weather conditions such as extremely high river flows in spate or during heavy storms with lightning. You can read our full FAQ here.

How does the booking process work?

We use a live booking system that will assign you the relevant craft and resources. Once you have confirmed your booking date, it is not then transferable and non-refundable in the same way you book an airline seat. Bookings are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for early returns, poor weather, or non-usage as per our general terms & conditions.