Thames Kayaking Trip Information Page.
All of the trips we offer included the following:
· Your own 2 man kayak, one seat has been removed to give you plenty of leg room. Our kayaks are the inflatable kayaks as they are more stable on the water and you are unable to roll them in the water. This enables novice kayakers and non-swimmers to feel safe at all times and also provides a comfortable trip, while more experienced kayakers are also very happy with them. If you are bringing a child along, we put the second seat back in so your child can share the kayak with you.
· A life-jacket.
· A guide for your complete trip
· .Meet at the nearest railway station and returned to the nearest railway station at the end of the trip.
· A hot drink, while listening to our Health & Safety info and paddling tips and advice.
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Day Trip:
(About 4 hrs paddling with a full 3 course picnic at half way). You will be met at the nearest railway station and walk or drive to the riverside where you will find the kayaks all ready to launch. Here you will be offered a hot drink and you get a chance to meet your fellow paddlers. Once everyone has a drink in their hands, you will be given the Health & Safety Talk as well as tips for paddling and what to expect of your day. Once everyone has their life jacket on, you choose a kayak and we help you settle in on the water. You are now on your way, through the various locks and there are lots of water fowl, fauna and edible treats along the way. We have seen otters as well as the occasional snake having a swim, beautiful houseboats alongside abandoned boats, colourful narrowboats and amphibious vehicles. Every trip is different and the walkers along the banks are full of encouragement! Everybody is hungry and thirsty after about 2hrs when we stop for a picnic lunch. The usual lunch table has a choice of 3 cold meats, a selection of up to 4 salads bread rolls & butter, followed by a dessert (maybe apple strudel and cream), plus a cheese board. Vegaterians are well catered for. Hot and ice cold drinks are available as well. The lunch stop is usually an hour long, depending how eager everyone is to get going again. Back onto the water for about 2 hrs and more things to see and locks to negotiate. At the end of the day, you walk or are driven back to the nearest railway station or where you have parked your car. BOOK HERE:   
Once everyone has their life jacket on, you choose a kayak and we help you settle in on the water. You are now on your way, through the various locks and there are lots of water fowl,fauna and edible treats along the way. We have seen otters as well as the occasional snake having a swim, beautiful houseboats alongside abandoned boats, colourful narrowbaots and amphibious vehicles. Every trip is different and the walkers along the banks are full of encouragement! After your two hour paddle you will walk or be driven back to the nearest railway station. You can book the 2 hr trip, Costs: £40.00/person and £20.00/child sharing a kayak with an adult or you can book the 2hr trip and have the lunch as well. (You will return to the railway station after lunch), Costs: £55.00/person and £35.00/child sharing a kayak with an adult.
Camping Trips: The camping trip starts at Marsh Lock; you will be collected from Henley Railway Station and driven to Marsh Lock. When you get there the kayaks will be ready for you as well as a light lunch and drinks. While you eat you will be given a Health & Safety Talk as well as tips for paddling. After lunch into the water and off towards London, through Henley and a lovely cup of tea after two hours of paddling. Back onto the water for about an hour and through Hurley Lock. Just past the lock you pull your kayaks up a small bank and you have arrived at the campsite. Here the tents and camping equipment are set up and waiting for you. Plenty of hot water for showers and a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) for dinner. After which you can sit and chat, retire for the night or cross the wooden bridge and walk into Hurley and have a drink at one of the local pubs. The next morning a good English breakfast will be served and while the guides pack the camp up you can drink another cup of coffee. Then back into your kayaks and a relaxing three hour paddle with a stop for morning tea. Once the trip is finished everyone is invited into the pub for a goodbye drink with your guide. You will then be driven to the railway station at Marlow. Costs: £150.00/person sharing a tent, £160.00/person not sharing a tent and a child sharing a kayak with an adult £75.00 each
Corporate Trip/ Team Building:
Our corporate/teambuilding trips are based on our half day trip with lunch and games, but we are flexible and will arrange them to suit your requirements. The most popular trip includes a 2 hr paddle which usually involves friendly competition on the way e.g. a photographic competition. Picnic lunch followed by some water based games e.g. Kayak Polo and some land based games e.g. Volleyball. Call on +44(0)75 0144 0405 or e-mail on info@thameskayaking.com
Hen/Stag Parties: Once again we base the trip on our half day trip with lunch and games, but we are flexible and will arrange them to suit your requirements. As with the corporate trips, lunch is followed by games and fun is had by all. Looking at the videos on our website shows the fun some of our groups have doing this. We are always open to your ideas and will structure trips according to your requirements. |
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