TASTER - HALF DAY - FULL DAY - SUNRISE - EVENING - SUNSET TOURS
SKT delivers guided sea kayak tours around the English Riviera Unseco Global Geopark designed for young families and beginners! That are easily elevated to fit novices and those with some skills already or stag/hen parties looking for a wilder experience or team building challanges for office away days! You can expect to observe seals; visit sea caves and explore remote coves and on our longer experiences stop at a secluded beach to toast marshmallows, create rock art and observe our very special and protected fossils!
Through the school holidays we mostly cater for families and couples who wish to have an adventure in a group tour. If you are a solo traveler please contact us so that we can assist you with your booking. All tours have a minimum requirement to run or a basic cost that is reduced when paddliong in a group. Tours are designed to be delivered in tandem touring sea kayaks as we head into tight spaces in caves and caverns but solos are available for those with experience!
Our multi-generation tours are a great way to bond with the whole family. Learning all about this world-famous Geopark and witnessing our specific sites of scientific interest. Add in learning new skills and meeting the local marine wildlife and you've got a great day out. We are only as old as we feel and have recently started to see a lot more of the 70 plus generation joining us due to our comfortable boats, professional and expert guides and tranquil sightseeing tours.
There's something for every new or existing paddler in Torbay. Taking to the water from any of the sheltered sides of the bay, we are immediately engrossed in areas rich in dramatic rock formations, along with a crime scene at every cove according to Agatha Christie. Starting from any location and heading in any direction you find an abundance of marine wildlife and you are presented with extraordinary geodiversity and marine wildlife!
If you are a solo paddler or in a group of over 9 people, please contact-us first so that we can assist you with your booking.
Through the school holidays we mostly cater for families and couples who wish to have an adventure in a group tour. If you are a solo traveler please contact us so that we can assist you with your booking. All tours have a minimum requirement to run or a basic cost that is reduced when paddliong in a group. Tours are designed to be delivered in tandem touring sea kayaks as we head into tight spaces in caves and caverns but solos are available for those with experience!
Our multi-generation tours are a great way to bond with the whole family. Learning all about this world-famous Geopark and witnessing our specific sites of scientific interest. Add in learning new skills and meeting the local marine wildlife and you've got a great day out. We are only as old as we feel and have recently started to see a lot more of the 70 plus generation joining us due to our comfortable boats, professional and expert guides and tranquil sightseeing tours.
There's something for every new or existing paddler in Torbay. Taking to the water from any of the sheltered sides of the bay, we are immediately engrossed in areas rich in dramatic rock formations, along with a crime scene at every cove according to Agatha Christie. Starting from any location and heading in any direction you find an abundance of marine wildlife and you are presented with extraordinary geodiversity and marine wildlife!
If you are a solo paddler or in a group of over 9 people, please contact-us first so that we can assist you with your booking.
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Please book through the booking portal where you will find a live calendar with all available dates.Our showcase tours are from Babbacombe Bay and pass through Watcombe Beach to Maidencombe. If you wish to do your own tour and have experience then head to Babbacombe Watersports for hire services.
Taster Tours - 90 Minute Sit-on Top, Sea kayak or Canoe Introduction Tour
For Groups of 4 or More
Our Taster tours are 90 minutes long and are a great way for families to access the Sea in a Sit-on Top Kayak. We allow 30 minutes for our introductory briefing and familiarising you with your boat. Taster tours are delivered in solo, tandem or Quatro Sit-on Top sea kayaks!
Expert Guides
All of our tours are delivered by expert guides, and these professionals give you all the skills you need to manoeuvre your craft through the water. Our guides will aid and assist you to access remote areas safely that you may not have found or had the courage to explore alone.
Can I Send My Kids And Sit On The Beach
As long as your teenagers are over 14 and you stay on the beach, we can take them out for a tour in a tandem boat together. They can only go solo if they are accompoanied by an adult in a seperate boat and any child under 14 must be accompanied with an adult in the same boat.
Can I Take My 4 Year Old And We Are Only 2 people!
We cater to children aged 4 and above, providing they can fit a safety Buoyancy Aid.
This tour can run with less than 4 people but is £120 to book. If you wish to join a group then please check the calendar or contact us.
Who
- Ages 4 and Up
- Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
When
- Available on Saturdays all year round or Wenesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in school holidays, starts at 1400.
- Can be bespokely booked anytime.
Where
The launch location is always Oddicombe Beach
Group Size
- 4 – 12 normal group size
- Can be up to 24 for larger groups
- Solo paddlers please contact us
- Groups larger than 9 contact us
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym wear or walking clothes in colder days
- Shorts & sports top in the summer
- Swimming gear
- Refreshments
Cost
- £30 p/p for 4 people
- £25 p/p for 6 people plus
- Can be less than 4 people but
- minimum tour cost £120
Morning - Geology, Wildlife and Cave Tour
Explore the English Riviera in a Touring Sit-In Sea Kayak
Join SKT for an adventure through multiple coves, explore sea caves, observe seals sunbathing and stop on a remote beach for a wild swim, beach fire and toasted marshmallows! Bring a picnic and your bathers!
Available to Everyone
If this is the first time kayaking, you’ll be amazed at how accessible and suitable this tour is for young families. We use tandem touring sit-in sea kayaks that are very comfortable and have solid back rests.
What to Expect
A guided educational small group tour of the coastline with like minded people.
Who
- Ages 4 and up
- Under 14s Must be accompanied by an adult
When
- All year round
- Oct 1st - April 31st Meet at 1030
- May 1st - Sept 31st Meet at 1000
Where
- Oddicombe Beach - Babbacombe
Group Size
- 2 - 12 people
- Min 2 people for tour to run
- Solo paddlers contact us
- Groups of 9 or more contact us
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym wear or walking clothes
- Swimming gear
- Refreshments
Cost
- £50 per Adult
- £45 per Child (under 15)
- £180 family of 4 (2 children >15)
- £260 for group of 6 - £45p/p
Full Day Guided Geopark Sea Safari
Bespoke Day Tour - Sea Safari by Sea Kayak
Discover crystal coves, ancient coral coasts, raised beaches, caves, and natural arches with our Sea Safari. Immerse yourself in the English Riviera and meet its marine residents on a full day experience. We take in several coves and potentially the headland of Hopes Nose or Berry Head where they are regular cetacean sightings.
Catered wild food experience
On our Sea Safari we cater for our clients with fresh line-caught mackeral which we slowly cook on hot-stones on a secluded beach! We paddle at a much slower rate but travel a lot further.
Private Tours
Our Sea Safaris are priced for 4 paddlers but are available for 2 people at the basic rate of £450 in the summer season or £225 between Oct 1st to April 31st. Parties/Families/groups and corperate team building options are available and dicounts are offered for 8 or more people!
Who
- Ages 14 and Up
- Under 18s Must be Accompanied by an Adult
When
- All year round
- 40% off this tour October 1st to April 1st contact for discount
Where
- Oddicombe
- Meadfoot
- Brixham Breakwater
Group Size
- 4 - 12 people
- Private tours for 2 people £500
- Solo paddlers or couples contact us
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym wear or walking clothes
- Swimming gear
- Refreshments
Cost
- £130 per solo paddler (join group)
- £260 for couple (join group)
- £500 for 4 people
- £690 for 6 people
- £840 for 8 people
- £950 for private tour of 10
Sunrise Sea Kayak Experience
Guided Sunrise Tour by Sea Kayak
Babbacombe receives the most beautiful sunrises with the sun rising out of the sea. We meet just before sunrise to watch it rise up as we head out onto the water.
A truly unforgettable experience!
Our sunrise tours are an opportunity for you to paddle in the water at the break of the day, before the bucket and spade brigade have hit the beaches or the pleasure crafts have left the harbours.
What to expect
We have an amazing array of marine wildlife and we are very likely to encounter seals and potentially porpoises or dolphins.
Who
- Ages 14 and Up
- Under 18s Must be Accompanied by an adult
When
- 0630 – 0930 Friday 22nd March
- 0630 – 0930 Friday 5th April
- 0530 – 0830 Friday 17th May
- 0500 – 0800 Friday 14th June Friday 12th July
- 0530 – 0830 Friday 2nd August
- 0600 – 0900 Friday 30th August
Where
- Oddicombe Beach
Group Size
- 4 - 12 People
- Min 4 people or £220 to run
- Solo paddlers contact us
- Groups of 9 or more contact us
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym leggings or waterproof trousers
- Swimming gear
- Snacks and 500ml of water
Cost
- £60 per solo paddler (join group)
- £120 per couple (join group)
- £220 for group of 4 people
- £300 for group of 6 people
- £380 for group of 8 people
- £500 for private tour of 12
Guided Evening Wildlife and Sea Cave Tour
Guided Evening Tours by Sea Kayak
We operate evening tours any day of the week for groups of 4 or more from Oddicombe. They are pitched to meet at 1700 and return at 1930 while the sun is still high in the sky but after most tourists and pleasurecraft have left the water. This allows us to paddle with no bank ground noise even in the height of the season and a better chance to connect with nature.
Available to Everyone
Our evening tours are for families and couples looking for an adventure away from the bucket and spade brigade and who bring there own evening picnic/dinner.
Who
- Ages 14 and Up
- Under 18s Must be Accompanied by an adult
When
- Most evenings
- 1700 - 1930
Where
- Oddicombe Beach
Group Size
- 4 - 12 People
- Min of 4 people to run or £200
- Groups of 9 or more contact us
- Solo paddlers contact us
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym wear or walking clothes
- Swimming gear
- Refreshments
Cost
- £55 per solo paddler - join group
- £110 pre couple - join group
- £200 for a group of 4 - minimum
- £280 for a group of 6
- £340 for a group of 8
Sunset Geopark Wild Food Sea Kayak Safari
Catered Wild Food Experience
You will stop on a headland and cook fresh line-caught mackerel fillets slowly on hot-stone whilst watching the setting sun.
You will forage for herbs to add to the flavours that blend perfectly with the oils of the fish! We will supply locally baked breads and salads.
Bring Your Own Refreshments!
Feel free to bring refreshments for your group whilst we enjoy the setting sun by the fire.
These tours are spectacular and are a completely unique experience due to the tranquillity of the water at dusk and the reduction of background noise!
Bespoke or Private Tours
You are welcome to join one of our pre-booked experiences as a part of a group at £65 per person! If you wish to have a private or bespoke experience we request a minimum of 4 people or a base rate of £250 for groups under 4!
A Sunset Not To Be Missed!
Our sunset sea safaris are delivered through our gorgeous late summer evenings. With regular cetacean sightings through 2023 after 6pm, we hope to find you an opportunity to observe our residential marine wildlife!
Our sunset sea safaris are led by our local geopark tour guide! They will complement the tour with an education of the Geopark and the special sites of scientific interest that you pass and show you our very special and protected fossils.
Who
- Ages 14 and Up
- Under 18s Must be Accompanied by an adult
When
- Wednesdays and Saturdays
- 1700 - 2000 April 1st -April 31st
- 1730 - 2030 May 1st – May 17th
- 1800 - 2100 May 18th – Aug 17th
- 1730 – 2030 Aug 18th - Sept 1st
- 1630 - 1930 Sept 2nd - Oct 1st
Where
- Meadfoot Beach TQ12LJ
Group Size
- 4 - 10 People
- Min 4 people to run or £250
- Solo paddlers and couples contact us to join a group
What to Bring
- Several light layers, gym leggings or waterproof trousers
- Swimming gear
- Refreshments, water and snacks
Cost
- £65 per solo paddler
- £130 per couple
- £250 for a group of 4
- £330 for a group of 6
- £420 for group of 8
- £500 for private tour of 10