Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sea Kayaking
The sheltered coves and sea lochs around the coast of Skye provide water-lovers with
magnificent sea-kayaking opportunities. The centres listed here can provide kayaking in-
struction, guiding and equipment hire for both beginners and experts. It costs around £35
to £40 for a half-day kayak hire with instruction.
Whitewave Outdoor Centre
(
01470-542414;
www.white-wave.co.uk
; 19 Linicro; Mar-Oct)
Provides kayaking
instruction, guiding and equipment hire for both beginners and experts.
KAYAKING
Skyak Adventures
(
01471-820002;
www.skyakadventures.com
; 29 Lower Breakish)
Expeditions and
courses to take both beginners and experienced paddlers to otherwise inaccessible places.
KAYAKING
Tours
There are several operators who offer guided tours of Skye, covering history, culture and
wildlife. Rates are from £150 to £200 for a six-hour tour for up to six people.
Skye Tours
(
0800 980 4846;
www.skye-tours.co.uk
; adult/child £35/30; Mon-Sat)
Five-hour
sightseeing tours of Skye in a minibus, departing from the tourist office car park in Kyle
of Lochalsh (close to Kyle of Lochalsh train station).
BUS TOUR
Skye Light Images
(
07909 706802;
www.skyejeepsafaris.co.uk
; Oct-Easter)
Offers 4WD winter safaris
in the wilder areas of Skye with tuition on landscape and wildlife photography.
4WD TOUR
Information
Internet Access
The Portree Information Centre (
Click here
)
also has internet access for £1 per 20
minutes.
Columba 1400 Community Centre
(Staffin; per hr £1; 10.30am-8pm Mon-Sat Apr-
Oct)
