Kayak and SUP Tours Kilkenny
We are life time paddlers, sharing our passion, incorporating fun, learning and awareness of river and its surrounds . Our customers get personal attention and feel very safe and love our tours which are adapted to peoples energy and ability. You will paddle double kayaks up and back down through Kilkenny and see historical buildings which dominate the the City skyline.
The tour can include white water paddling over a weir, playing in the rapids if that is of interest. If you prefer to stay dry, that's your choice of course and we do provide over-trousers to keep you pretty dry. If you prefer, one of our guides can paddle the double kayak with you for extra stability to ensure that we maximise your enjoyment and safety. Visual highlights include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel, St Francis Abbey, the old home of Smithwick's Brewery and St Canice's Cathedral. Hear about the importance of the Nore to Kilkenny and its milling history for centuries.
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Kayak tours Kilkenny
What's included in Kayak and SUP Tours Kilkenny
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Paddle upstream in double kayaks or Stand Up Paddle Boards, taking in the stunning views of medieval Kilkenny, passing under Kilkenny Castle and up to the Greens Bridge weir. Enjoy a unique sensory experience and learn some of Kilkenny's river history. We can keep you dry but if you like some excitement we will take you over the weir and do some easy white water paddling before heading downstream. An ice cream stop on the way back at Kitty's Cabin is also possible!
Inclusions
- Towels - our many international travellers do not have towels so we can provide at no extra cost
- All safety equipment, dry legs/salopettes and an overjacket
- Mobile phone cover
- Wetsuits, shoes and towels if required at no extra cost
- Shoes - so your leave with your own shoes dry
- Dry bag
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests must be able to swim
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Location, on canal walk, southern side of the river under Kilkeny Castle, 1000 metres downstream of the Hurling Statue beside Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. There is parking at the site or it is an easy walk from the city centre. https://share.google/NGMrC1qrqMmRzV5WT
