Canoeing Tours

Take to the water in one of our canoeing and kayaking sessions, designed to suit everybody from beginners to those wishing to master the open canoe. We offer 1-3 Star Canoe Awards as well as the Foundation and Safety Rescue Course. We cater for any group size including school groups, cadets, corporate groups and more.

With various locations across Yorkshire and the Peak District, you’ll find true serenity in peaceful waters and discover blissful lakes nestled off the beaten path.

Based in the Derwent Valley near Matlock, Acclimbatize are located perfectly to access and facilitate the best canoeing, raft building and kayaking activities in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Introductory sessions for canoeing and kayaking usually take place on placid sheltered water, but more exciting opportunities to paddle on expanses of open water or along the River Derwent are equally convenient from our operating base.

A four mile canoe trip down the River Derwent from Darley Bridge to Matlock Bath in the Peak District. Suitable for teenagers to adults with good co-ordination required to get control of the canoes quickly on moving water.
After a thorough safety briefing, we begin our descent of the river, practising some canoe skills at the start in order to negotiate moving water, rapids, navigate bridges and avoiding those rocks.

A fantastic introduction to canoeing for those who have never been in a canoe before along the Cromford Canal near Matlock Bath. Suitable for family and friends this is a short journey on a calm canal to gain confidence with a few skills taught to keep you straight and in control with your partner. Challenges and games can be set for those that require further challenge along the way and there will be lots of wildlife to spot along the way.

This self-guided canoe trip has it all. You’ll spend your first two nights at Whitewater Lodge in comfortable accommodations complete with 24-hour electricity, sand beach and sauna. From there, you’ll start heading east, paddling until you reach Ogoki Lodge to camp for your first night on the land.

With the next night on the land as well, you’ll spend the rest of your trip paddling, detouring for a shore lunch, and learning about the incredible history of the area, including a stop at Best Island to explore where Wendell Beckwith spent his days.

For your final two nights, Striker’s Point Lodge will be your last destination, a full service lodge on the east end of the lake. Enjoy hot coffee delivery in the morning, spend the day on the many beaches in the area or wet a line. Finish your day with some cocktails and a hearty, made from scratch meal.

Enjoy five days relaxing in your own private cabin.

The days are your own to enjoy however you see fit with canoes, kayaks, lawn games like badminton and ladder ball available. Take a canoe out for a leisurely paddle, wander along the shoreline in search of wildlife or swim in the pristine waters, enjoying the water trampoline or water tubing facilities.

Spend afternoons picking fresh wild blueberries for a sweet treat or take in the scenery while you hike the shoreline and discover wildlife such beavers, birds, moose and bears.

Enjoy evenings watching scenic sunsets with your bonfire with local beer and wine.

Nestled in the heart of Wabakimi Provincial Park, Dawn Lake Outpost is a deluxe cabin situated on a rock outcropping at the apex of this x-shaped lake. The cabin faces the southeast offering spectacular sunrise views. Several streams flow into this lake and these inlets are great areas for both walleye and northern.

Over the next couple days there will be plenty of time to start exploring the waters by motorised boat, canoe, or kayak, or simply walk along the shoreline and see what wildlife you can spot.

Enjoy five days relaxing in your own private cabin on a secluded lake.

The days are your own to enjoy however you see fit. Take a canoe out for a leisurely paddle, wander along the shoreline in search of wildlife or swim in the pristine waters, enjoying the water trampoline or water tubing facilities.

Spend afternoons picking fresh wild blueberries for a sweet treat or take in the scenery while you hike the shoreline and discover wildlife such beavers, birds, moose and bears.

Enjoy evenings watching scenic sunsets around your bonfire with local beer and wine.

Kanyemba is a wonderful family getaway in the Lower Zambezi, only two and a half hours from the capital city of Lusaka. Kanyemba's great atmosphere and vibe, the staff, the surrounding nature, expert guiding, and breath-taking scenery, along with our renowned cuisine will make your experience of Zambia's hospitality one to remember.

This itinerary will offer the unique safari experience with amazing activities such as Boat Cruise, the unique canoeing safari, village tour, game drives in search of 4 of the big 5. Off course some of the activities are seasonal as lower Zambezi national park is best for water-based activities.

This fully customizable tour shows an example of a perfect Okavango honeymoon experience in the Okavango Delta. There is no better place to spend a honeymoon than in the Okavango Delta. A delicate mixture of luxury and privacy beneath vibrant sunsets and starry night skies. Indescribable beauty. This destination will make any honeymoon the perfect start to a long and passionate marriage. Starting in Maun, this fully customizable tour takes in the extravagance of two separate luxury bush camps in order to add some variety to the perfect Honeymoon.

With canoe safaris along the Zambezi River, you will see wildlife along the many river banks of Lower Zambezi National Park completing a wide range of canoeing activities.

Your last two nights will be spent in Kafue National Park giving you a complete experience with game drives, walking safaris and a boat cruise.

The guides have comprehensive expertise and knowledge of the local nature, wildlife, birds and culture as well as the local knowledge they have gathered through guiding in these areas for numerous years.

Starting your trip in Kuala Lumpur, you can explore China Town, the Jamek Mosque and Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple before heading on to Borneo.

Drift down the Kinabatangan River searching for some of Asia’s best wildlife: wild orangutan, red and silver leaf monkeys and pygmy elephants and get a bird’s eye view of Danum Valley, spotting birds and gibbons.

Explore the countryside around Kota Kinabalu by bike and wonder at the rolling hills, lush forests and small villages before unwinding at Japamala and spending time snorkelling, in the spa or simply reading a book under the shade of the palm trees.

Enjoy five days relaxing in your own private cabin on a secluded lake.

Miminiska is the ideal fishing vacation setting for those who enjoy a larger body of water to fish and the camaraderie of other guests.

The days are your own to enjoy however you see fit. Take a canoe out for a leisurely paddle, wander along the shoreline in search of wildlife or swim in the pristine waters, enjoying the water trampoline or water tubing facilities.

Spend afternoons picking fresh wild blueberries for a sweet treat or take in the scenery while you hike the shoreline and discover wildlife such beavers, birds, moose and bears.

Enjoy evenings watching scenic sunsets around your bonfire with local beer and wine.

This is the ultimate Botswana safari and involves the breathtaking beauty of the Okavango Delta as well as Kwando, the Kalahari, and Chobe. It’s a dynamic tour and is the perfect option for visitors interested in experiencing the best that a Botswana safari has to offer. Perfect for large or family groups, romantic couples, or even solo adventurers, this complete package guarantees travelers the ultimate experience. Because that’s what it’s all about really. And that’s what we want to offer you. Something special, something unforgettable, something unique to your needs and travel aspirations, something life changing. This is Botswana, and this is what we can offer.

Spend three nights each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and a beach resort to see the most iconic parts of Thailand and experience the wide variety of food, scenery, and cultures it has to offer. In Bangkok, visit the Grand Palace, Wat Po (the Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), and Wat Saket (the Golden Mount). Also experience an off-the-beaten-path culinary feast of local delicacies that help you understand the local culture.

In the north visit Chiang Mai to have a truly engaging experience with Thai food that can only be found in the north, plus an exclusive, private experience at a village-operated responsible elephant camp.

Then travel south to the island of Koh Yao Noi off the coast of Phuket to experience the scenic beauty of Phang Nga Bay at a beach resort–selected based on your input about the kind of location and experiences you want.

Enjoy a more in-depth experience with this trip that highlights quaint local neighbourhoods and off-the-beaten-path villages around the Golden Triangle of North Thailand. From the bustling urban city, invigorating nature hikes to sea kayaking around stunning sea caves, you can anticipate some of the most impressive yet diverse aspects of Thailand.

Created for nature and wildlife lovers, this active trip offers incredible intimate experiences at responsibly operated establishments. Go on an exciting safari trip to a National Park to see some of the last remaining wild elephant herds. Explore remote villages and small towns that are still untouched by mass tourism to uncover authentic local culture. End the trip on a high note with a once-in-a-lifetime sea kayaking expedition with overnight camping at secluded islands.