

#KAYAK DORDOGNE RIVER HOW TO#
Warning : you must be least 6 years old and know how to swim 25 meters (without assistance). Explore the Dordogne Valley from the comfort of your own kayak. 15km paddle downstream, approximately 3 hours. A unique way to explore the Dordogne Valley. We did have to paddle a bit in some parts, but it was very manageable. Prices - Kayak and canoe rental on the Dordogne, in the Lot and Corrze with Cano Safaraid Prices Daily rental 2023 These rates include: canoe (or kayak) rental with paddles, life jackets, one container per canoe (kayak). Description Added by Jo Wilcock Beautiful scenery with views of chateau and pre-historic caves. Hubby is in 71 and I'm several years trailing that, but this was a relaxing experience. The river helps to water fantastic local produce and provides a place for some of the best kayaking, fishing and wild swimming in France. I'd highly recommend this company! We found them through a Rick Steves book and they didn't disappoint. Canoe and kayak rental in the Dordogne Valley A family company since 1977 Situated right in the heart of Prigord, Canoes ROQUEGEOFFRE welcomes you from April till October to Saint Vincent de Cosse. Normally they have set pickup times but they were very flexible with us. We have a choice of great rivers to choose from in our area, and a range of canoe hire companies who provide well organised trips and quality equipment so the. The Dordogne is the largest river in our department, which has 5 navigable rivers : La Vzre, Dronne, Auvzre, Isle and Dordogne. We stopped at Castelnaud and hiked up the hill to enjoy that whole area.īecause we were the only ones around, Dave told us to just give him a call when we were ready to be picked up and they'd send someone. I'm sure the threat of rain kept everyone away which made it great for us. We had the ENTIRE river to ourselves! It was a once in a lifetime experience.

Our entire experience was fantastic! From the parking, (we parked in the private lot in Vitrac) to check-in with the owner who turned us over to Dave, who was an English chap, to our pick-up. The weather was overcast and there had been rain in the forecast, but we took a chance. My hubby and I did this canoe trip, Vitrac- Beynac, in May.
