River Trips
Graiguenamanagh Looped trip
Our most popular trip is our 3-hour Kayak or Canoe trip from Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. This is a looped trip which takes in all the best parts of the river. This trip runs daily at 10am 7 days a week and at 2pm Monday to Friday for the summer months of June, July & August.
Cost €50 per adult & €40 per child
Trip Description:
Starting off we will kit you out with all the necessary equipment, give you an introduction to the kayaks/Canoes, a safety brief and then we will be off on the river. Once on the water your Guides/Instructors will show you some essential skills and make sure you are comfortable. Then its off on our trip.
The trip is roughly 6+ km long and starts off in the village of Graiguenamanagh where we will travel along the river through a wooded valley with plenty of bird life up to a Lock system where we will bring you through the lock before entering a section of historic canal, from the canal we re-join the main river and return to Graiguenamanagh via some fun weirs and rapids.
Along the way your guides will tell you all about the history of this river, some interesting facts/stories on the area and take great care of you while on the water.
This trip is suitable for all levels of experience and for ages groups from 5 years and up.
We have the options of single sit in kayaks or Double Canadian Canoes. Upon booking you will have to decide which craft you would like. Most choose the kayak as our kayaks are stable, easy to use and they like to go straight.
Should river levels dictate this looped trip might be changed to a start in Graiguenamanagh finish in Saint Mullins trip, we will let you know if this is the case and you won’t need to worry about a thing.
Other River trips
We do offer a range of half and fully day river trips on other sections of the rivers Barrow, Nore and Suir these are available on request (Subject to availability) for group bookings. Group bookings are generally 4 or more people.
Popular trips on the river Nore are.
Thomastown to Inistioge
Kilkenny to Bennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge to Thomastown
Popular sections of the Suir river Blue Way we run trips on are between Clonmel, Kilsheelan and Carrick-on-Suir
The river Barrow we have many different trip options from Starting points such as Carlow Town, Milford, Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown, Goresbridge, Ballytiglea bridge, Clashganny, Graiguenamanagh and Saint Mullins. We are more than happy to advise as to what would suit your groups needs the best.
What do I need to bring
- Footwear you don’t mind getting wet (old runners are perfect)
- Swimwear
- Clothing you don’t mind getting wet (Shorts/Leggings & T-shirt)
- A wetsuit if you have one if not no worries, we have them for you if needed
- Any medication you might need (inhalers, epi-pen etc.)
- Water
- Sun Cream
- A Towel