Price from:
126 EUR
**Duration:** 1.5 Hours
About
Our taster tours are a great way for beginners or young families to access the Sea who are concerned with their water confidence and looking for a fun wet session without a beach stop.
These tours can be run with a whole family in the same boat, as long as the children are under 8 and only 3 members wish to paddle at one time. Or they are completed in Tandem or Solo kayaks if children are over 14.
We cannot confirm wildlife within this tour as we can in the half day, but that is not to say that we will not meet any swimming seals or cetaceans!
Highlights
All of our tours are delivered by expert guides, and these professionals give you all the skills you need to maneuver your craft through the water. Our guides have an in-depth knowledge of all paddle sports. From boat design to the environment it's used in. Feel free to use this time to get everything you need to know about your sport, as they are eager to share it with you! They assist with launching and landing and assist you to safely access remote areas you may not have found alone and to turn around in tight spaces.
We allow around 20 minutes for our introductory briefing and paddle demo and becoming comfortable and familiar in your chosen boat. 60 minutes for a tour around Babbacombe Bay and 10 minutes to pack down at the end.
We cater for children from the age of 4, providing they can fit a safety Buoyancy Aid or bring their own and all under 14's paddle tandem with an adult. 2, 14-year-old teenagers can share a kayak together if they wish
Includes
- Your guide, all technical clothing & equipment
Excludes
- Bring refreshments and snacks with you.
- Wet suits are not provided but a good idea out of season.
Standard Cancellation Policy
We are very flexible and will contact you prior to your tour should the weather/sea conditions not be suitable to enter the sea caves to find an alternative opportunity.
Cancellations are very rare in the summer due to the predominant wind being off shore. Our standard policy for you to cancel is 24 hours prior to departure. After this time a voucher will be provided if conditions are suitable.
Flexible Cancellation Policy
We also offer a last minute cancellation policy for a surcharge so that you are in control of your booking right up to 2 hours before departure.
Booking Notes
We look forward to delivering your experience for you at Oddicombe Beach, TQ1 3DD.
What 3 words - happy.flame.await
We are located near to the exit of the Babbacombe Cliff Railway on Oddicombe Beach. Sometimes our postcode can take you into Torquay, so please use the What 3 words - happy.flame.await which will bring you to the Cliff Railway Cafe where you are to descend Oddicombe Cliff Road and the hill to the beach, using the road steps or railway.
There is no parking at the beach between April and October, out of season you can park on the beach but in season you will want to park at the suggestions below.
We have a locked space for your belongings and changing rooms if you require them. You will need to bring water, a snack, sun cream, sun hat, beach shoes/flip-flops and clothing to suit the weather on your day of booking. On cooler days leggings or waterproof trousers are great but try to avoid denim or joggers that can soak up water.
Should we need to make any last-minute changes, they will be communicated the night before your tour.
All updates on launch location will be sent via text/call and email, so please make sure to fill in all of your contact details when booking.
Parking is not available at our premises on Oddicombe Beach through April to October. Therefore, we recommend using the Model Village car park at TQ1 3LA and using the coastal path to the Cliff Railway for access down to the beach. Or if you arrive in good time to head to the Upper downs Road/ St Albans Road/ Bedford Road or Palermo Road which are 5 minutes from the Cliff Railway or to Cary Avenue or Cary Park TQ1 3NE which is around 10 minutes’ walk, all offer free parking.
Cancellation Policy
Customers are able to re-book an alternative date up to 24 hours before the tour. Full cancellations by the client need to made 48 hours prior to receive a full refund. Customers will receive alternative tour options if the weather/sea state is creating unsafe conditions to enter the sea caves or due to unforeseen circumstances.
For client cancellations within 48 hours, should no other date be available to re deliver the tour within 7 days of the original booked date a voucher will be offered. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows and late arrivals by 30 minutes or more will not be able to be re-booked and will be charged the full price .
A flexible cancellation policy is now available at a surcharge that gives you the opportunity to cancel up to 2 hours prior to delivery. Please contact if you cannot find this option available as we implement it.
