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Canoeing on the Dordogne
9 Days Excluding Flights From
9 Days from
USD 2240
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Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Family
Ages :
18+
Trip Code :
B08DO
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Safe, undemanding canoeing holiday on the most celebrated river in France.

This canoeing holiday offers a leisurely way to explore one of France’s most interesting waterways. The Dordogne River runs alongside glorious golden-pink limestone cliffs and passes the walnut groves and truffle woods of the Perigord; an area rich in history and striking views.

The canoeing is safe, not demanding, and we give you a lesson on handling your canoe before you set off. There are no major weirs to carry your canoe round, and the flow of the water does much of the work for you, so you can travel downstream looking out for imposing and magnificent chateaux, mediaeval villages and prehistoric sites including the Grottes de Lacave. There are plenty of diversions away from the river too; from Carennac visit the Gouffre de Padirac, or, from Meyronne, head out to Martel, the medieval ‘town of seven towers’. The local gourmet markets are also a great way to experience Dordogne culture and taste amazing produce such as duck, goose, walnuts and cheeses.

We have chosen lovely, friendly hotels throughout, all with their own swimming pools. These include a converted 11th century chateau, a 4 star Villa that sits on the ancient site of a vast Gallo-Roman farm and a family run inn on the banks of the Dordogne.

NB: All customers must be able to swim at least 50m fully clothed. We provide 2/3 person canoes (minimum age 8 years). Single-person kayaks are also available if specified when you book. Only suitable for children over 12 unless experienced. Should the river, at any point, be deemed too high to safely canoe, we will provide Headwater bikes at no extra charge for all days affected.

Highlights

  • One of France's most celebrated rivers: wide, peaceful, calm, flat
  • Excellent for families, easy for beginners
  • Friendly hotels, all with pools; superb cuisine
  • Excellent views all along the river: picturesque perched villages and troglodyte cave dwellings

Key Information

  • 8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • 4 Days canoeing
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Canadian canoes or sit-on kayaks included
  • Buoyancy aid and canoeing helmet provided
  • Option to hire bikes for 'rest days'
  • Countries visited: France

What's Included

  • All continental breakfasts and 2 evening meals
  • Canadian canoes or sit-on-top kayaks
  • Buoyancy aid and canoeing helmet
  • Luggage transfers between hotels

What's Not Included

  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplements

4 Days of Family

Day 2

13 km / 8.1 miles

Day 4

20 km / 12.4 miles

Day 6

17 km / 10.6 miles

Day 8

20 km / 12.4 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Canoeing on the Dordogne

5.0/5 from
9 Days Excluding Flights From
9 Days from
USD 2240