Kayakojacko

We have dedicated years of research and experience to find you the kind of world class destinations and learning environments that you could only dream of. This mixed with our world class reputation and energetic team of guides and coaches ensures that you will take home the most memorable of experiences with a wealth of knowledge and personal experience.

A coach guided experience will provide many valuable benefits to your trip. As well as knowing the area so that you paddle the best rivers, they will show you the best lines and play spots, whilst coaching you the latest techniques to maximise on there potential. This is definitely not just guiding, it’s a way to help you learn to coach yourselves and put structure to your own development. The results are long term progression which will go on way after the KJO trip has become a memory.

Our coaches are very carefully selected and trained to ensure they have the right skills to ensure your trip is as trouble-free and enjoyable as possible. Each coach goes through our in house training and mentoring process, as well as holding the necessary BCU qualifications. Further more our office staff receive regular training and up dates on all our courses, trips and experiences so you get the best experience right from your first contact.

Let’s face it, there are many companies providing white water holidays, so why come with us? Well, we strive to be the best meaning our service, enthusiasm and staff make every trip a special one. Here’s some more reasons:

• KJO runs and operates all its own river journeys.
• 90% of our clients return for a second trip.
• The people who own the company run the company.
• World class coaching to suit all levels and ages.
• What you see for the price is what you get.
• Our prices are competitive and truly reflect the value of our programs; this means no compromises on quality.
• You get a cool KJO t-shirt!!

All our groups are small, with stated minimum and maximum group sizes. The maximum size varies from 6 to 8. Coach/Guide ratios are 2-8 allowing for maximum learning whilst with us, we feel that small groups provide a better social experience for you, and in many cases are essential to preserve the integrity of the more remote places that we visit.

Many different kinds of people travel with us. Our experiences are tailored for all ages. Youth weeks are for 13-17 and all other trips and experiences are 18+ with mixed groups.

You can be reasonably sure that they will share a common interest in travel and exploration, and have a similar attitude of mind. In any group, many participants are likely to have partaken in a KJO experience before.

KJO use small, comfortable hotels and lodges carefully selected for their charm and location giving you easy access to the best rivers and paddling sites. To ensure you get the best out of your stay we also provider useful information on the destinations local amenities and customs.

Our trips are for active, flexible-minded people who enjoy the unusual and the adventurous. You need to remember that even the easiest kayaking or canoeing trip involves some exertion so you should be reasonably fit and sure that you will enjoy the activity. Please see our Pre-trip Fitness Advice.

Upon booking you will be asked if you have any dietary requirements as these can be accommodated for. We’ll even ask if you have any particular preferences for your meals and arrange them for you. Menu’s are based around providing the right fuel to ensure energy levels are preserved.

For every trip you can download detailed technical Trip Notes. These documents contain a lot more background information such as geography, history, climate and customs, together with an extended descriptive itinerary and other technical details.

The Trip Notes will be sent to you with your booking confirmation, as they forms an essential part of our booking contract with you. We strongly recommend that you read the Trip Notes before booking.

KJO rely very heavily on word and mouth and repeat custom for our bookings, consequently it is imperative that we give our clients the best trips and experiences possible. We believe that that we provide a more extensive programme ands a better product than anyone else.

At the end of every trip, we provide our clients with a questionnaire. This feedback which we have been receiving since our first trip in 1999 has helped us to maintain and improve the quality of our Trips and Experiences .

Tired of not being able to find the paddling trip you want? Then this is for you - we’ve devised a programme that allows you to create your own customised adventure.

Route 1

1. Not sure where to go? No need to worry as we’ve selected a number of amazing destinations that offer an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy thrilling adventures in exceptional learning environments.
2. Check out the details on our website.
3. Give us a call or drop us an email to ask any questions and book.
4. Always worth calling and asking if there are any spaces with other group trips we have going on.

Route 2

1. Find a group of 6 -8 friends who want to share your adventure.
2. Pick the destination in which you would like to explore and learn in.
3. Design your week by choosing from our exciting range of coached programs or ask us about our modular learning program.
4. Get in touch for a price.
5. If you can’t get 6 -8 people drop us a line as we often have groups we can merge.

What could be simpler?

Our coaching programmes have a tremendous reputation for maximising learning whilst exploring the possibilities of paddlesport. Each program is designed in a way that allows it to be tailored to your individual needs.