16km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Dordogne - Ruins Tour

Travel through history via this 16 km canoe or kayak trip, you will discover on the way bastide and prison des Templiers in Domme, the beautiful old villages like La Roque-Gageac with its magnificent listed village, and medieval castles. You can stop whenever you like, for a swim in the river, a walk in a village or a picnic by the water. It is an accessible route for families with older children.

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet from our base in La Roque-Gageac at the chosen time. There you will be welcomed by our team who will brief you on the descent, safety instructions and equipment. Then our shuttle bus will take you to Vitrac for your departure.
- Tour:
Aboard your kayak or up to 4 people in your canoe, let's go for a Périgourdine adventure! This 16 km descent will enchant you, with its landscapes and points of interest all along the way like bastide of Domme, La Roque-Gageac the most beautiful village in France, Marqueyssac, the castles of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and Fayrac and finally the village of Beynac preserved in its authenticity. The single descent takes about 3 hours.
- Return:
Once arrived at the beach of Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, our shuttle bus is waiting for you every hour until 7 pm (last departure) to take you back to our base at La Roque Gageac.

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Tour facts
- River: Dordogne (Difficulty level: moderate)
- Description: several itineraries along the Dordogne river will take you to discover its bucolic landscapes, its villages of character and its memorable castles.
- Route: from Vitrac to Les Milandes
- Distance: 16 km
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time on the river: 3 hrs
- Number of people per canoe: up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children from 5 to 12 years old)

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Included Services
- Canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Shuttle: transfer to the starting point
- Last shuttle: 7 pm (start every hour)
- Car park at the base
- Waterproof container
- Dogs allowed on board

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- Solid footwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle, snacks, picnic if desired

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 5
- Physical health
- Swimming ability