INFOS
OPENING HOURS
Do not forget to come 30 minutes before the start of your trail !
In may, june and september:
Reception of Saint Guilhem le Désert:
7/7 from 9:30 a.m to 7 p.m (by reservation)
Departures wild trail : 11 a.m, 12 p.m et 2 p.m
Departures discovery trail : Contact us
Subject to change with weather or availability.
In july and august :
Reception of Saint Guilhem le Désert:
7/7 from 9:30 a.m to 7 p.m
Departures wild trail : 10 a.m, 11 a.m, 12 p.m et 2 p.m
Departures discovery trail : 10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m and from 2:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m non stop
Subject to change with weather or availability.
Both trails are accessible to everyone
Including beginners, provided that :
They can swim 25m and put their head under water (French Ministerial Order from the 4th of May 1995)
They are aged 6 or above
They are physically fit
For safety reason, mothers-to-be cannot go onboard the boats.
Good to know :
At your convenience and according to your wishes, you can either take half a day, the whole day, or 2 days to make the tour.
Payment methods
We accept, cards, cash and "chèques vacances". We do not accept cheque.
Cancellation
Cancellation can be made by phone.
A cloudy weather is not a cancellation clause neither a refund one.
CANOE KAYAPUNA can cancel a start for safety reasons. This cancellation will lead to a immediate refund or a modification of your trail date.
To be 6 or above
Be able to swim 25m
Be physically fit
Respect the nature
ADVICES
Practical advices
DISCOVER ALL THE PRACTICAL ADVICES
Sun protection and protective clothing (sunglasses, cap or hat, sunscreen) and closed shoes (waterproof footwear, old sneakers…)
Water (at least 1L per person)
Some food, if you wish to have lunch along the trail
Bath towel
Spare clothes to put at the arrival
We recommend that you do not take anything that could be damaged by the water with you (such as cameras, camcorders…). We do not take responsibility for sealing of the containers.
NOTICE
RETAIL SHOP
Our canoe rental shop is located at the entrance of Saint Guilhem le Désert, on your left. You can park your car for free in our private parking lot just across the street on your right side (do not forget to tell to the attendant that you are a client of “Canoe Kayapuna”).
EQUIPMENT
Our equipment and boats are of the latest generation and are replaced and maintained on a regular basis. Our boats are unsinkable and self-bailing.
Hygiene
In order to guarantee perfect hygiene, the life jackets as well as the waterproof containers are cleaned and disinfected after each use.
ENVIRONMENT
You will paddle through protected and classified areas, please respect the fauna and flora along the river. Fires are strictly prohibited. At the arrival of the trail, you will find garbage bins, so do not forget to bring back your garbage with you.