INFOS

CANOE KAYAPUNA

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.

moyens de paiement

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.

6ans minimum

To be 6 or above

savoir nager

Be able to swim 25m

bonne condition physique

Be physically fit

respect nature

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.

Base canoë des Gorges de l'Hérault

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.