We may have been quiet on social media of late, but things are always busy behind the scenes. We’ve already been busy supporting a few groups taking on the Great Glen Canoe Trail, and a group last week paddling the River Spey (Newtonmore to Fochabers).
Great Glen canoe hire & shuttle services are again very busy this year. The diary is pretty full for the start of Summer, but there is some availability from mid-June through to October.
Great Glen Canoe Hire
Canoe hire prices are staying the same again this year, including all extras that other companies charge extra for. With Explore Highland, 1x 60ltr barrel, 1x sail kit, 1x portage trolley per canoe is included, making this the best canoe hire option in the Highlands.
Canoe Hire Info: https://explorehighland.com/open-canoe-hire/
Great Glen Shuttle Service
Due to the drastic rise in fuel prices caused by the current situation in Iran, our April price review for shuttle service has had to be slightly increased to factor in not just the current situation but also the forecasted situation at the time of booking. This increase is mainly for larger groups which require more fuel for additional vehicle weight and towing the canoe trailer around 150 miles when including both shuttle drop off Inverness to Banavie, as well as the uplift mileage to collect the canoes at the Canoe Trail finish point., Inverness.
GGCT Shuttle Service: https://explorehighland.com/great-glen-shuttle-service/
Hopefully, our clients realise that the price increase only reflects part of the shuttle service as vehicle/trailer wear and tear, plus driver cost aspects remain unchanged.
Do get in touch early though, things are booking up fast, and for all those who book before Wednesday 29th April 2026, clients can attend our third GGCT Support Webinar for paddlers taking on the Canoe Trail for free!
So do get in touch if you are looking to canoe the Great Glen this year!
