Kayak Complete Lessons in Rishikesh (7 days)

Learn fundamental kayaking skills in calm waters with certified instructors

2-3 hours per day

Marine Drive - Shivpuri

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₹2999per person

Duration

2-3 hours per day

Group Size

2-5 peoples

Difficulty

Challenging

Overview

Embark on an immersive 7-day kayaking journey in Rishikesh, where you'll master river skills, tackle thrilling rapids, and soak in the serene beauty of the Ganges. Your adventure begins with settling into your accommodation and meeting your instructor for an introduction to kayaking basics—paddling, stopping, and understanding river hydrology. Over the next few days, you'll progress from fundamental techniques like emergency exits and eddy turns to advanced maneuvers, including the Eskimo roll and river crossings. By Day 4, you'll confidently navigate Grade 2 rapids, and as the week unfolds, you'll take on more challenging sections of the river, including mini-expeditions and longer downstream paddles.

Kayaking sessions run daily from 8 AM to 11 PM in summer and 9 AM to 12 PM in winter, with snacks available near the practice area.

This itinerary blends adventure, skill-building, and cultural immersion along the Ganges.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

Transportation from Office to Office/ to the starting and from finishing point back to office.
All Kayaking gear including imported life jackets, Helmet, paddle and wet suites in winter time ( Dec til March)
Safety Kayaker with all the trips

What is excluded in the tour

Accommodation
Expenses of Personal Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Basic skills briefing and equipment orientation. Introduction to kayaking fundamentals: proper swimming techniques in currents, essential paddling strokes, and river safety protocols. Gear familiarization session.

Day 2

Whitewater swimming techniques and river dynamics introduction. Practice emergency exits and wet exits. Begin foundational training for river crossings and initial Eskimo roll attempts (self-rescue technique) in controlled conditions.

Day 3

Apply learned skills on Class II rapids with professional guides. First guided rapid run focusing on basic obstacle navigation and current reading. Debrief session for technique refinement.

Day 4

Consolidation day: Advanced practice of river crossings, Eskimo roll mastery, and rapid navigation strategies. Guided Class II rapid runs with emphasis on self-rescue techniques and team coordination.

Day 5

Progression to Class II+ rapids. Technical focus on eddy hopping, ferry gliding, and advanced current utilization. Scenario-based training for complex rapid sequences.

Day 6

Challenge day on Class III rapids. Intensive practice of combat rolls (Eskimo rolls in moving current), precision river crossings, and rapid scouting techniques. Debrief and safety analysis.

Day 7

Advanced skills culmination: Execute technical river crossings and combat rolls in Class III whitewater. Final expedition run combining all learned techniques. Certification and graduation celebration.

Extras

Timing

Your training will be held daily from 9am to approx 12pm 3-4 hours daily

What to wear

Any quick dry shorts, tshirt & slippers. You will get a wet suit and other gear at the school.

What to carry

A bottle of water & some cash to buy tea/ snacks at the training site. You can keep your phone in the instructor's dry bag during kayak sessions.

Must Know Facts

Facts to know before you book your rafting trip:

There is an age limit for rafting that is a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 60 years.
There is a weight limit of a minimum of 40kg and a maximum of 100kg. Weight needs to be in proportion with height. 6 feet tall 100kg is fine but 5 feet tall and 100km is not fine for rafting.
People needs to be in good health with an active lifestyle. People with heart problems/ bypass surgery or epilepsy or with severe asthma are not allowed on a rafting trip as it can be risky for their life. People with normal asthma can carry their inhalers with them on a raft and just let your guide know about it.
People need to wear appropriate clothing for rafting which is quick-drying clothes like shorts and T-shirt/ slacks pants or nylon tights. No sari or Skirts or burka please.
There is a Traffic jam in Rishikesh on the weekends so in case you are coming from Delhi / Haridwar or Dehradun, you make sure to keep 2-3 hours extra in hand to reach our office at Tapovan- Luxman Jhula in time.

Cancelation Policy for Day Rafting trips

Cancelation before 48 Hours, 90% refundable of total amount..
Cancelation before 24 Hours, 50% refundable of total amount.
Cancelation before less than 24 Hours or No Show Up, 100% chargeable. No refunds.

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