Half Day Guided Canoe Trip in Totnes

Overview

Available languages

German

English

4 hours

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The River Dart is a special place. Stunningly beautiful scenery, never busy, and always something to discover. You might even spot a seal! Our guides will look after you and make sure that you are safe as well as show you the prettiest corners of the Dart estuary. Small group sizes and experienced guides will help you relax and connect with nature.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Well behaved Dogs allowed

Children over the age of 4 welcome

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

We provide one waterproof roll top bag per boat for your phone, wallet etc.

Every paddler will receive a buoyancy aid which must be worn

We provide stable canoes (up to 2 adults and 2 kids in each canoe) with paddles

Please bring your own clothing and shoes suitable to get wet and possibly muddy.

What To Expect

For our half-day canoe trip please check in with your guide at the starting location in Totnes. We will hand out buoyancy aids and dry bags for your belongings to take on the river, followed by a 15 mins safety briefing and how-to paddle instructions. We will then get on the water and paddle for around 1.5 hrs with the tidal flow which helps us along gliding through the stunning landscape. We will start in Totnes and paddle either upriver towards Dartington or downriver past Sharpham estate and towards Stoke Gabriel. There is no rush and well will make sure that the paddle speed suits all of the group members. After 1.5hrs we will have our halfway break for about 30 mins by the side of the river with tea or coffee / hot chocolate provided. After the break, we will paddle back to the start which will take up to 1.5 hours. Our friendly guides will be with you the whole time happy to help and share some knowledge about the river.

Options

Guided Canoe Trip (Half Day)

Duration: 4 hours

Reviews

4.76

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice relaxing tour
Julia N,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was very nice and perfect from the activity level for the whole family. We saw some kingfishers and even a seal.:)
Great time on the water.
98robin,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Felt very safe with our guide. Lovely river with lots of life on it, seals signets and a kingfisher. Will definitely go again.
Great day out
Daniel M,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really friendly and accessible- a great day out. The river is easy to navigate and is beautiful Take some water and snacks and sea-shoes are a good idea
reserve sold out trip
Excursion44338144250,
Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
i dont know whwther thus is tripadvisor issue or the company but when i clicked check availability, a reserve window opened and required me to enter my identity data, gdpr including my bank card for payment. so i entered all and when i wanted to pay, i got a nessage that it was unable to pay as it was sold out. just waste of my tine and misuse of gdpr.
Unexpected bonus seals.
liitle nell,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a wonderful trip from Steamer Quay upstream to the north of Dartington with Phil from Paddle Devon. Did not expect to see seals and a steam train! Beautiful, clear water, flat as a millpond. Pace was nice and moderate so we could take in the scenery and wildlife, without feeling pressured (we are in our 60s). Highly recommended.
Brilliant trip with the kids! 10/10
lucysW1913MF,
Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely fantastic canoe trip with Nils from Paddle Devon. Me and the kids aged 10 and 14 did a half day tour from Totnes and enjoyed every second. Nils was super helpful and knowledgable and really great company too! We saw a seal and lots of different birds and stopped off at a pretty little village for ice cream. The perfect trip. Will be back. 10/10. Thanks Paddle Devon 🛶❤️✨
Kayak trip
hollycM89HT,
Oct 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful half day trip down the river, made even more special because we managed to spot 5 Seals! Highly recommend booking a trip with Paddle Devon.
Peaceful paddling
824gabim,
Oct 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really lovely experience paddling on the river with our guide Kerry. She explained everything clearly and made us feel confident, and she was great company. Definitely recommend this experience and we can’t wait to go again!
White water trip. Book it, you will love it!!
Cjpdiver,
Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Have done many trips with Paddle Devon and Nils. The trips are always professionally run and always great fun. I started white water Kayaking with Nils 2 years ago and was pretty apprehensive. Nils soon showed me the ropes and now we paddle bigger and bigger rivers. Love it!!!
Estuary trip- stunning
J2112DIrebeccas,
Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As a couple we went on the estuary trip and had a lovely time! We felt very safe and relaxed in Nils' company. There was two other couples on the trip, so a very nice group size. On the trip we saw seals, herons and kingfishers, and more. We had a beautiful sunny day for it, and had a nice pit stop halfway. Highly recommend!