Irbė river, Latvia
Guided multiday canoe tour
FOUR DAYS OF SLOW ADVENTURE
In Kurzeme, Latvia, right next to the Cape of Kolka, the Irbe River smashed its riverbed all the way to the sea. The landscape is changing so often that the old riverbeds can't keep up and simply overgrow with reeds. The land is so remote that local radiotelescopes are capable of listening to the stars.
In Kurzeme, Latvia, right next to the Cape of Kolka, the Irbe River smashed its riverbed all the way to the sea. The landscape is changing so often that the old riverbeds can't keep up and simply overgrow with reeds. The land is so remote that local radiotelescopes are capable of listening to the stars.
UNDISTURBED
We take you on a journey through one of the less populated areas. We call this "river therapy", a way to clear your mind and gain fresh perspectives.
SUSTAINABLE
We are very mindful of our impact on the environment, and respect the land we visit. This is a truly unique ecotourism adventure.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Rest your mind as we provide top of the line equipment, coordinate your gear list and take care of the menu, so you’ll just need to bring yourself.
TOUR OVERVIEW
TOUR LOCATION
Day by day itinerary
Day by day itinerary
On our way to Stende, we will make a short stop in Liepaja - whoever needs it will be able to buy fisherman's permits. Upon arrival - We will set up our first campsite. Tents, chairs, kitchen tools and other equipment - we will have enough time for everything to get used to and calmly prepare for the next day.
After initial safety and paddling instructions - we will make a delicious dinner and enjoy the rest of the time, accompanied by the stars.
Early in the morning, we have a chance to spot beavers, they are widely spread here.
Today we need plenty of energy to cover first 16km for our paddling adventure.
After all preparations settled - we will begin our journey, slowly “dissolving” into the landscape.
After taking spectacular panoramic areal shots, yes we will use a drone for that, we will continue our journey paddling west. We still need to find a proper shore for our camp and when we do so - we cook, hang out and share stories.
No surprise you will feel this extremely clean and fresh air, thanks to pine forests surrounding the river banks.
Today, space is our agenda item #1, more precisely- the gigantic radio telescope RT-32, which was designed to spy on NATO communications during the cold war. Today it is used primarily for space exploration. After inspecting this object of astronomy, we will continue paddling. Hera, Stende begins to show its “character” - the river begins to meander, you can see huge sand cliffs - dunes.
Another kilometer and we will reach our campsite. We will try to catch some fish - if we are lucky enough, we will have it for dinner.
By the time we reach the seashore - it will become evident that we have returned to civilization, as more and more signs of human activity will appear.
Irbe will reward us with a stunning view at the end of the route - a
narrow strip of sand (dune) separates the river from the sea. Just like the Curonian Spit, only very, very small. We will finish our adventure on a sandy beach.
We hope you will leave the Kolka region naturally "re-charged" and with the best memories!
Pricing and options
Pricing and options
Your guide
Your guide
Janis builds he's canoes himself, works as a outdoors guide, paddling instructor and travel industry educator.
State certified guide license (Nr.15452)
What's included?
What's included?
Inventory
- Two seated canoe
- Paddle
- PFD - support vest
- First aid kit
- Hermetic bag
- Hermetic barrel 60L
- Saw (shared)
- Bottle
- Shovel (shared)
- Cooler bag (shared)
- Water tanks
- Burner + gas
- Frying pan and pots (2pcs.)
- Cutting board
- Kitchen utensils
- Tableware
- Dishwashing kit
- Knife
- Rope
- Hygiene kit
- Pickup in Klaipeda,
- Transfer with minibus (Ford Transit Custom)
- Canoe paddling instruction
- Guidance
- Route planning
- Guide will take photos during the trip
- Drone photography
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Set of spare clothes for couple of days
- Shoes for water & land
- Towel & swimwear
- Travel (active rest) insurance
- Sunglasses, sun cap, sun screen & toiletries
- Camera
- Tent, sleeping bag, mat
- Headlamp
A true gastronomic adventure
A true gastronomic adventure
First day
Lunch
Your are on your own
Dinner
Coconut chicken curry with Basmati rice
Second day
Breakfast
Morning buffet
Ingredients: bread, cheese, ham, eggs, yogurt, muesli, jam. Coffee, tea
Lunch
Your are on your own
Dinner
Moroccan sweet potato and chickpea stew
Third day
Breakfast
“Musli la grande" - with apples, cranberries and nuts. Coffee, tea.
Lunch
Your are on your own
Dinner
Traditional Swedish Hash - “Pytt i panna”
Fourth day
Breakfast
"Shakshuka" - scrambled eggs with lightly roasted tomatoes. Coffee, tea.
Dinner
Your on your own