Gift voucher
Canoeing gift voucher
Valid for any of the 199 canoeing experiences on Yumping, in 45 counties. Whoever receives it chooses which one, where and when.
- They choose the experience, place and day
- Valid for 5 years, in one go or several
- If they pick something pricier, they pay the difference. Any balance goes to their wallet
Choose how to give it
Where it can be used
- Cumbria31
- Highland26
- North Yorkshire11
- Denbighshire10
- Dorset8
- Devon7
- Perth and Kinross7
- Herefordshire7
- Gwynedd6
- Derbyshire6
- Northumberland5
- Coleraine4
- Lincolnshire4
- London4
- Cheshire4
- Buckinghamshire4
- Monmouthshire3
- Scottish Borders3
- Aberdeenshire3
- Newry and Mourne3
- Fermanagh3
- Bedfordshire3
- Norfolk3
- Pembrokeshire2
- Warwickshire2
- Somerset2
- Hertfordshire2
- Dumfries and Galloway2
- East Ayrshire2
- Greater Manchester2
- Moray2
- Powys2
- Merthyr Tydfil2
- Stirling2
- West Midlands2
- Neath Port Talbot1
- Kerry1
- Isle of Man1
- South Lanarkshire1
- Angus1
- Omagh1
- Down1
- Gloucestershire1
- Essex1
- East Sussex1
And if they'd rather do something else, the voucher works for any other experience on Yumping.
What a canoeing trip is like
In the UK a canoe usually means an open, Canadian-style boat for two or three people, paddled with single-bladed paddles. It's more stable than a kayak and carries more, so it suits families, couples and journeys with a picnic or camping kit on board. The session starts on the bank with how to steer and how to paddle in time with your partner, and then you set off along a river, canal or lake with the guide. Taster sessions take around two hours, and half-day and full-day trips are common.
Some rivers have small rapids, while others are flat and slow, and there are journeys of several days with nights spent camping by the water. Canals bring features you won't find on a lake, such as tunnels and aqueducts that carry you high above a valley. Canoeing runs mainly from spring to autumn. Expect wet feet: wear trainers you don't mind soaking, bring a change of clothes and, in Scotland in summer, some midge repellent.
What you need
- Minimum age of 5 to 8 for most family trips, depending on the provider.
- Some trips are for over-16s only.
- Some providers don't require you to be able to swim, but bring spare clothes in case you get wet.
- Let the instructor know about any medical condition, such as diabetes.
How it works
- You give the voucherBy email or to print, with your message.
- They redeem it on YumpingThey enter the code and the balance appears in their wallet.
- They choose the experience, place and dayIf it costs more, they pay the difference. Anything left over is for next time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is it valid?
5 years from purchase. The exact date is printed on the voucher.
What if they don't fancy canoeing?
The voucher works for any other experience on Yumping.
Can it be used in several goes?
Yes. Whatever isn't spent stays in their Yumping wallet.
Canoe or kayak, what's the difference?
A canoe is open, shared by two or three people and paddled with a single blade. A kayak is usually for one or two, and you use a paddle with a blade at each end.
What if the river is too high?
After heavy rain rivers can rise and become unsafe. If the provider cancels, you pick a new date with them.
Can three of us share one canoe?
Many canoes take two or three people. Each seat is a place: the voucher covers what it can and you pay the difference, or you give a voucher each.
