【Taipei Pingxi Lingjiao waterfall canoeing】 "With our canoe from Lingchiao waterfall(嶺腳瀑布) to Wanggu(望古), We avoid other tourists And discover the secret beauty of Jingtong(菁桐) and Pingxi(平溪). Let us chill with splashing water and pass through tranquil basin and turbulent river. Unpredictable pot holes and spectacular Lingchiao waterfall are also waiting for you This is definitely going to be a fantastic route for paddlers!"
Description▲
Description▼
【*Duration of the acticity】
3.50Hours
【Physical exertion】
★★★★☆(Normal)
【Appropriate season】
October to May
【Suitable person】
The general public
【Age limit】
10 to 70 years old
【Health】
If you have any particular decease record in the past or present, including vertigo, dizziness, arthritis, heart decease, pregnancy, high-blood pressure during the year, serious surgery, apoplexy , diabetes, or under other medical condition, like asthma (carry individual medicine along with), please inform us in advance, we will provide you appropriate advice, arrangement and care. If you don’t inform us and that results in any incident, we will not take any legal responsibility
【Proportion】
1: 10 (1 coach with 10 students)
【Insurance】
Accidental death insurance / Health insurance
【Meals】
No
【Equipment】
Kayak、life jacket、helmet、shoes
【Photo】
Yes / provide event photos
【Wearing】
Light and easy to exercise
【Owned】
sun screen、sun hat、water、change of clothes 、towel
【Washing】
Yes
【Certificate】
No
【Equipment specification】
Ocean Kayak Malibu 2
【License】
Lifeguard license
Fees included▲
Fees included▼
【Included】
Coach on the spot during the whole cruise, full equipment of canoe, basic teaching for paddling, guiding tour on water, accident medical insurance, personal photo during the activity
Activity Rundown▲
Activity Rundown▼
1.
Meeting point: Lingchiao train station (Please arrive earlier for registration)
2.
Arrive at the location
3.
Receive equipments and dress up
4.
Activity explanation and safety reminders
5.
Basic knowledge for paddling
6.
Warm-up
7.
Start our cruise and our guiding tour on water
8.
go ashore and dress up
9.
Return to Lingchiao train station
Common questions▲
Common questions▼
Q:
If a person(or more) in our group is weighed over 100kg, can we still sign up for the activity?
A:
The maximum loading of our canoe is 200 kg. It will have no problem as long as the two 100kg people are seperated in two canoes.
Q:
How wil you arrange the activity If a person(or more) in our group is weighed over 100kg?
A:
Our coach will arrange the seats accoring to the actual situation and of course take safety as the first priority.
Q:
What if the differeces of weight between each other are too different and thus cause danger during paddling?
A:
The canoes nowadays are with special design. The back side of the canoe can afford heavier person. Plus, our coach will provide professional advises on the spot, so balancing the canoe is not going to be a big problem.
Q:
Can I join the activity even if I don't know how to swim?
A:
You can join! We offer safe jacket for you and the canoe will have strict limitation on the numbers of participents, which means that the coach can have full attention on every one during our activity.
Q:
What if the weather is not suitable for paddling?
A:
We usually start the activity regardless of weather conditions. However, if the weather broadcast has warned of severe weather such as heavy rain or strong wind, we will inform the cancellation beforehand and refund your 100% fee. If the weather broadcast is fine but the actual weather at the spot is not safe for paddling, we will deduct the insurance fee and then refund you. Please note that we are not willing to refund due to route changing or returning for security reasons after we set sail.
Q:
If the number of the participents is odd, will he/she paddle alone?
A:
If the number of the participents is odd, he/she wil paddle with other group of people or with our coach.
Q:
Where can I download photos after the activity?
A:
For downloading, please click on our video section and log in your account (The account and the password will be enclosed in your pre-notification)
The customer have to arrive at the meeting point by themselves
2.
Please protect the environment. Thank you! In addition, we provide operational teaching and safe jackets. So you are welcomed if you only have very little expeience with water. However, since there will always be unpredictable risk in water activities, people with heart disease or pregnant women should not attend this activity.
3.
Please contact with the coach two days before the activity to ensure your order, your pick-up or meeting point, weather and so on.
4.
You will have chances to get exposed under the sun for a long time. Please prepare protective measurements for possible sunburn.
5.
This activity has a strict limitation in the number of the participations. We will check the availability of the activity immediately after your order. If you are on the wating list, we will contact with you three days before the activity and refund 100% back to you.
6.
This activity will stay on the sea for a long time. For people who are easy to have seasick, please take the medicine 20 minutes before our departure.
7.
We will cancel the activity if the weather or sea condition is not suitable for paddling. The local coach will make the final decision.
8.
We usually start the activity regardless of weather conditions. However, if the weather broadcast has warned of severe weather such as heavy rain or strong wind, we will inform the cancellation beforehand and refund your 100% fee. If the weather broadcast is fine but the actual weather at the spot is not safe for paddling, we will deduct the insurance fee and then refund you.
9.
If you want to rent wet suit or cold cap, please call us beforehand. We will help you with the process (price: wet suit NT 150/piece, cold cap NT 50/ piece)