Selecting a SwimTrek
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Choosing a SwimTrek Trip
How far will I swim each day?
Daily swimming distances vary considerably from one trip to the next. The majority of our trips cover an average of 3-6km per day, usually split betwe...
What is a SwimTrek trip?
Over 20 years we've found the best open water swimming locations in the world to create an unparalleled range of unforgettable travel experiences. Al...
Will I be able to swim the distances in the trip itinerary?
While the daily swim distances may be more than you're used to swimming in a single session, there are a couple of reasons why you may surprise yourse...
How fast do I need to be able to swim?
We often have a wide range of swimming speeds on a particular departure, with our guests covering 1km in the open water in anything from 10-40 minutes...
Do I have to complete all of the swims?
No. This is a holiday, after all! If you need to take a break during a swim you are welcome to jump on the support boat at any time. On the trips wher...
Which strokes do people swim?
Although the majority of our guests swim front crawl (freestyle), we often have a number of breast-strokers, too. Having different swimming groups mea...
What type of support do we have on the swims?
Every swimming group is accompanied by its own support vessel on each swim. On most trips, these vessels usually consist of one main boat and two infl...
Will we see any marine life?
One of the great joys of open water swimming is that it gives you the chance to appreciate the incredible range of wildlife, natural topography and un...
Are there any age restrictions when joining a SwimTrek trip?
All guests must be 18 years or over at the beginning of our standard SwimTrek trips or be accompanied by a swimming adult if aged between 16 and 18. T...
Do you cater for solo travellers?
Absolutely! Many SwimTrekkers join our trips as solo travellers and end up with an incredible group of friends who share a love for the open water. A ...
What will my fellow swimmers be like?
As swimming is a low impact, medium intensity activity, it enables a wide variety of ages and experience levels to take part in our trips. Your fellow...
Are there any non-swimming activities?
The number of non-swimming activities varies considerably from one trip to the next, so it’s worth taking a look at the ‘Itinerary’ tab of the trip pa...
How far will I swim each day?
Daily swimming distances vary considerably from one trip to the next. The majority of our trips cover an average of 3-6km per day, usually split betwe...
What will the water temperature be?
Indicative location water and air temperatures can be found on each trip page, within the 'Trip Info' tab under 'Trip Grading’. You can even use our s...
Can I bring a non-swimming guest?
The majority of our trips can cater for non-swimming guests, however, please note that this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. All n...