Scottish Highlands Adventure
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Discover the enchantment of Scotland and it's highlands on this varied and beautiful adventure. The first section of the itinerary is based in the wild landscapes of Assynt - a UNESCO Geopark - and you will enjoy magnificent mountain hikes in the area. There will be a chance to visit an osprey reserve, hike on whisky smugglers’ trails, visit a famous whisky distillery & ride a steam train!
You will also hike from village to village through Cairngorms National Park - the largest tract of wild land in the UK. Each night you will bed down in comfortable 4 star hotels, unique and away from the crowds. Most meals are included and your comfort is assured.
Your Hiking Guides are some of the most highly experienced and qualified in the country. Defined by their passion for Scotland’s mountains and wild places, they have an intimate knowledge of the natural and social history of this land which they will be delighted to share with you.
Transfer from Inverness to the wild region of Assynt.
The Summer Isles & Stac Pollaidh
Hiking the mountain, Cul Mor
Bonnie Prince Charlie & the Whisky Trails
Grantown on Spey to Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten to Aviemore
High Summits of the Cairngorms
Transfer to Aviemore then Inverness.
Countries visited
Transportation
Steam 2000 Train, Boat trips and small bus transfers.
Included In Price
- 7 nights accommodation, as described in the itinerary- Most meals during the trip
- All local transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- The services of an experienced guide throughout the trip
- Boat trip, distillery visit & steam train journey
Meals Included
This tour includes 19 meals; 7 breakfasts 5 lunches 7 dinners
Not Included In Price
- Transport to and from Inverness, where the itinerary starts and finishes- Travel insurance and personal equipment
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Incidental personal expenditure e.g. alcoholic drinks, laundry, etc
- Any other items not mentioned as being included above
Important Information
This trip can be run with a minimum of 2 people at an additional cost.| Valid From | Valid to | Twin share pp | |
| 1 Apr 2013 | 1 Oct 2013 | AU$ 2260 |
Day 1: Transfer from Inverness to the wild region of Assynt.
Arrive into Inverness and we can arrange pre-trip accommodation if required. We transfer north-west to the wild region of Assynt (1.5 hours). A short hike up Ullapool Hill gets our bearings set.
Dinner in the village and overnight. 1.5 hours
Accommodation
4 star local Guest HouseMeals Included
1 x DinnersDay 2: The Summer Isles & Stac Pollaidh
Our day starts with a relaxing cruise through the Summer Isles, a beautiful archipelago with striking rock features. We'll stop for lunch at the wonderful Achnahaird Beach before making an afternoon ascent of Stac Pollaidh - which is one of the best 'little mountains' in Scotland - it stands just 613m high and the hike will only take around 3 hours. Moderate Hike: 7km, 600m ascent, mainly good trails
Accommodation
4 star local Guest HouseMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 3: Hiking the mountain, Cul Mor
This mountain gives a great day hiking, with expansive views across the Assynt wilderness and out across the sea to the Summer Isles Moderate Hike: 12km, 700m ascent, rough mountain trails
Accommodation
4 star local Guest HouseMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 4: Bonnie Prince Charlie & the Whisky Trails
We transfer south to the battlefield at Culloden (1.5 hours), where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s rebellion came to a bloody end in 1746. We then transfer into Cairngorms National Park where we enjoy a short hike on trails used by the whisky smugglers in days of old. We then enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glenlivet Distillery before arriving at our hotel and overnight. Easy Hike: up to 5km, minimal ascent
Accommodation
4 star local small hotelMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 5: Grantown on Spey to Boat of Garten
A short transfer after breakfast allows us to enjoy a point to point hike of around 17km, ending back at the hotel. We hike along the Speyside Way, through forests and along the banks of the River Spey, before detouring to beautiful Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie, visiting the wildlife reserve there to see ospreys if time (and season!) permits. Moderate Hike: – 17km, minimal ascent, good trails throughout
Accommodation
4 star local small hotelMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 6: Boat of Garten to Aviemore
An easy day today as we continue a point to point route linking Grantown on Spey and Aviemore. We again follow the Speyside Way, enjoying open views towards the Cairngorms Mountains. After arriving in Aviemore, we enjoy some free time and then take a steam train back to Boat of Garten! Easy Hike: – 9km, minimal ascent, good trails throughout
Accommodation
4 star Boat Hotel, Boat of GartenMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x DinnersDay 7: High Summits of the Cairngorms
The main Cairngorm plateau offers many great hikes and we would aim to reach a summit and finish the trip on a real high! Our guide would suggest an option on the day to give the group the best day out. Return to hotel for celebratory dinner. Moderate Hike: 20km, 700m ascent, mainly good
Accommodation
4 star Boat Hotel, Boat of GartenMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 8: Transfer to Aviemore then Inverness.
Transfer to Aviemore and depart for 45 minute transfer back to Inverness.