Adventure Sports and Discovery of Scotland in 8 Days
A week full of adventure sports with a discovery of Scottish nature thanks to outdoor activities. A mix for adventurers looking for thrills and wide open spaces.
Tour Highlights
- A real scottish adventure : The adrenaline of rafting and canyoning in beautiful canyons.
- The highlands : Hiking or ski touring in the Highlands.
- Mountain biking : Experience Mountain biking in the largest National Park of Scotland.
- Stunning Glencoe : The ascent of one of the major summits of Glencoe.
Tour Plan
Flight to Glasgow or Edinburgh. Welcome by your guide and transfer to tour first accomodation. Just 1 hour from the airport and you are at the entrance to the famous Highlands! Possibility of a short walk depending on when your arrive, or an even shorter walk to the pub? Settle into your home for 2 nights in the Perthshire region.
In the morning, gather at the meeting point to meet the guides who will brief you, provide you with your equipment and then take you to one of the area’s famous gorges. Loads of thrills and a guaranteed panorama framed by the leaders of canyoning in Scotland. With bonus photos of you in action. In the afternoon, to recover from all the excitement, a visit to the local distillery (which includes sampling).
-Rafting : Today, we increase the volume of water for a rafting descent into one of the region’s iconic rivers. You’ll have the opportunity to show your team spirit during this activity. You’ll be guided by extremely experienced local guides who know the rivers by heart. They’ll look after your safety and make sure everyone gets wet, too! In the afternoon, a short transfer to the Cairngorms National Park with a walk in the famous Caledonian Forest with its Scottish pines. A two-night stay in the Cairngorms.
-Mountain Biking: Today, we take to our pedals for a 20–40 km bike ride. A glorious loop in the heart of the country’s largest national park. It’s the ideal playground for mountain biking! We’ll explore the lochs, rivers and forests for which this region is famous.
Depending on the season, today, we offer you a day of skiing, where you can glide across the Scottish snow. Scotland’s largest ski resort is just 20 minutes from our accommodations. The other option is a trek (on skis or on foot) to the National Park Highlands to enjoy the vast expanse of this area with four of Scotland’s five highest peaks.
A descent into a section of the River Spey, which is a canoeing classic in Scotland. You’ll discover the joys of exploring by canoe. After an introduction in the morning, we’ll cover 20 km of the river for an unforgettable trip. Then transfer west toward Glencoe.
Last adventure today in one of the most spectacular regions of the country. We’ll climb one of the peaks of Glencoe to admire the panorama and the natural beauty which surrounds us. We’ll tell you all about the history of this area with its tormented past, as well as bit about its geology, since we’re in a huge caldera which is known as the Glencoe Super Volcano! Tonight, it’s a high-end culinary evening to celebrate the end of our adventure.
Back to civilisation ! 2 hours transfer to Glasgow or Edinburgh in the morning. Last urban strolls…
This is the end of your Scottish adventure. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Possibility to personalize your stay with other activities such as: climbing, abseiling, quad, paint ball and mini-highland games!
N.B. : The program is given for information only. The stages can be modified on site for meteorological, security, organizational, flight schedule or any unexpected event reasons. In these difficult times, the local guide will do their utmost to mitigate the effects of these events beyond our control.
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Included/Excluded
Cost Includes
- Trip organisation (customisation and bookings)
- Transports
- Accommodations
- Fully qualified guide
- Breakfasts and Lunches
- All ferry crossings
- 24/7 emergency telephone support
Cost Excludes
- Flights
- Dinners
- Entry fees to attractions such as distilleries or museums