SAMPLE - Scotland Active Adventure - Final Info

Day 1 - Welcome to Scotland

On arrival at the airport you will meet your expert Guide, who will also be your driver throughout this trip. Load up the van and set off for the Isle of Arran, just a short ferry ride of the west coast of Scotland, stopping for a quick bite to eat before making the crossing.

Often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’, it boasts rugged mountains, deep glens, winding roads and small coastal villages, all on an island that is only 20 miles long and 10 miles wide. Settle in to your luxurious hotel on the shoreline and head for dinner before enjoying a restful evening after your day of travel.

Overnight: Isle of Arran | Auchrannie Resort
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 2 - Discover Arran's Corbett's

Today your guide will take you on an adventure to discover some of the Corbett’s that lie on the Isle of Arran, known as the little sisters to the Munros but every bit as enjoyable. If weather conditions allow and you feel up to a big day in the hills, you could attempt a round of Beinn Tarsuinn, Caisteal Abhail, Cìr Mhòr, Goat Fell, a cluster of beautiful hills easily accessed. With views across the island in every direction, you won’t be disappointed.

Overnight: Isle of Arran | Auchrannie Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Ride the Arran Circular & Golf Shiskine

Today you will get on the bikes and set off on Arran’s most famous cycling route, the Arran circular!  It’s got all the ingredients necessary for a perfect cycling loop, with a great balance of flat and hills, lots of cafés and cake stops and immense scenery. By no means an easy loop but a way to see every side of this beautiful island.

After getting the miles in on the bike and in the hills, enjoy a round of golf at Shiskine course before retiring for some well earned rest and relaxation at your hotel and sample some of the best local produce including amazing seafood and foraged delights.

Overnight: Isle of Arran | Auchrannie Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Round of Golf and Journey East

After a hearty breakfast, both guests and Guide 1 will board a helicopter from Arran to Campletown on the mainland where you will enjoy a game of golf at Machrihanish Golf Course, it is sure to be a game with a view! Back on board, your helicopter will take you to Monachyle Mhor, a boutique hotel deep in the heart of Perthshire at the foot of stunning Scottish mountains. Enjoy dining in their award winning restaurant and take a walk along the shores of the loch which is surrounded by mountains and wildlife.

*The guests will take their golf clubs on the helicopter and Guide 2 will depart Arran with the rest of their luggage and the vehicle to meet the guests at Monachyle Mhor in the evening.

Overnight: Lochearnhead | Monachyle Mhor Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Ben Lawers & Loch Tay Loop

Today, both guests and guide 1 will be starting on a full day on the bikes as you take on a route from Killin, past Ben Lawers & Loch Tay. Power up the hills and down the long stretches of quiet roads, enjoying the incredible scenery and working up a healthy appetite.  Guide 2 will be providing vehicle support today and will have a luxury picnic set up at a stunning view point along the way. This route is sure to leave you with a big smile on your face!

This afternoon, you will continue your journey by car to Braemar with both guides. Enjoy a celebratory drink on arrival in one of the Fife Arm’s many bar options and indulge in their culinary delights.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Munro Bagging in the Cairngorms

After breakfast, the guests and Guide 1 will head for the hills. There are 282 Munros in Scotland and with so many to choose from in the Cairngorms, you are spoilt for choice. Classics like Ben Macdui, which is the second highest mountain in Britain, will give you spectacular views across the national park. Of course there are many more options for bagging Munros in the area and your guide will discuss the best options for you and the weather conditions on the day.

After a big day, you will feast tonight on the delicious local produce and raise a toast to your achievement.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: Royal Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Travel to Torridon

This morning you will head north to the awe inspiring mountains of Torridon. You can choose to stop off for a game of golf on your journey at Cabot course (formally known as Castle Stewart) before your onward journey to the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Overnight: by Achnasheen | The Torridon
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Climb Torridon's Magnificent Mountains

Today your guide will take you on an adventure into some of the UK’s most rugged and beautiful landscapes. Glen Torridon is surrounded by some of the most spectacular peaks in the UK, 6 of which are Munros. If weather conditions allow, you could attempt the traverse of Beinn Eighe ridge, a huge cluster of of rugged peaks, ridges and scree-covered slopes between Loch Maree and Glen Torridon.  The spectacular path climbs very steeply through a magnificent ancient pinewood up onto a bare, ice-scraped plateau of rock. Depending on your chosen route you could bag 2 Munros on this challenging day out.

Overnight: by Achnasheen | The Torridon
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 - Take on the Bealach-Na-Ba

Today can be an adventure of your choice. You could head out for another day in the hills, weather dependent or perhaps you feel ready to take on one of the greatest bike climbs in Britain. The Bealach-Na-Ba really takes the breath away and offers a big cycling challenge with a gruelling uphill, starting from near sea-level it rises 626m in 9.1km of uphill, reaching 20% gradient. But your reward is an thrilling downhill, finishing your adventure on a high.

Overnight: by Achnasheen | The Torridon
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 10 - Depart

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Inverness, where you can continue your journey onwards, reflecting on your adventurous 8 days of climbing and cycling through the diverse and awe-inspiring corners of this beautiful country.

Meals Included: Breakfast