From Edinburgh: Cairngorms Mountain Hike Day Trip with Guide
ID: GYG727068-1181303
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the magic of the Cairngorms from up high. Hike some of Scotland's wildest mountains and immerse yourself in ancient forests. Accompanied by an experienced Mountain Guide.
The best way to experience the Scottish Highlands is by hiking up one of the country's highest mountains. Join an experienced Mountain Leader on a journey from Edinburgh into the heart of Scotland's remote wilderness.
An early departure from Edinburgh allows us to take public transport to Aviemore - the gateway to the Cairngorms mountain range - where we take a transfer to into the hills.
The hike takes us high up onto the Cairngorm Plateau, a world away from the city we left behind. This is a world of incredible natural beauty, remoteness, grandeur, and fragility.
Often we see majestic mountain hares, fluffy ptarmigans, stately stags, and rare eagles.
As the seasons change, so do the colours and textures of the ancient forests and high mountain plants.
We return to Edinburgh in the evening, watching the sun go down as we travel South. Alternatively, you may choose to continue North to Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. From Inverness you can take transfers to the Isle of Skye and other parts of the Highlands.
Highlights
- Climb a mountain in the heart of the Scottish Highlands
- Immerse yourself in beautifully remote wilderness
- Discover rare mountain wildlife
- Even more beautiful than Ben Nevis
- Not your average Scottish Highlands day trip
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves a strenuous hike and several hundred metres of elevation gain, so an apropriate level of fitness is required.
The weather in Scotland can be changeable, so you are required to wear appropriate walking shoes/boots, and bring a waterproof/windproof coat. There is always a chance that it will be cold, windy, and wet.
The hike will go ahead even if it's cloudy or raining, but this may affect the leader's choice of route.
Please bring your own snacks and water. There are no cafes or shops on the route.
Once we have left the car park at the Flotterstone Inn, there are no toilets anywhere on this hike, so please arrive prepared!
Meet at the bus station before 8:00 AM, to take the M10 bus (towards Inverness)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
