Active Cairngorms Adventure
Lukas Schwendimann
24th - 27th August 2026
24th - 27th August 2026
A Short Break in the Cairngorms
Enjoy a short active break exploring the Cairngorms National Park and the Highlands on this fully guided tour. Hike with an experienced guide, enjoy active adventures such as canoeing, quad biking or even falconry – take your pick! Relax in welcoming Highland accommodation amid the Highland village of Aviemore.
Highlights:
- Fully guided short tour including transport, accommodation, activities and most meals
- Enjoy two activity days in the Cairngorms National Park
- Explore the Highlands with a local expert guide
Itinerary
Day 1 – 24th August – Arrive in Edinburgh, transfer to the Cairngorms
Meet your guide at Edinburgh Airport this morning. First you’ll head into Edinburgh city centre to take in the sights and sounds of the Fringe Festival and visit Edinburgh Castle which includes the official tour.
Leaving Edinburgh in the afternoon you’ll transfer to the Cairngorms National Park.
Arrive in Aviemore and settle in to your accommodation.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 – 25th August – Active Adventures in the Cairngorms
Spend the day enjoying some active adventures in the Cairngorms with your guide. Try clay pigeon shooting in the morning then take to the waters of a local loch for a kayaking session with a local instructor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – 26th August – Exploring the Highlands
Today you’ll drive over to Glenfinnan in the West Highlands to hike to the viaduct and watch the Jacobite train. Today you may also want to visit the village of Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness to see the locks of the Caledonian Canal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – 27th August – Return to Edinburgh
Check out from your accommodation this morning and head back to Edinburgh. Along the way there are lots of options again to enjoy a hike or visit a historic site such as Scone Palace or perhaps Stirling Castle. Your guide will make their farewells in Edinburgh and you can begin your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Pricing and Inclusions
Your Quote:
Price per person: £4,874
Inclusions:
Services:
- 4 days of guiding with a highly qualified and experienced Highland Guide
- Custom trip design and planning
- 24 hour in-country support from the Highland Guiding team
Transport:
- All car transport beginning and ending at Edinburgh – no flights included
Meals and Accommodation:
- 3 nights accommodation in a 4 star Highland Guest House (Double Room)
- Breakfast and Lunch each day, from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4
Experiences:
- Hiking and tour guiding with an expert private guide
- Your choice of any 2 activities as listed above
To book this tour, a 25% booking deposit is required. Your trip will be confirmed once all necessary arrangements have been made.
Subject to our standard Booking Conditions.
