Private Guided Mountain Walking Experience in the Cairngorms

4.9 (14 reviews) one day Private tour

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About this activity

The Cairngorm National Park is a little piece of Arctic plateau and contains many of the highest mountains in the Highlands. The area is full of fascinating geology and history and is home to many rare plant and animal species. Explore the Cairngorms with us and we'll safely guide you to its highest summits and secret corners. We'll select a route that will be challenging but achievable and is big on scenery and satisfaction!

This experience is suitable for novices, travellers or anyone looking for a special experience in the local area. No prior experience of mountain walking or hiking is necessary and you'll be kept safe and encouraged every step of the way.

Our guides hold the highest attainable qualifications in mountain leadership and are passionate about giving you the best possible experience. We are as excited guided complete beginners as we are guiding experienced hikers and we enjoy working with both the young and the young at heart.

We look forward to exploring with you!

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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: EverydayClimbing

Ages: Adults (7–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Map and compass
Included: Qualified Mountain Guide
Included: Emergency shelter
Included: Alcoholic beverages: At the summit of our mountain, you'll be invited to celebrate with a free taste of local Highland Whisky
Included: First aid kit

Not included

Not included: You'll need to provide a lunch for the day
Not included: Every participant will need outdoor shoes, warm clothing and waterproof layers.

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of the The Cairngorm National Park, safely guided by a qualified Mountain Leader. This mountain walking experience begins by meeting and getting to know your guide. The Cairngorms have high mountains, dramatic cliffs and secret corners. We'll advise on a route that suits your experience and group and will always give you several options. We'll need to make a short drive to our start point, but will soon be stepping away from the crowds and into the famous Highland wilderness. With luck we'll spot some of the rare creatures and plants that call this stark, beautiful landscape home. Look out for Eagles, Mountain hares, Ptarmigan and even Reindeer! Our mountain experience might take us into a deep glacial bowl to search for climbers amongst the cliffs, onto an airy ridge line, into a valley to spy a secret lake and hidden cave or onto a high and haunted mountain top. You choose! Wherever we go, your guide will have plenty to show you and there'll be lots of photo opportunities. Before we make our way back home, we'll make sure to get a team photo on the summit... and maybe share a traditional dram of whisky too!

Stop 1
Cairngorms National Park

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You'll meet your Mountain Guide outside the Tiso Outdoor store, Unit 1, Retail park, Santa Claus Drive Aviemore, PH221AF. Meet time is 8:30am.

End point

You'll meet your Mountain Guide outside the Tiso Outdoor store, Unit 1, Retail park, Santa Claus Drive Aviemore, PH221AF. Meet time is 8:30am.

Pickup points

The Mountview Hotel
Nethybridge Hotel
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges
Coylumbridge Highland Lodges
Strathspey Hotel
Macdonald Highlands Hotel
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Coylumbridge Hotel
Premier Inn Aviemore hotel
Cairngorm Hotel

and 3 more pickup points

We can pick up small groups for free or help arrange transport for larger groups.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.