Travelpack

Highlights: Aviemore - Findhorn - Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - River Spey

Visited places:
Aviemore
Aviemore is a popular holiday resort is surrounded by lush Highland scenery in the northwest corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park. Towering mountains, sparkling lochs and dense forests surround this bustling town, making it a popular year-round destination for a huge range of summer and winter activities. Aviemore is an excellent base for exploring the wilderness of the Cairgorms National Park, covering the mountains, Glenmore, Rothiemurchus Forest and much more. This part of the Highlands is home to some of the most stunning scenery and wonderful wildlife such as eagles, capercaillies, and ospreys, and a wide range of outdoor activities, from canoeing to skiing for all to enjoy.

Your itinerary:
Day 1:Aviemore
Arrive Aviemore, capital of the Highlands. The Cairngorm National Park is the ideal place to start this week of water activities and adventures. Rest of the day to enjoy at your own leisure. Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel.
Included: excursion, bedroom, and breakfast.

Day 2:Aviemore
White Water Rafting on the Mighty River FIndhorn. Enjoy a day of white water rafting. White Water rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Scotland. Today we will raft some exciting sections of the river Spey to sections of one of the best white water rivers in Britain, the mighty Findhorn.
This trip is on one of Britain’s most scenic river trips with awesome rapids fantastically named such as ‘wall of death’ and ‘carnage corner’!! (Don’t worry it’s
not that bad!!)
This is a full day activity
Min age 10 Years
Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel

Included: excursion, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 3:Aviemore
ENJOY A VISIT TO THE CAIRNGORM REINDEER
Take a guided Hill Trip with one of their experienced reindeer herders up onto the mountainside where the main reindeer herd lives all year round. Enjoy their paddocks and the exhibition center. The reindeer’s soft velvet noses mean they are a delight to hand-feed and with their endearing and friendly nature, a visit to see the reindeer on the hill is an unforgettable experience.
Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Included: entrance fees, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 4:Aviemore
River Spey Paddle Boarding Adventure
Enjoy this exciting river activity, River Spey Paddle Boarding provides a unique way to explore this beautiful area. Suitable for ages 8+ and easy to learn, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest-growing water sport around the world. Your guide will cover safe launch, landing, and self-rescue techniques, efficient forward paddling, spinning, and all-round board control as well as learning how to ferry glide across the current, the first step to learning how to surf!
The river is much more sheltered from the wind than highland lochs, so makes a great learning environment and the river’s flow makes it extra fun.
Duration 1.5 Hours
Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Included: entrance fees, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 5:Aviemore
Canyoning Adventure. Enjoy an amazing adventure on this full-day Canyoning trip. Enjoy awesome places with mega jumps, slides, abseils, and stunning views, once you’ve tried these canyoning trips you’ll be hooked for life on Canyoning.
Min age 13 upwards
Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Included: entrance fees, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 6:Aviemore
River Rafting. This beautiful and easy river rafting/float trip is for those who want a relaxing trip without the worry of getting soaking wet and going for an involuntary swim! After a trip down the river, travel back to Aviemore on the steam train. where you will get a fantastic view of the Cairngorms.
Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Included: entrance fees, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 7:Aviemore
Gorge Swimming
FIGHT YOUR WAY UPSTREAM AGAINST THE FLOW, clambering up small waterfalls, swim through calmer sections, and jumping into deep pools. Gorge swimming is absolutely fantastic fun! Equipped with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and helmets this is a more ‘adventurous’ version of Gorge Walking. Fight your way upstream against the flow, clambering up small waterfalls, swimming through calmer sections, and jumping into deep pools. When you reach the top just turn round and float or slide back down to the start. This is a really thrilling sport and you’ll have an amazing time. There is full instructor supervision at all times and believe me they will be having a great time too!
Min age 14

Overnight at MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Included: entrance fees, bedroom, and breakfast

Day 8:
Finally, it's time to leave. You have just had a taste of the adventure waiting for you in the Cairngorm National Park.
There is lots more awaiting. Till the next time have a safe journey home.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION
MacDonald Highlands Hotel Aviemore

Includes
Hotels as mentioned as per the itinerary
Meals as mentioned as per the itinerary
Entrances as mentioned as per the itinerary

Excludes
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature ie Laundry, phone calls, etc
Any Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Tips
Personal Travel and Accident Insurance

Offer Includes

Meal Plans