Hiking and Wild Swimming in the Cairngorms - Detour Mini Adventure
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- Take a comfortable private transfer from Inverness Airport to the Mountain Lodge
- Meet the team with a warm welcome over arrival drinks
- Enjoy a guided walk along the River Feshie to get acquainted with the beautiful natural surroundings
- Settle in over a delicious three course welcome dinner
- Venture out on a group hike to a secret waterfall deep within a local Pine Forest
- Enjoy the company of wild reindeers on a walk high in the Scottish hills
- Take a dip in Loch Morlich on a wild swimming adventure, followed by an afternoon tea
- Get a glimpse of what life in the Ciarngorms really looks like with a talk from a Guest Speaker
- Get your endorphins going on a mountain biking expedition
- Soar across the Caledonian Forest on a zip lining adventure
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Welcome to Ballintean Mountain Lodge in the heart of Scotland’s Cairngorm National Park. It’s time to kick off your shoes, switch off from the stresses of everyday life and meet your fellow travellers. After a welcome drink on arrival we'll take a walk along the River Feshie and get the lay of the land before getting to know each other better over an included 3 course dinner.
The dawning of a new day full of fresh opportunity! Today, it’s time to explore. We'll visit epic mountains, chase (secret) cascading waterfalls and enjoy the company of wild reindeer high in the hills – be prepared for some serious cuteness. After an included lunch, ...
Today we crank up the adventure with a thrilling mountain bike ride across the Cairngorm Mountains, before a stop for lunch at the lodge, then an adrenaline-filled zip line through the ancient Caledonian Forest. This afternoon we'll have time for lawn games overlooking the hills before our included 3 course dinner.
We'll begin the day with a hike to a jaw-dropping viewpoint and perfect Instagram spot, with a chance to meet and feed the resident Highland cows. After breakfast our journey continues south with a brief stop to take in a slice of Scottish history, then west alongside...
After our included breakfast this morning, it's time to say goodbye to our new friends and look forward to new adventures! Thank you, Scotland, it's been truly unforgettable.
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