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Canyon your way through a highland glen, hike through the sweeping Cairngorms and enjoy an exclusive whisky and chocolate tasting at Scotland\u2019s second highest distillery<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":88636,"menu_order":158,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"na","duration":4,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Scotland-Flash-Pack-1120x620.jpg","continent":"Europe","country":"Scotland","countries":["Scotland"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a31509","max":"\u00a31509"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac1779","max":"\u20ac1779"},"usd":{"min":"$2029","max":"$2029"},"cad":{"min":"$2779","max":"$2779"},"aud":{"min":"$2769","max":"$2769"},"nzd":{"min":"$3089","max":"$3089"},"hkd":{"min":"$15159","max":"$15859"},"aed":{"min":"DH7119","max":"DH7119"}},"about":"

Castles, mountains and canyoning. Sounds like our four-day adventure in the Scottish Highlands. <\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Cairngorms National Park to Bruar Canyon, this long weekend is all about the great Scottish wilderness. You\u2019ll hike and canyon through the magnificent terrain; abseil down waterfalls and conquer the summit of a 4,000-foot mountain; savor a decadent whisky and chocolate pairing in Scotland\u2019s second highest distilery; and stay in a beautiful castle hotel with a luxurious spa.<\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":11528,"name":"Escape The Crowds","slug":"escape-the-crowds","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":11528,"taxonomy":"style","description":"Volcanic islands, black deserts, remote oases\u2026 Sometimes, you just need to get as far away as possible and escape the crowds. If that\u2019s the case, let us take you on an off-grid adventure.","parent":0,"count":32,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":8454,"name":"Most Active","slug":"active-vacation","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8454,"taxonomy":"style","description":"If you hadn\u2019t already noticed, active adventures are one of our biggest passions. From mountain expeditions in Peru to off-roading in Portugal, let us show you what real adventure looks like.","parent":0,"count":21,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":true,"seasons":["spring","summer"],"scenery":["city","mountain"],"activities":["canyoning","hiking","local_culture","tasting","water_sports"],"activity_level":["moderate"],"key_locations":"Inverness, Bruar Canyon, Edinburgh","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive at Inverness Airport (INV) | cycle along the River Ness","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Hello, Highlands","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Arrive in Inverness for 1pm, where you can either be picked up in the city center or at the airport, and meet your guide and fellow solo travellers. Your Scottish adventure then starts with a scenic cycle along the River Ness. Absorb beautiful views of the river unfolding before you, before crossing over to the Ness Islands, with their dappled forests and meandering paths. From here, you\u2019ll continue the journey onwards to the Inverness Botanical Gardens, down the Caledonian Canal and finally out to Moray Firth on the northern coast. Savour a special moment watching wild dolphins leap and swim in their natural habitat. Then, it\u2019s onto Kingussie, where you\u2019ll check into your hotel before a three-course welcome feast in a traditional Scottish pub.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Hello, Highlands","text":"

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This morning, drive an hour west to Bruar Canyon, whose deep blue waters lend the region a serene beauty. Threaded with waterfalls, pools and natural rock flumes, this is a brilliant location for canyoning \u2013 which you\u2019ll experience for yourself as you swim, abseil and climb your way through this wilderness playground. This afternoon\u2019s activity? A spot of pigeon shooting (clay ones, naturally) and axe throwing on the atmospheric Ardverikie Estate, complete with views of the shimmering loch and rolling mountains.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Canyon through the glen","text":"

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Your first activity this morning will see you hiking in the Cairngorms National Park, under the guidance of a local mountain ranger. As you make your way deeper into the Scottish Highlands, your guide will bring the region to life with histories and tales of the mountains. Savor epic views of your surroundings, with Ben Macdui \u2013 the UK\u2019s second highest mountain \u2013 well within sight. Then, it\u2019s back down to base camp for a replenishing pub lunch, followed by the perfect indulgent experience: a whisky and chocolate tasting in Scotland\u2019s highest distillery. Dating back to 1897, Dalwhinnie Distillery has survived through countless cold winters to consistently produce some of Scotland\u2019s finest, honey-hued whisky. Such decadence deserves a fitting finale, so tonight you\u2019ll bed down in an elegant rural castle hotel, with a spa at your disposal and atmospheric highland views unfolding before you.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Highland hiking and whisky flavors ","text":"

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This morning, you\u2019ll make a scenic three-hour drive down to Edinburgh, where you\u2019ll enjoy a walking tour of the city. From the atmospheric alleys of the Royal Mile to the medieval castle, Edinburgh is laden with historical intrigue \u2013 the perfect city to keep exploring at leisure, as our tour officially comes to its end. Whether you wish to extend your adventure in Edinburgh, or fly onto one of our bestselling Europe destinations, we\u2019ll leave it with you.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"FROM A CASTLE TO THE CAPITAL","text":"

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