AVIEMORE

This exclusive 5-day group holiday is designed specifically for blind and partially sighted travellers, offering a warm and deeply immersive escape into the rugged beauty of Cairngorms National Park. From the crisp alpine air and the smell of earthy heather-clad moors to the sound of birdsong in ancient Caledonian Pine Forests, every moment of this itinerary is crafted to engage all your senses.

As always, you will be fully supported by our expert trained sighted guides alongside a qualified local mountain guide, ensuring a safe, seamless, and completely confident experience on the wilderness trails.

DATES & PRICES

19 – 23 APRIL 2027

£2,350 PRICE PER PERSON SHARING ROOM
(Approx. $3,100 USD)

£2,650 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
(Approx. $3,500 USD)

USD prices are approximate and may vary depending on current exchange rates and card provider charges at the time of booking.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

4* Guest House or Hotel with breakfast

Seable trained local sighted guides – qualified and experienced in mountain navigation

All excursions and activities, including entrance fees to nature reserves

Packed lunch on selected days

Fruit and snacks each day

All local transfers

Tour operator liability insurance

ACTIVITIES AND PRIVATE EXCURSIONS

Wilderness Hiking & Nature: Explore up to 8 miles a day with our expert local mountain guide. We will walk through the Loch Garten nature reserve accompanied by birdsong, and hike the Ryvoan Pass to reach the mythic, sparkling waters of the Angel’s Lochan.

Tactile History at Culloden: Walk the rough moorland of Culloden Battlefield, learning the harrowing history of the 1746 Jacobite Rebellion. We will also touch the ancient, 4,000-year-old standing stones at Clava Cairns.

Cairngorm Reindeer Encounter: Meet Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer! Get up close to these magnificent animals, feeling their thick coats and velvety noses, while learning about their unique mountain habitat.

Dedicated Support: You will be supported by a qualified local mountain guide as well as our trusted Seable sighted guides, ensuring you can navigate the uneven wilderness trails safely and confidently.

Authentic Highland Comfort: 4 nights of accommodation at the charming Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore, including daily hearty Scottish breakfasts and 3 packed hiker’s lunches to keep you fuelled on the trails.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY - TRAVEL TO THE CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK

Failt to bonny Scottland! We welcome you on this wonderful walking expedition!

Travel north, perhaps by train, to the enchanting beauty of the Cairngorms National Park. Disembark in the village of Aviemore, where your guide and chaperones will be waiting on the platform.

This afternoon, you will visit a nature reserve at nearby Loch Garten. A short walk in the pine forest will be accompanied by birdsong and dappled light.

Later, return to Aviemore to check into the accommodation. Once you arrive at your accommodation, your sighted guide will help you check in and do a room orientation. Here, you can have some time to unpack and relax before you meet again to go over your holiday itinerary one more time. Then you can have some time to rest and prepare for dinner.

Journey time: short walk (2 km)

DAY 2: THE ANGEL'S LOCHAN AND HEATHER MOORS

Today, we will explore the Rothiemurchus Forest and beyond on a hike to a stunningly located loch. Our route follows a good trail through ancient pine trees and a narrow pass before reaching the lochan, which sparkles green in the sunshine—leading to many myths and local legends about why that is! If we have the energy, we’ll continue beyond the lochan, breaking out of the forest and onto open heather moors.

After returning to the accommodation, you can rest and freshen up, ready for dinner close by.

Journey time: full-day walking activity (8 km)

DAY 3: COASTAL HIKE AND VISIT CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

After a lovely breakfast, we will head north this morning to visit Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rebellion, led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, came to a bloody end. Learn about one of the most harrowing battles in Scottish history and walk across the rough moor where the Jacobites and the Government fought in 1746.

After lunch, enjoy a beautiful coastal walk, identifying flora and fauna with your knowledgeable guide, before returning to Aviemore.

Following a well-deserved rest in the guest house, we head out for a traditional dinner nearby.

Journey time: full-day walking activity (6 km)

DAY 4: HIKING IN THE CAIRNGORMS

Today, enjoy a hike in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. At over 4500 sq km, it is the largest National Park in the UK and makes it Scotland’s most prolific whisky-making region with miles of winding rivers. Led by your sighted guide, we will start from a high trailhead and head out into the foothills below the cliff-bound Northern Corries. It’s a high mountain environment, so it’s a real contrast to the previous days. Scotland’s only herd of reindeer roam free in this area, but in case we miss them, we will visit their local paddock after our hike so you can get a close-up and learn about how they came to be here.

A final night in Aviemore allows us to reflect on a special few days together.

Journey time: full-day walking activity (7 km)

DAY 5: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, we will leave our lovely guest house and say goodbye Mar sin leat to the Highlands.

We will help you check out of your accommodation and take you to the train station so you can start your journey home.

Journey time: short drive from the accommodation to the train station

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

GROUP SIZE

This trip cannot take place unless there are 4 participants booked 60 days prior to departure.

FLIGHTS & SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Flights are not included in the sample offers. However, you will receive all the information required to make the booking independently

BOOKING FORM & DEPOSIT

We can complete the booking form for you over the phone or by email. Deposit is 30% of the total and can be paid by bank transfer or credit card.

CONFIRMATION & BALANCE

You will receive the holiday confirmation and final invoice 3 months before departure.

4 weeks before departure, you will receive the itinerary, packing list, and final details.*

*The itinerary layout is subject to change according to availability

PASSPORT & VISA

We provide all the visa information upon booking.

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

REQUIREMENT: IT IS A STRICT CONDITION OF BOOKING THAT ALL TRAVELLERS HOLD VALID, COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE TRIP.

CONTACT US

020 3375 6947
info@seable.co.uk
Canopi Foundation, Canopi, 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN

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