Cairngorms Hiking Day Trip from Edinburgh with Mountain Guide

The best way to experience the Scottish Highlands is by hiking up one of the country's highest mountains. Join an experienced Mountain Leader on a journey from Edinburgh into the heart of Scotland's remote wilderness.

An early departure from Edinburgh allows us to take public transport to Aviemore - the gateway to the Cairngorms mountain range - where we take a transfer to into the hills.


The hike takes us high up onto the Cairngorm Plateau, a world away from the city we left behind. This is a world of incredible natural beauty, remoteness, grandeur, and fragility.


Often we see majestic mountain hares, fluffy ptarmigans, stately stags, and rare eagles.


As the seasons change, so do the colours and textures of the ancient forests and high mountain plants.


We return to Edinburgh in the evening, watching the sun go down as we travel South. Alternatively, you may choose to continue North to Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. From Inverness you can take transfers to the Isle of Skye and other parts of the Highlands.

From £195 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

March — November

Contact details

Mountain Marcus

Belhaven Terrace
Belhaven Terrace
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH10 5HZ

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Coach
  • Train
  • Walking

Type

  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Wildlife

Tour prices


From £195 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Mountain Marcus

Tour company information

Mountain Marcus

Qualified Mountain Leader based in Edinburgh Guided hikes on Arthur's Seat at Sunset and during the day

Opening times

Sunset hikes start 1 hour before sunset
Datyime hikes also available

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