Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

We had a wonderful holiday in the North of Scotland indeed. The NC500 is a fantastic route. The exceptional wilderness and beauty of the region has not been exaggerated. The proposed itinerary was very complete and posed no problem what so ever. The accommodations the agency had found for us were great without exception. Their suggestions for eating locations and places to visit were also very useful.

Absolute Escapes provided an excellent service and responded promptly to our requests.

We had an excellent week of walking in a quiet and gorgeous area in Scotland. Perfect weather for walking was a bonus and the views through the impressive glens a reward. Everyone we met along the route was very friendly and helpful. I'm no longer surprised but still get impressed how outstanding the people from Scotland are.

Absolute Escapes arranged all accommodations (very good to excellent hotels & B&B's), bagagetransfers and the occasional transfers from places without accommodation. The itinerary provided in advance was crystal clear and more than complete. Every detail was well described.

Walking holiday with luggage transport, Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path in July/August 2018

Absolute Escapes organised our week perfectly, very good itinerary, tipps and maps. We contacted them twice and help was given immediately and efficiently. Will definitely book our next walking holiday with them!

I used to believe that so long as I could take a week, or so, each summer to walk, I would be able to come back to myself, and regroup and prepare for another year of life's challenges. Well, between my job and my young family, I let four years go by, and I was desperate for a bit of wandering. I walked the West Highland Way four years ago, and I had my heart set on the Great Glen Way. When I announced that I would walk it this summer, two of my aunts asked to join me (one in her 60s and one in her 50s). I asked my sister-in-law to join us as she's never left Canada before. Finally, a dear friend had recently left a twelve year relationship, and as she had been with me on the West Highland Way, she asked to join this new venture. The walk was wonderful. I love how a walk of this length distills a day's goals and simplifies a day's challenges. I move from days full of "multi-tasking" -- juggling work, family, bills, groceries, appointments -- to days of recognizing that I have to get from point A to point B while trying not to develop a blister, and while aiming to stay dry. Ideally, I will have enough water and and some pleasant things to eat along the way. Simple! Attainable! How pleasant! The Great Glen Way was so incredibly beautiful, and the High Route (optional) is a bit of a physical challenge, but provides views that preclude chatter and simply demand that one stays still, and quiet, and just looks, and looks, and looks. The Great Glen Way provided something different to each member of our walking group. My aunts were so very proud of their achievement in completing the trail. I think my Aunt Tess, in particular, was doubting herself, and yet her radiant smiles at the end of each day spoke volumes about her bourgeoning confidence. My sister-in-law seemed to come into herself on this walk. Typically quiet and reserved, Sherry threw her head back and laughed out loud many a time on this walk. I discovered how witty . . . how downright funny she is, while walking with her. My friend was a month out from the end of her relationship, and the physical reality of walking a trail -- of leaving a place, and then arriving at another -- seemed to mirror the emotional journey that she was on. She was with us as we walked, but also, she seemed to be on her own at times, as she moved and processed and transitioned. I, who had rushed to pack for this walk (leaving Canada on Friday to begin walking on Monday), and who took two days to recognize that I was even on this adventure, was periodically startled and delighted to glimpse the person I was when I had time to daydream and wander and wonder. What relief. And what a gift. Thank you for this opportunity to reflect on one of the great walks of my life. Sincerely, Stephanie Giroux Sudbury, Canada

I think Absolute Escapes is a marvellous organization. They are exceptionally organized, and they are wonderful communicators (warm, personal and entirely useful communications). They offer wonderful walking holidays, and the accommodations were, without exception, excellent. I recommend them highly, and I would travel with them again in a heartbeat.

We had a wonderful holiday that included Ayr, the Isle of Skye,the Shetland Islands (Lerwick and Unst), and Edinburgh. The scenery and coastline were beautiful and we enjoyed all of our destinations.

Absolute Escapes was a pleasure to work with. They were very timely in their communications, and helpful in putting together a wonderful itinerary. Once our plans were made, the personalized itinerary with all of the advice on restaurants and things to see was great. The accommodations were all very nice. Overall it was a great experience to work with them, and I would highly recommend them!

My friend and I walked the Cateran Trail and loved every minute of it--even through the rain. ;-)The rolling hills and vistas, paths through woodlands, cows and sheep made it a perfect journey.

This is the third time I've used Absolute Escapes to arrange an unguided walk in Scotland so you can tell that I'm very pleased with them! They are thorough in their planning, chose good places to stay and transportation services for luggage. I'm already thinking about next summer.....

We had a hire car that we used to travel through the Scottish highlands finishing in Edinburgh

Jason was helpful in every aspect

We flew into London from the USA and made our own arrangements for our 3-day stay. We hen took the Virgin Train to Edinburgh where our 13-day Scotland adventure, planned by our travel agent, began

We worked with Caitlin Richmond at Absolute Escapes. Caitlin's planning and communication were outstanding. The materials and suggestions we received were wonderful. Every B&B and hotel we stayed in seemed to be better than the last. We could nopt be happier than we were with Absolute Escapes

My frined and I just completed St. Cuthbert's Way. Absolute Escapes did a fantastic job of attneding to the details so that we could just concetrate on the walk. I could not have been happier with the care we received before the hike and the arrangements they made for accomodations during the hike. Their packat was cear and was relly helpful.

Absolute Escapes gave us personal attention. Whenever I had a question I was promptly answered.

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It was a challenge made easy Thanks to the great organization. Lovely landscape, welcoming B&B, super breakfast, rain, walking mates, wonderful holidays.

Always available and help ful. We found all we expected and more.