Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

Very professional and reliable with prompt and friendly communication.

We absolutely loved our Speyside Way holiday planned by Absolute Escapes-- it was truly unique and so effortless. We are already looking at other holiday packages Absolute Escapes offers! For us, the biggest highlight of the trip included the Tomintoul Spur. This section of the Way was awe-inspiring. We really enjoyed the way we traveled through multiple terrains and saw a little bit of everything-- moorland, mountain, farmland, forest, bog, everything!

We were so blown away by this trip. This was probably one of the best trips we've ever been on, and that was very much because of all the effort put in by Absolute Escapes. After long days of walking that were incredibly rewarding, but also challenging, everywhere we went to check in knew exactly who we were and everything was prepaid. We never had to think about a single thing, we got to just relax as soon as we got in the door. All of the proprietors were exceedingly friendly, and all of the breakfasts were top notch. We for the most part followed the advice for where to go for evening meals and drinks in the itinerary and were never disappointed. We slept and ate (and drank!) like kings the whole trip!

We had an amazing time in Arran, my new favourite place!! Yes we made it up Goatfell on day 1, my daughter decided to stay home so it was just Darrel, Vinny and me. The weather all week was fantastic and made the adventurous terrain so much easier and of course the views spectacular. It's My brothers turn next time to select our next adventure and I know he has an affinity with Ireland, I've hinted at the Dingle Way so fingers crossed I'll be contacting you soon. Thanks again for a perfectly organised trip.

Absolute Escapes are by far the best walking holiday organisers by far. The staff are well informed and can relay first hand experience regarding any chosen trip. The pack we receive prior to the trip is packed full of useful items even alternative ideas for bad weather situations. For the first time since using Absolute Escapes I had to contact them during the holiday, the response was immediate and my queries dealt with in the most efficient way. I just love the enthusiasm and professional way that the holidays are organised. I can't wait to book my next adventure.

My son Dan (who lives in Aberdeen) and I really loved the Arran Coastal walk. The chosen B&Bs' with their excellent breakfasts have been well selected and our evening meals also were really very good. The walk itself has been tremendous although we decided on day 1 (Brodick to Lochranza) not to take the Goat Fell track and so we walked the shorter and less hard / long alternative route. So in the end we did a complete "coastal" hike and day after day we enjoyed each and every mile (or kilometre for me) of it. Stunning views, the diverse fauna and flora, the landscapes (indeed, something like miniatur Highlands), the silence and mainly the challenging route represent, at least as far as I´m concerned, the best walk I ever did till now. Let me however make one remark: besides the many items washed up from the sea, large parts of the track along the coastline are polluted by a great number of litter left by walkers (how sad), mainly empty 0,5 liter plastic waterbottles. This although empty 0,5 liter plastic waterbottles are not heavy and do not take much place in the rucksack ... In my understanding, actions are to be taken and the sensitization of walkers should be done.

As usual the walk was perfectly organized and even my special luggage arrangement at Brodick Pier went well. If I will still be able to take up our common next challenge, the Hadrian's Wall walk, we will certainly ask ABSOLUTE ESCAPES to get that organized for us. ABSOLUTE ESCAPES have already organized 3 walks for my son Dan and myself: nr. 1: WHW June 2011 nr. 2: Borders Abbeys Way May 2014 nr. 3: Arran Coastal Walk April 2017 and so it will continue for future walks in Scotland.

Walked the Great Glen Way over five days - blessed with fair weather and a relatively unpopulated path. Relished the solitude and scenery of canal, lochs, hillsides, moor and forestry. A fabulous, soul nourishing hike.

From informative, clear and helpful advance planning to the accommodation arranging and baggage transfer, everything flowed smoothly and seamlessly in support of my holiday. Absolutely faultless service from Absolute Escapes. Could not be more satisfied.

Booked our west highland way experience through absolute escapes and so happy and pleased we did. I honestly cannot fault anything from there planning and arranging of it for us. We didn't have to do a thing. There professional approach to booking and planning it exceeds our expectations. I would highly recommend using them and will using them again in the future to book our next walking holiday experience. 10 out of 10 I reward them.

Very professional and well organised right from the start of our holiday through to the end.

Walked the West highland Way (first time I'd walked but my friend had some experience). Loved it - we were very lucky with the weather, but were well prepared for the rain we did have. Fantastic experience - Ben Nevis next? :)

Absolute Escapes sent us an information pack which was excellent and ensured we were well prepared for the walk. B & Bs they booked for us were all really good, and I would recommend Absolute Escapes and use them again.

What a fantastic time I had. The walking was challenging, but wonderful, and the arrangements made by Absolute Escapes worked like clockwork. The memories I took away from this holiday will be with me for the rest of my life. The scenery in Scotland is as rugged as it is beautiful. To walk on paths that were laid down in 1715, and to see in same places that they are as good today as when they were constructed is amazing. Rannoch Moor is just the most amazing place. The accommodation was exactly as I expected, and the notes and instructions provided were just exactly what was needed. I enjoyed the walk so much that I intend to walk the Great Glen way at the same time next year. Walking the West Highland Way in six days was always going to be a big challenge, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Great arrangements, great set of instructions. The baggage transfer worked like clockwork. Just the best way to walk the West Highland Way.

Spent 10 fantastic days and nights touring the Outer Hebrides with all of our accomodation and ferry transfers organized by Absolute Escapes. The planning was faultless, the choice of places to stay was stunning - exactly the 4 to 5 star locations we were unable to find ourselves using any of the available online booking systems. The Outer Hebrides are a stunning jewel in the Atlantic Ocean and a 'not to be missed' destination for those looking for stunning scenery and great food in Scotland.

Planning a holiday in the Outer Hebrides from the other side of the globe is not simple but Absolute Escapes suggested tour through the Outer Hebrides was exceptional. Responses to questions were always quick and helpful and all the necessary bookings and transfers were faultlessly organized.

Richard and I had a truly wonderful experience on the walk – we’ve been so busy talking about it since we got back to Adelaide that we haven’t replied to this email . We had really excellent weather – one day’s rain led us to miss the Red Pike but to be honest at that early stage it might have been quite hard work! The accommodation at all places was excellent. It is hard to say which was the best because most places were welcoming, accommodating and full of interesting information. For feedback probably the least friendly and perhaps the least comfortable was The Arncliffe Arms in Glaisdale. We were checked in over the bar and it seemed as if we were interrupting. The Packhorse crew were also excellent (not that we really saw them) – just that we heard others who had booked with Sherpa waiting for their luggage – and ours was always there.

Absolute was ideal. They prepared us well in advance and arranged excellent accommodation - with great tips for where to eat!