Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

Absolute Escapes organized our Honeymoon to perfection! Their service was excellent and our wishes were completely fullfilled. The chosen accomodations were all superb. At the end of our honeymoon, we were even surprised by a champagne bottle and a lovely letter by the Absolute Escapes Team - they truely went above and beyond to make it a honeymoon to remember!

A very personal and polite service. Always responded fast to our emails and tried their best to make our wishes come true.

Scotland has long been at top of my list to visit. Being very much an active outdoors person, I wanted to see the country - especially the Highlands, be immersed in nature - and, do it in a more 'pampered way'. I worked with Zoe and Absolute Escapes to plan the perfect self-guided walk of the West Highland Way -(WHW) staying at premium B&B's and taking full advantage of the dependable baggage service. Also, planned the schedule for lots of sight seeing and just enjoying the people.

I found Absolute Escapes on the web during my research for a trip to Scotland. They are phenomenal to work with! I had lots of questions, explored options and made changes a few times! Zoe Kirkbride and team were extremely knowledgeable and helpful - as well as patient! I have already and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking for self-guided walks. And, I've already started researching my next booking with them!

Annual walking tour for 4 friends (age range 64 - 69). This year Causeway Coast. 3rd time we have used Absolute Escapes and the itinerary and organisation was as excellent as ever. Will certainly use AE again next year. Causeway Coast was spectacular and we (unexpectedly) had great weather. A hugely enjoyable holiday.

Absolute Escapes are professional and friendly. We continue to be impressed with the excellent organisation and choice of accommodation. Everything worked like clockwork.

I walked the John Muir way from North Berwick to Dunbar and from there followed the Berwickshire coast path to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. It was absolutely wonderful - I enjoyed every minute of it. So thanks to excellent organisation, Absolute escapes' flexibility and the great service, it was a great holiday. Everything worked out fine, the recommendations were really helpful, the taxi and luggage shuttles were no problem at all, and the accommodations were definitely very pleasant places to to stay.

I booked with Absolute Escapes and the whole process was absolutely delightful. Rebecca took care of everything, communication was always fast and really helpful. This was definitely not the last time booking through Absolute escapes

Andy at Absolute Escapes was terrific. He made me a customized holiday just for me. When I had on-the-fly changes because of Covid he was able to deftly change my reservations.

Outstanding. I highly recommend to anybody.

The Isle of Arran is an ideal place for an experienced hiker. We did the coastal walk over six days and included the Goatfell mountain. There was amazing views, a complete diversity of terrains (too many boulders 😊) good accommodation, good food and drink, and we was lucky to have good weather. There was plenty of wildlife from pods of dolphins on the ferry over to seals sunning themselves on the rocks.

These are our go to operator for walking holidays. We have used them since 2015 and have never had an issue with any of the holidays we have booked with them. We have given them a few booking challenges in the past because we are usually a male group of between five and eight but they have met our requirements and needs with no trouble. Their planning and logistical handling have been faultless. We will be using them again next year.

Planned a vacation to Scotland about 3 years ago but then covid hit. This year we were finally able to make it, The accommodations and the planning by the staff were amazing, did not had to do anything but just show up and enjoy the vacations worry-free!

Honestly i just goggled Scotland tours and Absolute escapes was the one that seems most appealing to us due to the fact that we can be in our own, not be a part of a group. And since they set us up with accommodations and rental vehicle, it was an easy choice. Also the very fact that they helped us out when we had to push our vacations thanks to the covid pandemic and not charge any extra fees was wonderful!. I'm already on the planning stages for the next holiday vacation and this time with more people!.

The weather was extremely varied as we’d anticipated with sunshine one minute and rain the next. The wind never stopped though! Many sailings were cancelled but we luckily escaped any disruption. Of the accommodation, I’d say Heathbank on Barra edged it, but we were received warmly and looked after very well at every hotel. I can’t say a favourite location as I loved it all! We visited all the traditional places like the beaches and Callanish Standing Stones - everywhere lived up to what we’d hoped for. For an insight into island life, it was hard not to beat Padula’s tiny shop in Castlebay - quite an experience!!

Everything worked seamlessly. They answered every query in a personal, friendly and attentive fashion. Customer service of the absolute highest calibre.

1 Absolute Escapes arranged an 8 day, self-guided hike for us on the Rob Roy trail including one rest day and no daily hikes longer than 12 miles. This required some adjustment from their standard Rob Roy Way hike. We loved our hike! We stayed in charming villages in comfortable and pretty inns. Our luggage was transported perfectly. The directions we received were great. Their recommendations for dinners that we reserved ourselves were ideal. A perfect trip.

Absolute Escapes helped us select the right hike for us. We wanted a hike in Scotland that offered no days longer than 12 miles and allowed us to stay in charming villages nightly. The decision to hike the Rob Roy Way was perfect for us, After our hike they followed up with us to make sure we had a good experience even remembering that 2 of our party contracted COVID before the hike started and had to miss 2 days. We have taken many self-guided hikes through many companies in the UK, Japan, and Italy, and Absolute Escapes was one of the best. Many thanks!

While the scenery was breathtaking and the history captivating, it was the warmth of the Scotts that was most memorable about our time there.

Very responsive and knowledgeable about the what we can expect, and advised us accordingly. Selection of guest houses were great too.