Sept 30/Oct 1 though Oct 3rd
For approved tour operators, specialty travel agents and journalists
Before each Adventure Travel World Summit, the ATTA and the Summit’s destination host, work together to bring to delegates an opportunity to explore and experience a taste of the host destination’s adventure product to heighten awareness, to develop potential new markets and new product concepts, and to create an environment ripe for effective network and business collaboration. PSAs offer a more leisurely start to the Summits and have become a compelling feature of each annual Summit which contributes directly to awareness, learning, vibrant networking and the building of long-term relationships.
VisitScotland invites 2010 ATWS delegates who are tour operators, specialty adventure travel agents and journalists (subject to ATTA & VisitScotland review) to enjoy one of these incredible Pre-Summit Adventures at no cost, including accommodations and meals. They will offer professional, high quality services throughout these visits, all possess guiding, transportation and tour operating licenses necessary to operate such services in Scotland. For questions regarding the Pre-Summit Adventures, please contact Lindsay Symington with VisitScotland.
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Pre-Summit Adventures
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1. Adventures by Boots, Bikes and Boats
Join us on our eclectic journey through times past, present and future. Walk and canoe across the geological Highland boundary fault, walk in the footsteps of Rob Roy, cycle through the future Great Trossachs Forest. History and heritage pervade the area and inspire the local culture. After a day’s activity through stunning autumn colours, we enjoy the atmosphere and sample the talents of local traditional musicians with an informal ceilidh – if you’re a musician come prepared, if not, come ready to be take part in an unforgettable journey.
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2. Awesome Arran
Explore one of Scotland’s most beautiful and easily accessible islands with this 3 day taster adventure to the Isle of Arran – “Scotland in Miniature” – a beautiful mountainous island in the Clyde Estuary between the Scottish mainland and the Mull of Kintyre.
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3. Call of the Wild
Join North Highland Tourism and Wild Scotland on this trip of a lifetime where you will experience wildlife at your fingertips amongst the most breathtaking of scenery. This adventure will take you to the North West of Scotland and the wilderness of Assynt and Lochinver.
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4. Fur, Fowl & Firkins
Experience the wonders of the Cairngorms National Park in all its autumn splendour, from its rare and elusive wildlife, traditional “uisge beatha” or “water of life”, to the elegance of the bygone age of steam trains.
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5. Highland Perthshire
This trip is an interesting combination of nature based and high octane activity. Wildoutdoors operate wildlife, walking and running activities in Perthshire and throughout Scotland and have an intimate knowledge of Big Tree Country within Highland Perthshire.
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6. Iconic Adventures in the Outdoor Capital of the U.K.
Fort William & Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK – from Summit to Sea, you will discover iconic views, attractions and adventures that will live in your memory for a lifetime.
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7. Islands on the Edge, Outer Hebrides & St Kilda
Get right off the beaten track and experience Scotland’s most beautiful islands on this multi-activity adventure with Wilderness Scotland. Based on the Isle of Harris (which is likely to be Scotland’s next National Park), you will explore hikes in the hills, mountains and coastlines, introducing you to the island’s stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage. A highlight will be a visit to the incredible St Kilda archipelago, holds double UNESCO World Heritage Site status and which is located 40 miles off the coast of Harris.
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8. Knoydart, The Last Great Wilderness
This trip is designed for people who love exploring genuine wilderness and enjoy a range of activities. It is based in the West Highlands in and around the remote Knoydart peninsula. Despite being part of the mainland, this peninsula is only accessible from the sea.
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9. Monsters on Maneuvers!
Join us on a three-day adventure sampling the fantastic scenery of Glen Mhor (The Great Glen), a fault line which cuts a swathe across Scotland from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east. The three lochs along the route have been linked together by the man-made Caledonian Canal, giving us a 100km complete coast-to-coast canoe journey, which is destined in 2011 to become Scotland’s first official Canoe Trail.
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10. Scotland’s Mountain Biking Heaven
On your journey through Scotland’s mountain biking heartland, you will ride mind blowing trails, meet the people behind this mountain biking revolution, visit historic castles and discover the rich history of this unique corner of Scotland.
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11. The Best of Argyll
This guided walking/hiking tour offers all aspects of the west Highlands and Islands of Scotland. In Glen Coe, north Argyll, we will visit Coir Gabhail (the ‘corrie of booty’, also known as the Lost Valley), which is concealed on a high meadow behind a massive rockfall. Glen Coe, in addition to offering one of the most stunning views in Scotland, is also attributed to being one of the best-exposed examples of cauldron subsidence. We will have a dramatic walk around the Isle of Jura’s north shore beside the Corrievreckan tide race.
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12. The High Road to the Summit
Scotland has regularly been voted the world’s No.1 destination for mountain biking by the International Mountain Bike Association and this short journey with Wilderness Scotland will allow you to experience why. Designed for those with a good level of fitness and previous experience riding off-road trails, the route takes the high road to the summit, travelling through the wild glens and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park to end right at the summit venue in Aviemore
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13. The Isle of Mull: Scotland’s Wild West
One of Scotland’s best kept secrets, the Isle of Mull, is a vibrant and beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland.
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14. Walking, Wildlife & History on the Isle of Skye
Eilean a ’Cheo, the Misty Isle, is a beguiling mix of jagged rocky peaks, probing sea lochs, windswept moorland, sheer rocky cliffs, rich history and abundant wildlife. The largest and best known of the Hebrides, Skye is a walking and adventure paradise. It offers a wealth of exciting possibilities and exerts an enduring pull on all who visit.
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15. The Spirit of the Cairngorms
Join Andy & Rebecca and experience Britain’s most diverse National Park. With over 4000 species of plant and animal and the finest collection of landforms outside arctic Canada, the Cairngorm National Park is Britain’s most outstanding natural environment.
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Special Thanks for Visit Scotland for these fantastic adventures.
*Please note special travel recommendations:
Each Pre-Summit Adventure departs from various locations on either Thursday, September 30th or Friday, October 1st and returns to various locations on October 3rd – details all listed for each adventure.
Any delegate planning to attend the Pre-Summit Adventures will be responsible for their hotel accommodations on Wednesday, September 29th or Thursday, September 30th depending on PSA. All accommodations will be provided during the PSA. All delegates will be responsible for their hotel accommodations starting October 3rd for the 2010 ATWS venue at the Resort (and the remainder of the conference)
For 2010 ATWS Registered Delegates:
- Your reservation is subject to approval and availability.
- All Pre-Summit Adventures have a limited space.
- All pre-summit adventures are subject to change.
- Pre-registered delegates may register for the adventures on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only two registered delegates per company on any one PSA.
- For all other delegates and guests, there will be special discounted rate of £250 to attend one of these Pre-Summit Adventures (subject to availability).
