ACTION DAY TICKETS - ADVENTURE DAYS OUT FOR FAMILY GROUPS
Our ability to deliver such a massive range of outdoor activity and adventure for families is a combination of our own superb outdoor facilities and resources – all on our doorstep, maintaining rigorous standards of safety, and care for the wonderful environment which surrounds us here. We especially welcome families with our ability to provide fun days, away days, and offer a great range of memorable experiences for your family. Exciting fun days and breaks for the whole family to enjoy based in beautiful surroundings here on the outstanding west coast of Scotland - make new friends and have a really good time!
We offer this as a really cost effective option for a family day out.
This is an opportunity to try a choice of up to 2 adventurous activities per day from each of these options:-
OPEN CANOEING;
KAYAKING,
SEA KAYAKING;
ROCK CLIMBING & ABSEILING;
WHITE WATER RIVER TOURS (KAYAKING);
DINGHY SAILING;
HIGH SUMMER MOUNTAIN WALKING;
OPEN CANOE TOURS.
BEN NEVIS MOUNTAIN DAY
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Whether you’re eight years old or eighty years young, you’re sure to find the excitement you’re looking for on one of our FAMILY Taster Days.
It is up to you - mix and match! Be active and adventurous as you like – try something different. We run these daily activity days from May - September for FAMILY groups who aspire to "have a go" at various adventure sports. These are days to teach you the basic skills to get a feel for your chosen activity in safe, controlled environment. The laughs, chat and fun come free!
Sample Programmes
For 2 adults and 2 children. You can choose from a 3 hour adrenalin pumping session in any one of the activities listed above. For a full day choose one or two activities and for a half day choose one activity only.
Kayaking
Our half day or full day learn to kayak courses are aimed at those who have never been in a small boat or who have kayaked but never had any formal instruction. During the course you will spend plenty of time on the waters around us on the sea or inland loch, improving skills and enjoying the scenery. You may even get onto some very easy moving water. Our sessions can run from wherever the conditions suit the nature of the trip. Depending on this new skills will be learnt and old ones put to good practice. These courses are run in small groups to allow you to gain the most from the course. Previous experience: - None required
Rock Climbing
A half-day climbing course with Snowgoose Mountain Centre will allow you to get to grips, quite literally with the beautiful crags and cliffs in Glen Nevis – just at the foot of the UK’s highest mountain Ben Nevis. Your instructor guide will put you through all of the steps necessary to get you climbing on these famous crags at Poldubh. If you are new to the sport or have clocked up a few hours on a climbing wall or crag then this course will help to put you on the right road to learning. Previous experience: - None required
What do we need to bring?
All you need to bring is a complete change of clothes, towel and shoes in case you get wet canoeing and something warm and waterproof. A spare fleece, warm hat and gloves are not a bad idea. It’s essential to have some clothing with long sleeves, trousers (preferably not jeans) and a pair of thick gloves. You will also need to bring your own packed lunch.
What is included in the price?
Daily bookings are usually dependent on a minimum of 3 persons booking). All prices per person unless stated otherwise.
All prices are exclusive of accommodation & food but are fully inclusive of local transport, all safety & technical gear and equipment. for beginners for approximately a minimum of 6 hours per day or 2 ½ - 3 hour half day sessions. All students are expected to come well equipped with personal outdoor clothing but we are always happy to discuss this with the group or staff offering advice and help as required.
We prefer not do half days for rock climbing and hill walking activities unless for a group booking of a minimum of 4 persons is made, when we can arrange alternative days to suit your requirements).
Weather?
All sessions are weather dependent. Every effort will be made to accommodate your booking but should conditions be such that we cannot run your session we will offer an alternative activity.
You will need to book in advance - (call 01397 772467 or e-mail from our web site to book) A non refundable deposit is required to book. Pre booking is preferred and essential at busy time of the year.
Age Limits
Open to children from 8 years upwards. (Adults welcome too!.)
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. But if your children are over 10 years old, you can leave them with us from 9.30 til 5.00
Juniors are 16 yrs and under. Minimum age unaccompanied by a parent is 9 years. We are happy to take children 5+ years on some activities accompanied by a parent or guardian – this will always be at our discretion.
Maximum Ratios
In order that you can gain maximum benefit from these sessions we limit numbers to 1 instructor to 6 or 8 clients - depending on the activity. We usually only run an activity with minimum of 3 persons.
Normally we operate on a maximum group size of 6-8 students with at least one lead instructor - depending on what the activity is and the skill level of the activity.
Sessions start 9.15 am to 12 noon or 1pm to 3.30 p.m. We are usually back at our base by 4.30 at the latest.
If you wish to stay with us in our fully self-catered hostel / bunkhouse we will be happy to quote a price. The "ball park figure” for our accommodation is £ 9 – 13.50 per person per night in bunkrooms of 4, 6, or 8 persons. We are more than happy to help you find other suitable accommodation if you are not staying with us.