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4 NIGHT HEBRIDEAN ADVENTURE SWIM TOUR - INTERMEDIATES

maandag, 4 juli '22   5 dagen
The Park Guest House & Restaurant, 30 James Street, Stornoway, HS1 2QN
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4 NIGHT HEBRIDEAN ADVENTURE SWIM TOUR - INTERMEDIATES

Details

Indulge yourself in a 4 night Hebridean swim tour with local experienced swim guides and coaches based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Staying in a 4 star bed & breakfast in Stornoway you will be centrally based for all swim locations and restaurants around Lewis & Harris.

ACCOMMODATION
You'll be staying in one of the following guest houses owned by the same owner. There is the option of an evening meal at the Park Guest House but being based in central Stornoway you will only be 2 minutes away from all restaurants*.

https://cuannahouse.co.uk
https://www.the-parkguesthouse.com

THE SWIMS
Distances covered will be according to your acclimatisation to these temperatures but the focus will be more on getting in as many spectacular Hebridean swims in as possible during your 4 night/5 day stay. This is a cold water swimming holiday and temperatures will range from 11-14 degrees Celsius. It's not suitable for novice open water swimmers who have not built up a cold water tolerance. We typically have 2 swims per day with packed lunch in between. A longer swim in the morning (no more than 3km) and shorter dip in the afternoon. Please don’t be put off by the distance as this is a scenic swim holiday with no pressure. Wednesday afternoon is usually a free afternoon but we may alter this if the weather requires it. We have enough safety cover to cater for varying speeds but require a rough idea of your mile pace beforehand. A full itinerary will be sent after booking.

TRANSPORT
We do not offer transport to and from the islands but we will provide all local transport from the start of the holiday to the end by minibus. The meeting point is in Stornoway so if you travel by ferry or plane you will only be minutes away in a taxi or by foot. Due to everyone arriving from different ports or times I'm afraid we do not offer a pickup or drop service.

SAFETY COVER
Your personal safety and that of the group is paramount, so you will have at least 2 swim guides present at all swims plus boat safety on our island adventures. Take plenty swimsuits/shorts and a warm robe! (Can be hired at extra cost). Our team are all local and experienced open water coaches and/or lifeguards.

FITNESS
This is an active holiday and will require a degree of fitness in getting on and off boats at beaches (beach landings) without jetties. Some of the paths to the beaches are steep. Please contact us for further information if you have any mobility issues. You must have some experience of swimming in cold water and a level of confidence in your ability for swimming. You do not need to be the fastest swimmer as we will work out each swim based on the group dynamics so everyone enjoys a good swim.

ITINERARY
The tour starts 10am Monday in Stornoway and ends 10am Friday where you must vacate the B&B. A full itinerary will be sent after booking but will be something like this:

Day 1 - Acclimatisation swim, lunch, scenic swim & tour of the coast by minibus/foot
Day 2 - Day trip to Harris with 2 swims, lunch and dinner in Tarbert (included)
Day 3 - Beach, cave or sea stack swim near Stornoway, free afternoon
Day 4 - Uninhabited island full day trip by boat (swimming to the island is an option or take boat and swim around the island).
Day 5 - pre-breakfast sunrise beach dip near Stornoway

What's Included:

4 nights accommodation in 3 star B&B
4 breakfasts
4 packed lunches
1 evening meal
All transfers between swims
2 swim guides 4 days
2 swims per day (except free afternoon)
1 Free afternoon
Technique analysis if requested
Free Immerse Hebrides T-shirt
Free Swim Cap

What's Not Included

Wetsuit Hire (£40 for week)
3 evening meals (although you are surrounded by restaurants in Stornoway)
Warm Swim Robe (£20 for the week)

PLEASE READ OUR T&C's BEFORE BOOKING
https://www.immersehebrides.com/terms-conditions noting the cancellation terms.

*Recommended restaurants (booking advised):

The Park Guest House
Eleven
The Boat Shed
Harbour Kitchen
The Crown Inn
The Thai Cafe
Cameron's Chip Shop

There are Chinese & Indian takeaways all within 2 minutes walk from the B&B.

Niveau: Intermediate

Instructies

Please see attached kit list. Essentials are:

Swim gear (plenty!)
Towels
Tow-float
Thermos Flask
Water Bottle
Warm swim robe

Tickets / Boekingstypes

Kosten

Double E/s Room SINGLE OCC

1 beschikbaar
FULL PRICE £1275.
£1,275.00

Single E/s Room

FULL PRICE £1175.
£1,175.00

Twin E/s SHARED OCC

2 beschikbaar
1 Adult FULL PRICE £995.
£995.00

Double E/s SHARED room

2 beschikbaar
2 adults. Total cost £1990
£1,990.00
Groepskaartje voor 2 personen

Locatie

The Park Guest House & Restaurant
30 James Street
Stornoway
HS1 2QN