White Water

Your first day on the White Water tour.

You leave Edinburgh and head north through Perthshire. The drive is straightforward and scenic, bringing you into the heart of the Tay valley.

You’ll arrive in the Aberfeldy area mid-afternoon. After setting up camp, you can take it easy with a short self-guided SUP session or gentle paddle on the River Tay. This is a good chance to shake down the van and get used to being around water again.

Camping: You can stay at Aberfeldy Caravan Park for convenience, or wild camp along the River Tay if you prefer a more remote spot. There are several excellent flat, van-friendly wild camping areas on the south side of the river, west of the town.

Evening is for relaxing, sorting your kit, and preparing for tomorrow’s rafting. Boof’s roof rack and rear space will start earning their keep from day one.

Today is your first big organised activity — a full day of white water rafting on the River Tay with Splash White Water Rafting .

Splash are one of the most experienced and best-reviewed rafting operators in Scotland. The Tay offers a fantastic mix of exciting rapids and beautiful Highland scenery. You’ll spend the day on the water with professional guides, getting properly wet and having a lot of fun.

Recovery: After the trip you’ll return to camp. This is a good evening to dry out your gear, relax, and enjoy a proper meal. Boof’s large rear space and compressor will come in very handy after a full day on the river.

A proper self-directed day on the water.

After yesterday’s organised rafting, today is about exploring at your own pace. Good options include wild swimming in the River Tay, gorge walking along some of the smaller tributaries, or taking the SUP boards out again for a more relaxed paddle.

Many people use this day to scout potential wild camping spots or simply enjoy the river without any schedule or pressure.

Camping: Stay at the same spots in the Aberfeldy area — either the caravan park or wild camping along the river.

This is a nice low-pressure day before tomorrow’s travel to Glen Orchy.

A relaxed travel day with beautiful scenery.

You leave the Tay valley and drive west through the Highlands, passing through Glen Dochart and then the famous Glen Coe. The drive itself is one of the highlights of the trip.

You’ll arrive in Glen Orchy mid-afternoon. After setting up camp, you can do a short self-guided paddle or river walk to stretch your legs and get a feel for the river you’ll be rafting on tomorrow.

Camping: Wild camping along the River Orchy is excellent — flat spots right by the water, perfect for Boof. It’s a favourite spot for people doing white water trips. If you want facilities, Glencoe Caravan & Camping Site is a short drive away.

Today is your second rafting day — this time on the River Orchy with Splash White Water Rafting .

The Orchy is widely regarded as one of the best white water rivers in the UK for rafting. It offers a fantastic mix of technical rapids and stunning Highland scenery. You’ll be with the same professional team from Splash, who are one of the most experienced and best-reviewed operators in Scotland.

This will feel different from the Tay — more technical and wild in character.

Recovery: Return to your wild camp in Glen Orchy. This is a good evening to dry kit, relax by the river, and enjoy the surroundings. Boof’s rear space and roof rack will once again prove their worth after a full day on the water.

Another self-directed day on the water.

After two big rafting days, today is about exploring the River Orchy and the surrounding area on your own terms. Popular options include wild swimming in the river, hunting for small waterfalls and pools, or taking the SUP boards out for a more relaxed session.

The single-track road through Glen Orchy makes it easy to find new spots each day.

Camping: Stay in the same wild spots in Glen Orchy. It’s a fantastic base and many people on this kind of trip stay here for several nights.

This is a nice low-key day before tomorrow’s travel to Fort William.

A short but beautiful travel day.

You leave Glen Orchy and drive through the heart of Glen Coe — one of the most dramatic and atmospheric drives in Scotland. You’ll arrive in Glen Nevis mid-morning or early afternoon.

After setting up camp, you can do a relaxed self-guided activity such as walking to Steall Falls or some easy gorge walking along the River Nevis.

Camping: Wild camping along Glen Nevis is excellent and very popular with people doing adventures in the area. Boof will feel right at home here. If you prefer facilities, Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park is a popular and well-run option lower down the glen.

This is a good day to rest your body before tomorrow’s canyoning.

Today is your canyoning day.

You’ll join a canyoning trip in Glen Nevis with Vertical Descents , one of the most experienced and best-reviewed canyoning operators in Scotland. The Nevis Gorge offers a fantastic mix of jumps, slides, and abseils in a truly spectacular setting.

The day includes all equipment, qualified guides, and a full safety briefing. It’s a physical and exhilarating experience that combines swimming, climbing, and jumping in a beautiful mountain environment.

Recovery: Return to your wild camp in Glen Nevis. This is a good evening to relax and reflect on the trip so far. Many people say the canyoning in Glen Nevis is one of the highlights of the whole tour. If you want facilities, Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park is nearby.

The final day of the White Water tour.

You leave Glen Nevis and head back to Edinburgh via the A82 and A9. The drive takes you back through some beautiful Highland scenery one last time.

You should arrive in Edinburgh mid-afternoon, giving you time to unpack and start sorting wet gear.

Camping: None – you’ll be back in Edinburgh by the end of the day.

This is the end of nine days of proper white water adventure. You’ll have rafted twice on two of Scotland’s best rivers, canyoned in one of the most dramatic gorges in the country, and spent time exploring the water at your own pace in between.

Boof will have done you proud as your mobile basecamp throughout.

Welcome back — and well done.