DATE: 28-30 November 2025
LOCATION: Edinburgh
ACCOMMODATION: Edinburgh Central
ABILITY: Level 1 (relaxed/easy)
PRICE: £375
Join us for a festive adventure in magical Edinburgh as we soak up the charm of the city at Christmas time.
The highlight of the trip is a private wreath-making workshop, where you’ll create your own festive masterpiece with music, seasonal vibes, and all equipment provided. You’ll also have plenty of time to explore the iconic Edinburgh Christmas Markets and experience the dazzling light show at the Botanical Gardens. On Sunday, we’ll head out for a group hike up to the iconic Arthur’s Seat, followed by lunch at a brilliant local spot to round off the weekend before we say our goodbyes.
*From 2025, we have a new rating attached to all our trips. You can read more about our three trip styles here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at Edinburgh Central
✓ 2 x breakfasts and 2 x dinners at our accommodation
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Empowerment session with your OAG host
✓ Private wreath-making workshop with music and equipment provided
✓ Spend the afternoon exploring the famous Edinburgh Christmas Markets
✓ Visit to the iconic Edinburgh Light Show at the Botanical Gardens
✓ Guided group hike up to the iconic Arthur’s Seat
✓ Lunch at an epic local spot to end our weekend together!
✓ Evening quiz with the group
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included)
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is at Edinburgh Central. The accommodation offers stylish, affordable accommodation in the heart of the the city. Our accommodation for the trip will be in 3-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is no car parking at this hostel.
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out and about. Please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, or look at local spots to grab something.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to our accommodation and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Empowerment session with your OAG host
- Dinner at our accommodation
Saturday
- Breakfast at our accommodation
- Private wreath making workshop with festive music, sweet treats, prosecco and all supplies/equipment provided
- Explore the famous Edinburgh Christmas Markets
- Group visit to the iconic Edinburgh Light Show at the Botanical Gardens
- Dinner at our accommodation
- Evening games night and quiz with the group
Sunday
- Breakfast at our accommodation
- Check out from our accommodation
- Sunday morning guided group hike up to Arthur’s Seat to get our bodies moving
- Lunch at a local spot to end our weekend together
- Free time to explore on your own or visit a local attraction
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is the city of Edinburgh. The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley if travelling by train. You can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Edinburgh Waverley
Address
Edinburgh Central, 9 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh EH7 4AL
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
What does the “style and rating” of the trip mean?
Each trip has a style that describes the type of accommodation, transport, and inclusions you can expect, plus a rating to give you an idea of the physical challenge.
This helps you know exactly what’s in store on each trip.
You can check out what they mean here.
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip. This will protect you in and run up to the trip in case you fall ill, or are injured and are then unable to make the event.
You can see the terms and conditions via the above link.
Still have questions? Drop us a message on Instagram.
OUR CHARITY INITIATIVE
Each year Outdoor Adventure Girls donates proceeds from their profits to a charity that supports women in a variety of ways in the UK. Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s charity initiative vote. Our chosen charity of the year is Refuge. Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. You can find out more about our charity initiative here.
