Scotland Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Scotland Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

Highland Drama to Island Lochs & Castles

The Scottish Highlands. A place where wild, raw and dramatic terrain gives way to quaint hamlets and cozy pubs. Where places delight with names like Fairy Lochs and River Snizort. From Loch Ness and the Isles of Skye and Raasay to Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve, be mesmerized as you trek along forested trails, near dramatic cliffs and past idyllic coves with dolphins in the distance. And when you're ready to put up your feet, an afternoon tea or a Scottish ale will be calling your name.

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Highlights

  • Discover why Scotland is a hiker's paradise as you explore the wild Scottish Highlands including the Isles of Skye and Raasay and the region's famous lochs
  • Wind through geologically tangled terrain and mossy forest trails, gazing up at massive coastal mountains and over open moorland
  • Relax at a private Scottish whisky and gin tasting, enjoy the area's best ales, taste delicious local seafood and dig into traditional pub fare
  • Learn about the local culture and lore of colorful towns, historical landmarks and perhaps come face to face with Nessie of Loch Ness!
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Scotland

Start/EndInverness

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Get your first glimpse of the Scottish Highlands in Inverfarigaig as you walk an undulating mossy trail with endless views of legendary Loch Ness • Pop into a cozy pub for a Scottish ale or whisky.

Accommodations

Night 1

Lovat Loch Ness
Fort Augustus
Casual Hotel
Set near the shore of Loch Ness and on the site of Kilwhimen Barracks (a wall of the 1718 fort still stands on the grounds), this family-run hotel exudes warmth and is housed in a lovely Victorian building. 
 
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Days 2-3

Description

Admire the lovely Loch Cluanie as we journey through the dramatic countryside • On the Isle of Skye, hike to forgotten beaches and ruins along the coast • Explore the deserted and haunting villages of Suisnish and Boreraig, while a local expert regales us with highland tales • Hop on a ferry to the magical Isle of Raasay, where local musicians play for us • Walk along stunning coastline and up to a high point with soaring vistas of the Cuillin Hills and the Scottish mainland • Summit Raasay’s largest peak, Dun Caan • From its flat-topped ridge, take in views of the Cuillin Hills of Skye to the south, the Trotternish peninsula with its craggy mountains to the northeast, the mainland town of Applecross to the east and the austere beauty of Raasay from its highest point • Enjoy a private tour and tasting at a whisky and gin distillery.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Isle of Raasay Distillery
Isle of Raasay
Casual Hotel

Located about a five-minute walk from each other on the Isle of Raasay, these two cozy and beautiful hotels are set by the sea with fantastic view of the Cuillin Hills of Skye.  (We've reserved accommodations at both hotels.)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Explore the nooks and crannies of Raasay’s main town, its secret beaches and gorgeous woodlands • At the pier, hop on a boat back to the mainland searching for seabirds and porpoises • Discover the Gairloch and Conon Estate, including its Flowerdale Glen, cascades and botanical garden • Keep an eye out for golden eagles and red deer • Coastline vistas unfold as we trek up to the Fairy Lochs—a series of small lochs in heather-covered moorland • Dig into a real local pub experience with fish and chips or perhaps you’re ready to try haggis! • Visit a falconry and learn about these impressive birds of prey • For a new perspective, head out in kayaks in search of seals, minke whales and sea otters • Cozy up by the fire with a proper pint in hand before a seafood dinner.

Accommodations
Shieldaig Lodge

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch
Casual Hotel
The warm oak paneling and comfortable leather seating in this refurbished hunting lodge invite you to relax and enjoy magnificent garden and loch views.
 
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Night 1

Lovat Loch Ness
Fort Augustus

Casual Hotel

Set near the shore of Loch Ness and on the site of Kilwhimen Barracks (a wall of the 1718 fort still stands on the grounds), this family-run hotel exudes warmth and is housed in a lovely Victorian building. 
 

Nights 2-3

Isle of Raasay Distillery
Isle of Raasay

Casual Hotel

Located about a five-minute walk from each other on the Isle of Raasay, these two cozy and beautiful hotels are set by the sea with fantastic view of the Cuillin Hills of Skye.  (We've reserved accommodations at both hotels.)

Nights 4-5

Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch

Casual Hotel

The warm oak paneling and comfortable leather seating in this refurbished hunting lodge invite you to relax and enjoy magnificent garden and loch views.
 

From $5,399 /person

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