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Explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands on this luxury hiking tour
Climb to spectacular summits and unforgettable overlooks in the Scottish Highlands.
Take the scenic route to Glencoe, stopping at remote islands and watching for sea life aboard a chartered zodiac boat.
Visit the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and hike to the top of Creag an Tuirc.
Stay in luxurious 4-star hotels in two historic and captivating Scottish villages.
Join this Guided Walking Tour in the Scottish Highlands and experience some of the best scenery in all of Scotland.
Yes, it is possible to experience an authentic Scottish Highlands hiking adventure while still enjoying luxuriously comfortable accommodations! On the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour it absolutely is! Incredible adventures by day, comfort and amenities by night. Don’t miss it!
Explore two different regions of the Scottish Highlands on this week-long adventure tour. You’ll witness all the stunning natural beauty of Scotland’s rugged peaks, lush green valleys, sparkling lochs and waterways, and even a 50-foot tall waterfall.
Take a chartered zodiac boat tour between remote, uninhabited islands and watch for sea life such as seals, porpoises, and dolphins. Finish your tour with a visit to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, where you can see the gravesite of Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor. Adventure, natural wonders, cultural highlights, luxurious comfort are all yours on the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour. Book your spot on the tour today!
Join this Guided Walking Tour in the Scottish Highlands and experience some of the best scenery in all of Scotland.
Yes, it is possible to experience an authentic Scottish Highlands hiking adventure while still enjoying luxuriously comfortable accommodations! On the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour it absolutely is! Incredible adventures by day, comfort and amenities by night. Don’t miss it!
Explore two different regions of the Scottish Highlands on this week-long adventure tour. You’ll witness all the stunning natural beauty of Scotland’s rugged peaks, lush green valleys, sparkling lochs and waterways, and even a 50-foot tall waterfall.
Take a chartered zodiac boat tour between remote, uninhabited islands and watch for sea life such as seals, porpoises, and dolphins. Finish your tour with a visit to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, where you can see the gravesite of Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor. Adventure, natural wonders, cultural highlights, luxurious comfort are all yours on the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour. Book your spot on the tour today!
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Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Hike to Loch Tay Overlook
Meet your guide at the Perth Railway Station by 10:30 AM, then transfer from here to the historic local library for an official welcome and tour briefing. After lunch, travel to the village of Killin at the western edge of Loch Tay. Start your first hike on a short, steep trail up to the top of a peak where you’ll find spectacular views overlooking Loch Tay. Return to the glen, then a short transfer brings you to your luxurious Highland hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Highland Perthshire
Distance: 2 hours, 5 km, 450 m of elevation gain
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Hike in Glen Lyon
Explore one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens today as you hike in Glen Lyon. Glen Lyon is a native woodland area flanked by steep hills. There are many possibilities for hiking in this area and your guide will choose the best hike to suit the weather conditions and your group’s interests. You may find yourself winding along the floor of the valley, or climbing to a nearby summit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Highland Perthshire
Distance: 6 hours, 10 km, 750 m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Hike to the Summit of Schiehallion Hill
To conclude your time in Perthshire, climb to the summit of the iconic Schiehallion hill (1,083 m / 3,553 ft). Its name means “Fairy Hill of the Caledonians” and there are a wide variety of myths and legends associated with this well-known landmark. The trail to the top is excellent and the summit view of the Highlands is unforgettable. After the hike, return to the hotel and celebrate with a pint of the namesake Schiehallion ale or sample some local whisky.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Highland Perthshire
Distance: 6 hours, 10 km, 750 m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Zodiac Boat Tour to Glencoe
Leave your hotel after breakfast and travel west to the coastal town of Oban. Here you’ll board a private-charter Zodiac RIB (rigid inflatable boat) boat for a fantastic journey that ends at beautiful Glencoe. Take the scenic route, visiting several different islands where you can go ashore to enjoy empty coves and beaches. Journey through Loch Linnhe where you can watch for native wildlife, including dolphins or porpoises and seals. When you arrive at Loch Leven, a short transfer will bring you to an iconic hotel where you’ll stay for the rest of your tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Glencoe
Distance: 2 hours, 4 km, minimal elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Hike from Kinlochleven
Start today’s hike from Kinlochleven village and follow a wonderful trail through the forest. You’ll come to the Grey Mare’s Tail, a thundering 50 foot (15 m) waterfall that you’ll hear long before you see it. Continue along the path to emerge from the forest and discover a remote and peaceful loch that is surrounded by wild moorlands and rugged mountains. As you return, enjoy incredible views of the full length of lovely Loch Leven until it ends in the landmark mountain, the Pap of Glencoe.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Glencoe
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km, 350 m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Hike to a Scenic Overlook in Glencoe
Discover some of Glencoe’s most amazing views today from a peak that is rarely climbed. The faint trail up the open hillside is not highly trafficked. You do not have to wait until you reach the summit for magnificent views, but these vistas only improve as you gain elevation. When you reach the summit, the view overlooking the valley will take your breath away. From here you can see Glencoe’s most iconic sight: the north face of Buachaille Etive Mor. Descend again and visit a well-known pub where you can toast your trip before dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Glencoe
Distance: 5 hours, 11 km, 650 m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Leave Glencoe today and head south to visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Within the park at the small cemetery of Balquhidder Church, you can visit the gravesite of Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor. Then hike a short trail to the top of Creag an Tuirc to sit beside the landmark cairn to enjoy remarkable views of Loch Voil. Pause here to enjoy the view, reflect on your incredible tour, and say a fond farewell to the Scottish Highlands. Hike down and transfer to Perth to conclude your tour. Please plan your onward travel from the Perth Railway Station for after 4:00 PM.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 1.5 hour, 3 km, 150 m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour Price and Dates
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Accommodation on the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour
This tour is based in luxurious 4-star hotels. Spend 3 nights in a historic and charming hotel in Highland Perthshire and 3 nights in a beautiful, historic hotel in Glencoe in an amazing location with spectacular views.
All the rooms are double or twin type, with en suite facilities. You can choose to stay in single room for an additional fee. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of GBP425 to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible.
What’s included in the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, snacks along the route each day.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour in Perth are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Experienced and knowledgeable guide throughout the tour
- Privately chartered Zodiac/RIB boat excursion
- Whisky tasting session with guide
- Services of a storyteller in Glencoe
Not included
- Transportation to and from Perth
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not stated as ‘included’
Optional Extras
- Extra night in Perth before or after tour
- How hard is the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour?
- Is this tour to Scotland Highlands guaranteed?
- How big is the group?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Scotland?
- Are meals included on the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Perth to start this tour?
- Is the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour in English?
- Where does the Glencoe and the Highlands Walking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Scotland?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Scotland?
- When is the best time to travel to Scotland for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Guests should be able to hike 6-8 hours each day on uneven terrain with a brisk pace.
The tour is guaranteed to run if there are at least 2 people booked.
The groups for this tour are between 2-8 people to ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone gets individual attention from the guide.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can get to Perth either by train or by car. Trains from Dundee reach Perth in about 25 minutes, while trains from Glasgow take about 1 hour and trains from Edinburgh take about 90 minutes. The closest regional airport is Dundee (DND) but the schedule is very limited. International guests should plan to fly to Glasgow (GLA) or Edinburgh (EDI).
Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.
The tour ends where it begins, at Perth Railway Station.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Scotland for this tour is from June to September.
Customer Ratings
Wilderness Scotland is an Aviemore based company with a huge experience and big group of returning happy customers. This company, being one of the leading adventure travel organisers in the area, guarantees great service and unforgettable experiences!
