Scotland's Inverness to Isle of Skye Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

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 Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $6,699 - $7,049 /person

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6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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

Premiere 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's Inverness to Isle of Skye Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

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 Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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

Premiere 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-Jul, Oct

From $6,699 - $7,049 /person

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Misty Mountains, Fabled Lochs & Dramatic Coastlines

Listen to the landscape and let your imagination run free in Scotland. Ruined castles, remote villages, enchanting lochs and coastlines whisper captivating tales of their mysterious past. Magical hikes through ancient glens and bens, heathered moors and rocky mountain peaks feed your mind's eye. At night, legends are chronicled in luxurious castle retreats and cozy lodges by crackling fires, perhaps over a wee dram of whisky.

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Highlights

  • Hike the finest trails in Scotland, including in Torridon, on the Isle of Skye and beside magically remote lochs
  • Wander massive coastal mountains, lakeside paths, hunters' routes and farmland and discover geologically tangled terrain
  • Relax at quintessentially Scottish whisky bars, taste the area's best scotches and savor homemade scones during afternoon tea
  • Connect with the local culture and history of colorful towns, visit historical landmarks and boat through wildlife-filled waters
Scotland Inverness to Isle of Skye Women's Walking & Hiking Tour map

Scotland

Start/End Inverness

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Welcome to Scotland, a hiker's paradise! • Walk through the wild and remote West Highlands in stunning Shieldaig, a place of almost mythical proportions • Wild pines and the blue waters of Loch Torridon come into view • Hike up a mountain glen to spot the hidden lake behind the famous massif Beinn Eighe • Take some time to explore our castle-hotel's 58 acres of pristine parkland.

Accommodations
The Torridon

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

The Torridon
Wester Ross
Premiere Hotel

Formerly a grand shooting lodge built by the Earl of Lovelace in 1887, this intimate castle hotel is an elegant oasis surrounded by nearly 60 acres of parkland at the end of a sea loch, offering gracious hospitality, fine dining and an impressive whisky bar.

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

Days 3-4

Description

Follow an old hunters' tracking route toward Loch an Eòin, with the summit of Maol Chean-dearg reflecting in its waters • Hike a portion of the 200-mile-long, magnificently untamed Cape Wrath Trail • Travel to the Isle of Skye and enjoy vistas of the Cuillin Mountains and Portree Bay • ​On the peninsula of Trotternish, admire the dramatic ridgeline marked by plunging cliffs, green plateaus and rocky pinnacles • Pass craggy peaks and climb along Quiraing, with views of the sea and rugged coastal landscape • Settle in for a fine local meal and musical performance.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Isle of Skye
Premiere Hotel

Contemporary Scottish styling and majestic views of Portree Bay and the Cuillin Mountain range have transformed this early 19th-century hunting lodge into a peaceful nature retreat.

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

Days 5-6

Description

Walk along emerald hills on Loch Ness, made famous by the creature of Scottish folklore affectionately known as Nessie • Be greeted by a wide open vista of the Isle of Rum • Sparkling lochs and cascading waterfalls abound • Rest up at our riverside hotel and stroll across a footbridge to a lush island • Tour the romantic fairy-tale 15th-century Cawdor Castle and wander through its lovely gardens.

Accommodations

Night 5

Ness Walk Hotel
Inverness
Premiere Hotel

Surrounded by trees and known for exceptional service, Ness Walk Hotel is a lovingly restored 19th-century house located next to the River Ness and only minutes from the town center.

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

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

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

Nights 1-2

The Torridon
Wester Ross

Premiere Hotel

Formerly a grand shooting lodge built by the Earl of Lovelace in 1887, this intimate castle hotel is an elegant oasis surrounded by nearly 60 acres of parkland at the end of a sea loch, offering gracious hospitality, fine dining and an impressive whisky bar.

Nights 3-4

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Isle of Skye

Premiere Hotel

Contemporary Scottish styling and majestic views of Portree Bay and the Cuillin Mountain range have transformed this early 19th-century hunting lodge into a peaceful nature retreat.

Night 5

Ness Walk Hotel
Inverness

Premiere Hotel

Surrounded by trees and known for exceptional service, Ness Walk Hotel is a lovingly restored 19th-century house located next to the River Ness and only minutes from the town center.

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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