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In Scotland’s realm of mist-shrouded crags,
heathered moors, and brooding castles, we’ve
designed a hiking adventure that reveals
this ancient land’s most stunning settings, from
the glistening lochs of Glen Affric to the
seascapes of the Outer Hebrides. Our trails
bring us through historic Glencoe and among
the pinnacles of the Quiraing. Along the way,
we listen to a storyteller, meet a tweed
weaver, sample fresh-caught scallops, sip fine
single-malt whisky, hear tales of the Campbells
and Macdonalds, and enjoy the warm welcome
of the Scots. Our accommodations include
two elegant country mansions.
Days 1-2 Loch Ness / Glen Affric Our hikes
bring us along Loch Ness, where we keep an eye
out for Nessie, and into Glen Affric, Scotland’s
most beautiful glen, with its ancient Caledonian
pinewoods. One evening, we’ll be entertained by
a local storyteller—joining a beloved tradition of
Scottish culture.
Days 3-5 Outer Hebrides / Harris and Lewis /
Callanish Standing Stones Ferrying to the
beautifully wild Isle of Lewis in the Outer
Hebrides, we hike along coastal cliffs to a village
of traditional thatched houses, then end our day at
the magical Callanish Standing Stones, older than
Stonehenge and steeped in legend. On the Isle
of Harris, beaches and mountain tracks offer us
delightful hiking, and we meet a Harris Tweed
weaver to learn about the island’s traditional
hand-loomed fabric.
Days 6-7 Isle of Skye / Quiraing / Cuillins
Skye is extraordinary, with its fairytale
landscapes and haunted castles, and our hikes
explore the spires of the Quiraing and the
brooding Black Cuillins, among the most
spectacular mountains in the United Kingdom.
Famous full-bodied single malt whisky is made
on this island and we’ll head to a traditional
distillery to sample it.
Days 8-10 Glencoe The hidden valley of Glencoe
was the site of the epic battles of the Campbell and
MacDonald clans, and we soak up the legends as
we hike among the valley’s mystical moors and
woodlands. Depart on Day 10 via Inverness.
Enjoy Scotland’s most magnificent coastal and mountain hikes and hear the legends of this timeless land. PHOTO: DAVID NOTON
HIKING THE OUTER HEBRIDES AND ISLE OF SKYE
COMBINE ANY TWO EUROPE TRIPS FOR A $400 PER PERSON DISCOUNT! 68
DAVID LICHTNEKER
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike along Loch Ness, in beautiful Glen
Affric, and in the “lost valley” of Glencoe
• Enjoy atmospheric accommodations,
including two magnificent country
estates
• Taste whiskies, meet a traditional weaver,
hear a local storyteller
• Discover the wild landscapes of the
Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye
• Gaelic legends, dramatic seascapes, and
stunning mountains, including the
incredible rock pinnacles of the Quiraing
• Visit the amazing Callanish Standing
Stones, one of the most complete stone
circles in Europe
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins and ends in Inverness
• 9 nights hotels and historic inns
• All meals included except 2 dinners
DATES
Jun 18-27, 2018
Jul 16-25
Aug 20-29
Sep 17-26
TRIP COST
$6295 (5-14 members)
Single supplement: $980
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
9 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
3-7 hours a day, van support