Scotland Remote and Rugged Highlands

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Overview:

Scotland is one of the most beautiful, rugged, and challenging locations in the world. If you want a remote adventure with secret campsites, epic mountains, and secluded beaches, this is the trip for you! We’ll spend this trip with a mix of camping and hostel-style accommodations. Don’t worry, we leave time to explore some of the remote communities of North and West Scotland, and a day in Edinburgh with castle tours and a chance to experience the incredible history, culture and modern country that is Scotland.

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Additional Information:

Getting to Scotland: Multiple carriers offer daily flights to Edinburgh from a variety of US airports. Delta, American, United, British Airways, KLM and more provide flights, normally with a stopover prior to arrival in Edinburgh. For assistance with flight information please contact the 4Points office.   

Accommodations: For these adventures our accommodations will be remote camping with occasional stays at comfortable outdoor centers. These locations include cooked breakfast, a packed lunch and cooked dinner each day. While camping your guide will be creating incredible backcountry meals.

Passports: Must have a valid passport that expires a minimum of 6 months from the start of the trip. At this time US passport holders do not need a visa, but you may be required to show proof of a roundtrip airline ticket. 

What’s Included: 

  • A certified and highly experienced 4Points Scottish Guide

  • Transportation for your stay in Scotland

  • Meals and accommodations except for time on your own in Edinburgh

  • All activities, camping and entry fees

  • Group camping gear including tents, cookware and personal meal kits

What’s not included:

  • Flights to and from Scotland

  • Gratuities: 10-15% gratuity recommended for guide.

Trip Cost:

Price: $3,299 per person/10 days

Minimum # of participants -- 4

Maximum # of participants -- 12

Client information:

Clients need to be physically capable of hiking extremely steep terrain in a variety of potential weather conditions. Scotland can experience rain and high winds anytime and snow is possible in the mountains. This trip itinerary is extremely challenging and would be a great option for participants who can comfortably hike 10 + miles per day with large amounts of ascent and descent, while carrying personal safety gear with a daypack. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh

Day 2: Inverness, Culloden, and Loch Ness

Day 3: Lochinver and Suilven

Day 4: Stac Pollaidh

Day 5: Ullapool and Achiltibuie

Day 6: Mullach Coire Mhich Fhearchair

Day 7: Torridon and Liathach

Day 8: Fort William and Glen Coe

Day 9: Edinburgh [castles and history]

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Testimonials

Testimonials

"Totally awesome guide service, booked us a phenomenal Alaska adventure tour with 9 days of nonstop activities. 11/10 would book with these guys again!"

Grant F.

"4Points put together a tremendous camping for my family and friends. They did everything right: from thoughtfully guiding us on selecting the location, to carefully planning the hike and reserving the camping sites, getting the permits, to preparing the delicious meals, guiding the hike and providing helpful nature and safety information along the way."

Steve W.

"Matt and his 4points team planned and led an incredible 3-week trip for my son and group of teens. The itinerary was incredible, the communication was great, and the kids were challenged. They learned so much about nature, camping, and themselves.

Lisa K.

"Well-prepared, careful, great interpersonal skills, and easy going: these were the terms we use to describe 4 Points and our guide, Matt. We did a 2-night hike in Grand Canyon with just 5 weeks of planning."

Brent H.

“4points has provided a whole new level of adventure and rigor to our outdoor programming at Ramah. They bring experienced guides and exciting programs to help enhance the lives of our campers.”

Molly Auerbach, Program Coordinator - Camp Ramah

“For nearly 15 years, 4Points has been an invaluable partner for our program, offering exceptional wilderness medicine training and unwavering support. (Their) dedication to understanding and meeting our unique needs, providing expert guidance, and going above and beyond has truly made our experiences outstanding.”

Paul Denison, The Cate School - Carpinteria, California