Sunset at the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Scotland's Wild Highlands & Islands

Cultural Journey Icon Cultural Journey Icon

Physical Requirements

Level of Difficulty

Easy Moderate Challenging
physical difficult icon
Difficulty
  • Moderate
physical pace icon

Trip Pace

  • 4 locations in 9 days

walking icon
Walking & Terrain
  • Travelers must be able to walk approximately 2 miles unassisted along a variety of terrain

  • Terrain includes gravel, pavement and dirt paths, sometimes on uneven ground

  • Walks range from 1–3 miles each and travelers should expect to walk a total of 2-4 miles per day

  • Most walks are at a leisurely pace with guided interpretation

  • Longer hikes may be available for more active travelers at some locations

plane icon
Transportation & Vehicles
  • Travel by van, large ferry, small boat, rigid inflatable boat, and train

  • Canoe activity in calm water with two travelers per canoe; beginner-friendly and lasts about two hours

accessibility icon
Accessibility
  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes

  • Travelers must be fully mobile and physically independent

  • Travelers must have good balance and be able to navigate uneven trails with inclines

sun icon
Weather
  • Daytime temps range from the upper 50s to upper 60s°F in late spring and summer

  • Fall temps range in the 50s°F, occasionally dipping into the upper 40s

  • Weather is unpredictable; rain is likely at any point during the trip

  • Travelers should expect variable conditions and dress in layers, including a waterproof outer layer

Questions?
We've Got Answers!
Talk with an Adventure Specialist
Call Our Boulder Office at 800-543-8917 or contact your travel advisor.
scotland-adventure

Our Trips

Polar bears in Churchill by P. Endres

Polar Bear Tours

African Safaris

Galapagos Tours

Alaska Adventures

North Rim of the Grand Canyon Cape Royal

U.S. National Parks Tours

Canada & the North

Europe Adventures

Mexico & Central America Tours

South America Adventures

Asia Adventures

Australia & New Zealand Adventures

Penguins One After Another Jump Into The Blue Water From A Snow-white Iceberg, Antarctica

Antarctica & Arctic Journeys

Photo Expeditions

Terra & Tu Cultural Journeys

Adventure Cruises

Women's Journeys

New Adventures

Questions? Call 800-543-8917

Instagram logo An icon representing Instagram, a social media platform. Youtube logo An icon representing Youtube, a social media video platform. tiktok logo An icon representing tiktok. X logo An icon representing X, a social media platform. Facebook logo An icon representing Facebook, a social media platform.
Contact Us

Have a question or comment?
Click any of the buttons below to get in touch with us.

Hours
Mountain Time

  • 8 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday

  • 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday

  • Closed on Sunday

Call 800-543-8917
Questions? Click to Chat
Questions? Click to Chatchat

Please note that on this Make It Private departure we have a minimum group size of ${minGroupSize}.