Private Departure: Glencoe & The Highlands

Emily, Kenneth & Wai Fung

Monday 9th June – Sunday 15th June 2025

Number of Travellers: 3
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

Begin your journey in Glencoe, an extraordinary region known for its rugged mountains, deep valleys, and dramatic landscapes. This area will serve as our base for the first few days, offering access to spectacular trails with breathtaking views. After exploring the stunning trails and learning about its rich history, we head east, transferring to Highland Perthshire via one of Glencoe’s most dramatic glens. Here, we immerse ourselves in a land of heather-clad hills, long glens, and enchanting forests. Each day of this private trip will be tailored by your expert guides to match your energy and interests, ensuring a personalised and unforgettable experience.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Monday 9th June | Welcome to the Highlands | Overnight: Glencoe

Day 2 | Tuesday 10th June | Hiking in Glencoe | Overnight: Glencoe

Day 3 | Wednesday 11th June | Wilderness & A Waterfall | Overnight: Glencoe

Day 4 | Thursday 12th June | Exploring Glen Etive | Overnight: Aberfeldy

Day 5 | Friday 13th June | The Fairy Hill of Caledonia | Overnight: Aberfeldy

Day 6 | Saturday 14th June | Glen Lyon | Overnight: Aberfeldy

Day 7 | Sunday 15th June | Into Highland Perthshire & Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Monday 9th June - Welcome to the Highlands

Meet your Wilderness guide in Perth this morning and transfer to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Here, we’ll stop at the tiny churchyard in Balquhidder and visit the grave of Rob Roy MacGregor. There will be time for a short hike to Creag an Tuirc – a great viewpoint and the perfect place to kick off your adventure. The summit is marked with a large cairn and offers incredible views down the length of Loch Voil. A short transfer takes us to Glencoe where we’ll settle into our accommodation for the night.

Overnight: Glencoe | Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Tuesday 10th June - Hiking in Glencoe

Some of the best views in Glencoe are from a rarely climbed peak that will be our target today. Following a faint trail, we hike up the flanks of the open hillside. The views open up quickly as we gain height. Reaching the summit, the views are simply sensational, as we gaze directly across the valley at the north face of Buachaille Etive Mor, the most iconic sight in Glencoe. Afterwards, return to your accommodation and settle in for the evening.

Overnight: Glencoe | Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 - Wednesday 11th June - Wilderness & A Waterfall

We start from the village of Kinlochleven where will climb on a good trail through the forest. You’ll soon be able to hear the thunder of falling water – The Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall is impressive falling almost 50 feet. We’ll continue on our hike as the path comes out of the woods and eventually reaches a remote loch, surrounded by mountains and wild moorlands. On the return, we’ll enjoy stunning views down the length of Loch Leven to the Pap of Glencoe.

Overnight: Glencoe | Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 - Thursday 12th June - Exploring Glen Etive

Today we leave Glencoe behind and head for the iconic valley of Perthshire,  your home for the next few nights. Journey along the winding single-track road, flanked by towering mountains and shimmering lochs, stopping for photos at iconic locations like the James Bond Skyfall viewpoint. Enjoy a peaceful riverside walk or spot red deer roaming the rugged landscape. After soaking in Glen Etive’s wild beauty, travel through the dramatic Glencoe before passing through charming villages and rolling countryside before arriving in Fortingall, a picturesque hamlet famed for its ancient yew tree and historic thatched cottages, completing a truly memorable journey

Overnight: Aberfeldy | Fortingall Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 - Friday 13th June - The Fairy Hill of Caledonia

Today, we’ll aim to climb the iconic hill of Schiehallion – the Fairy Hill of Caledonia. An excellent trail snakes up the whaleback mountain to its lofty summit at 1,083m, which rewards us with expansive views across the Highlands. Back at the hotel, enjoy a pint of Schiehallion ale or perhaps a local whisky to celebrate!

Overnight: Aberfeldy | Fortingall Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 - Saturday 14th June - Glen Lyon

Glen Lyon is one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland, flanked by steep sided hills and filled with native woodland. Discuss some options with Susie and Ben this morning and choose a suitable hike for the day – this could be a winding walk along the valley floor, or perhaps a hike to one of the easier summits. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be another memorable day.

Overnight: Aberfeldy | Fortingall Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 - Sunday 15th June - Into Highland Perthshire & Depart

After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll hit the road and head towards a historical library for a tour and a look at the rare books in its diverse collection. After lunch, we’ll transfer up to the beautiful wooded glen of the Hermitage for a walk winding alongside the River Braan with its attractive folly and tumbling waterfalls before transferring back to Perth where the trip will come to an end.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 6 nights accommodation in welcoming hotels
  • All meals during the trip, from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 7
  • The services of two experienced and knowledgeable guides/drivers throughout
  • All transport throughout the trip starting and finishing in Perth
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for main driver guide(s)
Important Contact Numbers Read More
Wilderness Scotland Office | 9:00am – 5:30pm

UK: +44 (0)1479 420 020
US: 866 740 3890

Out of Office Hours | 5:30pm – 9:00am

+44 (0)7766 794 640

Emergency Services

999

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Accommodation

Isles Of Glencoe Hotel

Glencoe | Lochaber |
PH49 4HL | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0) 1764 651 843
Web: islesofglencoe.co.uk

Fortingall Hotel

Fortingall | Aberfeldy | Perthshire |
PH15 2NQ | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1887 830367
Web: fortingall.com

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Private Departure: Glencoe & The Highlands

Monday 9th June – Sunday 15th June 2025