Highland Challenge Multi-day tour

Our partner: Pict Expeditions

Description

Why not experience Scotland the way it was meant to be by visiting its largest and certainly its most wild national park.

Imagine walking for days with a pack on your back, through high sided valleys carved out by ancient glaciers, following tracks steeped in history and breathing in some of the freshest air imaginable. 

On the way you will take in stunning views that will literally stop you in your tracks. The days can be quite long here so you will need to be up for a challenge that is rewarded by that feeling only an expedition can give you. 

Are you up for an adventure?

What´s Included

  • A Qualified, experienced, knowledgeable guide.
  • Pick up and drop off from Edinburgh.
  • Lots of walking
  • Campsite fees
  • Tent, Stove, pots, plates, cutlery, cups.
  • A wealth of information and stories about History, folklore, geography, geology etc mixed with plenty humour.
  • Awesome views, photos and life changing experiences.  

What to bring

Bring an open mind and the spirit of adventure. 

Additional information

Fitness

  •  Be prepared for hiking with a back pack for up to 8 hours per day.
  •  A basic level of fitness is required but don't worry about being too slow, we will be moving as a team and at a very comfortable pace that suits EVERYONE.
  • Wild camping isn't for everyone but can be very enjoyable with the right equipment and organisation your guides will be available 24/7 to help, give advice, support and encourage you.
  • After booking you will be Sent a pack with details on all other things you will need to know and bring with you. 

Itinerary

DAY 1
Pick up and drive north
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Pick up and drive north

  •  Pick up in Edinburgh 09:00 at pick up place 
  •  Drive north with a stop to stretch the legs on the way. 
  •  Pick up food and any last minute gear. 
  • Pitch tents at the camp site
  •  Eat dinner
  • Your guide will brief you on the hike to come.
  •  Early to bed

DAY 2
Walk into the Cairngorms
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Walk into the Cairngorms

  • Eat and break camp.
  • Expect to hike for up to 8 hours.
  • Take in the haunting views of the mighty Cairngorms.
  • Briefing about the following day.
  • Make camp, eat and sleep.

DAY 3
Into the heart of the range
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Into the heart of the range

  • Breakfast and break camp.
  • expect to walk for up to 8 hours.
  • take in more spectacular views.
  • Make camp.
  • Eat dinner.
  • Briefing about the following day.
  • Bed.

DAY 4
The big push
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The big push

  • Breakfast and break camp.
  • Expect a big day up to 8 hours.
  • Take in possibly the best views of all today. 
  • Make camp.
  • Eat dinner. 
  • Briefing about the following day. 
  • Celebrate our last camping night. 

DAY 5
Back to civilisation
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Back to civilisation

  • Breakfast and break camp.
  • Expect a small walk today
  • Enjoy the stunning scenery. 
  • Get to the minibus and start our drive back. 
  • Stop on the way for lunch and to stretch. 
  • Drop off in Edinburgh.