Arrival at the airport and private transfer to the small Highland village of Acharacle. After settling into the hotel, we’ll share a welcome dinner and expedition briefing, where our guides will go through the itinerary, distribute expedition gear, and review safety procedures.

After breakfast, a private transfer takes us to the trailhead where the journey truly begins. We hike across coastal paths until reaching the haunting ruins of Castle Tioram. Here, we inflate our packrafts for the first time and begin our adventure on the water.
We’ll paddle to a small inhabited island, cross it on foot, then return to the water to reach a remote white-sand beach—our first wild campsite beneath the Highland sky.

Distance: 10.5 km/ 6.5 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 425 m+/ 576 m- // 1.394 ft+/1,890 ft- | Effective time: 7 h

Leaving our beach camp behind, we hike through a rural stretch before crossing to a small coastal islet for a short rest. From there, we paddle along the shoreline toward another secluded beach. The terrain then turns inland, leading us through wild glens to the first Highland loch, where we’ll set camp on a tiny island surrounded by silence and mist.

Distance: 11.2 km/ 6.7 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 350 m+/ 360 m-//   1.148 ft+/1.181 ft- | Effective time: 6 h

We leave the peninsula behind and journey deep into the Highlands. After crossing Loch na Creige Duibhe, a mountain pass leads us to the vast Loch Beoraid, where we camp on a small island at its heart — a truly wild night under the stars.

Distance: 10.5 km/ 6.5 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 425 m+/ 576 m- // 1.394 ft+/1,890 ft- | Effective time: 7 h

We finish crossing Loch Beoraid and follow a remote trail over a high pass to the Corryhully Bothy, a classic Highland shelter. We camp nearby, at the foot of the Munros, ready for tomorrow’s ascent

Distance: 11 km/ 6.8 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 424 m+/ 287 m- //         1.291 ft+/942 ft-| Effective time: 8 h

Our first summit day. We climb nearly 900 meters to the top of a Munro, rewarded with sweeping views over lochs, glens, and the Atlantic coast. A demanding but unforgettable highlight.

Distance: 12.5 km/ 7.8 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 1.200 m+/ 1.200 m- // 3.937 ft+/3.937 ft-| Effective time: 8 h

We join a remote stretch of the Cape Wrath Trail, crossing part of Loch Arkaig before reaching a wild shore. Surrounded by silence and mountains, we set camp by the water’s edge.

Distance: 10 km/ 6.2 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 353 m+/ 431 m- //         1.158 ft+/1.414 ft-| Effective time: 6 h

A long full hiking day through deep valleys and peaks, immersed in the raw beauty of the Highlands. The route loops back toward Loch Arkaig, revealing new perspectives of the wild terrain.

Distance: 26.5 km/ 16.5 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 618 m+/ 630 m- //  2.028 ft+/2.067 ft-| Effective time: 9 h

Today we make our final packraft crossings, completing the water journey that has carried us through the Highlands. Before reaching Fort William, we visit the Commando Memorial, a moving tribute to WWII British Commandos. One last effort brings us to our campsite for the night.

Distance: 14.4 km/ 8.9 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 146 m+/ 55 m- //       479 ft+/180 ft-| Effective time: 6h

Our final morning is calm and reflective. We follow a short section of the East Highland Way, gradually returning to civilization as we reach Fort William—the perfect ending to this unforgettable expedition. In the evening, we’ll gather for a well-deserved group dinner to celebrate our achievement and share the stories of the journey.

Distance: 14.6 km/ 9 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 153m+/ 219m- // 502ft+/719ft-| Effective time: 5h

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to the airport. Farewell to the Highlands—but not to the adventure, the camaraderie, or the memories that will last a lifetime.