Hike Ben Nevis & Canoe Through Scotland

You will need to have good fitness for Ben Nevis, expect a long day on the hill, around 7-9 hours. With around 1,350 m of ascent.

You will need to have good fitness for Ben Nevis, it is a long day of trekking (7-9 hours) with around 1350 m of ascent. In terms of paddling experience, you don't need any experience to enjoy this adventure - the guides are great at making it enjoyable for all abilities. You'll need a moderate level of fitness, as you'll paddle around 15-20km (about 6 hours on the water) per day. There are some portages that will require a bit of team effort to get the boats around the canal locks. We have trollies to help with these sections. You can expect plenty of rest stops along the way. 

- Waterproofs, top and bottoms - Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable) - Hiking boots or walking shoes for Ben Nevis - Spare shoes to get wet plus dry shoes for camp - Spare insulating layer - Spare set of clothes for canoeing

Please see the inclusions section above for a full list of what's included and excluded.

Absolutely - try and give the guide as much notice as possible of any dietary requirements. You can do this when completing your trip form after booking (on your Skyhook dashboard). 

There will be a maximum of 8 clients, with 2 people sharing a canoe. There is no minimum group size (all trips are guaranteed to run).

The total distance is 100km. Each day you will paddle for up to 6 hours at a moderate pace, with plenty of breaks along the way.

Day 1: Bring your own lunch. Dinner will be at a restaurant in the evening in Fort William (at your own cost). Day 2- 5: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included Day 6: Breakfast and lunch are included

If you book solo we will provide a tent to have your own sleeping space. If you book as part of a group/pair then we would provide either 2 or 3 man tents to share

Yes absolutely! It's a great way to meet like-minded people.  Around 40% of booking are solo travellers.

There are several designated "Wild Camping" locations along the way where the guides will stop for the evenings.

The minimum for this adventure is 18 years. Children from the age of 14 years upwards may join if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Anyone under the age of 18 must share a canoe with their parent or guardian.

Sometimes the weather can deem an activity unfeasible for a set period of time. If this is the case, then your guide will offer an appropriate alternative. Examples of itinerary change could be (but are not limited to) the following; - Doing the itinerary in reverse. The trip is much more enjoyable when you are not battling against the wind.  - Canoeing a different section of water. - Hike the Great Glen trails. 

There will be times that you'll pass by shops throughout the trip How much money you take, depends on your spending habits.  You will also need money for the dinner on evening one.