On this second day we will take the bus on an epic road trip. Driving up the beautiful A82 Road is the best way to explore the Highlands. We will make some scenic pitstops of course. 

 
When arriving at Kings house, we will prepare for hiking the Devils Staircase. Though, the name is more terrifying then the actual hike. This scenic hike is a part of the world famous West Highland Way Hiking trail and is known as the highest and most beautiful part of the entire trail. We will end this trail in Kinlochleven, where the bus will meet us again. 

Today we make our way to the outdoor capital of Scotland; Fort William. It is possible to go a canyoning tour at the Inchree Falls. This tour is a great mix of jumping, sliding, swimming, climbing, abseiling and gorge walking down a series of waterfalls. This is an optional activity and can be added to your itinerary when booking. If you prefer some chill-time instead of canyoning you can just go and explore the beautiful surroundings on your own. 

Tonight dinner is not included, allowing us to enjoy one of the nice restaurants in Fort William and visit the Pub afterwards.. We'll sleep just a little drive out of town, so we have all the time to enjoy the evening here. 

One of the most unique and amazing ways to explore the Highlands (apart from our bus of course ;p) is the Jacobite Steam Train. Many of you may know this as the famous Harry Potter train. This ride takes you straight through the centre of the Highlands and over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis! (this train ride is optional)
 

After getting off the train, you can get straight onto the Ferry, taking us to the Isle of Skye. of course a trip to Scotland isn't complete without a proper whisky tasting. And where better to do so than on one the most beautiful islands in Scotland: Isle of skye . So this is where we will visit a Whisky Distillery for a tour through the distillery and a tasting. 

We will make our way further onto the Isle of Skye. The island is known for its stunning coasts and rock formations. We will make our way all the way up to the area of Portree from where we will hike The Old man of Storr. This is al small hike, but leaving us with amazing views of the islands. 

After passing the only bridge connecting Scotland tot the Island of Skye, we will make a stop at Eilean Donan Castle. This historic castle is positioned beautifully and is the perfect place for a pit stop. For those who wish, you can enter the castle and take a look around inside. (optional activity)

It's hiking day! From our beautiful campsite right in between the mountains we will get ourselves ready to go on the Saddle hike. This is an 8 hour hike taking us over the peaks of the mountains; the Forcan Ridge and Sgùrr Sgìne. We will feel all alone in the amazing nature around us, scouting for wildlife. For the ones that wish, there is even an extra challenging path that you can choose to take. If you prefer not to walk for 8 hours, there's also the possibility just walking a small bit of the hike.
 

After this we deserve nothing more than a campfire, some good food, drinks and marshmallows!

The next morning we will take it easy and go Kayaking on Loch Oich. This scenic lake is absolutely beautiful and will not disappoint. We will explore the lake for about three hours and then visit Fort Augustus.  A small historical town at the bottom of Loch ness. While driving past this world famous lake, make sure to keep your eyes open because we might even get a chance to spot the mythical Nessie!

We will drive all the way up to our very last campsite, at the waterside. Our host Simon will greet us with a smile and we will have a final meal and campfire. 

We'll have an easy morning. At breakfast, we can go over all the things we've done together on this trip one more time, before taking you to the drop-off location in Inverness (12.00 am)
 

Please note: we highly recommend you don't book any flights home within 4 hours after our estimated arrival time, just in case we have any delays on the way. We are traveling in an old-timer bus after all - delays can be part of the adventure.