Great Glen | Wilderness Expedition

Embark on a delightful five-day wilderness adventure with CAG Adventures as you paddle along the iconic Great Glen Canoe Trail — widely celebrated as the best way to experience the stunning Scottish Highlands. Glide across peaceful waters enclosed by majestic mountains, uncover tranquil lochs filled with history, and enjoy camping beneath a sky full of stars at specially selected sites that showcase the rugged beauty of this breathtaking landscape.

Whether you’re an experienced paddler or just starting out, our friendly guides bring over 30 years of knowledge to help create a memorable journey designed around your pace and interests. Feel the magic of Scotland’s wild landscapes, watch for native wildlife, breathe in the fresh Highland air, and relax into the calmness that only remote waters can provide.

All gear, expert advice, and tasty meals are taken care of, so you can focus on connecting with nature and making unforgettable memories. Come join us at CAG Adventures and enjoy paddlesports in the purest form — blending adventure, relaxation, and Scottish heritage.

Discover the enchantment of the Great Glen Canoe Trail with us — your window to the pristine beauty of the Highlands!

This is a novice level trip, you should be comfortable being outside for the duration of the trip.

Your paddling skills don't need to be excellent but we do recommend you've been on the water before coming on the trip.

What you need to bring with you:

1. Clothing for paddling
2. Full waterproofs
3. Outdoor clothing you don't mind getting smelly and a wee bit damp in
4. Shoes for being on the water (trainers or boots you don't mind getting wet, or wellies. We do not recommend thin wetsuit boots for this trip as there is some walking to be done.)
5. Clothing for in camp
6. Dry clothes for around camp
7. Dry shoes
8. Sleeping system
9. Sleeping bag
10. Sleep matt
11. Thermals to sleep in

Day 1 - Fort William to Gairlochy

Day 2 - Gairlochy to Laggan

Day 3 - Laggan to Fort Augustus

Day 4 - Fort Augustus to Foyers

Day 5 - Foyers to Inverness

*This is our ideal itinerary however it may change when we're on the go as we'll work with the weather and pick campsites best suited to us each day.