Group trips for modern women
why travel with us?
Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget.
Here’s what our group trips can offer you:
How It Works
Register
Register online to receive confirmation information & book a call with our team to go over group trip details
Confirm
Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm
Prepare
Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call
Hotel Selection
Where are we staying?
We want to prioritize your comfort and convenience to provide you the best group travel experience, so we have chosen beautiful hotels across Scotland to provide a unique and comfortable experience on your journey with us.
Bonham Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel set within a Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh’s West End, offering elegant rooms and a refined, contemporary atmosphere – 2 nights
Fife Arms is a luxurious art-filled hotel in the Scottish Highlands blending historic charm with contemporary style. – 2 nights
Skeabost House Hotel is a charming country estate on the Isle of Skye offering elegant accommodations and stunning lochside views – 2 nights
Crossbasket Castle Hotel is a restored 17th-century Scottish castle offering luxurious rooms, fine dining, and serene countryside surroundings near Glasgow – 2 nights
Activities & excursions
What are we doing?
We have crafted a balanced itinerary for you to experience the most on your trip while having a good amount of down time throughout our trip.
Day 1
- Arrival day
- Check-in
- Welcome dinner
Day 2
- City tour of Edinburgh with a visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Optional Islander handbag making experience
Day 3
- Depart Edinburgh
- Visit to Culross Village
- Private Highland Cow experience
- Check in at hotel
Day 4
- Full day of exploring Braemer and castle activities or visit to Blair Castle and Dunkeld
- Optional whiskey tasting
Day 5
- Depart Highlands
- Visit to Loch Ness
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan
- Overnight Isle of Skye
Day 6
- Full day Isle of Skye exploring with Fairy Glen Hike
- Overnight Isle of Skye
Day 7
- Depart Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Lomond, Luss village
- Check in at castle hotel
Day 8
- Exploring Glasgow
- Optional afternoon tea
- Farewell dinner
Day 9
- Departure day
Scotland 2026
Pricing & Inclusions
£6400 GBP
What's Included
- 4/5 star hotels (8 nights, double occupancy)
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers on scheduled arrival (EDI) & departure days (GLA/EDI)
- Private driver guide for 5 days
- Internal transport to and from activities
- Private Highland Cow experience
- City tour of Edinburgh and visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Visit to Culross Village, Blair Castle and Dunkeld
- Visit to Loch Ness and Eilean Donan
- Full day Isle of Skye exploring (Portree, The Storr, Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls Viewpoint, Fairy Glen Hike)
- Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe drive through, Loch Lomond, and Luss
- Exploring Glasgow
- Welcome & farewell dinners
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Additional alcohol, snacks & meals not mentioned
- Taxis/transit on personal time
- Travel insurance (required)
- Any optional activities
- Airport transfers outside of the tour dates & designated airports
Ready to join us?
Scotland 2026
Payment Information
This trip is priced at double occupancy with an 8-person minimum. If you prefer a single room, spots are limited so please contact us for a single supplement quote.
- Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 day
Flexible payment plans available with Affirm or Klarna
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Behind our group trips
Who is this trip for?
This trip is perfect for open minded travelers looking to have new experiences, make new friends, and immerse themselves into a new culture.
This trip would be ideal for those looking to experience a moody autumn surrounded by natural beauty, those who want to marvel at stunning castles and ruins, and those who don’t mind the road-trip nature of Scotland.
Unique considerations for Scotland
- Flights: you will be flying into Edinburgh (EDI) October 2, 2026 & out of either Glasgow or Edinburgh (GLA OR EDI) October 10.
- Transportation: For 5 days of this trip we will be driven by private driver guide (2-2.5 hours max at a time). We will always prioritize bathroom and meal stops and scenic spots to stretch your legs. Scotland is a road-trip destination and our itinerary embraces that
- Weather: Average highs in the 50s with lows in the 40s. This is a transitional period in Scotland and the weather can be a bit unpredictable. Come prepared for all types of weather
Nicole & Rae
Co founder/ HR professional & Travel creator
Meet your host
Nicole is a luxury travel advisor from Chicago and co-founder of Scout Escapes. She loves spicy food, art history, photography, pilates, and crossing new destinations and experiences off her bucket list! Morning drink is an iced vanilla oat milk latte and evening drink is a spicy margarita. Number one on her travel bucket list is Iceland and New Zealand!
Rae is a Libra through and through and she loves being the life of the party! She’s a girls girl and college football, barre, snowboarding, a good SATC marathon, girl’s night out, Chai tea lattes and country music are a few of her favorite things. She has been to over 30 countries on 5 continents, and is adding more to her bucket list every day! Her favorite places in the world are London and anywhere in the Italian countryside.
Questions about our group trips? We have answers.
What is the age range?
Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!
Can you explain your pricing
Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag.
Is this open to first-time travelers?
Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!
How are roommates assigned?
All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.
Can I explore on my own?
Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity. If you’re planning to explore on your own, please let us know as transfers can be difficult to obtain here.
Why are your trips priced in GBP?
With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate, it’s easier for us to price this trip in GBP as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD with our bank’s current spot exchange rate. This rate is subject to change depending on currency fluctuations & will be disclosed to the customer upon payment of each invoice.
Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands
"This trip was incredible! Stephanie was an amazing host who made sure everyone felt welcome and included. The tours were all fantastic, but I would highly recommend keeping the ice cave tour and horseback riding—both are absolute must-have experiences in Iceland!"
Iceland, 2025
-Stefhany
"Traveling with Scout Escapes is now my favorite way to travel!! Trip was well planned and our host, Anne, was beyond compare. All of the ladies on our trip have formed new friendships that will last forever! I highly recommend booking your next adventure with Sam and Nicole and the rest of the Scout Escapes team!"
Italy, 2025
-Hollye
"Everything was awesome! Sam & Nicole made every aspect of the trip effortless and picked a variety of activities and areas to explore which made it even more exciting. Meeting the other girls and getting to know them over the week was one of the best parts of the trip as well. I can't recommend Scout Escapes enough. I'm already trying to plan when I can book another trip!"
France, 2024
-Alex
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