Private Tour
Ben Nevis Guided walks
Overview
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Your Guide will accompany you up and down the Ben Nevis Mountain path. They are there to provide you with advice and information about the path and the history, and the nature of Ben Nevis.
Your Guide will know the mountain well and will be fully qualified and insured for the activity that they are leading.
You will need to be properly equipped for your day and for all possible weather. You should have the following kit.
- Comfortable walking boots, preferably waterproof, that provide ankle support.
- Waterproof jacket and trousers.
- Socks.
- Baselayers are to be worn next to the skin. (not cotton)
- Comfortable walking trousers. (not jeans)
- Warm mid-layers. At least two, one to wear and one as an emergency layer.
- Hats and gloves.
- Head torch
- A small personal first aid kit. Plasters etc.
- A flask and/or drinks bottle, 1L should be enough.
- A rucksack. Anything larger than a 30L pack will do, and a waterproof liner
- An orange emergency survival bag.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Ben Nevis
You will climb Ben Nevis via the Mountain path to the summit of Ben Nevis.
What‘s Included
Private guide
Please come packed and ready for a day on the Scottish hills, water proofs, warm clothes, hat and gloves.
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Options
Ben Nevis Guided walks
Reviews
247 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible ben nevis winter hike!!
C7930NNkatien,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible hike with James at Elite Guides, he kept me motivated and was great at advising me on all the best techniques. Really made it enjoyable and gave me the confidence to take on more hikes in the future. Also big thank you to Scott for such clear communication and organising it all! Will definitely be using them again and highly recommend for anyone taking on the challenge! Especially in winter - the weather is no joke and i wouldnt of been able to do it without Elite Guides support
Super nice walking experience!
stijnvanbeek ,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic time with Scott. Learned a lot during the walk. You could immediately feel Scott's passion for hiking. Thanks Scott!
Recommendation!
borislS1487MW,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommended! Scott is a very friendly man with a lot of knowledge about the Ben Nevis and surroundings. Had an unforgettable day👍
Ben Nevis Amazing Hike
V9791IPtheoh,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had an amazing day climbing Ben Nevis for the first time with the wonderful help of James. James was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and attentive during the entire trip. Loads of fascinating information and advice for future walks/climbs too - could not recommend more. Scott was also very helpful in getting everything sorted at fairly short notice too.
Unforgettable moment!
329aniess,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was very friendly and nice. It was late october, we hiked Ben Nevis via tourist trail. I was not quite fit enough and He was very supportive and waiting with great patience 😄 The trail is tourist friendly and the top was amazing, rainbow and broken spectre was our bonus that day! Thanks Scott and Elite Guides! Definitely will recommend Him for colleagues!!
Excellent service
Wendy15170000000000,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication with Scott was brilliant as we had to delay and postpone several times, he was very helpful. On the day our guide, Tom, met us at the visitor centre and was fab. He was chatty, informative and good fun. He was always keeping an eye on our pace and well-being. I felt confident climbing with him and it was much better than trying on our own. Tom also kept us informed of the route, what to expect and how long each bit would be. Can't fault any of it... Highly recommend.
Excellent guided walk on Ben Nevis
AlanJWaters,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really pleasant day - helped by the weather being kind to us especially laid on by Elite Guides. Having a guide booked for the day would certainly have given us more confidence, support and encouragement had the conditions been sot so favourable.
Ben Nevis. The path that keeps on giving!!
568eugenej,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 of us took a family trip up Ben Nevis with Jack from Elite Guides I decided on a guide to give us piece of mind for an easy stressless climb Weather forecast was rain from the start with heavy rain and 70 mile an hour winds due in at 10 Started walk at 7am with weather holding off Got right up to end of the zigzags before rain started but soldiered on to the summit Heavy rain and wind started here so we set off down quickly Quickly only lasted until near bottom of the zigzags before my knees packed up 🥴 Took 5 hours to get down with rain and wind all the way Besides the pain, had a fantastic time, smiling until the end bagged another Monroe ( my last) Jack from Elite Guides was a great help Assisted me all the way down. He was very informative all day, giving us useful tips and advice and shared local knowledge of the surrounding area Helped us with our kit, even lending some of his to one of our group and even strangers struggling by. Jack has a great sense of humour and patience which was probably used up getting me down 😏 We highly recommend Elite guides They were fantastic and so helpful throughout the whole booking 👏 I would definitely use them again, however I’m hanging up my boots and sticking to easier adventures 😎
A perfect day for a family with teens- Haydn from Elite Guides creates a transformative experience-good weather optional
AmandaR5682,,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family had an outstanding experience hiking up Ben Nevis with Haydn even though the weather wasn't great for 75% of the day. We still felt the thrill of mastery of the peak, enjoyed nature (the different plants, the water from the stream, the birds, even the sheep) and whiled away the hours talking to Haydn and each other. Haydn had interesting information to share with everyone in our group from the 11 year old girl (Harry Potter filming info), to the 15 year old boy (other possible hikes, outdoorsman skills, the system of mountain rescues), to the almost 18 year old boy (every band that ever played and the merits of each and which traditional Scottish artists to try), to the parents (how the land in Scotland is managed and environmental concerns, wild swimming and peat formation) and an indefatigable willingness to participate in all of these conversations. Haydn also was expert at guiding the pace and encouraging safety in all participants in a way that was extremely diplomatic. Elite Guides was also super helpful about answering all of the advance questions so that we could make sure we were appropriately prepared to make the hike a success. I can't recommend them and Haydn, in particular, enough.
A very professional company that we will engage again.
Clair P,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, Scott and our guide, Jordan were professional and straight forward. I contacted Scott a few times for help and advice. We met Jotdan at 6:30 a.m. and from the start he made my sister and myself feel safe while climbing Ben Nevis. He had lots of interesting information and took our minds off the climb. We would definitely use this company and guide again.
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