Lochs and castles ? what could be more Scottish? Take this small group day trip to the Scottish west coast and you'll discover the real Scotland!
Lochs and castles ? what could be more Scottish? Take this small group day trip to the Scottish west coast and you'll discover the real Scotland!
With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special day trip to Scotland's west Highland lochs and castles. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, reach out-of-the-way places and receive individual attention from your expert driver/guide.
Highlights include:
Doune Castle
Stop for refreshments in Callander or Kilmahog
Scenic views of Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart
Lunch at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (not included), in the shadow of Ben Cruachan
Scotland's longest loch, Loch Awe, and the spectacular ruins of Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Clan Campbell
Inveraray, an 18th-century whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Fyne
Inveraray Castle, the neo-Gothic Scottish baronial home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, with its 19th-century jail, museum ship and bell tower
Loch Fyne, renowned for its fine seafood and views of oyster beds, salmon and trout farms
Loch Long, with its history of Viking raiders
Loch Lomond
Luss, a conservation village with traditional estate workers cottages
Photo stop at Stirling Castle
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007
There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland.
The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
Caring for the Environment:The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards.
Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions
Modern Mercedes minivan with forced air ventilation (maximum 16 people)
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions)
Conditions
Conditions of Sale: Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as:
Hotel for pick up
Weights for helicopter tours
Choice of times for tours
Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.
You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination.
