Highlands, Skye and Northwest Scotland
Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of Scotland's capital city from Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop an ancient volcano.
- Be treated to views of some of Europe's oldest landscapes.
- See if you can spot "Nessie" during your time at Loch Ness.
- Visit traditional Scottish fishing villages; you may even spot a whale or two!
- Treat yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest licensed pub, the Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh.
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Edinburgh (EDI)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 1 night in Edinburgh at the Market Street Hotel, or similar
- Highland Explorer 4-night Guided Tour, including: 2 nights in Ullapool or Inverness at the Royal Hotel, or similar*
- 2 nights in Portree, Isle of Skye at the Rosedale Hotel, or similar**
- Transportation by luxury private 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Services of a professional driver/guide
- Service charges & VAT tax 1 night in Edinburgh at the Market Street Hotel, or similar
- Breakfast Daily *Please note: on some tours it may be necessary to stay in Inverness, in which case the itinerary will be subject to slight changes. **Due to the extremely limited hotel availability on the Isle of Skye and in other locations included in your itinerary, your accommodations may be confirmed at local B&Bs. These special accommodations will provide you with all the privacy and comforts of a traditional hotel, in addition to a very welcoming, cultural and immersive experience. Transportation to and from your accommodation is included.
Itinerary
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and enjoy a private transfer to your Edinburgh accommodation. Spend the rest of the day exploring at leisure!
Start your Scotland adventure by hiking up to Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop an ancient volcano; from here you can enjoy panoramic views of Scotland's capital city.
Leaving Edinburgh with your guide, the tour begins by taking you north over the Forth Road Bridge to the charming highland village of Dunkeld on the banks of the River Tay.
From here you head into the Cairngorm National Park and the ancient pine forests ...
Today starts with a visit to the far northwest highlands and the grandeur, expanse and wildness of the mountains of Assynt, with its abundance of wildlife. This area is historically famous as being the first crofting area to be bought by the local crofters, the...
This morning leave Ullapool, heading south to take in the drama of the River Droma as it plunges almost 200 feet down into the Corrieshalloch Gorge. From here you travel past the mountains of the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, and along the picturesque co...
Today is a very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather, and your driver/guide’s knowledge will come to the fore in planning the best day for you.
For example you might travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pas...
Leaving Portree, we’ll travel south from Skye stopping first at the famous stronghold Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film “Highlander,” set at the head of three lochs as protection against Viking raiders.
Continuing east through the rugged mountains of ...
In accordance with your departure flight, enjoy one more private airport transfer to Edinburgh Airport.
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