Adventure in the Scottish Highlands
This road-trip takes you from the magnificent capital city of Edinburgh out through the Highlands to western Scotland and the Isle of Skye. Taste great food, explore key locations from Scottish history and spot precious wildlife. Your lodgings are nestled in some of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Truly memorable experiences in this most wild and beautiful country.
Services
Included:
- Edinburgh Castle Tickets
- Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
- Private walking tour of Edinburgh with a top local guide (private group)
- St Andrews walking tour of the famous Old Golf course (small group)
- Cairngorms National Park Wildlife tour with a specialist (private group)
- Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye (private group)
- 6 to 7 courses culinary experience at The Three Chimneys, Isle of Skye (small group)
- Mallaig Wildlife Boat Trips (small group)
- Private guided walk in Glencoe (private group)
- Visit of Inveraray Castle (timed tickets)
- Phd level guided tour of Bannockburn (private group),
- Falkirk Wheel Boat Ride (small group)
- Transportation
- Private transfer
- Ferry between Armadale and Mallaig
- Rental car
- 11 nights accommodation & 11 x Breakfast
Excluded:
- International flights
- The meals not mentioned in the trip plan
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance, and repatriation insurance
- Optional excursions, activities, and optional tours
- Reservations marked as "reserved by traveller" are reservations that the traveller is responsible for directly.
Optional:
- GPS system for rental car
- Extra driver
Itinerary at a Glance
Edinburgh
Day 1 - Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Day 2 - Edinburgh
Edinburgh - St Andrews - Aviemore
Day 3 - St Andrews to Aviemore
Aviemore - Fort William
Day 4 - Aviemore to Fort William
Fort William - Kyle Of Lochalsh - Portree
Day 5 - Kyle of Lochalsh to Portree
Portree - Dunvegan - Portree
Day 6 - Dunvegan
Portree - Broadford - Portree
Day 7 - Broadford
Portree - Mallaig - Glen Coe
Day 8 - Mallaig
Glen Coe
Day 9 - Glen Coe
Glen Coe - Inverary - Stirling
Day 10 - Inveraray - Stirling
Stirling - Culross - Falkirk
Day 11 - Culross to Falkirk
Stirling - Edinburgh Airport
Day 12 - Stirling
Detailed Itinerary
Edinburgh
Day 1: Day 1 - Edinburgh
Arrive in the city known as 'auld reekie' (old smoky) and begin to discover all that Edinburgh has to offer, with a wide variety of historic attractions and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Edinburgh
Day 2: Day 2 - Edinburgh
Discover both the past and present of this centre of Scottish culture and heritage. Visit the Castle for afternoon tea and absorb the fascinating history of this most iconic landmark.
Edinburgh - St Andrews - Aviemore
Day 3: Day 3 - St Andrews to Aviemore
Head north across the Firth of Forth to St Andrews. Explore the home of golf at the Old Course, and enjoy the stunning coastline before heading north into the true wilds of Scotland.
Aviemore - Fort William
Day 4: Day 4 - Aviemore to Fort William
Wake in the heart of the Cairngorms, and revel in this most spectacular landscape with a guided wildlife tour, before heading west to Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK with Ben Nevis as its dramatic backdrop.
Fort William - Kyle Of Lochalsh - Portree
Day 5: Day 5 - Kyle of Lochalsh to Portree
Cross the breathtaking Kyle of Lochalsh to reach Skye and the bustling port of Portree, a thriving cultural hub, ideal for exploring the island.
Portree - Dunvegan - Portree
Day 6: Day 6 - Dunvegan
Savour the wealth of history of Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and ancestral home of the Chiefs of clan MacLeod for 800 years. Back in Portree, enjoy fresh Scottish food and the best of Scottish culinary heritage at the Three Chimneys.
Portree - Broadford - Portree
Day 7: Day 7 - Broadford
Head to Broadford, dominated by the Red Cuillin mountains and offering magnificent views across to Applecross on the mainland. Spot marine wildlife, from otters to orcas, before returning to Portree for the final night on Skye.
Portree - Mallaig - Glen Coe
Day 8: Day 8 - Mallaig
Soak up the atmosphere of the working fishing port of Mallaig and head out onto the water for a wildlife boat trip, before heading to Glen Coe.
Glen Coe
Day 9: Day 9 - Glen Coe
Venture into the heart of the Weeping Glen (valley). Learn more of the infamous treachery of the Campbell clan and the massacre of the MacDonalds in 1692, and be captivated by this legendary and spectacular volcanic landscape.
Glen Coe - Inverary - Stirling
Day 10: Day 10 - Inveraray - Stirling
Set on the shore of glorious Loch Fyne, Inveraray Castle is the fairytale home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. A joy to behold, the rich tapestry of their clan history has been carefully chronicled and makes for a fascinating visit, before moving to Stirling, gateway between the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland.
Stirling - Culross - Falkirk
Day 11: Day 11 - Culross to Falkirk
Visit Bannockburn to hear the gripping tale of the Scottish defeat of the English and understand more of this country's bloody past. By contrast, explore picturesque Culross, then head to Falkirk, for a memorable industrial and cultural experience.
Stirling - Edinburgh Airport
Day 12: Day 12 - Stirling
Stirling, home of the Wallace monument and site of the unmistakeable Abbey Craig outcrop, provides an unforgettable final setting for this Scottish adventure.
