Essential Scotland

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

8 Days
1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,580.00 /Person

Journey through Scotland on this eight-day adventure from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Travel along the scenic railway through the Scottish Highlands, take in the coastal …

Essential Scotland

Journey through Scotland on this eight-day adventure from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Travel along the scenic railway through the Scottish Highlands, take in the coastal views with a hike on the Isle of Mull and learn how cheese is made on a tour of the Isle of Mull Cheese Farm. Look for the famous mythical creature as you drive past Loch Ness on your way to Inverness, hear the folk tales about fairies as you explore the Fairy Glen on a daytrip to the Isle of Skye and enjoy plenty of free time to explore Scotland at your own pace with your new friends!

Itinerary

Day 1: Glasgow

Day 2: Oban

Day 3: Isle of Mull - Oban

Day 4: Inverness

Day 5: Isle of Skye - Inverness

Day 6: Aberdeen

Day 7: Edinburgh

Day 8: Edinburgh

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Ferry, Public Bus, Private Vehicle

Accomodation

Hostel (multi-share) (4 nights), Hostel (multi-share with shared facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Oban - Orientation Walk
Scottish Highlands - Scenic Train to Oban
Isle of Mull - Cheese Farm Tour
Isle of Mull - Leader-led Hike
Isle of Mull - Day Trip
Quiraing - Viewpoint
Isle of Skye - The Fairy Glen
Old Man of Storr - Viewpoint
Isle of Skye - Day Trip
Eilean Donan Castle - Viewpoint
Aberdeen - Orientation Walk
Edinburgh - Orientation walk

Trip Highlights

Learn how cheese is made during a tour of the Isle of Mull Cheese Farm – a 50-year-old family-run dairy farm powered by renewable energy. Hear how the farm was originally part of the village hall in nearby Salen and meet one of the local farmers.
See the towering pinnacle of the Old Man of Storr, take in the panoramic views from Rigg Viewpoint and hear folk tales about fairies as you explore the Fairy Glen on a daytrip to the Isle of Skye.
Ride the scenic railway through the Scottish Highlands to Oban – a seaside town surrounded by countryside. Maybe visit the medieval castles and wander along the esplanade after an orientation walk with your local leader.
Lace up your hiking boots and set off on a hike on the Isle of Mull. Take in the beautiful coastal views, slow down and enjoy the fresh air as you follow the trail past Tobermory Harbour.
Get your new friends together and explore each stop at your own pace. Maybe wander through The Queen’s Gallery at Holyroodhouse, indulge in local cuisine or join a Scotch Whisky Tour in your free time in Edinburgh.