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Highlights of Scotland

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $5,216.00 /Person
Join an eight-day adventure through the best of Scotland and find yourself standing before ancient castles that guard misty lochs and on stunning cliffs …
Highlights of Scotland

Join an eight-day adventure through the best of Scotland and find yourself standing before ancient castles that guard misty lochs and on stunning cliffs overlooking waterfalls. Starting in the vibrant streets of Glasgow, you’ll explore cobblestone streets and lush, grassy landscapes. Learn tales of battle and folklore when you visit the mythological Loch Ness, historic Inverness and the Isle of Skye. Then, end your journey in Edinburgh, where the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval Old Town and neoclassical New Town sit in contrast. With an ideal balance of small-group adventure and free time to explore independently, this journey through Scotland will leave you captivated.

Itinerary

Day 1: Glasgow

Day 2: Fort William

Day 3: Glenfinnan / Isle of Skye

Day 4: Isle of Skye

Day 5: Loch Ness / Highlands / Inverness

Day 6: Inverness

Day 7: Edinburgh

Day 8: Edinburgh

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Private vehicle, Ferry, On foot

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities

  • Fort William - West Highland Railway Line train journey
  • Fort William - Leader led hike
  • Glenfinnan - Railway Viaduct view
  • Isle of Skye - Guided hike
  • Isle of Skye - Guided private bus tour of Trotternish Peninsula
  • Isle of Skye - Local Distillery Visit and Tasting
  • Fort Augustus - Loch Ness Boat Cruise
  • Inverness - Culloden Battlefield visit
  • Inverness - River Ness walk
  • Edinburgh - Invisible Cities guided walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Embark on a world-famous train journey through the Highlands via the renowned West Highland Railway, including a crossing of the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct.
  • Discover Fort William, where you'll relish views of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. Then, join your leader on an optional hike to the summit of Cow Hill for panoramic views of Glen Nevis.
  • Take a private bus tour of the captivating Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. Make stops at the pinnacle of the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock – a dramatic 90-m-tall sea cliff with views of Mealt Falls.
  • Set out on a scenic boat excursion across the folklore-filled waters of Loch Ness, then travel north to the Highland capital of Inverness.
  • Go on a walking tour of Edinburgh guided by a local guide from Invisible Cities – a social enterprise that provides locals who have experienced homelessness with employment.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: BWSS
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Trip Ends: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Countries Visited: United Kingdom

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Destination Details

United Kingdom
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People