WHEN Saturday 19 July to Saturday 26 July

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Highlights

• Spend 2 days exploring the Scottish Highlands with this guided tour
• Try to spot the Loch Ness Monster
• Stay in the Highlands capital of Inverness, in locally-owned accommodation
• Walk in the ancient Caledonian pine forests
• Take in views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain

Description

Day 1: You leave Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands. You travel through the beauty of Highland Perthshire and your driver-guide will look for the perfect place to stop this morning. Perhaps it will be Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town nestled among the hills. Or maybe you'll stop in at the gorgeous wee village of Dunkeld. We keep things flexible this morning and see what the group is interested in. This wild heart of the Highlands teems with mountains, rivers, lochs, and wildlife hotspots and is a magnet for all nature lovers. We head to Aviemore, a bustling hub for all outdoors activities, where you can try local specialities before you travel to Loch Morlich, which is as unique as it is bonnie. Leave the majestic mountains and step back in time at Clava Cairns near Inverness. These ancient standing stones and ring cairns are as beautiful as they are mysterious and were made famous by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander books. Then it’s just a short drive to Inverness, where you’re dropped off at your accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the Capital of the Highlands. Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, you’re picked up from your accommodation and taken into the surrounding countryside. You travel to the mysterious Loch Ness where you have the chance to take a boat trip along the loch and visit dramatic Urquhart Castle. Our journey continues south through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, towards Fort William. You stop for lunch along the way before arriving in Glencoe. One look and you'll understand why its one of the most famous natural landmarks in all of Scotland. There's also a tragic tale that’s haunted this valley for over 300 years... perhaps your guide will tell you all about it. The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the Lowland scenery around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh.

Includes

Tour transport in a 16-seater minibus Driver/guide Accommodation in a bed and breakfast (1 night) Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness Urquhart Castle entry

Important Information

• It is recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour.
• Accommodation: Choose from a selection of small, locally owned guesthouses and B&B's. All rooms are en suite. B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property. For 2 or more people travelling together please choose the twin room shared option
• Minimum age to participate is 5 years
• You're restricted to 14 kg (31lbs) of luggage per person •To maintain the integrity of the tour and ensure the best possible experience for all our customers, we limit bookings to a maximum of 8 passengers per group. *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund

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