Scotland is praised for its natural landscapes and historic buildings. Rolling hills, rocky cliffs and undulating valleys speckled in myriad colors, pristine lochs shimmering even on the coldest of days, and castles dotted throughout the countryside as if you've been transported back in time. With an 8-day exploration of Scotland's Highlands, lochs and villages, you'll experience the finest of nature with the warmest of hospitality. Discover the untouched Isle of Skye, the expansive landscapes of Cairngorms National Park, and hit both Scottish hubs of Glasgow and Edinburgh on your way through. With the right amount of small-group adventure, local knowledge and stunning scenery, let the Scottish Highlands enchant you.
Duration
7 Days
Activity
Walking
Physical
Strenuous
Age
10+
Location
Scotland
Arrival at Glasgow station/Airport, transfer to respective hotel and this day is free at your leisure or You can enjoy city orientation tour of Glasgow. Glasgow is a city full of character, history and flair. Dinner in the Indian by nature Restaurant.
Optional Activities at Glasgow- If Time Permits
Glasgow - Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Glasgow - Cathedral and Necropolis
Glasgow - Hunterian Art Gallery,
Glasgow- George Square observation Wheel – 12 GBP
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Today you will check out from hotel and leave the city- behind this morning and proceed to Fort William. some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. The urban landscape is quickly replaced with a windswept panorama of the untouched Highlands as the line skirts the edge of Loch Lomond and ascends from Crianlarich to Upper Tyndrum and wild Rannoch Moor. You'll arrive in the early afternoon with time to explore the town with your leader. Visiting Luss Village - is just lovely; you'll feel you've stepped back in time, as you wander along the narrow streets in the village and pop into the general store (which is a tourist attraction with lots of charming, high quality Scottish gifts). You'll notice that the properties in and around the village Centre have been beautifully preserved and restored, and in the summer, are resplendent with elaborate hanging baskets.
After that proceed to tarbet pier –Enjoy 1 Hr Loch Lomond cruise, Next visit to stop at famous fall- Falls of Falloch - Falls of Falloch is a waterfall and local beauty spot on the river Falloch off the A82. It is 7 km south-west of the village of Crianlarich in the county of Stirling in Scotland. It is also on the West Highland Way. Next stoppage to Falls of Dochart - are a cascade of waterfalls situated on the River Dochart at Killin in Perthshire, Scotland, near the western end of Loch Tay. Crossing Crainlarich - The village of Crianlarich is located in Glen Strathfillan to the north of the Trossachs, some eight miles north of the head of Loch Lomond. This small historic village is an important staging post on various transport routes linking central and northwestern Scotland. The main A82 road is joined briefly by the A85 Perth-Oban road at Crianlarich while the West Highland railway divides here with one branch heading due west towards Oban, the other continuing north over Rannoch Moor to Fort William.
Next to Fort William's- Arrival. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast at Hotel. Today you will proceed to experience famous gondola ride (2 Hrs) - one of the smaller peaks in the Nevis Range for incredible elevated views of this wild region. Next place is to cover Glenfinnan bridge - The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a whopping 380m long, making it the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland, and it crosses the River Finnan at an impressive height of 30m, The Glenfinnan viaduct is an interesting excursion from Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel. The viaduct recently came to prominence in the Harry Potter films, when the Jacobite Steam Train became transformed into the Hogwarts Express and was memorably depicted crossing the viaduct. Visiting The beaches of Arisaig are known as the Silver Sands of Morar. One location in Scotland which really demonstrates the country's beauty is Camusdarach Beach, just north of Arisaig in Lochaber. Amongst many stunning bays in the area, this beach is often referred to as one of the best in the UK. Mallaig is the main commercial fishing port on the West Coast of Scotland, and during the 1960s was the busiest herring port in Europe. Mallaig prided itself at that time on its famous traditionally smoked kippers, the fishmonger Andy Race still providing genuine oak smoked kippers from the factory shop on the harbour. Dinner in Fort Williams. Overnight at Fort Williams.
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from Fort Williams and proceed to loch ness crossing Fort Augustus - emerged as a major military base due to its position at the south-west end of Loch Ness near the intersection of key military roads. Spending time at this majestic fort, Also Enjoy Loch Ness Cruise - Coming to Inverness and delving into the mysteries and myths of the famous Loch Ness is simply a must-do activity. Jacobite boat tours offer cruises lasting from 60 minutes where you get to capture the Loch Ness waters, the Caledonian Canal or the Urquhart Castle. Further down your drive to Inverness. Dinner and Overnight at Inverness.
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, it's time to get exploring the Isle of Skye, beginning with a hike around Portree Bay -there are few better ways to wake yourself up after an evening of whisky tasting than fresh sea air and mountain views. Visiting Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Enjoy few hours in amidst of Scottish beauty. While returning to Inverness you will be visiting famous Talisker distillery - is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and is set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. Back to Inverness. Dinner and Overnight at Inverness.
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, travel from Inverness to Cairngorms National Park . countryside on a scenic hike to the peak of Creag Bheag. Follow the trail to the peak, offering sweeping views across the national park. From above, you begin to understand how expansive, fertile and green the land is around as you peer over Loch Gynack and back towards the village. Now head to the town of Aviemore – a popular historic hub deep in the Cairngorms region and only a short train ride away. Aviemore has plenty of outdoor activities on offer. Try your hand at archery or if it's a hot day you could head to nearby Loch Morlich to check out the highest altitude beach in Britain, a favorite hangout for locals. Dinner at Cairngorms and Overnight.
Breakfast. Today, you'll proceed to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. The journey will take around 4 hours 10 Min. Edinburgh is a compact hilly city full of charm and character, with the imposing Castle guarding from above. Edinburgh is designated a UNESCO Creative City of Literature, being the birthplace and home to world-famous writers, poets and playwrights including Arthur Conan Doyle, Walter Scott, and JK Rowling. This afternoon, set off on a walking tour with an Edinburgh local. Your guide has been trained by Invisible Cities, an inspiring social enterprise who support and train locals who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides. See the top sights from a different angle, including the Scottish Parliament buildings, the Royal Mile and Canongate Cemetery, and give back to the community at the same time. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure, so perhaps stroll around Royal Mile- is at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyrood house at its foot. Its name comes from its tradition as a processional route for kings and queens for the last 500 years. Overnight at hotel in Edinburgh.
| Glasgow |
Jury's Inn Watford / Similar | 1 Nights | 4 star Hotel |
| Fort William |
Maclean Guest House / Garrison / Similar | 2 Nights | 4 star Hotel |
| Inverness |
Jury's Inn /Similar | 2 Nights | 4 star Hotel |
| Cairngorms National Park |
Coylumbridge / Alexandra / Similar | 1 Nights | 4 star Hotel |
| Edinburgh: |
Jury's Inn / Similar | 1 Nights | 4 star Hotel |
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1. An explorations of Portree Bay, Creag Bheag, and Fort William with views of the UK's highest peak – Ben Nevis – in all its glory.
2. Take a ferry over the sea to the Isle of Skye, soak up the fresh sea air and mountain views and taste your way to an understanding of the local whisky.
3. Learn the legends of Loch Ness firsthand, then hike through the purple heather in Cairngorms National Park – smack bang in the Scottish Highlands.
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