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8 Days Starting and ending in Edinburgh
Visiting: Dunkeld, Inverness, Argyll, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BWPS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Head to the Highlands on this eight-day adventure through Scotland’s most picturesque spots. Start your Premium journey at a whisky distillery and warm your heart (and belly), ready for the brisk beauty of the rolling hills, expansive lochs and high peaks of the Scottish Highlands. Drive through scenic landscapes, try to spot the famed monster on a cruise on Loch Ness, explore castles, meet local characters, visit a wildlife reserve, wander through the quiet of islands Seil and Easdale and stay in an amazing historic mansion for your Feature Stay, where you can spend an afternoon exploring the lush private grounds. End it all in Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter and many other literature acclaims, and explore the Old Town, overlooked by the medieval castle perched high on the hill.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dunkeld
Location: Dunkeld
Accommodation: Dunkeld House Hotel or similar
Meals Included: dinner
Welcome to Scotland! Your adventure begins in Edinburgh – the birthplace of Harry Potter, overlooked by the famed Edinburgh Castle. You’ll meet at the airport at 1.30 pm, then take a private transfer up into the rolling Highlands – grab a window seat if you can, the scenery is stunning! Head to a local distillery for a whisky tasting – the perfect setting to break the ice with your new fellow travellers. Then, when you’re all warmed up from the whisky, head to your hotel. When you’ve checked in, you’ll have a welcome meeting with your leader. Tonight, sit down for a welcome dinner with your group and get to know each other.
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Day 2: Dunkeld
Location: Dunkeld
Accommodation: Dunkeld House Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
Today is all about waterfalls and wildlife. After breakfast, enjoy an early morning stroll through the forest until you reach a hidden building among the trees overlooking a cascading waterfall. If the season’s right, you can even spot leaping salmon here as they return upstream. After lunch, visit a wildlife reserve that’s known for its ospreys, which nest here in the spring and summer. Tonight, you’ll have a free evening, so maybe ask your leader for the best local restaurants and pubs for dinner and a pint of local ale.
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Day 3: Inverness
Location: Inverness
Accommodation: Kingsmills Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
This morning after breakfast, head to a local Highland castle, once known for having a private army, then continue north towards Cairngorms National Park. You’ll spend the afternoon at an outdoor folk museum here, which illustrates Highland history with a unique collection of buildings through the centuries (if you’re a fan of Outlander, this place might look familiar! The popular TV series filmed several episodes here). Next, head to Inverness – the largest city and cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands, known for its gorgeous scenery, 18th and 19th architecture and Victorian Market. After an afternoon of exploring, you’ll head to dinner with your group.
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Day 4: Argyll
Location: Argyll
Accommodation: Loch Melfort Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
This morning after breakfast, make your way to Loch Ness – the site of the famed beast (who you might just be able to spot if you squint out into the distance). When you arrive, head out on a leisurely boat cruise and marvel at the huge freshwater loch. Then, you’ll visit the world’s first rewilding centre and learn about the 250-year project that a conservation charity is currently undertaking to restore the lost forests of the Highlands. Learn about how they improve the landscape for humans and wildlife, and then head on to the west coast, near Argyll, where you’ll spend the night.
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Day 5: Argyll
Location: Argyll
Accommodation: Loch Melfort Hotel or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
This morning, enjoy a spot of breakfast and then take the short drive to the Bridge Over the Atlantic – an arched bridge from the 18th century that connects the mainland to the Isle of Seil. From the isle, jump on a ferry to Easdale – with a population of just 50, this Hebridean island has the smallest permanent population in the area! This is home to the World Stone Skimming Championships, so after you try your hand at some stone skimming, you’ll explore both small islands, soak in the serenity of the almost-untouched landscape and then head back to the mainland, where you’re free for dinner.
Included Activities:
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Day 6: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Carberry Tower (Feature Stay) or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
This morning, fuel up with some breakfast and then head to Kilmartin Glen – one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the country. You’ll have a private guide to take you around the site and teach you about the fascinating stories and history of this collection of tombs, cairns and standing stones. After, head south through Loch Lomond National Park and enjoy the stunning scenery of high peaks, expansive lochs, green hills and a vast horizon – look out for Highland cows! Arrive at your Feature Stay just outside of Edinburgh – a historic castle from 1480 on 40 acres of sprawling gardens and lush private grounds with ponds, pathways and green lawns. Tonight is free to wander around the grounds and maybe grab dinner at the onsite bistro.
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
This morning, return to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. When you arrive, go on an insightful tour of the city with a private local guide – this company of tour guides supports people who were once homeless, providing them with job opportunities. When you’ve got your bearings, the rest of the day is free to spend how you wish. Maybe continue exploring the winding streets and narrow alleyways on foot, searching for hidden bars and iconic landmarks. Maybe hit the designer stores along George Street or venture into Edinburgh Castle. Tonight, return to your Feature Stay and enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Carberry Tower (Feature Stay) or similar
Meals Included: breaksfast
This morning after breakfast, there are no activities planned. A transfer to Edinburgh city centre or Waverley Station is included. If you’d like to extend your stay and take a Harry Potter-themed walking tour or just explore the Old Town further, just speak to your booking agent.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 Nights) -
Perthshire - Welcome Dinner
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Perthshire - Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Perthshire - Loch Of The Lowes Wildlife Reserve Visit
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Perthshire - Waterfall Walk
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Cairngorms National Park - Highland Folk Museum
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Perthshire - Castle Tour
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Inverness - Loch Ness Cruise
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Inverness - Rewilding Center Experience
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Hebredian Islands - Seil and Easdale Day Trip
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Loch Lomond - National Park Visit
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 Nights)
Important Information
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Mode of Transport
Private Vehicle
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
On most days you’ll be exploring on your feet, whether that is enjoying a forest walk, exploring tiny islands on the west coast, or discovering the history around each corner in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Therefore, you will need a basic level of fitness and should expect to be walking and active for at least a couple of hours each day. However, this is not a hiking tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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