Whisky Coast & Loch Lomond (Hotel) - 4 days

Whisky Coast & Loch Lomond (Hotel) - 4 days

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Whisky Coast & Loch Lomond (Hotel) - 4 days

4 Days Starting in Edinburgh, Scotland and ending in Islay, Scotland

Visiting: Edinburgh, Islay

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $1795 $1167 Operator discount: -$628 -35%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Scotland's Whisky Coast and Loch Lomond, perfect for whisky enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Starting in Edinburgh, this small group tour takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Trossachs National Park and the Western Highlands to the charming coastal town of Oban. Experience the rich flavors of Scotland with visits to four renowned whisky distilleries, including Ardbeg and Laphroaig, where you'll enjoy tours and tastings. Explore the stunning Isle of Islay, with its dramatic scenery and historic sites like Dunyvaig Castle. Conclude your adventure with a scenic drive back to Edinburgh, stopping at the picturesque town of Inveraray and the majestic Loch Lomond. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided by a local driver-guide, and travel in style aboard a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of culture, history, and the finest Scottish whisky.

Highlights

  • Whisky Coast - Visit four whisky distilleries with the chance to taste the produce and learn about the production process.

  • Explore the dramatic scenery and highlights of Islay, including Dunyvaig Castle.

  • Discover the Victorian coastal town of Oban, famous for its seafood and whisky.

  • Admire the incredible scenery surrounding Loch Lomond, Scotland's most famous loch.

  • Visit Trossachs National Park and enjoy some of Scotland's famous scenery.

  • Explore the historic ruins of Kildalton church on Islay.

  • Stop in the pretty town of Inveraray on the banks of Loch Fyne.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation Name: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Edinburgh - Trossnachs National Park - Oban - Islay. Departing Edinburgh this morning, we head west, first visiting Trossnachs National Park. Admire some of the country's famous scenery and perhaps taste some regional delicacies. We then make our way through the mountainous Western Highlands to Oban, a port town once the strategic heartland of great feuding clans.





Modern Oban is known for two things, seafood and whisky. We have the opportunity to taste both, including a dram of locally produced whisky and an optional seafood lunch.





We then make our way through the Kilmartin Glen, home to standing stones and historic fortified strongholds dating back more than 1,500 years. At Kennacraig, we catch the ferry to the island of Islay. The crossing takes around 2 hours, and you can see the Paps of Jura as we sail past the island of Jura. Landing at Islay, we make our way to our accommodation in Bowmore.





Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.





Accommodation: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Day 2: Whisky, Whisky & Whisky

Location: Islay

Accommodation Name: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tuck into breakfast at the accommodation before we depart on a day of whisky adventures! We are visiting three distilleries today, starting with Bowmore, one of the oldest distilleries in the whole of Scotland. There's an included tour and whisky tasting before we continue to Kilchoman Distillery, where we can try two more drams of whisky and enjoy a lunch of Scottish specialities. We then travel through the beautiful countryside of Islay to our third distillery. This will either be Bruichladdich or Bunnahabhain, depending on the departure. Bruichladdich specializes in unpeated whisky, whilst Bunnahabhain is the most remote distillery on the island. Feeling slightly light-headed, we then head back to Bowmore, where the evening is at leisure.





Accommodation: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Day 3: Exploring Islay

Location: Islay

Accommodation Name: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we are exploring the southern half of Islay, one of the most beautiful of the Scottish Isles. First we visit the distillery at Ardbeg, owned by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy! There's an included tour and tasting here.





The final distillery of our tour is Laphroaig, a 200-year-old distiller known to be a favourite of the British Royal Family.





Throughout the day, we will also stop at some of the island's main highlights. See the historic ruins of Kildalton church and Dunyvaig Castle, which was once held by the chiefs of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. We then return to Bowmore for our last night.





Accommodation: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar

Day 4: Islay

Location: Edinburgh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Islay - Loch Lomond - Edinburgh. Say goodbye to Islay as we take the return ferry back to the mainland. We then make our way back to Edinburgh, stopping on the way in the pretty town of Inveraray, on the banks of Loch Fyne. Admire the historic buildings, boats and an old whisky shop. Our final stop is at Loch Lomond, where you can admire Great Britain's largest body of water by surface area. We then complete our drive to Edinburgh, where our tour comes to an end.





Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3-star hotels

  • 3 breakfasts

  • 3 nights 3-star hotels

  • Escorted by a local driver-guide

  • Visits to four whiskey distilleries: Ardbeg, Kilchoman, Bowmore, Laphroaig including tour & tasting (subject to change)

  • Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning

  • All necessary ferry journeys between Scottish Islands and the mainland

  • All road tolls

  • 20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details

  • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

What's Not Included

  • International flights & visas

  • Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)

  • Meals not specified in itinerary

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!

  • Entry fees unless specified

Age Policy

Minimum age 18

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort aboard a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning, ensuring a smooth journey across Scotland's whisky coast, with all necessary ferry journeys and road tolls included.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at 3-star hotels, including the Lochside Hotel and Bowmore Hotel, or similar accommodations, offering a cozy retreat after a day of exploring Scotland's whisky coast and scenic landscapes.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning for transportation.

  • Are there any meals included in the tour?

    The tour includes 3 breakfasts.

  • What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?

    The minimum age requirement for this tour is 18 years old.

  • Will there be opportunities to taste whisky during the tour?

    Yes, there are opportunities to taste whisky at four distilleries: Ardbeg, Kilchoman, Bowmore, and Laphroaig, with tours and tastings included.

  • Is the tour conducted by a local guide?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by a local driver-guide.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in 3-star hotels for 3 nights.

  • Are ferry journeys included in the tour package?

    Yes, all necessary ferry journeys between Scottish Islands and the mainland are included.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

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Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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