Highland Experience Tours - Highland Experience Tour (2 days)

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Highland Experience Tours - Highland Experience Tour (2 days)

Overview

Two days of fun and adventure that will allow you to immerse yourself in the best that the North of Scotland has to offer. You'll see world-famous lochs and imposing mountains, and, if you're like most of our guests, you'll find yourself falling in love with the Scottish Highlands.
 
Highlights:
 

Day 1
1. From Edinburgh to Dunkeld - a chance to have a woodland walk in the Highlands.
2. Through the Drumochter Pass - lunch en-route.
3. Cairngorms National Park and Culloden - mountains and massacres. 
 

Day 2
1. Loch Ness - explore the loch after a good night's sleep.
2. Great Glen and Ben Nevis - see Britain's highest mountain.
3. Glen Coe - lunch en-route to the Glen
4. Braveheart country and Stirling - drive past the castle and the Wallace Monument.

 

Tour includes:

*   Two full days touring & accommodation

*  Transportation by top of the range minicoach

*  Services of a professional Highland Experience Driver/Guide

 

Tour Excludes:


*  Lunches and evening meals

*  Loch Ness Cruise and admission to any visitor attractions

 
Itinerary:

 

Day 1
Head into the Highlands...
- From Edinburgh: Leaving the capital behind us we travel to Stirling to join with our fellow travelers.
- From Glasgow: We head towards Stirling to join with our friends from the east.

As we all travel together for now onwards you can enjoy a woodland walk in the Highlands at Dunkeld. Experience the breathtaking Drumochter Pass, past the stunning peaks of the Cairngorm National park and visit Culloden, last stand of the Jacobites against the British government forces. Sleep by the Shores of Loch Ness...

- The first day ends at Drumnadrochit, a beautiful welcoming village on the banks of Loch Ness.

- Overnight stay at Drumnadrochit.

 

Day 2
Go Monster Hunting...
After a delicious Scottish breakfast, explore the loch. Why not take a boat tour over to Urquhart Castle*, visit the Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition*, or just monster hunt from the shore?
 

Experience the Great Glen, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe...

As you travel south take in the majestic sweep of the Great Glen and the stunning heights of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Then visit Glen Coe and feel the past come to life as our guide tells you about the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan.

Salute William Wallace and head home...
The route home takes you past the beautiful city of Stirling and you'll be able to see its stunning castle and learn more about the exploits of William Wallace - the Scottish hero brought to life in the film Braveheart.

 

 

Cancellation Policy – minimum 28 days (working days Mon- Fri) 40% will be retained by VisitScotland.com.  Less than 28 days 100% will be retained and no refund will apply.

 
*Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.
 

Opening Times

Departs from Edinburgh 8.45am Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012)
Departs from Glasgow 9.15am Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012)

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult B&B Edinburgh Departure£115.00 per ticket
Also available as:
Adult (Hostel) Edinburgh Departure£95.00 per ticket
Adult B&B Edinburgh Departure (Single Occ)£125.00 per ticket
Adult Hotel Edinburgh Departure£135.00 per ticket
Adult Hotel Edinburgh Departure (Single Occ)£145.00 per ticket
Adult B&B Glasgow Departure£115.00 per ticket
Also available as:
Adult B&B Glasgow Departure (Single Occ)£125.00 per ticket
Adult Hostel Glasgow Departure£95.00 per ticket
Adult Hotel Glasgow Departure£135.00 per ticket
Adult Hotel Glasgow Departure (Single Occ)£145.00 per ticket

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room ** Concession rates available (children 3-15 years / seniors 65+) ***Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time

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Closed on Saturday & Sunday

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