Escorted Tours
Today, we head north over the Forth Road Bridge to the charming highland village of Dunkeld. From here, we travel into the Cairngorms National Park and the ancient pine forests of the Rothiemurchus Estate. After lunch, enjoy panoramic views of Loch Ness as you travel down to the banks of the famous Loch and the village of Dores where you can do some 'Nessie' spotting! Then it's onto the shores of Loch Broom where we will spend two nights in Ullapool.
Today, explore the far Northwest Highlands and the Mountains of Assynt. This area is famous as being the first crofting area to be bought by the local crofters, the Assynt Crofters Trust. We will be immersed in the history of the area and visit the 15th Century ruins of Ardvreck Castle, once the stronghold of the MacLeods of Assynt. The day is full of amazing views of some of Europe's oldest landscapes, the stunning white sand beach at Achmelvich Bay and the traditional fishing village of Lochinver. Tonight we will spend a second night in the picturesque fishing village of Ullapool. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, we head south to take in the drama of the River Droma's 60 metre plunge into the Corrieshalloch Gorge. From here, we travel past the Mountains of the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve and along the picturesque coastline of Loch Torridon. After a lunch stop in Applecross, we take one of the highest and most exhilarating roads in Scotland, Bealach na Bà. In the afternoon, we stop in tropical Plockton, where you can see palm trees growing alongside Loch Carron and take time to enjoy its sheltered serenity. Then it's over the sea to Skye and the delightful harbour town of Portree. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a flexible day on Skye where our driver-guide ensures they take a unique route suited to the weather conditions, local events and groups interests. You may decide to travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders including Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the stunning Mountain Pass of the Quiraing. Our guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th Century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. In the late afternoon, we return to your accommodation in Portree for the evening. Meals: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, we travel south from Skye and visit the famous stronghold, Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing east through the rugged mountains of Kintail, we then drive down through Glengarry past Britain's highest Mountain, Ben Nevis and onto Fort William for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we explore spectacular Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. We then start our journey towards Edinburgh. Upon arrival, end of services. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ra)
