Overview

Witness the vast mountains and wide open spaces of the Scottish Highlands on a tour through some of its most special places. See castles crumbling dramatically against craggy hills, and enjoy peaceful views of glassy lochs nestled between peaks and glens. Learn about the rich history and folklore of the area, and see some of Scotland’s most celebrated scenery. An ideal tour for travelers who want to get a feel for the wilder side of Scotland.

Highlights

·  Loch Lomond

·  Rest & Be Thankful 

·  Inveraray Castle

· Glencoe      

· Oban

· St Conan's Kirk     

· Rannoch Moor

· Falls of Falloch

Itinerary

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Hailed as the most beautiful village in Scotland is the conservation village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond. The quaint church here was built on a pagan site with Viking Hogback graves.

Rest and Be Thankful Your guide will stop at a convenient spot for photo opportunities of panoramic views of some of the western highland's beautiful scenery.

Inveraray Castle (Option 1) You will be dropped off at the entrance of Inveraray Castle. You have the option of a self-guided tour of the castle that is rich in Scottish & British history. There is a charge per person upon entry ( £16.50 per adult for gardens and castle). Open Thursday to Monday and closed for winter from Nov to March, but the grounds are still open to the public. (Option 2) We will stop outside of the castle for photos and explore the scenery. We will then drive you to the heart of Inveraray town. The town includes beautiful scenery of Loch Fyne and has it's own jail to visit, one of the finest and best preserved jail and courtroom complexes in the world.

Castle Admission Ticket Not Included

St Conan's Kirk Designed and built by Sir Walter Douglas Campbell, construction started in 1881, it is one of the few churches that displays every type of Architecture, from Roman, Celtic, Saxon, Norman and Gothic, there is a surprise around every corner. Inside there is three chapels, one of which has a crypt with a bone from Robert the Bruce. This is an A Listed historic building and delight to explore Oban  Considered as the 'Sea food Capital of Scotland', you will have the opportunity to stop here for lunch, explore the gift shops and up to McCaig's Tower, where you'll get some great panoramic views across Oban and it's surroundings.

Glencoe Your guide will stop at multiple locations in and around Glencoe, including the Three Sisters, for an array of photo opportunities. Rannoch Moor Hailed as the most desolate place in Scotland, Rannoch Moor, we will stop for photos of the panoramic scenery.

Falls of Falloch The final attraction of the day, is the Falls of Falloch (time and weather permitting) car park and there is a 5-10 minute walk to reach the beautiful waterfalls. The path is a bit uneven and can get a bit muddy during/after spells of rain and might not be suitable for wheelchair users.

Includes

Complimentary Scottish snacks

Bottles of water

Driver-Guide

Carrots for the cows

Excludes

X Meals

X Entry to Inveraray Castle and Gardens  (£16.50 p/p)

X Guide's gratuity (optional)

Important Notes

Inveraray castle is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and in the winter months October to April.

British cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.

Cancellation Policy

• No cancellation fee is applicable, if made at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure.

• If a Customer cancels between 13 and 3 days of the scheduled departure, a 50 per cent cancellation fee applies.

• If a Customer cancels within 48 hours of the tour departure time, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee applicable.