Private Whisky Tour to Islay - Extended break
Whisky Tour
Whisky Tour
Tour Description
Are you a lover of all the Islay single malt? Smoky or sweet? Then this is the private tour for you. Let Go Scotland Tours arrange your travel to Islay and distillery visits with a guide that is knowledgeable about whisky. Enjoy a 5 day tour starting from Edinburgh or Glasgow to the Isle of Islay.
This tour can me tailor-made to your request. Below is a suggested itinerary although it is subject to change depending on availability…
On the first day we will travel to the Western Highlands and take a break at the picturesque seaside town of Oban. From here we will travel through Kilmartin Glen and stop to see the standing stones at Temple wood. Ferry departs from Kennacraig, arriving to Islay about 8pm.
The next few days will be spent exploring Islay. Mainly it’s distilleries but we can make a few stops to appreciate the heritage. On one day we will spend our time on the south end of the island and the 3 heavy smoky whiskies of Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Ardbeg. We will look at the tours they offer on your dates and plan accordingly. While at Laphroaig you will have a chance to plant your flag on your plot at their peat moss. We will also take some time to go see the grand stone cross at Kildalton.
On another day we can go check out the new Islay Home of Johnnie Walker at Coal Ila distillery. After we go to Bunnahabhain for the Warehouse Experience. A close look at how the wood plays a vital part in the process of making whisky. While on this part of the island we can go to Loch Finlaggan to see the ancient headquarters to the Lord of the Isles. And then take some time to go to the Woollen Mill.
Then on another day we can go to the only farm distillery on the island. Kilchoman Distillery make their whisky from barley to bottle. If time permits and the weather is right we can go see the white sands of Machir Bay. After we can go to Bruichladdich and/or Bowmore Distillery.
We will return via Inveraray and Loch Lomond to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Contact us now to discuss your itinerary…
Prices & Dates
What's Included
This is a private tour and prices and details are available upon request. The prices for this tour will depend on your group size and itinerary. We can cater to small groups of 1 to 7 people with a private driver guide. Transportation would either be in a family size sedan car or MB Vito 9 seater. Executive vehicles also available upon request. We are also happy to organise a tour for a larger group with a coach, driver and guide. For more details contact us now!
Departure & Map
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS
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TOUR INFORMATION
The outline of the itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Go Scotland Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. No refund will be given for services not fulfilled. It is a fundamental condition of joining the tour described in the itinerary that you accept this flexibility and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.
TOUR INSURANCE PROTECTION
To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase Travel & Medical Insurance for your added protection and convenience. We accept no responsibilities for these items.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Below are the standard terms of cancellations. For regular tours please refer to each tours individual terms when making the booking online. Be-spoke services terms may vary and change.
Be-spoke (Private) 1 Day Services; private services of only 1 day (tours, transfers, etc..) are non-refundable 1 week prior.
Be-spoke (Private) Multi-day Services; A 75% refund (25% of package price or £200 GBP if 10% of the price lower, the deposit is non-refundable) will be made if cancellations are received a minimum of 60 Days prior to the Tour departure. From 59 to 30 Days 50% of the tour cost is non-refundable. From 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.
UNUSED SERVICES
In case of you are canceling any portion of the tour while en route, there are no refunds for pre-booked hotels, sightseeing tours or any other services or costs. Note: No refunds are made for any unused services including accommodations, sightseeing tours, transportation, etc. with or without notice and the above schedule lists cancellation penalties in effect from time of reservation on any tour or extension. Go Scotland Tours is not responsible for cancelations or delays caused by forces of nature or airlines or cruise line.
CHANGES OF BOOKING
Be-spoke services; Changes made 30 or more days prior of tour start date non-refundable fee of £85 GBP will be charged. Changes made within 30 of tour start date non-refundable fee of £115 GBP.
Regular tours; no charge for changes
Note; charges may vary then what is specified above. This will be discussed at time of change.
CHANGE OF ITINERARY
No changes can be made in the itinerary as set out in the itinerary once travel has commenced unless confirmed by the Tour organizers in accordance with the provisions listed here.
CHANGE OF HOTELS OR SERVICES
Go Scotland Tours. reserves the right to substitute hotels listed for others of a similar category. In the event of any program or hotel changes while you are on the tour, you will be immediately informed and booked in another hotel of the same category. Any costs incurred due to changes made by the tour participants or due to additional services requested will be borne by the tour participants.
RESPONSIBILITY
Go Scotland Tours., provide means of fully insured and licensed transportation, and act as agents contracting hotels, meals, or other services and receipts issued are subject to all terms and conditions under which such services are offered or provided. The acceptance of all such documents shall be deemed as consent. Further, Go Scotland Tours. shall assume no responsibility in any way for any injury, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by either reason or default of any company, agent or person engaged in carrying our arrangements for the tour. Further no responsibility can be accepted for any additional expenses incurred by the passengers due to delays, omissions, rerouting, changes in the schedule of the airlines or other events resulting from improper documents carried by the passenger, or by any act of government or any authority, strikes, civil disturbances, political unrest, acts of God and any act or omission or event while the passengers are not aboard their conveyances. The passenger contract in use when issued by the airline/s concerned shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour and/or other passengers.
ITINERARY, ACCOMMODATIONS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
