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  • Tour ID:
    1074
  • Tour theme:
    Whisky Tours,
  • Duration:
    4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Starts from:
    Edinburgh
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  • Islay Whisky Adventure Tour
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Tour Description

This tour takes you away to a Scottish island paradise. Stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and 8 of Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries... what more can you ask for?

Day 1: EDINBURGH - ISLAY

After departing Edinburgh you will head north into the Highlands the landscape becomes more mountainous and your guide will tell the history and culture of this stunning part of Scotland.

Passing Loch Awe and into Argyllshire, with some great photo stops along the way, you will arrive in the Victorian town of Oban where we’ll tour the distillery and do a tasting before you have free time for lunch and some exploring. This is the seafood capital of Scotland so make sure you make the most of it. Please note on some occasions, due to ferry times, we will visit a Distillery on the way to meet the ferry, such as Auchentoshan, rather than visiting Oban.

Your tour takes you to the ancient Neolithic landscapes of Kilmartin Glen. There are hundreds of ancient monuments and historic sites in this region, some of which you will explore.

It is then a short drive down the Kintyre Peninsula to Kennacraig where you will board the evening ferry to Islay. The ferry crossing is around 2 hours and allows for some beautiful views of the islands of Gigha, Jura and Islay as well as the area surrounding West Loch Tarbert. There is time to relax in the bar with an Islay whisky; grab some dinner from the restaurant and just soak up the sea air before you arrive.

On arrival into Port Ellen or Port Askaig it is a short drive to Bowmore to check in to The Bowmore House or Freewinds for your 3-night stay.


Day 2 & 3: TWO FULL DAYS EXPLORING ISLAY

With 2 full days to explore, there are plenty of options for sightseeing and your guide will share some of their favourite places with you. These can include empty beaches, whitewashed villages, ancient sites, the Kildalton Cross, medieval strongholds, fresh seafood, local wildlife and traditional cultures.

With only around 3000 people and 8 world class distilleries, the chances of finding a ‘wee dram’ on Islay are pretty good. The distillery and whisky experiences will give you an insight into Islay’s most famous export. We’ve planned a wide range of tours and tastings, including a warehouse experiences, tours and exclusive tastings! Each tour is a little different and there will be lots of delicious drams to taste – you won’t be disappointed!

Each night on Islay there are plenty of options for eating, drinking and relaxing. Your tour guide will let you know all the best places to get the most out of your time in Bowmore.

There is an eating option for all budgets and tastes and with so much local produce on offer, you will be spoilt for choice. The whisky bars aren’t too bad either. Slainte Mhath, as they say in Gaelic.

Accommodation is on a B&B basis in The Bowmore House or Island Bear, both on Shore Street in Bowmore. Spacious and comfortable rooms, a fantastic breakfast each morning and hosts that go above and beyond for every one of their guests. There’s a reason we come back here year after year!

Day 4: ISLAY - EDINBURGH

After a final hearty breakfast, you catch the morning ferry back to Kennacraig. Arriving on the mainland, you head to the loch-side town of Inveraray. This is the seat of the clan Campbell, home to the Loch Fyne Whisky shop and your stop for lunch.

After lunch (and some last minute whisky shopping) your journey now hugs the shores of Loch Fyne and Loch Long before climbing up to the Rest and be Thankful pass for sweeping views. Then it is to the shores of Loch Lomond. With time to stop for some lovely views and stretch of the legs, this is the last stop on your tour before crossing the River Clyde and into Scotland’s largest city of Glasgow.

Some of our guests may be leaving the tour here so we may make a shortstop in central Glasgow (George Square) before returning to Edinburgh.

For more details go to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" section...

 

4 Day Islay Whisky Adventure Tour!!!

Prices & Dates

Departure Time: Edinburgh 08.00am

Return Time: Edinburgh 18.30pm

Departure Point: Cafe Nero, 1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE.

Departs: various Mon, Thu, Sun, per month, - April to October

Prices Per Person (including accommodation)

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**children are not permitted on this tour. See below for more price notes
** note: ensuite rooms guaranteed with Hotel and Superior b&b option

What's Included

Inclusions
Tasting in Oban
Lagavulin Warehouse Experience
Core Range Tasting at Ardbeg
Tour and exclusive tasting at Laphroaig
Tour and tasting at Kilchoman
Tasting at Bunnahabhain
Tour & Tasting at Bruichladdich
Minibus transport (max. 16 guests)
Services of a professional tour guide
 
 Exclusions
 - Meals and refreshments, other than breakfast
 - Shopping
 - Entrance fees to any attractions not mentioned above (these will be optional and paid for
 locally)
 - Tips and gratuities

Notes
- Due to special events, seasonal closures, weather and other circumstances outwith our
control it may sometimes be necessary to alter the itinerary and distillery options. Please
note that, in these circumstances, a suitable alternative will always be found.
- All tour guests must be at least 18 years of age.
- Due to the size of our transport, all guests are limited to one small/medium bag and one
small piece of cabin baggage per person.
- Our standard terms and conditions apply to all guests once booked.

Departure & Map

Leaving From Edinburgh
Caffe Nero, 1 Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

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In order to confirm a booking, full payment must be made at time of booking.

In the event of a cancellation, by the client, following payment, the following schedule of refunds will apply:

Should notification of cancelation be received 30+ days before departure of a tour, a full refund will be given of all pre-paid monies.

Where notification of cancellation has been received less than 30 days prior to departure of a tour, the following schedule of refunds will apply:

  • 30- 15 days before start - 75% of balance
  • 14-7 days before start - 50% of balance
  • 6-0 days before start - NIL Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to the company by post or e-mail

Scottish Routes reserves the right to cancel trips under exceptional circumstances. In such cases clients will be promptly informed and offered:

  • Transfer to a substitute trip or tour or
  • An alternative trip or tour which if a lower cash value will include a cash adjustment refund or
  • A total refund of all prepaid monies.
All guests are advised to take out comrehensive travel insurance
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