Haggis Adventures: Highland Fling Tour

Tour ID: 1070 Tour Theme: Haggis Adventures Budget Tours This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
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Tour Description:


A spectacular adventure through the Highlands and magical Isle of Skye with stunning scenery, incredible history and some unique and unforgettable experiences. Stay overnight on the Isle of Skye, go monster hunting on Loch Ness and hear tales of Scotland’s bloody history while soaking up the culture with a wee dram after a day’s exploring. There’s also the chance to get into some traditional Scottish music and dancing to make this a proper Highland Fling!


Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1: Edinburgh to Oban
Heading north from Edinburgh, we take in views of Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and hear tales of the real Braveheart. We enter Rob Roy country where the landscape changes from the Lowlands to the Highlands before passing along Loch Awe and by Kilchurn Castle, set in some of Scotland's most iconic scenery. Oban is home for the night (the 'Gateway to the Isles') with spectacular views over to the Isle of Mull. Tonight is your chance of a proper Highland Fling with some traditional dancing at a ceilidh!

 Day 2: Oban to Isle of Skye
First stop today is the beautiful but eerie Glencoe, setting of the infamous 1692 massacre. Then it's onto the Glenfinnan monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie began his claim for the throne of Scotland. There is also the spectacular viaduct that featured in the Harry Potter film. This afternoon we get the chance to meet Hector McDram at a local whisky distillery in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. After a drop of the 'water of life' we make our way west to the coast and a stop at the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle perched on the shoreline and overlooking the sea. Then it's over the bridge to the Isle of to the stunning Isle of Skye.

Day 3: Isle of Skye
Today is spent exploring the amazing Isle of Skye with its fishing villages, awesome scenery and home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myths and Viking legends, tales abound with faeries and selkies while we explore the windswept landscape and brooding Black Cuillin Mountain range. There is also the chance for a hike through this stunning environment before we return to the mainland and Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness.

Day 4: Loch Ness and the Highlands
Today is a stunning drive through the north west Highlands which is some of the most remote and most isolated mountain terrain in Europe. There will be the chance to take a walk through some of this amazing environment led the way by your fearless local Guide who will ensure we make it back to civilisation... Through the remnants of ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, our journey takes us through Drumnadrochit and along Loch Ness. We see the ruins of Urquhart Castle before arriving back at Fort Augustus for a party night to remember.

Day 5: Loch Ness to Edinburgh
We hear tales about Bonnie Prince Charlie and the tragedy of his defeat on the eerie moor of lonely Culloden Battlefield, scene of the last major battle in Britain. Then past the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park and through Perthshire, surrounded by mountains, forests and salmon packed rivers. There's time to take in Dunkeld, heart of Macbeth country and its mighty cathedral and past the famous Forth Bridge before arriving back in Edinburgh.

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and North West Highlands Tour

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Prices
- Adult £ 189
- Student £ 179
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)
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Departure Days:

Mondays - January to October

Saturday - April to September

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Tour Highlights:
- Loch Ness and its world famous monster
- Eerie Glencoe, the 'Weeping Glen'
- Isle of Skye's jaw-dropping landscape
- Taste the 'water of life' at a whisky distillery
- Ceilidh night! Dance your tartan pants off
- Plant a tree in 'HAGGiS grove'

Things to do with your free time:
-Hop on a Loch Ness boat cruise and spot Nessie (summer only)
- Hire bikes and discover the fantastic forest trails around Loch Ness
- Meet the locals over a wee dram on the Isle of Skye
- Enjoy views of Mull and watch the sunset over Oban Bay and the Atlantic Ocean

Accommodation:
-Accommodation is guaranteed on all trips - we reserve the beds and you pay as you go. The price is between £15 and £20 per person per night in shared dorm accommodation. 
For more information and upgrade options see below... (note: Another hostel may be substituted for Carbisdale Castle as an overnight stop)

Awesome Accommodation. We know through over 15 years experience that good accommodation on tour is key to a great tour experience. Unlike others, we are not tied exclusively to any hostel chain, so are free to select the very best hostels. We choose places packed full of character, everything from rustic cottages and farms to castles and country houses.

The Best Hostels Guaranteed! The hostels we use on tours are graded either 3 or 4 stars by independent assessors from VisitScotland as we know that quality accommodation is important to you. Don't let a second rate hostel ruin your tour!

Dorm accommodation is guaranteed on all tours, simply pay as you go! We use only the best hostels. All have great facilities, provide free linen, (you don't need a sleeping bag), and have top quality self-catering kitchens, security, and laundry facilities.

Accommodation Upgrades Available. If you want to treat yourselves or enjoy more privacy, private twin and double rooms are available in most locations. Please be sure to let us know when making your reservation, or at least 7 days in advance of your departure, as we cannot always guarantee availability. The cost per person for a private room will range from £20-£40 depending on the seasonality.

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