Tour Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands of Scotland

Tour ID: 1003 Tour Theme: Small Group Sightseeing Tours (Multi-days) This tour starts from: Edinburgh or Glasgow Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
	Operated by: Timberbush Tours

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Tour Description:

Take two leisurely days, travel in comfort in a small group tour of Scotland and savour the delights of the Scottish Highlands with your tour guide; see rivers, lochs, and mountains, and experience plenty of rich Highland history - with an overnight stay in the Highland capital of Inverness.


DAY 1: EDINBURGH/GLASGOW - GLENCOE - FORT WILLIAM - LOCH NESS - INVERNESS

From Edinburgh we head west, via Stirling, where we stop for photos of its magnificent Castle then after a stop at Kilmahog we travel past Doune, Callander and through the spectacular scenery of Strathyre, climbing up via Crianlarich. From Glen Orchy we descend into the desolate expanse of Rannoch Moor, passing the Black Mount, to the valley of Glencoe where we can enjoy a leisurely walk. We continue north towards Fort William and Scotland's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis.

From Glasgow we head west, stopping at the pretty conservation village of Luss, on the 'Bonny, Bonny, Banks' of Loch Lomond. We descend into the desolate expanse of Rannoch Moor, passing the Black Mount, to the dramatic Glencoe, made famous by the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Enjoy a leisurely walk here before continuing north towards Fort William and Scotland's highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

After lunch in the Fort William area, we trace the 24 mile shoreline of Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle, then on to Inverness, capital of the Highlands, where we arrive early evening.


DAY 2: CULLODEN - TOMATIM DISTILLERY - AVIEMORE - LOCH GARTEN - EDINBURGH

Enjoy a flexible itinerary today with your guide - you may choose to visit the fascinating Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland, and glimpse the ancient stones of the Neolithic Clava Clairns, before the opportunity for a visit and whisky tasting at Tomatin Distillery.

After a lunch stop in the ski resort area of Aviemore we move south to get a glimpse of the ospreys at the Loch Garten Osprey Centre* or visit the old military garrison at Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade. We start our return journey via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk, before we cross the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh.

*Subject to seasonal opening times. On tours where the coach picks up customers departing from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will be subject to change. If continuing to Glasgow, your guide will take you to Edinburgh Waverley railway station for the 50-minute journey by train, courtesy of Timberbush.

Tour Highlights: Luss, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Clairns, Tomatin Distillery, Loch Garten Osprey Centre, Ruthven Barracks, The Hermitage

Optional Extras: Tomatin Distillery, Loch Garten Osprey Centre

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

Loch Ness, Inverness and the Scottish Highlands Tour

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Departure Days: Every Monday throughout the year

From Edinburgh
Departs: 09:00am / Returns: 07.30pm
Edinburgh tours depart from 555 Castlehill, just below the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

From Glasgow
Departs: 10:15am / Returns: 08.30pm
Glasgow tours depart from 11 George Square, just outside the Visit Scotland Tourist Information Centre, near to Queen Street Railway Station.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

Prices
- Price: £71.00
- Discount: £69.00
- Low season: £61.00 (*01/Nov to 24/Mar | except 21/Dec to 04/Jan)
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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass

Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.

Accommodation:
- Accommodation is not included because we prefer to let you choose exactly what you want, depending on your budget. Timberbush reserves your accommodation for you on the extended tours so that you don't have to worry. We use only local, recommended accommodation on our tour routes, so that you get to meet local people and contribute to sustaining their communities. Your guide will take you to the accommodation and collect you the following day. You can choose from Youth Hostels, Bed & Breakfast, Guest House or Hotels. We make your reservation and you pay for the accommodation directly when you arrive there.

We have a variety of accommodation to suit your budget. Approximate costs for 2008 are:

Youth Hostel: from £13 to £15 per person per night
Bed & Breakfast: from £26 to £32 per person per night
Hotel: from £40 per person per night

Please note that all accommodation costs depend on availability and season.

Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!

You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.

We recommend that you organise your own travel insurance. On our 2 and 3 day tours, we ask that you limit your luggage to one medium-sized piece per person.

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