Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comWest Highland Lochs and Castles Day Trip from Edinburgh by Minivan
based on Lochs and castles – what could be more Scottish? Take this small group day trip to the Scottish west coast and you'll discover the real Scotland!
With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special day trip to Scotland's west Highland lochs and castles. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, reach out-of-the-way places and receive individual attention from your expert driver/guide.
Highlights include:
- Doune Castle
- Stop for refreshments in Callander or Kilmahog
- Scenic views of Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart
- Lunch at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (not included), in the shadow of Ben Cruachan
- Scotland's longest loch, Loch Awe, and the spectacular ruins of Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Clan Campbell
- Inveraray, an 18th-century whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Fyne
- Inveraray Castle, the neo-Gothic Scottish baronial home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, with its 19th-century jail, museum ship and bell tower
- Loch Fyne, renowned for its fine seafood and views of oyster beds, salmon and trout farms
- Loch Long, with its history of Viking raiders
- Loch Lomond
- Luss, a conservation village with traditional estate workers cottages
- Photo stop at Stirling Castle
Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 and 02 (New Year)
- December 25 and 26 (Christmas)
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- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 16 years
- This tour is not suitable for children aged 4 years and under
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- Professional driver/guide
- Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions
- Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation for a more personal service
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions)
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
- The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland.
- The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
- There is a maximum of 16 passengers on this tour.
Caring for the Environment:
The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards.
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