Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com3-Day Scottish Wilderness Tour: Inverness and the Highlands from Edinburgh
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights (approx.)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Product code: 2330VIA08E
Make yourself at home in Inverness for 2 nights and explore the beautiful Scottish wilderness on this three-day tour of Inverness and the Highlands from Edinburgh. You will enjoy three days of breathtaking scenery while experiencing the wild countryside of Scotland.
Highlights of your three-day Scottish Wilderness excursion include:
- Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonalds in 1692
- Loch Ness
- Seal spotting at Cromarty Firth
- Golspie and the statue of the First Duke of Sutherland
- Caithness and its beautiful harbors
- The dramatic cliff-top scenery of John O'Groats, popularly considered Britain's northernmost point
- Bird and wildlife spotting - look out for puffins, red deer and hairy Highland cows
- Culloden Moor
- Free time in Inverness
- The Victorian resort town of Pitlochry
You'll stay in first-class hotel or guesthouse accommodations on this three-day tour, specially selected for their convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas. There's a hearty Scottish breakfast to get things off to a good start each day, and your dinner arrangements have been kept free so you can dine as the mood takes you.
A popular feature of this tour is the extended free time available for independent sightseeing or shopping. You'll have plenty of time to relax in the Highland surroundings without feeling rushed, following your own interests at your own pace.
3-Day Scottish Wilderness Tour : Inverness and the Highlands
Seasonal
June 07 to September 27, 2008
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
September 28 to October 15, 2008
Monday and Wednesday
Tour departs from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station
Departure Time:8:15am
Return details:Tour concludes at the original point of departure at 8:30pm (Day 3)
Itinerary:Day 01: Edinburgh - Inverness
Travel to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. You will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy an optional picnic lunch and a stroll in these dramatic surroundings.
From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of you: first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. Enjoy a drive along the banks of Loch Ness, stopping to visit Urquhart Castle with its panoramic lochside views. It is a popular spot with "Nessie" spotters, so keep a careful watch, just in case! Shortly after you will arrive in Inverness, home for tonight.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day 02: Golspie - Monarch of The Glen
You will leave Inverness and head across the Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth where, depending on tide conditions, you may see seals. Make a stop in the town of Golspie. High above the town is an astonishing statue, 90 feet (27 meters) high. This is of the First Duke of Sutherland, whose agents were involved in the most notorious of the Clearances in the Highlands during the 19th century.
You will hear more about this sad episode in the history of Scotland as you head North. Caithness grew rich with the development of the herring fishing in the 19th century and as a result there are many exceptionally beautiful harbors - as you will discover. There are telescopes available on-board the minicoach to let you marvel at the wide range of birds and wildlife including Puffins (until early August) and red deer (the "Monarch of the Glen"), which are seen on almost all tours. There are several stops along the way to give you ample opportunity to relax and take a stroll amidst this beautiful scenery.
Day 3: Inverness - Edinburgh
This morning there is an excursion to nearby Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie's dreams came to a bloody end. Later there is free time in Inverness for individual sightseeing or shopping before you join the motorcoach for a spectacular drive through the Highlands. From the Spey Valley and the Cairngorm Mountains you travel through Glen Garry to the pretty Victorian resort of Pitlochry. After a short break you will continue through the gentle rolling countryside towards Perth then homewards to journey's end.
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- Excursion to Culloden Moor
- Hosted by a professional driver
- multi-lingual commentary is available
- Two nights accommodation with full Scottish breakfast
- Transport is fully air-conditioned and restroom equipped
- Full day nature excursion to John O'Groats and the Far North
- Child meals
- Optional gratuity
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
- Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle (approximately GBP12.00)
Choose between a conveniently located quality guest house or a superior tourist class hotel in the center of Inverness. All rooms have ensuite facilities and other amenities.
Additional Info:- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless your are booking within 14 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Audio commentary is provided in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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