Highland Dream

Four day/three night tour from £325.00

The scenic beauty of the Magical Isle of Skye is just for starters on this wonderful tour that also includes a visit to enthralling Inverewe Gardens, a panoramic open-top bus tour to Cromarty and a visit to mysterious Loch Ness. All together this is a fabulous Highland adventure!

Day One

From Edinburgh we will make our way via lonely Rannoch Moor to the beauty of Glen Coe. There is a stop in the heart of the Glen where you can enjoy these spectacular surroundings. Next we head for Fort William before driving through the Great Glen to Loch Ness for some monster spotting. Our tour is based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands for the next three nights.

The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two

Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll make a photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later we will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.

Day Three

A day of scenic beauty as we discover Wester Ross. From Inverness we make our way towards Ullapool for our first visit to Corrieshalloch Gorge where we can see the torrent of water plunging 46m (150ft) over the Falls of Measach. Our next treat is the opportunity to visit lush Inverewe Gardens. In stark contrast to the remote surroundings a wide variety of exotic plants and shrubs survive here, thanks to the efforts of the Gulf Stream. From Inverewe we make our way to Gairloch and then along the banks of Loch Maree, said to be one of Scotland’s most scenic lakes. A drive through Glen Docherty will bring us to Achnaseen and then journey’s end in Inverness.

Day Four

There is an excursion to the picturesque village of Cromarty followed by free-time in Inverness before joining your motorcoach for our tour south. Later this afternoon join your motorcoach for our tour south. Our route will take us to the gentle Spey Valley, with views of the Cairngorm Mountains, then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass and onwards to Glen Garry - watch out for imposing Blair Castle. We’ll make a stop for afternoon tea before continuing through the rolling Tayside countryside. From Perth its homeward bound to journey’s end in Edinburgh.

Tour Highlights

Glen Coe
Ben Nevis
Loch Ness
Optional visit to Urquhart Castle and cruise on Loch Ness
Isle of Skye
Visit to the Clan Donald Centre Gardens
Scenic coastal drive
Inverness
Visit to Corrieshalloch Gorge and waterfall walk
Inverewe Gardens
Open-top bus tour of the Black Isle including Cromarty
Moray Firth Dolphin spotting
Spey Valley
Forth Road Bridge

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Dates of Operation:

Wednesdays: 19 May to 29 September 2010
Thursdays: 20 May to 30 September 2010

Departure Information:

Tours departs at 07:45 hrs Check in: 07.30 hrs
From Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Tour returns at 20:40 hrs (day 4)

PRICES:

Guest House
Single: £385.00
Twin: £ 325.00

Hotel
Single: £ 500.00
Twin £ 410.00

BROCHURE PRICE from £375.00 per person. Save up to £50.00 with Edinburgh Tours!

TOUR INCLUDES

Quality accommodation with private bathroom for 3 nights
Full Scottish breakfast (vegetarian option available)
Admission to Clan Donald Gardens & Inverewe Gardens
Two full day excursions to the Isle of Skye and Inverewe Gardens by luxury minicoach
Open-top bus tour to the Black Isle and Cromarty
Transportation to/from Inverness by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with on-board toilet
Friendly driver/host

TOUR EXCLUDES

Admission fees unless stated above
Meals and snacks unless detailed above
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, telephone charges etc
gratuity to the driver/host

TOUR OPERATOR

Tour operator identity and full contact information will appear on your confirmation voucher.

VOUCHER INFORMATION

Once you have booked your tour please print your voucher.
You must present your voucher and photo ID to your driver/host when joining the tour.
Please safeguard your voucher as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.