The Essential Highland Experience, 5 days

Day 1: The tour starts by heading north through the stunning lowland countryside of Fife and Perthshire. Take a woodland walk along the riverside at Dunkeld and visit its ancient cathedral, then travel into the heart of the Highlands and explore Loch Ness, where you can take a cruise (optional). Overnight: Drumnadrochit. Day 2: Day two takes you through the stunning scenery of Glen Affric. How about a stroll up to a stunning waterfall surrounded by ancient Caledonian forest? You then pass the Torridon Mountains, visit the stunningly beautiful Eilean Donan Castle (optional) and go on, over the sea, to the magical Isle of Skye. Day 3: You'll have the whole of the third day to explore Skye's mysteries and landscape. Here the mountains and beaches beckon, so lose your-self amongst the spectacular scenery of the Cuillin Mountains, the slanting hills of Quiraing and the incredible Trotternish Peninsula. Day 4: Day four sees you travelling south past Ben Nevis (Britain's tallest peak) and down the dramatic west coast and through the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan). Overnight: Oban. Day 5: On day five explore Scotland's ancient past at Kilmartin Glen, where over 5000 years of history are laid out before you. Walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle.

Address or meeting point

1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.

Hours & minutes

5 days.

Start or opening time

Available on Mondays until 30 November 2011. Then December 19th and 26th 2011only. On Mondays from 06 Feb 2012 to 31 October 2012. The departure time is at 08:15 am.

End or closing time

Approx. at 07:00 pm.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name Yes. Waverly train station and St Andrews square bus station are only a 5 minute walk from the departure point. There are also a number of local bus services that stop near to the departure point.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes, with a guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Includes: transportation, accomodation and guide.

List the specific clothing required Comfortable clothes and shoes.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Advisories

Which currencies are accepted? Sterling pounds.

Product price detail

Bed & Breakfast single room

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.