4 Day Inverness, Highlands and Skye Coach Tour depart Edinburgh

       
Inverness  

A wonderful combination of scenery, history and nature make this one of our most popular sightseeing tours.



Book 4 Day Inverness, Highlands and Skye Coach Tour

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 travel to one of the remotest areas of Scotland—the Applecross Peninsula. Our journey commences with a drive across the Black Isle to the village of Achnasheen. Then the dramatic climb over the Bealach nam Bo, which means the Pass of the Cattle, in Gaelic. The Pass is the third highest road in Scotland and climbs to over 2,000 feet! On our arrival in Applecross we can spend some quality time enjoying the spectacular seascapes or discovering the sad tale of the highland clearances at the local heritage centre. In this area wildlife abounds—nature lovers look out for red deer, pine martens (one of the rarest of British mammals) and otters.

Day Four

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 we join our motorcoach for a spectacular drive through the Highlands. From the Spey Valley and the Cairngorm Mountains we travel through Glen Garry to the pretty Victorian resort of Pitlochry. After a break we'll make our way through the gentle rolling countryside towards Perth then onwards to Edinburgh.

Admission to Urquhart Castle and cruise is not included—payable locally.

The order in which excursions are operated may vary.

Inclusions

The tour price includes three nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities; full Scottish breakfast; two full day excursions to Skye and John O'Groats; excursion to Culloden; Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach; services of a tour host; service charges and taxes.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the price of the tour. Clients can select between conveniently located quality guest house accommodation and a superior tourist class hotel in the centre of Inverness. All rooms have en-suite facilities and other amenities. Full Scottish breakfast is included. The hotel is the Royal Highland Hotel (or similar). Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room - please note single supplements will apply.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations more than 30 days prior to departure date - 90% refund. 30 to 15 days - 50% of tour cost. 14 days or less - no refund.

Edinburgh Departure Point

Check-in: 08:15 hrs. Departure: 08.30 hrs from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh. Returns at 18:20 hrs (day 4)

Departure Days

This tour departs Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer months. Please see below to see the actual dates.

How to Book

Click on the 'Book Now ' button to make your reservation. Enter your dates and requirements and complete the booking. We will confirm availability to you immediately or very soon thereafter. Rest assured: you will not be charged any payment should we be unable to confirm the booking for you.

Rates

Tour (Per Person in GB Sterling )
Date Type
Package per person (Hotels) Package per person (Guesthouses)
Saturdays: 31 May to 27 September, 2008
Sundays: 1 June to 28 September, 2008
Thursdays: 5 June to 25 September, 2008
Wednesdays: 4 June to 24 September, 2008
410.00
325.00
  • Prices are quoted per person per tour based on two sharing
  • Customers must provide a valid credit card number.
  • Limited availability : advanced booking required.
  • This tour only operates on certain days of the week
  • Single Supplements apply - these will be shown during the booking process before you confirm your booking.
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