Itinerary Services of a to 106 Feet at Laggan Lock, After Gliding Along the Lindblad Expeditions Expedition Leader Tree-Lined Canal Known As Laggan Avenue
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SCOTLAND'S HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS Current route: Inverness, Scotland to Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland 9 Days Lord of the Glens 48 Guests Expeditions in: Jun/Jul/Aug/Sep From $8,660 to $15,360 * Our ship is uniquely sized to navigate through the network of canals that lead through the heart of the Scottish countryside, and it can also sail the open water to explore the wild islands along the coast. Gain a holistic perspective of Scotland—and do it in grand style. Selected as a National Geographic Traveler magazine "Tour of a Lifetime" for its authenticity, immersion, sustainability, and connection, our Highlands and Islands expedition offers the most encompassing way to explore Scotland. Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 1: Arrive/Inverness padding Arrive in Inverness and embark Lord of the Glens. 2022 Departure Dates: Tonight, enjoy a reception and dinner on board, with a special after-dinner performance in the 23 May, 30 May lounge by a local troupe of junior Scottish dancers. 6 Jun, 20 Jun (D) 18 Jul 1 Aug, 8 Aug , 15 Aug, 22 Aug , 29 Aug DAY 2: Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness/Fort 2023 Departure Dates: padding Augustus 29 May Visit Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie 5 Jun, 12 Jun Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746. 10 Jul , 17 Jul, 24 Jul , 31 Jul The battle was brief but bloody and decisive, with as many as 2,000 Jacobites killed or wounded. It had drastic 7 Aug , 14 Aug, 21 Aug , 28 Aug consequences for the Scotland Highlands and was Important Flight Information followed by the infamous Highland Clearances that saw the mass explusion of Catholic clansmen from their Please confirm arrival and departure homes, and in many cases, from their country. Our visit dates prior to booking flights. includes both the battlefield and the award-winning visitor Some departures may travel in reverse. center, the National Trust for Scotland's flagship site. See the standing stones and passage tombs of Clava Cairns, Advance Payment: dating from the early Bronze Age. The impressive structures of this sacred site were developed for over a $1,000 thousand years. This afternoon, set sail on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect Loch Sample Airfares: Linnhe with the three other lochs that lie in the slip fault of Economy: from $1,200 the Great Glen. Enter Loch Ness, where we’ll learn about Business: from $4,750 the legendary monster said to inhabit the loch. Ascend an Airfares are subject to change impressive flight of locks that run through the heart of Fort Augustus to moor at the top of the village. Set out on a Cost Includes: hike this evening. (B,L,D) Meals as indicated; coffee and tea with included meals; soft drinks such as sodas DAY 3: Laggan Locks/Corpach/Glenfinnan padding and fruit juices aboard ship; tours as Continue along the Caledonian Canal, ascending shown in the itinerary services of a to 106 feet at Laggan Lock, after gliding along the Lindblad Expeditions expedition leader tree-lined canal known as Laggan Avenue. Sail and two expedition staff members aboard onward across picturesque Lochs Oich and Lochy Lord of the Glens; local guides on all before descending Neptune's Staircase, a set of excursions; tips to local guides and bus eight interconnected locks dropping 64 feet to the drivers; porterage; arrival and departure sea loch at Corpach. From Corpach, drive to transfers in Inverness and Kyle of Glenfinnan to explore the spectacularly scenic Lochalsh. location now famous for Harry Potter, or chose to explore Loch Linnhe by kayak from our moorings Cost Not Included: in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest Air transportation; meals not shown in mountain. (B,L,D) itinerary; tips to ship’s crew; items of a personal nature; alcoholic beverages DAY 4: Loch Linnhe/Oban other than first and last nights aboard padding Lord of the Glens. Sail through Loch Linnhe to the town of Oban, set on a picturesque bay on the Firth of Lorn. There is time to explore this lively town on foot, visiting a whisky distillery and McCaig’s Folly, a monument on a hill overlooking the town and bay that was inspired by the Roman Colosseum. This evening, we have a whisky tasting onboard ship. (B,L,D) DAY 5: Sound of Mull/Iona/Duart padding Castle/Tobermory Sail to the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides. Drive across Mull, then cross to Iona by ferry to explore this picturesque island. Visit the medieval abbey ruins and the rebuilt abbey church. Stroll through St. Oran’s Chapel and the royal graveyard where Scottish kings, including Macbeth, are buried. On Mull, visit Duart Castle, home to Clan MacLean. Re-joining our ship, we sail the dramatic Sound of Mull for our overnight berth at the picturesque fishing community of Tobermory. This evening, we plan to meet with a member of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust to learn about their efforts to protect marine mammals in these waters. (B,L,D) Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 6: Tobermory/Isle of Eigg or Isle of padding Special Offers Rum/Inverie Sail north to either Eigg or Rum, depending on BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS weather conditions. The islands have small populations of fewer than one hundred souls, but Save 10% on any consecutive journeys teem with wildlife. Look for marine animals and taken on board one of our expedition birdlife, including Atlantic seals, minke and ships. This savings is applicable on humpback whales, dolphins, basking sharks and voyage fares only, and are not valid on harbour porpoises, and one of the largest colonies extensions or airfare. of Manx shearwaters in northern Europe. If we visit Eigg, we’ll have the chance to walk or cycle around the island trails, enjoy views of the COMBINING OFFERS imposing crag of Sgurr, and talk with the local residents. If we visit Rum, we’ll visit fanciful Certain offers may be combinable, up to Kinloch Castle, completed in 1900 as the home of two savings opportunities, except where Sir George Bullough, who had purchased the noted otherwise. For example, travel with island with money he had earned as a textile a group of 8 or more on back-to-back magnate. The castle is now managed by Scottish expeditions, and take advantage of both National Heritage. savings. Then sail to the tiny village of Inverie, where you can have a drink at the Old Forge, the most remote pub in the British Isles. (B,L,D) BRINGING THE KIDS We believe sharing an expedition with DAY 7: Isle of Skye/Kyle of Lochalsh your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing padding Continue north to the Isle of Skye. At the Museum of the experience. So take $500 off for each Isles, trace the legacy of the 1,300-year-old Clan child under the age of 18. MacDonald, the Lords of the Isles, who once ruled the west coast of Scotland. See the ruins of Armadale Castle, ancestral home of the MacDonalds, and take a walk TRAVELING AS A GROUP through the beautiful woodlands and gardens. Then sail for Kyle of Lochalsh, where afternoon options include a Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 guided walk on Balmacara Estate or explorations of Eilean or more people. Take advantage of these Donan Castle. Celebrate your voyage with a farewell great savings, while enjoying traveling dinner onboard. (B,L,D) with your friends and family. This savings is applicable to voyage fares only, and is DAY 8: Kyle of not valid on extensions or airfare. padding Deposit, final payments, and cancellation Lochalsh/Disembark/Inverness/Depart policies for group travel vary from our Disembark in Kyle of Lochalsh and drive through regular policies. the highlands to Inverness. Then transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B) FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED Travel aboard Lord of the Glens on any voyage and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com * See our website at https://world.expeditions.com/ for the most up-to-date pricing, which may vary by departure date. Prices are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposits are made. For best pricing, book early. (1) Travel Protection Plan We strongly recommend our guests to take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damage or loss of baggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. 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