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SCOTLAND TOUR SEPTEMBER 8 – 20, 2021 13 DAYS
This tour will take you deeper and deeper into highlands of Scotland. Its nature and landscapes will take your breath away, just like Iceland and New Zealand. Go back in time when visiting castles. Appreciate the cultural hubs at Edinburgh and Inverness. Go far west into the mythical Isle of Skye. Plenty of roadstoppings to take countless of pictures with jaw-dropping views and wildlife. Dare to find the Loch Ness creature at the lake or dare to make a hole-in-one putt on the famed St. Andrews public putting greens. Return home but you’ll want to return to the highlands of Scotland again soon.
SEPTEMBER 8 • • • Arrive in Edinburgh. Meet guide and transfer to hotel. Rest and recover. Orientation meeting and welcome dinner nearby hotel. Sleep in Edinburgh for 3 nights.
SEPTEMBER 9 • • • Visit all sights on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, Abbey, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Grassmarket and St. Giles' Cathedral.
SEPTEMBER 10 • • • Get ready for a road trip in our private van. Head to visit the Stirling Castle. Swing by the cool Kelpies and fascinating Falkirk Wheel. Weave through the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Land of the Giants before arriving in Oban. Sleep in Oban for two nights.
SEPTEMBER 11 • • • Hop on ferry and explore all day on Mull Island, especially, on Iona Island where the birthplace of Christianity started in Scotland. Check out the puffins (birds) colony and its beautiful landscapes, including the Fingal’s Cave.
SEPTEMBER 12 • • • Drive through the most romantic and scenic glen of all, Glencoe. Stop by the historical town of Fort William which lies on the shores of stunning Loch Linnhe. Stop by and walk to view the famed viaduct / railway bridge, once used in Harry Potter’s film. Continue to the port of Mallaig. Sleep in Mallaig for one night.
SEPTEMBER 13 • • • Board on a ferry to the Isle of Skye. Arrive and explore the port town of Portree. Free time around town. Sleep in Portree for three nights.
SEPTEMBER 14 • • • Explore the northwestern part of the Isle of Skye. Head straight to Neist Point Lighthouse for a nice walk and still be in awe of nature. Visit the traditional Dunvegan Castle and its gardens. Returm to Portree.
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SEPTEMBER 15 • • • Explore the northeastern part of the Isle of Skye. Short hike to see the Old Man of Storr. View the majestic Kilt Rock. Drive up to the jaw-dropping Quiraing and view Scotland from above! Return to Portree.
SEPTEMBER 16 • • • Cross the Skye Bridge and swing by the mystical Eilean Donan Castle. Weave upward through gorgeous Glen Shiel before reaching to Fort Augustus. Sleep in Ft. Augustus for one night.
SEPTEMBER 17 • • • Take a glimpse of the Caledonian Canal before hunting for the Loch Ness creature in the lake. Arrive in Inverness for an afternoon walkabout in the city. Sleep in Inverness for two nights.
SEPTEMBER 18 • • • Check out the important Culloden Battlefield, the last full-scale battle in UK. Stop by a couple of whiskey distilleries situated on the beautiful Speyside River. End in Aberdeen. Sleep in Aberdeen for one night.
SEPTEMBER 19 • • • Head south, enjoying the sights in Aberdeenshire, especially the Dunnattar Castle and the silly Scottish Highland cows. Swing by the oldest golf course, St. Andrews. Do a fun mini-putt game on its true greens. Farewell dinner. Sleep in St. Andrews for one night.
SEPTEMBER 20 • • • Drop off at Edinburgh Airport or in city of Edinburgh for your next destination.
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SCOTLAND TOUR PRICE
$3,100 per person/double occupancy (for a group of 6+)
$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on a first come, first serve basis.
The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 90 days before the start of the tour.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE? • Small tour group size. • Total of 12 nights in moderately priced hotels all guaranteed by Hands On Travel, with private bathrooms and breakfast included. • Welcome and farewell dinners. • Services of a deaf group leader on call 24 hours a day. • Services of local deaf guide(s). • All transportation expenses connected with the tour itinerary. • All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary. • Informative travel preparation packet. • Pre-tour and/or post-tour itinerary consultation. • $100 credit off your next full tour with Hands On Travel.
IMPORTANT POINTS: • Airfares at the start and end of the tour are not included. • All lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses are not included. • It is essential to consult the HOT terms and conditions before booking. • There is a lot of walking expected during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is required. • Tour itinerary and price are subject to change. • For more information, please contact Tour Manager, Darren Frazier, at [email protected]
TOUR PROTECTION: • Hands On Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Travel protection plans include coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more. To learn more about how to help protect you and your trip investment, visit the following link: https://www.handson.travel/resources/protection/
HANDS ON TRAVEL • SCOTLAND 2021 • UPDATED AS OF JUNE 24, 2019