West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission | La Vacanza Travel

West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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  • 10 hours
  • Edinburgh
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, relive a history show, and explore the sights that inspired the postcards. Well, if that’s you, then you’re in luck. Because this tour is exactly that.

It takes you on a journey through Scotland's classic misty castles, sparkling lochs, wee coastal villages and heather-clad mountains.

It’s an one day tour that lets you discover Scotland’s iconic sights, while also showing you some of the country’s best kept secrets. Capture the spirit of the Western Highlands and explore Scotland’s most atmospheric lochs and castles.

Groups are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalised experience.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA Scotland

One of the best preserved Medieval castles in Scotland. It also featured in ‘Monty Python’s Holy Grail’, ‘Outlander’, and 'The Outlaw King'.

*Please note that Doune Castle is closed from 8th January - 18th February 2024. We will instead take you to Stirling Castle. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rest and be Thankful, A83, Arrochar, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 7AD Scotland

Let the beauty sink in at this stunning location that was a popular rest spot for soldiers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Inveraray Castle & Gardens, Inveraray PA32 8XE Scotland

Visit this 18th century town and discover an ancient jail and a gorgeous castle.

**As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Luss Village Paths, Luss, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland

This idyllic village on the shores of Loch Lomond will make you want to pack your bags and move in.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price
  • Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
  • Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Entry/Admission - Doune Castle

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Admission fees (unless stated)

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
  • Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price
  • Inveraray Castle - The castle is only open on a few selected dates this year. On those dates, you will be able to buy a ticket from your driver-guide whilst on tour.
  • On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead.
  • Please note that Inveraray Castle is open from April to October only
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Bus Station, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK


Departure Time

08:15 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

sara102817

16 Apr, 2024

Stephen was very knowledgeable and informative while being fun! It was a long day, and he made it enjoyable. The bus was comfortable and we had a pretty good group. He even made a special stop for us to see some Heilan Coos!

ameenag

09 Apr, 2024

I had been looking forward to exploring the beautiful highlands of Scotland for a long time. When I finally got the chance to visit with my extended, I decided to book a tour for all 6 of us. I chose a tour that promised to show me the best of Scotand, but unfortunately, it was a complete disappointment. The tour was supposed to have a guide, but it was conducted by the driver instead which basically meant no guide. The driver spoke aimlessly at times and told us her own personal stories for lenghts of time. Her accent was so thick that it was difficult to understand her, and her random monologues made it impossible to follow the tour properly. To make matters worse, there was no engaging history shared about any of the locations, and the driver dropped us off at a few locations, told us the time to come back, and that was it. It was too long of a drive to arrive and then wander around without any guide. Overall, the tour was a total waste of money unless you can't rent a car and drive yourself. I was disappointed with the the absence of engaging stories, and making the experience worth the drive. I would highly recommend just renting your own car and doing your own research and save your self the money.

Kathleen_F

05 Apr, 2024

This is the best tour of all in Scotland. Peter is fantastic with his tales and music selections. He was very attentive and made sure everyone got to the bus on time and gave great selections for dining in Edinburgh. Gave lots of history and pointed out places of interest and their backgrounds. A+ tour. Thank you Peter for a memorable day.

Test_T

03 Apr, 2024

Great tour. Swain was a wonderful tour guide; he kept us laughing and learning along the way. A lot is packed into a tour like this, with only a few minutes to (max) 2 hours being spent at any stop. If you want to take a more leisurely pace and don't mind the excitement and aggregation of driving, that is the way to go. That said, we really enjoyed the Western Highlands, Lochs and Castles day tour, we got a taste of what the Highlands have to offer and a wonderful background of some of the history and contemporary views of the locals. We recommend it! Bring a little bit of cash as loos cost 20-50p. Enjoy!

Blitzkrieg_pop

01 Apr, 2024

Chaz was such a great guide and we had some breath taking stops along the way. The food recommendations hit the right spots. Gorgeous views!

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Castles and coos

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Swain was great!

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Great way to see the western highlands!

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Wonderful trip to the Highlands

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Lakes and Castles

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Wallace #1 tour guide

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Good guide, good, tour.

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Great trip

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Excellent Taubar excellent guide

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Perfect one day tour

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My favourite day in Scotland

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Amazing and Fun!

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A Treat of a Tour!

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Stephen gives a great tour!

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Enjoyed seeing the Lochs and Castles

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Recommend!

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Grant our tour guide truly made our tour a memorable experience.

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Excellent tour with awesome guide, David!

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fabulous day

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Great experience with a guided tour in the highlands

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Why haven't you booked already!??

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Brilliant one day tour!

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Educational and fun!

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A fabulous day out in the beautiful Scottish countryside

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