5 Day Highland Explorer Coach Tour depart Edinburgh


		This comprehensive five day tour will give you real insight into the spectacular Highlands of Scotland.

Book 5 Day Highland Explorer 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 before heading for Fort William. Drive through the Great Glen to Loch Ness, where you can visit Castle Urquhart, for some monster spotting. Our tour is based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands for the next four nights. The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two

Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We make a photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle. 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

The emphasis is very much on nature today and we hope to see red deer, seals, puffins (until early August) and hairy Highland cows along the way. Our tour takes us to Golspie then through the lands of the Duke of Sutherland - when you'll hear all about the notorious Highland Clearances. We will pass many stone-age sites before arriving in John O'Groats. We'll make stops to enjoy the dramatic cliff scenery of the northen coastline before returning to Inverness.

Day Four

Our journey commences with a drive 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! We have plenty free time in Applecross to enjoy our scenic surroundings. There are several walks to discover, an excellent heritage centre to visit and an abundance of wildlife to enjoy.

Day Five

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 four nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities; full Scottish breakfast; three full day
excursions to Skye, John O’Groats and Applecross; 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 5)

Departure Days

This tour departs daily except Mondays 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 Tuesdays 3 June to 23 September, 2008 Wednesdays 4 June to 24 September, 2008 Thursdays 5 June to 25 September, 2008 Fridays 6 June to 26 September, 2008	515.00	405.00

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.
Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.