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Scotland’s Islands & Highlands


Wild Landscapes & Local Flavor

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Scotland’s Islands & Highlands


Custom Travel | 10 Days
  • Peaks, trails, and lochs of Cairngorms National Park with a private whisky tasting
  • Streets of Edinburgh by Mini Cooper and private cruise on the Firth of Forth
  • Sandy beaches and island trails of the less-traveled west coast
  • Walking tour of Glasgow street art; stops at Kilmartin Glen and Loch Lomond
  • Fully customizable Scotland travel itinerary—all hiking and sightseeing can be tailored just for you

Explore Scotland’s vibrant and historic cities, book-ending your journey between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Venture into mountains and subarctic landscapes, staying in a luxuriously restored 19th-century farmhouse in Cairngorms National Park, where you might conquer a “Munro” (a mountain in Scotland with an elevation over 3,000 feet). Hike in dramatic scenery in Glencoe, and spend a day on the high seas exploring the islands of the west coast.

Savor local flavors with farm-to-table cuisine, neighborhood pub fare, and a special cocktail made with pine needles. Enjoy it all with your knowledgeable guide, who brings the landscape and history to life on this wonderful 10-day adventure.

Trip Overview


Day
1 – 2

Explore Edinburgh by Mini Cooper, learning about its history and culture Cruise the Firth of Forth estuary on a private catamaran, passing under famed bridges.

Day
3 – 5

Adventure through the mountains and valleys of Cairngorms National Park, wandering trails, visiting lochs, and perhaps climbing one of the snow-capped peaks Savor a closed-door sampling at a highland whisky distillery.

Day
6

Hike scenic and historic Glencoe, ending the day with local myths and legends from a storyteller as you sip a pint at a walkers’ tavern.

Day
7 – 8

The west coast’s sandy shores and idyllic islands offer opportunities for ocean wildlife cruising and scenic hiking.

Day
9 – 10

Stop along the way at a Bronze Age-archaeological site and stunning loch Take a walking tour of city murals before departing from Glasgow.

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Dates & Prices


Dates

Custom trips offered May - September

Pricing

Custom Trip: From $18,000 per person

based on two travelers, double occupancy; please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing

Inclusions

  • Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
  • Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
  • All accommodations
  • All ground transportation and airport transfers
  • Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
  • Most meals
  • Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
  • Services of local guides, drivers, and other staff
  • Some gratuities
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.

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