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HIGHLAND EXPLORER

6- Night Escorted Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh today. Transfer to your hotel, where you are free to enjoy the beautiful city on your own.
Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2: Ullapool
Make your way to the Edinburgh departure point for 8:45 am (If you booked a departure point transfer at time of
booking, your driver will collect you as noted on your voucher). Depart Edinburgh at 9:00 am, our journey takes us
north over the Forth Road Bridge to the charming highland village of Dunkeld on the banks of the river Tay. From
here we head into the Cairngorm National park and the ancient pine forests of the Rothiemurchus estate.
Lunchtime will be spent on the beautiful shores of Loch Insh before a short forest walk takes us to the ruins of
Loch an Eilein Castle. Travel to Loch Ness where we can do some “Nessie” spotting! Then it’s on to the shores of
Loch Broom where we spend two nights at Ullapool. (*on some tours it may be necessary to stay in Inverness in
which case the itinerary will be subject to slight changes).
Day 3: Ullapool
Immerse yourself in the wilderness of the mountains of Assynt, the history of
the Ardvreck Castle, and the stunning views of the white beaches at the
Achmelvich Bay. Overnight in Ullapool.
Day 4: Portree
We leave Ullapool heading south to take in the drama of the River
Droma as it plunges 60m down into the Corrieshalloch Gorge. In the afternoon INCLUSIONS
we stop in “tropical” Plockton where we can see palm trees growing. Then it’s
over the sea to Skye and onto Portree where we overnight.
Day 5: Portree • 6-nights accommodations; 2-nights in Edinburgh, 2-nights in
Ullapool/Inverness, and 2-nights in Portree
There are many possibilities of touring today, depending on the weather and the
• Breakfast daily (except for morning of arrival)
interests of the group. Perhaps travel north into the stunning Quiraing mountain
• Arrival and departure transfers in Edinburgh
pass or a visit Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns. We may travel to Neist
• 5-days of custom touring
Point for a walk out to the lighthouse or pay a visit to Dunvegan Castle before
• All service charges and hotel taxes
returning to Portree for overnight.
Day 6: Edinburgh
We travel south from Skye stopping first at the famous stronghold Eilean Donan
Castle. Travel past the Five Sisters of Kintail, through Glen Garry, and past Ben
Nevis. Explore Glencoe before stopping in Killin for refreshments beside the HOTELS OR SIMILAR
Falls of Dochart, arriving into Edinburgh for overnight.
Day 7: Edinburgh - U.S.
Edinburgh: Jurys Inn or similar (2 nights)
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your return flight.
Ullapool/Inverness: Your choice of B&B or Hotel (2 nights)
Portree: Your choice of B&B or Hotel (2 nights)

2019 TOUR DATES

PRICES ARE LAND ONLY - PER PERSON, BASED ON TWO
PASSENGERS SHARING A TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM. SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT WILL APPLY. VISIT WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM
FOR MORE DEPARTURE DATES.
BB Hotel BB Hotel
April 5 $1279 $1519 July 26 $1449 $1689
April 12 $1279 $1519 Aug 2 $1839 $2079
April 19 $1339 $1579 Aug 7 $1839 $2079
April 26 $1339 $1579 Aug 9 $1839 $2079
May 3 $1339 $1579 Aug 16 $1839 $2079
May 10 $1339 $1579 Aug 23 $1839 $2079
May 17 $1339 $1579 Aug 30 $1639 $1879
May 24 $1339 $1579 Sep 6 $1439 $1679
May 31 $1419 $1659 Sep 13 $1439 $1679
Glencoe June 7 $1449 $1689 Sep 20 $1439 $1679
June 14 $1449 $1689 Sep 27 $1439 $1679
June 21 $1449 $1689 Sep 30 $1379 $1619
ATTRACTIONS June 28 $1449 $1689 Oct 4 $1379 $1619
$1449
Oct 11
$1689
$1379
$1619
July 1
July 3 $1449 $1689 Oct 18 $1379 $1619
July 5 $1449 $1689 Oct 25 $1379 $1619
Visits to: Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Ullapool, Assynt, Isle of Skye, Glencoe,
July 12 $1449 $1689 Nov 1 $1239 $1489
Applecross, Torridon, Cairngorm National Park, Eilean Donan Castle, Five
July 19 $1449 $1689 Nov 8 $1239 $1489
Sisters of Kintail
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