Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve

One of Scotland’s largest lochs. Admire the views and take postcard-perfect photos to share with your friends and family.

Inveraray Castle & Gardens

You venture through the impressive mountains of the West Highlands and the magnificent whitewashed 18th Century town of Inveraray, home to the Campbell Clan and the Duke of Argyll.

Oban

This Victorian harbour town offers excellent seafood and a charming intimacy. This will be your base for the next 2 nights.

Isle of Iona

You take the small ferry to Iona, birthplace of Celtic Christianity, and ancient burial ground of Scottish Kings. Here you can visit the historic abbey with its intricate carved crosses in the churchyard, or explore rocky headlands and sandy coves. ** Passengers may have less free time on Iona, if they opt for the Staffa boat trip.

Isle of Staffa

(optional boat trip) Felix Mendelssohn, who visited the uninhabited island of Staffa, off Mull, in 1829, was inspired to compose his 'Hebrides Overture' after hearing waves echoing in the impressive and cathedral-like Fingal’s Cave. The cave walls and surrounding cliffs are composed of vertical, hexagonal basalt columns that look like pillars (Staffa is Norse for ‘pillar island’). You can land on the island and walk into the cave via a causeway. Nearby Boat Cave can be seen from the causeway, but you can’t reach it on foot. Staffa also has a sizeable puffin colony, north of the landing place.

Fingal’s Cave

(optional boat trip) Volcanic rock columns are home to black guillemots, fulmars, puffins and the magical Fingal's Cave.

Castle Stalker

Located in one of Scotland's most beautiful spots and dramatically sited on a small island at the mouth of Loch Laich.

Glencoe Mountain

The scenery of Glencoe is breathtakingly beautiful! From the spectacular 3 Sisters to the Majestic Buachailie Etive Mor, this has got to be one of the most beautiful places in Scotland!

Fort William

You then venture through Fort William and under the shadow of Ben Nevis, which at 1,344 meters is the highest mountain in the British Isles. We continue through the Great Glen, a natural fault in the earth’s crust that runs through Scotland.

Balmacara

From here, we'll take you to your overnight accommodation at the Balmacara Hotel, a lovely four star hotel with a classic Scottish view of Loch Alsh. You’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening.

Kilt Rock

Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.

Portree Harbour

Set round its natural harbour and fringed by high ground and cliffs, the town is a popular tourists’ holiday destination and the harbour continues to be used by fishing boats as well as pleasure craft.

Quiraing

You may ascend the Quiraing along Trotternish Ridge and be rewarded with spectacular views. Alternatively, you could drink in the scenery at Loch Corruisk or drive through the dramatic Red Cuillin to the little hamlet of Elgol.

Isle of Skye

Finish off your day of exploring the Isle of Skye and overnight in Balmacara Hotel.

Eilean Donan Castle

An iconic and gorgeous 13th century castle that once warded off Viking invasions.

Grampian Mountains

Tour moves through the Grampian Mountains and along Loch Laggan, before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky distillery.

Loch Ness

Then, you travel east taking in the stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. You continue to Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of spotting 'Nessie'.