HOW & WHEN TO TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND FROM CANADA
Nordic Visitor’s self-drive tours in summer (April - October) are the best options for Scotland vacations from Canada that are longer than 8 - 10 days, or for travellers who want more flexibility for hiking, sightseeing and photography. Shorter road trips are also available in wintertime. Just keep in mind that motorists drive on the left side of the road in Scotland.
Most visitors adapt to driving on the left in Scotland fairly well, but if you don’t want to do the driving, then a privately guided tour or guided small group tour is a wonderful option. In particular, guided tours of Scotland from Canada are perfect for travellers with an interest in Scottish ancestry, Highland history, culture or whisky tasting.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN SCOTLAND TOUR PACKAGES FROM CANADA
Guided tours are Nordic Visitor’s most inclusive travel packages and come packed with perks like pre-paid entrance fees to attractions, whisky tastings at award-winning distilleries and some group dinners with gourmet Scottish cuisine. Tour groups are limited to 16 travellers and you’ll ride comfortably in a premium mini-coach that can navigate the narrow rural roads with ease.
As for road trips, driving on the left in Scotland isn’t so hard as Nordic Visitor’s self-drive tour packages include a rental car of your choice and everything else you need for a hassle-free vacation. All of your Scotland accommodations will be pre-arranged by your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant and you’ll know exactly how you’re getting to your overnight locations — and which optional attractions you can visit on the way — with a personalised itinerary and Scotland travel guide booklet. We’ll also provide you with a hand-marked map of Scotland, a GPS navigation system and our own 24/7 helpline.
TRIPS TO SCOTLAND FROM CANADA FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Want to add a few personal touches to your Scotland vacation from Canada? Nordic Visitor’s Scotland tour packages can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights at select locations, arrivals or departures in alternative Scottish cities, day tours in Edinburgh, and more. We can even a tailor an itinerary to a special occasion, such as a Scotland honeymoon from Canada, or to specific interests, like Scottish heritage tours for Canadians with ancestral roots in Scotland.
WHAT TO SEE ON TOURS TO SCOTLAND FROM CANADA
As a country with over 6,000 miles of coastline, rugged Highlands, idyllic lowlands, charming villages, historic cities and numerous islands (isles) off the north and west coasts, there are many routes you could follow to see Scotland’s top attractions. It all depends on the attractions you prefer, your length of stay and the pace of your travel.
Under a week: For most Scotland trips from Canada, the Scottish Highlands are the main attraction. Give yourself at least 4 - 5 days to see the top Highland sights with overnights in the Inverness, Fort William and Loch Lomond areas. With at least 6 days you can travel through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye or -- if you’re a whisky lover -- the Oban and Isle of Mull area. On such a route you can visit highlights such as Loch Ness, the Old Man of Storr rock formations on Skye, the picturesque valley of Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle and some filming locations from the popular Outlander TV series, such as Doune Castle.
1 - 2 weeks: For the classic Scotland experience, we recommend that tours to Scotland from Canada last around 10 days. With this much time you can travel up the beautiful east coast to the city of St Andrews and the “Castle Trail” region of Aberdeenshire before heading into the Highlands and onwards. In 12 days or more you can also visit the Orkney Islands and drive sections of the scenic North Coast 500 route or travel even further to the quiet islands of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
2 - 3 weeks: In 17 - 21 days you can do the ultimate tour of Scotland, including the east coast, Highlands and many of the major islands.
