We recommend that all Nordic Visitor travellers read through the following information about what the tour includes, your tour guide, accommodation, and other useful information for your travels.
Please note that this tour is not recommended for families with children under the age of 13. As the legal drinking age is 18, those aged 17 and under will not take part in the whisky tasting or distillery tours.
NORDIC VISITOR´S TOUR DRIVER-GUIDE
This tour package includes the professional service of an experienced Scottish tour guide, who will drive you around Scotland. Not only will the guide offer their local knowledge and share hidden gems and stories with you, but they will act as the logistical organiser for the group, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time during your holiday. As an expert and a local, your tour guide will be a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, food and other practical travel information. If you join our guided small group tour, you will get a personal experience for your Scottish adventure.
There will be one guide for the group at any one time, who will drive and lead the tour aboard a comfortable, high-quality mini-bus. One guide will take you from Edinburgh to Fort William and you will be joined by a new guide from Fort William for the remainder of your tour around Scotland.
ACCOMMODATION
Our team of local travel experts carefully selects the hotels based on excellent ratings, personal experience and comfort. Generally, in Scotland, whilst room sizes may vary, our room types are based on European standard sizes. Please note that twin rooms, triple and family rooms are not commonly available in Scotland, so please contact us for booking assistance if that is something you would like. Please also be aware that, due to the historic nature of the properties we usually select, most of the rooms are only accessible by going up stairs, as there are often no lifts available. Please contact us if you are not able to walk up stairs.
LUGGAGE INFORMATION
This tour is by mini-bus and so, to ensure comfortable seating for everyone on our tour, we need to limit the size and amount of luggage. Each guest is allowed one suitcase (total length, width and height cannot exceed 158 cm, or weigh more than 20kg) and one smaller item (e.g., a small backpack or day bag) for daily essentials. If you have more luggage, we ask you to please make arrangements to store it while you are on the tour as we will not have the space to bring it along.
FITNESS & ACTIVITY LEVEL
Please note that this tour includes some walking at some of the sightseeing stops. This means you need to be prepared and able to walk between 1-3 kilometres on certain days. You also need to be able to carry your own luggage when boarding the bus each day.
FOOD & DRINK
A daily breakfast is included at your booked hotels for the duration of your stay. You will also enjoy six dinners with the group, as per the package’s inclusions. They will usually be three-course à la carte meals. Please notify your travel consultant in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies. Other meals and drinks are not included and will be at your own expense during the trip.
WHAT TO PACK IN SUMMER
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A small backpack to store your daily items on the bus
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Sturdy hiking boots
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Camera
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Sunglasses and sunscreen
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For more information on what to pack, please visit our Online Travel Guide.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE FROM GLASGOW
If you are planning on arriving in Glasgow, you can book a private transfer from Glasgow Airport to your accommodation in Edinburgh to start the journey in a comfortable way. During certain tours, you will have the options to end your trip in Glasgow, rather than Edinburgh, if that is more convenient for you.
CURRENCY RATE
All bookings are charged in British Pounds (£, GBP). Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate. Therefore, conversions from GBP to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.
AFTER BOOKING WITH NORDIC VISITOR
After booking your package with Nordic Visitor, you will be contacted within two business days by one of our travel consultants who will serve as your dedicated contact person for all your travel needs before, during and even after your holiday. Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
