4 Day Scotch Whisky Island & Oban Tour from Edinburgh

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4 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients

Drink Scotch Whisky at some of the most iconic Whisky Distilleries in the world in arguably Scotland's Whisky Capital, Islay.

Day 1
Travel through gorgeous Loch Lomond National Park on your way to the Clan Campbell's Inveraray Castle. Explore the coast of Loch Fyne and before taking the boat across the Sea to the Whisky Island of Islay.

Day 2 & 3
Start your day with a visit and Tour to one of the most delicious of Scotch Distilleries, Bowmore
Take a wonderful Whisky Walk to 3 iconic Scotch Distilleries, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg where you'll get the chance to enjoy a visit to each of their bars.

Day 4
Start by taking the boat back across the water to visit 5000 year old Standing Stones, stone circles and burial cairns. Travel to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland where you'll have a visit of Oban Distillery for some more Scotch before visiting the ruined Kilchurn Castle on the banks of Loch Awe.

What's Included

Ferry to the mainland from Islay
Guided walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Island of Islay
Visit to Islay Whisky Distillery Bars - Not including Alcohol
Ferry to the Island of Islay
Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones
Meals and Snacks
Entry Fees to Inveraray Castle - Approx £16
Entry Fees to Bowmore Distillery - Approx £23
Fees for Oban Whisky Distillery - Approx £23

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    National Park, Castles and Boat to Islay

    4 stops
  • 1
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    Travel to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and discover the views, landscape, history and culture that makes this place so special

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Inveraray Castle & Gardens

    Travel in to the Highlands of Scotland to ancient Clan Campbell region that is home to the beautiful Inveraray Castle. Get the chance to explore the Castle and Gardens and learn all about the clans connection to royalty and Canada

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Visit the beautiful wee town of Tarbert and enjoy the stunning views on your way to your boat trip across the Sea to the whisky island of Islay.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bowmore

    Visit the gorgeous little town of Bowmore in the heart of the Island of Islay

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    A day of Whisky and happiness on Islay

    3 stops
  • 5
    Laphroaig Distillery

    Visit one of the most famous Scotch Whisky Distilleries in the world and discover why this particular distillery on this particular Island is know for it's massive amount of Smoke

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Bowmore Distillery

    One of the most impressive Distilleries on the Island, Bowmore is a nice way to start ease yourself into Islay Whisky with it's subtle hints of smoke and delicious flavor

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Take a lovely walk out to the American monument and discover the drastic story of why this impressive structure was erected

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    A walk to Whisky

    3 stops
  • 8

    Start a lovely walk along the coast to enjoy some wonderful Scotch Whisky Distilleries

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Lagavulin Distillery

    Lagavulin is many peoples favorite Scotch whisky and for good reason. Enjoy a tasting of some of this delicious whisky and see how it compares to others from the Island

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Ardbeg Distillery

    Ardbeg Distillery has a cult following from of people from all over the world due to their unique marketing ideas and the sublime whisky the produce

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    History, Castles and Seafood

    4 stops
  • 11
    Kilmartin Glen

    Visit one of the most historic locationsin the country as you explore Kilmartin Glen. You have places such as Dunadd Fort, where the Irish first made their home when they came to Scotland 1500 years ago and Standing stones and burial cairns dating to over 5000 years old

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Oban

    Walk around the town of Oban, Scotland's Seafood Capital and get the chance to enjoy some fish and chips or even visit the Oban Distillery to sample some of their delicious Scotch Whisky

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Kilchurn Castle

    You've already visited one Clan Campbell Castle at Inveraray, now lets visit the original Clan Campbell Castle at the ruined Kilchurn Castle on the bank of Scotland's longest fresh water lake, Loch Awe

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    Travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and visit some wonderful locations on the way back to the city

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for Travelers with mobility or walking problems
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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