Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.3
(93 reviews)

11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape the city bustle of Edinburgh, and head west on the small group Oban and West Highlands Day Trip! This breathtaking area of Scotland contains coastlines, moorlands and mountains which encompass the dramatic beauty of the West Highlands. Explore the cosy, wee villages of Oban, Luss and Inveraray and take in the scenery with friendly Highland hospitality from your guide!

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Children under 3 years not accepted

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
192 High St

Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 07:45

End point

Please note: During August, and other times when there are events taking place at Edinburgh Castle we will use an alternative end point in Edinburgh's New Town.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (Pass by)

    Our trip takes us along the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Luss

    The 1st stop of the day will be at Luss. The village is a designated conservation area situated on the banks of the loch. There will be time to wander down to the loch's edge for photographs

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Kilchurn Castle (Pass by)

    The castle was a strong hold of the Clan Campbell and we will visit their ancestral seat later

    Admission ticket free
  • Loch Awe (Pass by)

    The loch is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland at 25 miles end to end and is renowned for its trout fishing.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Oban

    Lunch stop will be in Oban, Gateway to the Isles. There will be time to enjoy some of the freshest seafood around by the harbour.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Inveraray

    This pretty little whitewashed town was the 1st planned town in Scotland. The finished product is one of the best examples of an 18th-century new town in Scotland, and the vast majority of the properties in the centre of Inveraray are considered worthy of protection because of the town's architectural significance.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Inveraray Castle & Gardens

    Whilst we are in Inveraray you may wish to visit the fairy-tale castle. home to the Duke of Argyll, head of the Clan Campbell. Please note that visiting the interior of Inveraray Castle will not be possible from October to March.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 3 years not accepted
Supplied by Highland Experience Tours

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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