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We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the M/S Expedition or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

1. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

2. Please note that if Edinburgh Castle is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Advance tickets can be reserved online through sites like: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/tickets. Same-day entrance to Edinburgh Castle cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets.

3. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:

During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.

As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.

We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it’s the best of both worlds.

On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.

Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Stretch out on a gentle woodland trail at the foot of Ben Nevis and walk beneath Scotland’s highest peak. Listen for rushing water along the River Lundy and breathe in mossy, pine-rich air as the path wends past ferny banks and birch.

Learn how “Beinn Nibheis” reflects the mountain’s formidable character and how this landscape formed from an ancient volcanic past. The terrain is easy-going, inviting a steady pace and time to appreciate the Highlands’ restorative quiet.

Tour a working distillery—often the historic Ben Nevis Distillery—to see mash tuns, washbacks, and gleaming copper stills transform barley into spirit. Your guide unpacks the craft behind maturation, from cask selection to the elusive angel’s share.

Conclude with a guided tasting to sample single malt whisky marked by Highland character—think honeyed heather, orchard fruit, or a wisp of peat. Raise a glass with a traditional toast and appreciate why whisky is woven into Scotland’s cultural fabric.

Explore Skye’s cinematic landscapes on a coastal drive punctuated by a photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle. Continue to Sligachan for sweeping views of the Black Cuillin, where moody peaks and river stones create an unmistakably Hebridean palette.

Walk amid the Trotternish landslip to the iconic Old Man of Storr, a jagged pinnacle shaped by ancient geology and sea winds. Gaelic lore, basalt cliffs, and sea-loch horizons combine for a rugged Highland experience rich in texture and myth.

Stand at the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint as the Jacobite Steam Train curves across its graceful arches. Cameras at the ready—the sweep of stone, smoke, and Highlands makes a stirring composition.

Gaze over Loch Shiel to the Glenfinnan Monument, honouring those who rallied to the Jacobite cause in 1745. Film fame meets living history here, inviting you to savour the setting and pause for photos and reflection beside one of Scotland’s most recognisable vistas.

Admire Glencoe, a valley of sheer ridgelines, tumbling burns, and misty mountain passes. Carefully chosen viewpoints reveal light and weather constantly reshaping this dramatic Highland amphitheatre.

Hear the story of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonalds and how ancient volcanic forces carved the U-shaped glen you see today. Pan across Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount, where wild peatlands and lochans underscore the Highlands’ raw, elemental beauty.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with timed entry to manage crowds. Explore the Crown Room’s Honours of Scotland and the storied Stone of Destiny, then wander the Great Hall and ramparts overlooking the Firth of Forth.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour (subject to availability). For popular dates, your CEO can advise on pre-booking to secure your preferred time and make the most of your hours in the Old Town.

Ride the Jacobite Steam Train along the famed West Highland Line, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct with sweeping views over Loch Shiel. Vintage carriages, polished brass, and the rhythm of steam lend classic railway romance.

This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with limited seats in high season. Coast past sea-lochs to the Atlantic coast at Mallaig before retracing one of the world’s great rail journeys.

Join a guided brewery tour at a local favourite—often Drygate or Wellpark—to see how malt, hops, and Glasgow ingenuity become characterful ales and lagers. Stroll the brewhouse and conditioning rooms as your guide shares the city’s rich brewing heritage.

Finish with a curated flight to sample seasonal ales and learn how to taste like a brewer. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for an easy-going evening in Scotland’s largest city.

Experience a lively ceilidh with a caller, fiddle, and foot-tapping reels in Glasgow’s Merchant City or Edinburgh’s Old Town. Your host guides the steps—think Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow—so everyone can join the dance floor fun.

Expect warm hospitality, local banter, and the chance to try haggis, neeps, and tatties between sets. This cultural evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a spirited way to round off a day of Highland exploration.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Scotland’s capital to take in the Royal Mile, dramatic Edinburgh Castle crowning volcanic Castle Rock, and elegant New Town boulevards. From Calton Hill, survey a skyline of spires and wynds framed by Arthur’s Seat.

Hear how the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns reflect centuries of change—from medieval markets to Enlightenment salons. This orientation pairs city icons with local insight so you can navigate cafés, closes, and museums with confidence later in the day.

Walk beneath ancient Caledonian pines in Glenmore Forest, where birdsong carries through resin-scented air and sandy trails lead to the shimmering Loch Morlich beach. Gentle gradients and clear paths make this a refreshing stretch amid Highland scenery.

Learn how Cairngorms National Park protects one of Europe’s rarest woodlands, home to red squirrels and crossbills. Views of the Cairngorm massif rise beyond the water, offering a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and absorb the Highlands’ restorative calm.

Visit Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite rising of 1745 met its decisive end on windswept moorland. Explore immersive exhibits, then step outside to the heathered field where clan lines once charged across the bog.

Walk among the clan grave markers and listen for the stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Government troops, and a Highland way of life forever altered. This solemn landscape invites you to pause for photos and reflection amid stirring Highland skies.

Cruise Loch Ness across deep, peat-dark waters as commentary unveils geology, folklore, and the enduring legend of “Nessie”. Brisk air and mountain silhouettes set a moody Highland scene from the open deck.

At Urquhart Castle, explore atmospheric ruins that once guarded the Great Glen. Learn how this stronghold changed hands during the Wars of Independence, and climb the Grant Tower for commanding views that capture the scale and drama of Scotland’s most storied loch.

Meet your group and meet your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for a relaxed briefing that sets the tone for your Scottish journey. Get practical tips, learn handy Gaelic phrases like “slàinte mhath,” and hear how the week’s highlights—Highland glens, Jacobite history, and island landscapes—fit together.

Pick up recommendations for local eateries, cosy pubs, and short strolls near your hotel and enjoy a free evening to get to know your fellow travellers. This friendly gathering builds community from the outset and ensures you’re prepared to make the most of each experience.