Ok if you really want to know the type of thing our tours are about then read on....
Your day will start when you wake up – obviously :-) Grab a shower and a hearty breakfast and get ready for some exploring! We aim to depart at 8.30am each morning whilst on tour.
A typical day will see us cram in some walking, do plenty of sight seeing, hear countless tales and legends and learn more about our awesome history; walk to the top of a wild mountain or along a sexy loch; stroll through a stunning glen or magical forest; charge across ancient battlefields or take a cruise on the famous Loch Ness; sample a ‘wee dram’ of the water of life or relax on an unspoilt beach and soak up some rare Scottish sunshine.
We’ll take you to some of the best and least known places in Scotland. The ones you’ve heard of (i.e. Loch Ness) but also a few wee hidden gems that only locals know about. – Our tours are flexible so that we can change our plans depending on the good old Scottish weather, the groups’ own preferences or the time of the year. E.g. If we drive through a wee highland village and they are holding their annual highland games, we’ll try to spend an hour or so there in order to let you have a wander around and perhaps even toss the odd caber! ;-) It’s hard to please all of the people all of the time, but we do our best. So long as you’re flexible, open-minded and bring your sense of adventure, we guarantee you’ll have a ball.
If the weather permits, we’ll try to have a picnic lunch or a bbq on the beach. If not, we’ll find a cosy wee pub or let you loose in a quaint highland village.
We should arrive at our overnight destination at approximately 5.30pm. After check-in, the night is then yours: have a shower, grab some dinner and party the night away to your hearts content!
Options for dinner can vary dependent on where we stay. In some villages or towns there are a choice of different restaurants or pubs, so you can choose somewhere to suit you’re own budget/tastes. Some of the hostels may serve food too, offering you a hearty, healthy and good value feed. In Carbisdale Castle, your guide may decide to have a group meal where everyone does their bit – be it doing the shopping, preparing the meal, setting the table or cleaning up after! Some hostels also have self-catering facilities, so if you’ve brought your own food, or have picked some up on the way, you can cook up your very own feast. NB* Be aware that these facilities are often limited and are not suitable if every member of the group decides to self cater!
Your guide will often be around to take you to the best local pubs in search of friendly locals and some live music! Or you can do your own thing: Go for a wee stroll, find a quiet bar, relax in the hostel and read or watch some TV, or grab an early night in preparation for another action packed day