Name: Isle of Arran Adventure 2023
Brand: DHTour
SKU: 1
Price: 725pp
Availability: InStock

Isle of Arran Adventure: 2 nts Brodick

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

The Isle of Arran is nicknamed ‘Scotland in miniature’.

It’s called this because it contains everything everyone loves about Scotland in 452 square kilometres.

You find stags frolicking through forests, a castle dramatically perched on the side of a river, and all the delicious seafood and whisky you could want.

So join this tour and begin with an adventure through the land of Robert Burns, before discovering all the delights of this small but bountiful island.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS / MAX 16 GUESTS

Tour Details

Places you explore

Culzean Castle – An 18th-century castle with beautiful grounds and gorgeously elegant rooms.

Robert Burns Country – Discover the locations that inspired Scotland’s most famous poet.

Brodick and Brodick Castle – A quintessential Victorian castle that’s said to be haunted by a ‘Grey Lady’.

Isle of Arran Distillery – There used to be around 50 distilleries on Arran. But now, this is the only distillery keeping the tradition alive.

Machrie Moor stone circles – These prehistoric stone circles are the most famous archaeological sites on the Isle of Arran.

Kintyre Peninsula – Admire gorgeous coastal views in this hidden away part of Scotland.

Loch Lomond – One of Scotland’s largest lochs. Admire the views and take postcard-perfect photos to share with your friends and family.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Edinburgh (Google Map)
Check-in closes at 8:45am (tour departs at 9:00am) – Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Drop off Location & Time

Edinburgh
7:15pm

Price Includes

2 night Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation or hotel accommodation
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
Daily full Scottish breakfasts
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Meals

2 breakfast
0 lunches
0 dinners
0 teas

Price Excludes

Entry fees to visitor attraction
Airfare
Transfers
Pre / Post hotel nights
Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
Travel Insurance

What to Expect

Explore in 16 seat mini-coaches, always taking the scenic route, you have great views through large windows, and you’re free to sample the local tipple without worrying about driving. Our driver-guides are world famous for their knowledge, facts, quirky stories, history, and fairy-tales. They truly take you beyond the guidebooks and into your adventure. You make your trip your own. We provide the timetable; and you can choose where you want to eat and which attractions you pay to see. So, if you want to skip a castle and read your book by a mountain view, you can.

Itinerary

Day 1Edinburgh - Brodick

You travel west past Glasgow and the Whitelee Wind Farm, Europe’s largest wind farm.

You then leave the modern landscapes, and travel into Ayrshire to visit the 18th-century Culzean Castle. Here you have time to enjoy its dramatic clifftop setting, beautiful architecture, and elegant living spaces. You can also have lunch in the cafe or a picnic in the beautiful castle grounds.

Travelling towards Robert Burns’ birthplace you discover the places from his poems and songs. You stop at the visitor centre in Alloway, where you have the opportunity to find out more about this remarkable man.

You continue to Ardrossan where you catch the ferry to the Isle of Arran. You’re dropped off at your accommodation in Brodick.

Day 2Brodick

Arran is alive with wildlife, mountains, beaches, pubs, and restaurants. There are many options of how you can spend your time on the island, depending on the weather and your group’s interest; your driver-guide will arrange the best day out for you.

You may explore the mountainous north of the island, some of Arran’s, best beaches, Lochranza Castle, and the Arran Distillery.

Arran is also home to many stone circles dating from the Neolithic period and the early Bronze Age. You visit Machrie Moor and its six stone circles; and after exploring this area you travel south through the harbour villages of Blackwaterfoot.

Travelling back to Brodick you see The Holy Isle across the water, owned by the Samye Ling Buddhist Community.

You may make a stop at the Arran Cheese Shop, a family-owned business that’s now famous all over the world.

At Brodick, we find Brodick Castle, and situated in the shadow of this imposing red sandstone castle is Arran Brewery. This microbrewery blends naturally with its stunning surroundings, combining the island’s unique water with the finest local ingredients. You can sample this ale in many of the local pubs and restaurants; a perfect way to round off your day! (B)

Day 3Brodick - Edinburgh

Today you return to the mainland on the ferry running between Lochranza and Claonaig. This short 30-minute crossing takes you onto the Kintyre Peninsula.

You travel along the coastal road to the charming fishing village of Tarbert. The village sits on the narrowest strip of land between the two bodies of water, forming a natural harbour.

From Tarbert, you follow Loch Fyne toward the whitewashed village of Inveraray, where you have free time to explore and have lunch. After lunch, you continue over the ‘The Rest and be Thankful’ mountain pass. From here it’s a short drive to Luss and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond before returning to Edinburgh. (B)

Dates and Prices - Authentic Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation

Departure Date	Double/Twin (pp)	Single Rate
2023: April 3 to May 29 – Monday	$725	$865
2023: June 2 to September 25 – Monday	$760	$900
2023: October 2 to October 30- Monday	$725	$865

Dates and Prices - Hotel accommodation

Departure Date	Double/Twin (pp)	Single Rate
2023: April 3 to May 29 – Monday	$890	$1,010
2023: June 2 to September 25 – Monday	$925	$1,045
2023: October 2 to October 30- Monday	$890	$1,010

All guaranteed departures.

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on twin/ double occupancy.
Rates are in $ CAD.

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline.

Notes
Mobility: All of our tours involve walking and require our guests to board and disembark our vehicles several times a day making this tour unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

Luggage: You’re restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

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