Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
5 Days
Visiting: Fort Augustus and Loch Ness Cruise, Road to the Isles Mallaig and Wildlife Cruise
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk8ftws
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore the magnificent Scottish Highlands as we discover the spectacular scenery with two included cruises.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for a four night stay.
Day 2 Fort Augustus And Loch Ness Cruise
Location: Fort Augustus and Loch Ness Cruise
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery at Commando Memorial on our trip across the Highlands to reach Fort Augustus. Fort Augustus sits at the southern end of mighty Loch Ness, and you can take in the panoramic views from our cruise on the loch. With informative commentary and top-of-the-range sonar equipment, there’s no better way to experience the views, sights, wildlife, history, and legend of Loch Ness.
Day 3 Day At Leisure Or Oban
Location: Day at leisure or Oban
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and admire the stunning views from the hotel, or why not make your own way into the heart of Fort William? This is the largest town in the Highlands, and with surroundings of beautiful scenery and idyllic walks, it’s no surprise the town is known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK'.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Oban. Following the Argyll Coastal Route, we reach the seafaring town and enjoy some free time in the 'Gateway to the Isles'. There are plenty of small galleries, independent shops, cosy cafés and inviting pubs to discover. Be sure to sample the catch of the day – Oban is renowned for its fresh seafood, after all!
Day 4 Road To The Isles, Mallaig And Wildlife Cruise
Location: Road to the Isles, Mallaig and Wildlife Cruise
The ‘Road to the Isles’ is considered one of the best drives in Scotland. Travelling from Fort William to Mallaig, this route passes forests, historic sights, shimmering lochs, beaches, and moors topped with purple heather. We take to the waters in Mallaig, with the Isles of Skye, Rhum and Eigg in the distance. These waters are frequently visited by a variety of birds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, whales and basking sharks.
We return to Fort William, making a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Take a stroll to the Glenfinnan Monument on the shores of the loch, or admire the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct – an iconic structure famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films!
Day 5
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
If travelling from
the North of England, you will stay for four nights at the 3-star Caledonian Hotel or Onich Hotel near Fort William.
If travelling from
the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the Caledonian Hotel and
have comfortable overnight stays on the outbound and return journeys.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.