Scotland by Bike and Boat

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights boat

• 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners (does not include drinks) - The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day (dinner may be swapped for lunch). The meals begin with dinner on day 1 and end with breakfast on d

• 7 nights, sailing yacht in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities (supplement applies for single cabin). If you are travelling by yourself you can be matched with another passenger of the same sex. The compact cabins are configured with bunk beds - tw

• Experienced crew including English speaking cycle guide

• 8-speed e-bike rental with pannier. The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike alone (limited supply).

• Bed linen and towels

• Information pack including overview maps per cabin

• Travel to and from Oban

• Group scheduled transfer from Edinburgh airport/city to the boat in Oban on embarkation and disembarkation days - reservation on request for an additional cost, please ask our office for details

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Special diets including lactose free / gluten free / vegan require payment of a supplement of EUR70pp - must be requested in advance and paid on board.

• Flat rate for all drinks on board (including alcohol) and drinking water supplied for the cycling tours - GBP90 payable locally, to the captain

• Travel insurance - mandatory *cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer

• Tips for crew and tour guide

• Entrance fees to museums and attractions for group visits

• Helmets - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability

• Optional Bicyle insurance - can be booked on arrival and paid in cash locally. EUR25 per person. Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes. If you do not take out bike insurance you will need to pay for t

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Oban

  Travel to and from Oban is not included.
  
  

• Drinks and Meals Not Included

  Drinks on board and meals not included.
  
  

• Flat Rate for Drinks

  Flat rate for all drinks on board (including alcohol) and drinking water supplied for the cycling tours - GBP90 payable locally, to the captain.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory.
  
  Cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for crew and tour guide are not included.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees to museums and attractions for group visits are not included.
  
  

• Helmets

  Helmets are mandatory on all bike tours.
  
  You are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
  
  A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however, we cannot guarantee their suitability.
  
  

• Optional Bicycle Insurance

  Optional Bicycle insurance can be booked on arrival and paid in cash locally.
  
  EUR10 per person for hybrid bike, EUR25 per person for electric bike.
  
  Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes.
  
  

• Items of a Personal Nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

Grading

GRADE 3 - This is an e-bike tour and requires a good level of fitness from participants to fully participate in the cycling, which you should have acquired from steady cycling. This trip involves moderately difficult tours in mostly hilly stages of 20 to 65km/12 to 41mi on usually quiet asphalt roads. In some instances, field paths are used as well. Main roads without separate bike paths are used only exceptionally for brief stretches. This tour includes some longer and steeper ascents where bikes may be pushed. Strong headwinds may also be encountered. Helmets are mandatory on cycle stages. It is considered suitable for fit adults and active experienced children (minimum 10 years, height minimum is 1.5m/5ft for rental bikes). *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list. Due to the necessity to embark/disembark the ship by dinghy, balance and surefootedness are essential. Due to the change in tide, ladders may need to be used to access the boat/land, covering height differences of up to 3m.

What You Carry

You will only need to carry your daily provisions in the pannier supplied with the bike. You may include a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, rain jacket, warm jacket/jumper, phone/camera, small first aid kit, & snacks. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes cycling tours with a 21-speed hybrid bike rental, ferry crossings, and boat cruises on the Flying Dutchman. Group transfers from Edinburgh to Oban are available at an additional cost.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on board the Flying Dutchman. The compact cabins are configured with bunk beds and include bed linen and towels.