Highland Games
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Getaways and short breaks
- Family
- duration 1 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 5-95 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-30868
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- Operated in English
- Starts Edinburgh, Scotland
- Ends Edinburgh, Scotland
- Piping Competitions
- Highland Dancing
- Caber Tossing
- Hammer Throwing
- Highland Dress
Join us on a day tour to a real Highland Games where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery.
The Highland Games are renowned over the world as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and the Games are a fantastic spectacle where you’ll see Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-o-war and caber tossing.
We have created a range of day tours based around these spectacular cultural events that include the best of our beautiful landscape. Each has its own local charm and character. Our programme includes a visit to the world famous Braemar Gathering, attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848.
- Passionate Local Guide
- Scenic Drive through the Highlands
- Entrance to the Highland Games
- Any international flights to/from Edinburgh are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Highland Games tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highland Games tour. You can cancel the tour up to 47 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 46 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 30 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 46 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceHighland Games tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Highland Games tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
