Lochs and Bens
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Young Adults
- duration 8 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39939
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Perth
- Cycling through the heart of the Scottish Highlands
- Exploring the quaint villages which are full of historical intrigue
- Experiencing the timelessness of the lochs
- Visiting castles and taking side trips to experience the landscape further on foot
Cycle the picturesque Scottish Highlands enjoying the mountain peaks, lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands. The Scottish Highlands have long been a favoured destination for cyclists and walkers keen to experience the mountain peaks, shimmering lochs and pretty glens. During this week long trip, you will take the backroads and country paths where cycle touring is pleasurable. Enroute you will visit charming historic towns such as Dunkeld, and the peaceful lochside towns of Kenmore, Lochearnhead, and Killin. A rest day at Killin is included to allow you time to visit the Falls of Dochart, sail the Loch or walk up Ben Lawers. En route there are opportunities to take a forest walk or visit one of the many castles and ancient monuments found along the way.
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Day 1 : Arrive Perth
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Day 2 : Cycle to Dunkeld 28 km/17.5 miles or 42 km/26 miles
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Day 3 : Cycle to Aberfeldy 29 km/18 miles or 31 km/19 miles
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Day 4 : Cycle to Killin 39 km/24 miles
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Day 5 : Rest day Killin or a 53 km/35 miles round trip
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Day 6 : Cycle alongside Earn Loch to Crieff 45 km/28 miles
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Day 7 : Cycle to Perth 45 km/32 miles
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Day 8 : Arrangements end after breakfast
- 7 nights in 3 or 4 star guesthouses on a twin share basis with private facilities
- 7 full Scottish breakfasts
- Transfer of luggage between accommodation – One case or bag and one small item of hand luggage per person (up to 15kg per person).
- Map, GPX files, travel documentation and emergency service
- 24 Speed hybrid cycles equipped with rear pannier bags, helmet, pump, tool kit, lock, map holder, cycle computer, water bottle. E-bikes supplement £90
- Travel to and from Perth
- Drinks, lunches and dinners
- Items of a personal nature
- Tour guide – this is a self guided trip
- Entrance fees
- Transfers
- Travel insurance
- Earn US$ 55+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Lochs and Bens tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceLochs and Bens 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 Lochs and Bens 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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.