4 days tour

4 Day Islay Whisky Tour

$ 1,237 .25 USD

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4 Day Islay Whisky Tour

This tour includes:

Meals

A freshly prepared, delicious and hearty breakfast prepared by your hosts at Bowmore House or Island Bear

Accommodation

3 nights of B&B ensuite accommodation at The Bowmore House or Island Bear in Bowmore.

Others

Lagavulin Distillery Warehouse Experience Tasting at Ardbeg Distillery Tour and exclusive tasting at Laphroaig Distillery Tour and range tasting Bruichladdich Distillery Tour and tasting at Kilchoman Distillery Tasting at Bunnahabhain Distillery

Guide

Services of a professional tour guide

Transport

Minibus transport (max 16 guests) Return Ferries to/from Islay

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Meals and entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary Tips and Gratuities.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      After departing Edinburgh, you will head west into the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, here you will travel along the shores of Scotlandโ€™s largest loch. Your journey west will continue, passing the dramatic viewpoint of the Rest and Be Thankful, before making a short stop in the attractive village of Inveraray. Your journey will then take you south through Argyll and the Kintyre Peninsula to Kennacraig, where you will board the early afternoon ferry to Islay. The ferry crossing is around 2 hours and allows for some beautiful views of the islands of Gigha, Jura and Islay as well as the area surrounding West Loch Tarbert. There is time to relax in the bar with an Islay whisky; grab some luch from the restaurant and just soak up the sea air before you arrive. On arrival into Port Askaig, you begin exploring the distilleries of Islay, with you first distillery visit of the trip, at the Bunnahabhain distillery. Here you will enjoy a tour or tasting at the distillery, and enjoy the spectacular views across to the Paps of Jura. After this distillerty visit you will take a short drive to the village of Bowmore to check in to The Bowmore House or Island Bear for your 3 night stay.

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      On some occasions, due to ferry timetables, we may take an early evening journey to Islay, on these occassions, the first distillery visit will be on the Scottish mainland, rather than on Islay.

  • Day 2 Day 2-3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-3

      With 2 full days to explore, there are plenty of options for sightseeing and your guide will share some of their favourite places with you. These can include empty beaches, whitewashed villages, ancient sites, the Kildalton Cross, medieval strongholds, fresh seafood, local wildlife and traditional cultures. With only around 3000 people and 9 world class distilleries, the chances of finding a โ€˜wee dramโ€™ on Islay are pretty good. The distillery and whisky experiences will give you an insight into Islayโ€™s most famous export. Your day includes a warehouse experience at Lagavulin, lunch and a tour at Ardbeg and a look at the Laphroaig maltings. Your second day brings a private tour of Bruichladdich, to learn more about the unique history and production processes at the distillery and a behind the scenes peek at the independent Kilchoman, including a chance to sample the 100% Islay whisky, which is produced using ingredients sourced on the island, and every stage of production from malting to bottling is done on site. Each night on Islay there are plenty of options for eating, drinking and relaxing. Your tour guide will let you know all the best places to get the most out of your time in Bowmore. There is an eating option for all budgets and tastes and with so much local produce on offer you will be spoilt for choice. The whisky bars arenโ€™t too bad either. Slainte Mhath, as they say in Gaelic.

  • Day 3 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      After a final hearty breakfast, you catch the morning ferry back to Kennacraig. Arriving on the mainland, you head to the loch-side town of Inveraray. This is the seat of the clan Campbell, home to the Loch Fyne Whisky shop and your stop for lunch. After lunch (and some last minute whisky shopping) your journey now hugs the shores of Loch Fyne and Loch Long before climbing up to the Rest and be Thankful pass for sweeping views. Then it is to the shores of Loch Lomond. With time to stop for some lovely views and stretch of the legs, this is the last stop on your tour before crossing the River Clyde and into Scotlandโ€™s of Glasgow, where some of our guests may be leaving the tour here so we may make a short stop in central Glasgow (George Square) before returning to Edinburgh.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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