View allWould highly recommend for someone looking to have a very fun-filled and packed trip.
Megan, traveled in July
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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 52
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Be serenaded by local musicians in Glaswegian pub
- Visit an Edinburgh pub while locals share folkloric tales
- Enjoy traditional Scottish food (Haggis), music and dancing
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Edinburgh
- Day 2 Edinburgh
- Day 3 Edinburgh to Inverness via Stirling and St Andrews
- Day 4 Inverness via Loch Ness and Aviemore
- Day 5 Inverness to Glasgow via Dundreggan
- Day 6 End Glasgow
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar)
HotelDays 3, 4Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 5
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
729
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- Megan· July 6th, 2019Would highly recommend for someone looking to have a very fun-filled and packed trip without having to worry about all of the planning.Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewHey Megan, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: June 2019 - ACAndrew· January 5th, 2018It was a great trip! I would have preferred a smaller group of people who were not as familiar with each other beforehand though.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are pleased to know you had a great trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: January 2018
- CSCasey· July 21st, 2017Went on the Scotland tour with megs and she was...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Casey, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are pleased to know you had an amazing time on the trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: August 2015
- JJosee-anne· May 10th, 2016I'm still telling stores about my trip 2 years agoContiki commented on this reviewHey Josee, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: August 2014
- EEmma· May 10th, 2016I loved Scotland! Ebony made it fun and...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Emma, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: May 2014
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Dave
Asked on July 24th, 2025I am 36 and this trip seems perfect for my desires and schedule. Can an exception please be made to book it?
ContikiOperator•Written July 2025Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. We are unable to proceed with your reservation for a Contiki tour. We recommend CostSaver which is open to all ages, or other Tour Brands such as Trafalgar, Insight or Luxury Gold.
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Sophie-Anne
Asked on March 31st, 2025What are the age restrictions for Contiki tours?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
Our tours are designed specifically for travelers aged 18 to 35. Outside this age group, we recommend sister companies that offer similar experiences.
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Ana
Asked on February 5th, 2025How can we adjust our booking after a price decrease?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
Following a price decrease, you can simply visit our website and adjust your booking details online to reflect the new pricing.
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Franc
Asked on January 22nd, 2025Are pets allowed on the Scotland tours?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
Currently, our policy does not allow pets on our tours.
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Fanni
Asked on July 25th, 2024Do you provide accommodation options in Glasgow?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2024
We are strictly a travel company and do not offer accommodation rentals or sales in Scotland.
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Frederique
Asked on May 11th, 2024Can you suggest alternate tours if the desired departure is booked?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2024
If the initial departure date is unavailable, we can offer you the next available departure. Please let us know if you're flexible with the dates.
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Leonie
Asked on March 24th, 2024Can I have pre-accommodation if I fly into Edinburgh on the day the tour starts?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2024
The tour starts at 4:30 PM on the first day; therefore, pre-night accommodation is not required and not available.
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Alicia
Asked on October 16th, 2023My question is whether or not my son and I can fly into Edinburgh on Monday December 25th or do we need to be in Scotland the day before the tour starts?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
The trip starts at 4:30pm on the first day, therefore no pre night is required. We do not have any pre night hotels available.
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Liam
Asked on July 12th, 2023Will be coming to Scotland on the 22nd December. My small, well-trained dog is traveling with us, and we can pay a cleaning fee for her.
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2023
We do not accept pets on our tours. Our tours are set itinerary's and not pre-arrangeable. The dates for our Scotland tour in December close to what you are looking at is Dec 25th, 2023 to Dec 30th, 2023.
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Sabrina
Asked on July 7th, 2023We are looking for accommodations in the west of Scotland, Glasgow Aire as examples
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2023
We do not sell or rent accommodations in Scotland
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