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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 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh Castle on an extinct volcano
- Shop for tartan on Princes Street
- Cruise the legendary Loch Ness
- Learn about wildlife at a rewilding center
- Visit Stirling Castle, a site of freedom
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Edinburgh
- Day 2 Edinburgh
- Day 3 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
- Day 4 Scottish Highlands to Glasgow via Loch Ness and Dundreggan
- Day 5 Glasgow
- 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, 2Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar)
Hotelday 3Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
96%
Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Megan· July 6th, 2019Would highly recommend for someone looking to...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...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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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Monday30 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,459$2,090
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Monday7 Jul, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,459$2,090
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Monday14 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,459$2,336
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday21 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,705
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday1 Aug, 2025To Wednesday6 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,459$2,213
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Friday8 Aug, 2025To Wednesday13 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,459$2,336
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Monday18 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,375$2,256
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Friday22 Aug, 2025To Wednesday27 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,375$2,019
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Monday1 Sep, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,375$2,138
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Friday12 Sep, 2025To Wednesday17 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,375$2,019
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Kathryn
Asked on February 11th, 2025Do you need any other details?
ContikiOperator•Written February 2025Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18 and 35 years old to join the trip.
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Dawn
Asked on January 25th, 2025This price is for how many people?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
The cost for departing on August 1, 2025, is $1,313.00 per person, based in a twin room, which accommodates two people. Please be noted, trip rate is subject to change. Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Sophie
Asked on February 29th, 2024how strict is the age range. a few of us are in our 40s and i dont want that to be some issue.
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2024
We would like to inform you that the Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. This age range is chosen to ensure that the activities and experiences during the trip are best suited for a young and dynamic demographic.
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2024
Contiki is strict when it comes to age restrictions. We regret to inform you that if other guests don't meet the age restriction given, we can't really book them with us. We apologize for this news. Nevertheless, you may consider our sister companies, which are open to 5-99 years old. They also offer trips from Scotland.
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Jean
Asked on February 27th, 2024Is it mostly singles? what's the age range? Are there solo travelers?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2024
We would like to inform you that the Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. This age range is chosen to ensure that the activities and experiences during the trip are best suited for a young and dynamic demographic. This trip can accommodate solo travelers in a single room and couples in a twin room, as long as they are between the ages of 18 and 35. Also, there is a twin-share room where you will be paired with a random traveler of the same gender.
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Dennis
Asked on October 25th, 2023Does this tour include a boat ride on Lochness? Does it include a train ride?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
This trip does include a boat ride on Lochness. The Original Scotland trip does not have the Steam Train, but the Real Scotland trip does.
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Kelly
Asked on September 8th, 2023is there space for me to sign up for Oct. 2nd ?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2023
The 2nd of October is a definite departure for the Scotland trip. This trip starts at 4:30pm in Edinburgh and ends at 8am in Glasgow.
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Kelly
Traveler•Written September 2023the tourdadar page says there are 8 spots left. So I was trying to book, but it says I am too old ? I am 59 and it says this is for 18-35; is that true ?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2023
Contiki is designed for passengers between the ages of 18-35 only. TourRadar will definitely be able to suggest some similar trips that work perfectly for you.
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Stephen
Asked on June 23rd, 2023Will there be an information session with a group prior to the trip to get to know some of the other people?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2023
Once booked we have a portal which has a chat function that opens up 30 days prior.
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Sally
Asked on May 14th, 2023Why is the maximum age 35 on this?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2023
Contiki specializes in trips for youth travel 18-35. That is our demographic if you would like to book a tour, we have many sister brands you can book with like Trafalgar and Cost saver.
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Joy
Asked on January 14th, 2023Is the age range suggested or a firm rule?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
We only can book travelers under 36 years of age. We would recommend you check out our sister brands, Cost saver and Trafalgar.
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Jenny
Asked on December 11th, 2022What does the $1 348 cover.
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2022
This tour has a bunch of inclusions. Things like accommodations (5 nights in Hotels), Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team/Local Guides, 5 Breakfast/1 Dinner, and transport in a coach bus are included throughout the tour.
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