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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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 50
- Ages 18-35
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, 2Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar)
Hotelday 2Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar)
Hotelday 3Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
845
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
100%
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
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday30 Mar, 2026To Saturday4 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,178 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday13 Apr, 2026To Saturday18 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $1,975 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday27 Apr, 2026To Saturday2 May, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,015 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday11 May, 2026To Saturday16 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,137 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday25 May, 2026To Saturday30 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,295 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday8 Jun, 2026To Saturday13 Jun, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,695 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday19 Jun, 2026To Wednesday24 Jun, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,625 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday29 Jun, 2026To Saturday4 Jul, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,550 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday6 Jul, 2026To Saturday11 Jul, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,875 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- C
Cynthia
Asked on June 24th, 2025Wondering if its possible to upgrade the hotel category to castles or manors.
ContikiOperator•Written June 2025The hotel category cannot be upgraded to castles or manors, as our trips are offered as part of a fixed package. Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Josephine
Asked on June 19th, 2025Can my children aged 14 and 10 join this tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2025
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. Your children would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have sister brands like Brendan Vacations that offer tours without age restrictions.
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John
Asked on June 14th, 2025Is there a comparable tour for older adults
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2025
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, including Trafalgar's Best of Scotland and Insight Vacations' Scenic Scotland tours.
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Kathryn
Asked on February 11th, 2025Do you need any other details?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
Contiki 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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