Scottish Highlands Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $6,199 - $6,499 /person

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6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Scottish Highlands Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

From $6,199 - $6,499 /person

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Dolce Tempo Journey in Edinburgh, St Andrews & Loch Lomond

Regal castles and moody mountains. Lofty crags reflected in shimmering lakes. Walks in remote corners of rugged wilderness. The ancient Kingdom of Fife, with its rich maritime history, bucolic beauty and historic seaside town of St Andrews. Three luxurious hotels, two spectacular national parks, one incredible trip. Join us and experience the Scottish Highlands.

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Highlights

  • Morning strolls and afternoon rambles in pristine Scottish landscapes, from Cairngorms to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Parks—there’s no better way to experience the Highlands
  • Discover ages-old footpaths and feel history come to life as you connect with locals over a bagpipe demonstration, a spot of tea or a dram of Scotch whisky
  • Explore the picturesque Perthshire town of Dunkeld, admire the majestic library ceiling of Kellie Castle and witness its long-concealed mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair
  • Savor dinners fit for royalty and vacation at an impossibly charming family-run hotel, a seaside property in historic St Andrews and a luxury resort on iconic Loch Lomond
Scottish Highlands Easygoing Walking Tour map

Scotland

Start Edinburgh

End Glasgow

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Set out from the lovely historic villages of Dunkeld and Birnam, planned by the Dukes of Atholl in the 1700s, now the gateway to the Scottish HighlandsWalk through picturesque deciduous woodlands along the River Braan to beautiful Black Linn waterfall and its confluence with the River TayTake in the spectacular natural beauty of the Royal Deeside and Cairngorms National Parks • At the Balmoral Castle estate take in the magnificent views of sparking Loch Muick • Stop at the bothy at Glas-allt-Sheil House, featured in the hit series The Crown as the Queen's summer home • Toss a caber at the Highland Games Centre in Braemar, where the Braemar Gathering has been a highlight on the sporting calendar since 1832.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Darroch Learg Hotel
Ballater
Premiere Hotel

Set on a sunny wooded slope of Craigendarroch, creature comforts and serenity are on offer at this family-run hotel.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Explore an authentic Scottish landscape of spittals, moors, hills, heaths, bogs and glens in Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the UKStroll along the sparkling River Dee to the historic town of Braemar, home of the Highland GamesTry your hand at caber toss, a favorite of the royal familyTake in glorious views of the Grampian Mountain range, whose peaks are often shrouded in mistSettle into an elegant resort with vistas of the sea and easy access to the historic town of St AndrewsExperience a bagpipe demonstration by a local friend whose family has handcrafted instruments for generations.

Accommodations

Night 3

Old Course Hotel
St Andrews
Premiere Hotel

One of Scotland's leading hotels, the refined and elegant Old Course overlooks West Sands Beach and St Andrews's world-famous golf course. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Discover the picturesque bens, glens and lakes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park • See the long-concealed mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair and explore the Arts & Crafts garden filled with the smell of roses • Set out on a stunning coastal walk through Anstruther to Pittenweem, admiring the rocky shoreline and quintessential Scottish fishing villages • Arrive at the exquisite Cameron House, a resort bursting with Gothic grandeur • Explore shimmering Loch Lomond by boat • Ramble through Cashel Forest for awe-inspiring views of Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps • Explore the ruins of Mugdock Castle, once a stronghold of the Clan Graham in the mid-13th century.

Accommodations
Cameron House

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Cameron House
Loch Lomond
Premiere Hotel

An elegant resort and golf course set on the shore of shimmering Loch Lomond. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Darroch Learg Hotel
Ballater

Premiere Hotel

Set on a sunny wooded slope of Craigendarroch, creature comforts and serenity are on offer at this family-run hotel.

Night 3

Old Course Hotel
St Andrews

Premiere Hotel

One of Scotland's leading hotels, the refined and elegant Old Course overlooks West Sands Beach and St Andrews's world-famous golf course. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Cameron House
Loch Lomond

Premiere Hotel

An elegant resort and golf course set on the shore of shimmering Loch Lomond. (pool, spa)

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