The Grand Tour

This trip features some of the best hotel and guest house accommodation and food along the route we travel. We use a variety of accommodations such as country inns, guesthouses and small hotels, all hand-picked by us. Accommodation is in a choice of double or twin rooms with ensuite facilities.

Single rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you require a single room please request this at the time of booking and we will check availability for you. A single room supplement of £560 is charged if a single room is available.

Breakfast is provided each morning at your accommodation. Lunch each day will be either a wilderness picnic or taken at a local cafe/restaurant. Drinks and snacks are provided throughout the day as you require. All evening meals are also included on this itinerary and we will usually eat our evening meals in the hotel or inn we’re staying in. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group however if you would like to make alternative arrangements you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and will help you make any necessary reservations.

• 7 days professional guiding with lead guide plus assistant guide/support driver.
• 6 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels/ inns/guest houses on a B&B basis.
• All meals as stated in the itinerary. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Vehicle transport throughout including ride support and luggage transfers.
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary.
• Ride snacks and drinks.

Blue Graded 4-6

Blue graded trips are suitable for people with a good level of bike fitness, who regularly enjoy cycling and may have joined a multi-day cycle holiday before.

Distances each day will be between 35 – 45 miles, cycling at around 12/13mph. Each day will be rolling and hilly terrain and there will be notable climbs most days. Some of these will be more testing and some riders may opt to push or ride in the support vehicle. Some climbs are also followed by exciting descents. We will be in the saddle for 5 – 7 hours each day plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus some visits to sites of interest.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Inverness Railway Station at 9.00am on Day 1 of your trip. The trip will conclude at Edinburgh Gateway train station at 12.00pm on the final day of the trip.

For advice on getting to and from Scotland please our travel advice page on our website: www.wildernessscotland.com/faq/travel-to-scotland/

Bike Hire

We have an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire u2013 including road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and E-bikes.
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Bring Your Own Bike

You are also more than welcome to bring your own bike.

If you choose to do so, please ensure it’s in excellent working condition and has been recently serviced u2013 either by you or by a reputable bike shop.

In addition, please bring the following:

• Multi-tool, including a chain tool
• Mini pump and/or CO2 canisters
• Two spare tubes and a puncture repair kit

Because we will need to load your bike onto one of our trailers, please ensure that:

• Your rear wheel is clear of any obstructions; including lights, mudguard or panniers
• Your tyres are no wider than 45mm

Due to the nature of our trips, we are unfortunately unable to carry bike boxes or bags with us, so please make prior arrangements if necessary.

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly and knowledgable sales team are always delighted to answer any queries you may have.