Scotland’s West Coast Road Trip

This perfectly paced self-drive holiday explores the best of the Scottish west coast, including some of our most captivating islands, villages, castles and beaches.

Begin your holiday by travelling westwards into the delightful region of Kintyre. This tranquil peninsula is certainly off the beaten path and offers countless rewards, including rugged coves and idyllic fishing villages. Explore Campbeltown, once a whisky hub and now undergoing a revival, and tour one of the town’s distilleries. From Kintyre, you can day trip to the gorgeous Isle of Gigha or the rugged Isle of Arran – both a short ferry ride away.

Journey north to the charming coastal town of Oban, renowned as Scotland’s seafood capital and the ‘Gateway to the Isles’. The bustling port, with its constant stream of ferries to the Outer Hebrides and beyond, is utterly captivating – you could spend hours watching the comings and goings.

Hop on the ferry to the enchanting Isle of Mull, with its rugged landscapes and colourful capital, Tobermory. A further ferry will take you to the ‘Cradle of Christianity’, Iona. These islands are a wilderness awaiting discovery, a haven of peace and relaxation, and some of the finest places to spot wildlife in Europe.

Travel northward from Oban into the majestic Scottish Highlands. Drive through Glencoe, renowned as Scotland’s most dramatic valley, and pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Stop to explore Eilean Donan, one of our most iconic castles, and you’ll soon reach your destination near the road bridge to the Isle of Skye. The Gulf Stream warms this glorious region, allowing palm trees to grow along the lochsides.

Lochalsh is a great base to visit the Isle of Skye, where stunning natural landscapes and a thriving food and drink scene await. Alternatively, you could venture north into the rugged Applecross Peninsula to traverse one of Europe’s last great wildernesses.


About Us

Established in Scotland in 2004, Absolute Escapes is an award-winning specialist in self-drive tours of Scotland. Our exceptional reputation has developed through a deep passion and knowledge of Scotland - we firmly believe that your visit should be truly unforgettable.

Our self-drive tours offer complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and accommodation on our website is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. This allows you to explore your interests at your own pace, and stay in your preferred style of accommodation - with our specialists' knowledge always at your disposal.


Fair Prices

While many travel companies like to promote low prices, we believe that value for money is more important. This translates into charging a fair price for your holiday - whether staying in simple guest houses or luxurious hotels - and not compromising on quality. We want you to travel with us again and know that you will not do this if you feel that you paid too much for your arrangements.


Creating Your Perfect Trip

If you would like us to contact you with a proposal for your tailor-made holiday in Scotland, please get in touch with us via the following methods. Our holiday suggestions are individually designed to suit your personal requirements, so the more detail you can provide us with, the better.

Complete our Online Enquiry Form

Email us at enquiries@absoluteescapes.com

Phone us on +44 (0) 131 610 1210

Prix sur demande


Dates de départ

  • Lundi
  • Mardi
  • Mercredi
  • Jeudi
  • Vendredi
  • Samedi
  • Dimanche

Janvier — Décembre

Coordonnées

Absolute Escapes

Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1LT

Tour information

Point de départ

  • Aberdeen Airport
  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh & The Lothians
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Glasgow
  • Glasgow Airport
  • Glasgow City Centre
  • Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
  • Inverness Airport
  • Loch Lomond Area
  • Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
  • Scotland
  • Stirling
  • Stirling Area

Durée

Bespoke

Transport

  • Self drive

Type de circuit

  • Bespoke
  • Private

Langues

  • English

Thèmes

  • Landscapes
  • Wildlife
Absolute Escapes

Information sur le prestataire

Absolute Escapes

Absolute Escapes is a leading specialist in self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made travel to Scotland. We offer self-guided walking holidays on some of the finest long-distance trails in Scotland, including the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Speyside Way, and Skye Trail. We also specialise in tailor-made travel to Scotland including self-drive itineraries and escorted tours. We customise all of our itineraries to your exact requirements based on our experience and intimate knowledge of Scotland.

Horaires d'ouverture

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00.

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