Scotland Boat & E-Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: The UK
Overview
Why we love this tour
Sailing on a tall ship around the spectacular islands of Western Scotland
Chances to spot varied wildlife in wild landscapes
E-bike cycling on scenic, mostly quiet roads with hilly sections
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Spend a week exploring the spectacular islands of Western Scotland on this Boat & E-Bike adventure. See the best of Scotland’s wild landscapes as you skirt the shores of highland lakes, riding on guided routes through bright green meadows to prehistoric stone circles. There may be the chance to see (amongst other fauna) red deer, otters and eagles along the way, making this tour a great choice for wildlife lovers.
You’ll sail aboard a charming tall ship that will take you between colourful harbours where you can relax with visits to local tearooms and Scottish pubs where you can enjoy a glass of whisky and try fresh fish and chips or haggis! Revel in the peace as you cycle quiet islands with moorland backdrops, stopping for a refreshing swim on some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches.
Please note that this tour is an E-bike tour.
The Trip
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Accommodation
The Flying Dutchman
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The Flying Dutchman is a two-masted top-schooner. Weather permitting, you will be able to help sail between the islands using the ship's extensive sails. The saloon will be your dining room and lounge for the week. It has 10 small below-deck cabins, all with private shower and WC.
Flying Dutchman
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation aboard the tall ship The Flying Dutchman
Board basis: Half board
English speaking tour guide on board and on bike
Overview maps for the daily tours (on board)
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
E-Bike hire
Drinks on board (100 Euros flat rate payable locally for beer, wine, soft drinks, water, tea & coffee)
Entrance fees to museums and sights
Tips
Special dietary requests - see below
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier is included at no extra cost when you hire a bike
E-bike
Other Extras
Transfers
Group transfer from Edinburgh to Oban - Edinburgh Centre (5.30 pm) /Edinburgh Airport (6.00 pm)
Group transfer from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (07.00 am to reach flights departing from 12.00 pm/noon onwards)
Board upgrade
Gluten, vegan or lactose free diet (70 Euros payable locally) - please select if applicable
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the bus or train to to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
A group transfer is available from Oban (7 am) to Edinburgh Airport (for flights starting from noon onwards)
Generally in hilly areas, with numerous climbs, downhill stretches and longer daily distances. Moderate to challenging cycling is suitable for regular and experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling. Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
Please advise us of any special requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan or lactose free-diet) at time of booking. We will notify the boat operator in advance (supplement on board for a gluten-free, vegan or lactose free-diet). Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and not large enough to guarantee that the food can be prepared completely separately to cater for coeliacs.
There is limited space in the cabins, so take a soft suitcase.