Widjaja Family Scotland Adventure (v8) - Final Information Document

Sunday 7th July – Saturday 13th July 2024

Number of Travellers: 6
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

We are delighted to share the Final Information details for your clients trip below, and are very much looking forward to welcoming them here!

While we hope things run smoothly for the duration of their stay, we know that unforeseen circumstances do happen and there are times when the clients may need to contact us for assistance. Please see below for ways to get in touch while on the trip;

Email: If you have a general question please feel free to email your Sales Consultant or Agent.Note – Emails are monitored during office hours only.

Call us directly: Office number ++44 (0) 1479 420 020Please note: Office hours are Mon- Fri 9:00 – 5:30

Out of Office Number: +44 (0)7766 794 640 for use after 5:30pm and at the weekends.Note: If you require immediate assistance for an issue, problem or emergency, please call or Whatsapp our Out of Office Hours Number

 

This family adventure will see you finding some of the best fun in Scotland and enjoying it all together. Create special memories as you explore with expert guides and immerse yourselves in fun experiences. At the end of each day your luxurious hotels will ensure you are rested and pampered.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Sunday 7th July | Welcome To Scotland! | Overnight: Edinburgh

Day 2 | Monday 8th July | Historical Magical Edinburgh, Foodie Tour & Transfer West | Overnight: Loch Lomond

Day 3 | Tuesday 9th July | Falconry & Exploring Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park | Overnight: Loch Lomond

Day 4 | Wednesday 10th July | Transfer to Braemar. Visit Stirling Castle & Bannockburn Battlefield | Overnight: Braemar

Day 5 | Thursday 11th July | Exploring The Cairngorms National Park | Overnight: Braemar

Day 6 | Friday 12th July | Transfer to Gleneagles via Alpaca Experience | Overnight: Auchterarder

Day 7 | Saturday 13th July | Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Sunday 7th July - Welcome To Scotland!

On arrival at Edinburgh airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel to settle in. The evening is free for you to relax in the hotel or head out to one of the many great dinner options locally.

Overnight: Edinburgh | Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Room Type: 1 x King One Bedroom Suite with Castle View & 2 x Twin Premier Rooms with Castle View (each for 1 adult & 1 child)
Meals Included: None

Day 1 - Flight Details Read More +

Airline: British Airways | Flight Number: BA 1454
Departure Airport: London Arrival Airport: Edinburgh (EDI) | Arrival Time: 18:05

Day 1 - VIP Arrival Services & Transfer to Hotel Read More +

Activity: VIP Arrival Services & Transfer to Hotel
Supplier: Fastrack VIP Heathrow
Start Location: Edinburgh Airport Arrivals | Start Time: 18:05
Booking Reference: 6239
Phone: +44 (0) 333 305 8799

The representative will meet the passengers as the step of the plane, where the air bridge meets the terminal. The rep will bring a trolley and an additional porter to assist with luggage.

Rep will escort passengers through the priority/fast track immigration line if it is in operation, and co-ordinate with your driver(s) for the onward transfer.

Travel Time = Approx 45 mins to your hotel

Day 2 - Monday 8th July - Historical Magical Edinburgh, Foodie Tour & Transfer West

This morning you will be met at your hotel by your private guide (who will also act as your driver for your time together). Start your adventures exploring the historic Old Town where cars can’t reach on a private walking tour with an expert city guide. Discover some traces of magic that linger in all the cobbled streets and alleys and hear the stories and see the places where the Harry Potter books came to life as you discover hidden corners of this city.

Your guides will keep the distance covered short this morning and you will finish in the mighty Edinburgh Castle itself. Walk the ramparts atop castle rock and hear the tales of the One O’Clock gun and the stories of locals of times past. 

Your main guide will then take you to the neighbourhood of Leith, where you will be met by a private local guide for a foodie exploration of the local neighbourhood. Your main guide will then transfer you west to your elegant and welcoming hotel.

The Foodie Tour serves in place of lunch.

Overnight: Loch Lomond | Cameron House
Room Type: 1 x Loch View Family Room with Balcony (Double & Bunkbeds) & 1 x Loch View With Balcony Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2 - Guide Details - Will Snow Read More +

Name: Will Snow
Contact Number: 07887 459559
Meeting Place: The Balmoral Hotel Reception | Meeting Time: 09:00

This is your main guide-host for the trip.

Day 2 - Private Walking Tour Read More +

Activity: Private Walking Tour
| Start Time: 09:00 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs

This will focus on the top of The Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle to keep distance walked shorter.

This includes entry to Edinburgh Castle.

Day 2 - Private Foodie Tour In Leith Read More +

Activity: Private Foodie Tour In Leith
| Start Time: 12:30 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs

Your main trip guide will drive you down to Leith to the start of this foodie tour.

Day 2 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Clubhouse | Location: Cameron House
Reservation Time: 19:00 | Booking Reference: BK9ZRA6J

Table reservation under Jehnny Susanty.  Please pay locally

T&C’s
If you are more than 15 minutes late for your table reservation we reserve the right to cancel your booking. Our cancellation policy is 48 hours. If you are running late, please let us know and we will do our best to move your booking.

Day 3 - Tuesday 9th July - Falconry & Exploring Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

This morning admire the some fierce raptors and incredible owls at the local falconry centre. The ‘sport of kings’ dates back thousands of years and would astound you with the elegance of flight and the accuracy displayed. Spend the rest of the day exploring some of the beautiful Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park with your guide. Take a private 1 hr boat trip to explore the loch, maybe getting off on the other side or on one of the islands for a short stroll with your guide. The day around these activities is flexible and your guide will discuss the options with you and customise the day to your interests.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.

Overnight: Loch Lomond | Cameron House
Room Type: 1 x Loch View Family Room with Balcony (Double & Bunkbeds) & 1 x Loch View With Balcony Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Falconry Experience Read More +

Activity: Falconry Experience
| Start Time: 10:00 | Approx Duration: 1.5 hrs

Day 3 - Private Boat Cruise on Loch Lomond Read More +

Activity: Private Boat Cruise on Loch Lomond
Start Location: Your Hotel Jetty | Start Time: 14:00 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs

Day 3 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: La Vista | Location: Cameron House
Reservation Time: 19:15 | Booking Reference: BQARPCQX

Table reservation under Jehnny Susanty.  Please pay locally

T&C’sIf you are more than 15 minutes late for your table reservation we reserve the right to cancel your booking. Our cancellation policy is 48 hours. If you are running late, please let us know and we will do our best to move your booking.

Day 4 - Wednesday 10th July - Transfer to Braemar. Visit Stirling Castle & Bannockburn Battlefield

Transfer East to Braemar today, enjoying the changing scenery as you explore with your guide on route. Stop to visit Stirling Castle on route, one of the grandest castles in Scotland with an imposing location. (Did you know that the world’s oldest football was found here?). Then take a journey through time with a visit to the site of The Battle Of Bannockburn. This was the greatest victory of Robert The Bruce and you can experience that day in history in thrilling 3D at the award-winning visitor centre.

Your guide will then take you onwards to the charming village of Braemar and your unique hotel.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: 2 x Victoriana Suite, each with a sofabed for one child
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Clunie | Location: The Fife Arms
Reservation Time: 18:30 | Booking Reference: 49HSEA3D

Table reservation under Jehnny Sustany, please pay locally

T&C’s
We ask that any amendments or cancellation to your reservation be made no less than 24 hours prior. For no shows or late cancellations, you will be subject to a fee of £30 per person that will be applied to the payment card

Day 5 - Thursday 11th July - Exploring The Cairngorms National Park

This morning visit enjoy a 2.5 hr off-road exploration with an Estate Ghillie on rough tracks in beautiful scenery. After lunch your guide will take you to visit Balmoral Castle, the Highland residence of the Royal Family since it was bought for Queen Victoria in 1852. Full of elegant history in a beautiful mountain setting.

Your guide will share some of the highlights of this area as you explore. You can choose if you wish to have the rest of the afternoon free, or maybe take a short walk with your guide to see the rushing waters under the bridge at the Lin of Dee gorge. The choice is yours.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: 2 x Victoriana Suite, each with a sofabed for one child
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Private Off-Road Exploration with Estate Ghillie Read More +

Activity: Private Off-Road Exploration with Estate Ghillie
Start Location: Your Hotel Reception | Start Time: 09:30 | Approx Duration: 2.5 hrs

Your main trip guide will not join you for this exploration & will meet you once you return to your hotel.

Day 5 - Visit Balmoral Castle Read More +

Activity: Visit Balmoral Castle
| Start Time: 14:00 | Approx Duration: 1.5 hrs

Day 5 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Flying Stag | Location: The Fife Arms
Reservation Time: 18:45 | Booking Reference: 49HTC33H

Table reservation under Jehnny Sustany, please pay locally

Day 6 - Friday 12th July - Transfer to Gleneagles via Alpaca Experience

Today you explore the Kingdom of Fife on route to your luxurious resort hotel for your final night in Scotland. Here you will meet some of the cutest Alpacas in the country and maybe even try out the mini obstacle course with them!

Before this there are many options for gentle strolls taking in the beautiful scenery in this area, which your guide will bring to life for you as you travel. You can choose if you want to discover the history of St Andrews, visit an Tall Ship which explored Antarctica, or discover some of the picturesque fishing villages along the Fife coastline. (We also highly recommend trying the award-winning Fish & Chips here!)

Your guide will depart this evening, leaving you to enjoy Gleneagles.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles Hotel
Room Type: 3 x Estate Room (1 x Double & 1 Double interconnecting with 1 x Twin)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Private Alpaca Experience Read More +

Activity: Private Alpaca Experience
| Start Time: 14:30 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs

Day 6 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Birnam | Location: Gleneagles
Reservation Time: 18:15

Table reservation under Jehnny Sustany, please pay locally

Day 7 - Saturday 13th July - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to Edinburgh airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Private Transfer & VIP Airport Services Read More +

Activity: Private Transfer & VIP Airport Services
Supplier: Fastrack VIP
Start Location: Gleneagles Reception
Phone: +44 (0) 333 305 8799

Approx Travel Time = 1 hr from Gleneagles to Edinburgh Airport

On arrival at the airport the representative will meet the clients at the curb side drop off, and escort the travellers to check in, and through immigration. They will wait with the client in the departure area, and can assist / advise if travellers want to do any shopping. Rep will then assist the travellers through to the gate.

Lounge Access is not included. If the clients have their own lounge access booked, the rep will assist with this.

Day 7 - Private Transfer & VIP Airport Services Read More +

Activity: Private Transfer & VIP Airport Services
Supplier: Fastrack VIP Heathrow
Start Location: Gleneagles Reception | Start Time: 12:30
Booking Reference: 6239
Phone: +44 (0) 333 305 8799

Approx Travel Time = 1 hr from Gleneagles to Edinburgh Airport

On arrival at the airport the representative will meet the clients at the curb side drop off, and escort the travellers to check in, and through immigration. They will wait with the client in the departure area, and can assist / advise if travellers want to do any shopping. Rep will then assist the travellers through to the gate.

Lounge Access is not included. If the clients have their own lounge access booked, the rep will assist with this.

Day 7 - Flight Details Read More +

Airline: British Airways | Flight Number: BA 1455
Departure Airport: Edinburgh (EDI) | Departure Time: 15:50
Arrival Airport: London Heathrow (LHR)

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 6 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
  • Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
  • The services of a qualified and experienced Scotland guide from Day 2 to Day 6 inclusive
  • All transfers in a private vehicle driven by your guide on guided days
  • VIP Fastrack Airport Services For Each Flight
    • Arrival at Edinburgh
    • Departure from Edinburgh
  • Private Airport Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Your Hotel on D1
    • Includes Meet & Greet
  • Private Airport Transfer from Gleneagles to Edinburgh Airport on Departure Day
  • All guided walks mentioned in the itinerary (led by your main trip guide)
  • Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • D2 – Private Morning Walking Tour with Expert Local City Guide in Edinburgh
      • (Approx duration 3 hours, but can be shorter if preferred)
      • Includes entry to Edinburgh Castle & guiding inside the castle
    • D2 – Private Foodie Exploration of Leith with Expert Local Guide
      • (Max Duration 3 hrs)
    • D3 – Entry to Falconry Display
    • D3 – Private Boat Cruise on Loch Lomond (approx 1 hr)
    • D4 – Entry to Stirling Castle
    • D4 – Entry to Bannockburn Battlefield Experience
    • D5 – 2 Hour Off-Road Ghillie Explorations in Cairngorms National Park
    • D5 – Entry to Balmoral Castle
    • D6 – Alpaca Walk Experience
    • D6 – 2 Additional Entry Fees in Fife as per interest
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main driver guide
Notes Read More

Activities are only private if so specified

Notes On Weather & Flexibility

Weather in Scotland can be very changeable. Suitable clothing and footwear is essential, as well as a flexible attitude. Plans may have to be changed to accommodate Mother Nature, and your guide will have back-up plans that they will discuss with you if required.

 

Essential Packing List

  • Waterproof jacket with hood
  • Waterproof over-pants
  • Sturdy hiking boots/shoes (sneakers or tennis shoes are not suitable for any hiking in Scotland)
  • Day pack 20-30 litre for carrying water and extra layers
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Warm layers
  • Warm hat, gloves and a neck gaiter
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Smart casual attire for dinners

Note: If you would like us to provide trekking poles for your use then please just let us know and we will ensure these are available for you.

 

Luggage Notes

Please note that we expect travellers to bring an average of One Large Holdall or Suitcase and up to Two smaller day-bags or hand-luggage sized pieces. If you expect to bring more than this then please let us know well in advance of arrival so that we can ensure there is capacity for this (additional charges will apply if separate luggage transfers are required).

 

Useful Contacts

24 hour in-country support (Wilderness Scotland):  +44 (0)1479 420 020, or out with regular office hours +44 (0)7766 794 640 (urgent calls only)

Emergency services:  999 or 112NHS 24 (24 hour free medical advice):  111

 

Tipping Guidelines

For tipping our guides – We don’t generally recommend a set amount as tipping is not expected in the same way that it is in North America. However, similar North American travel companies generally suggest something along the lines of £10-30 per person per day for your guide, which is a wide range to choose from. Generally, we would encourage you to ask yourself what you were expecting from your guide, and then think about how they have exceeded those expectations and choose an amount you are comfortable with.

For local services such as restaurants again tipping is not expected but if you receive great service then 10-15% of the bill is normal.

Important Contact Numbers Read More
Wilderness Scotland Office | 9:00am – 5:30pm

UK: +44 (0)1479 420 020
US: 866 740 3890

Out of Office Hours | 5:30pm – 9:00am

+44 (0)7766 794 640

Emergency Services

999

Important Additional Information Read More
  • Scotland General Info - PDF: View Now
  • Edinburgh - Restaurant Recommendations - PDF: View Now
  • Braemar Area - Restaurant Recommendations - PDF: View Now
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Terms & Conditions Read More

Please see our booking terms here.

Accommodation

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Princes Street | Edinburgh |
EH1 2AB | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0) 131 222 8888
Web: hilton.com/en/hotels/ednchwa-waldorf-astoria-edinburgh-the-caledonian

Cameron House

Loch Lomond | West Dunbartonshire |
G83 8QZ | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1389 312 210
Web: cameronhouse.co.uk

The Fife Arms

Mar Rd | Braemar | Royal Deeside |
AB35 5YL | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1339 720 200
Web: thefifearms.com

Gleneagles Hotel

Auchterarder, Perthshire | Auchterarder |
PH3 1NF | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1764 290 020
Web: gleneagles.com

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Linn Of Dee

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Balmoral Castle

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Looking across Loch Long near Arrochar on a sunny autumn evening

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Looking down on Loch Katrine in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park from Ben A'an

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Meet Your Guide

Will Snow

Contact Number: 07887 459559

Happy | Helpful | Highlander

I love Scotland’s wild places and cycling through them. When I’m not on my bike I also enjoy sea kayaking and hill walking. After over a decade of leading overseas expeditions to Asia, Africa and Latin America combined with teaching Geography I’ve become about as settled down as a tour guide can ever be, living in the Highlands, although still like to venture overseas. I guided a sensory impairment charity trek to Kilimanjaro in June 2014.

Working for Wilderness Scotland has given me an opportunity to share the outstanding natural beauty of a world-class destination. The landscape and culture is unsurpassed. If I had to choose a favourite trip it would be quite difficult as it’s always a privilege to experience any journey in our remote surroundings with amicable, like-minded people.

Place to Play

Biking in the far north. Empty roads and wild trails.

Not a lot of people know this

I was the first person from Scotland to complete the ‘Tour Divide’, a 2745-mile long mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico.

 

Virtuoso

Widjaja Family Scotland Adventure (v8) – Final Information Document

Sunday 7th July – Saturday 13th July 2024