Ancient Wonders Tours & Trips in Northern Scotland

What people love about Ancient Wonders Tours in Northern Scotland

• MarilynTraveled in September

  5

  We just returned from an 8 day tour with Steve as our guide. He was fantastic! The tour was incredible. Only 13 in a mini bus and we all had such a lovely time. Left the tour teary as hated to leave all my new friends. Marilyn from Canada

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  Orkney & The Far North
• JanieTraveled in September

  4.5

  Our tour drivers were excellent The destinations were all interesting and awesome Didn't like the hotel in Oban...beds were old and uncomfortable Rabbies tour buses were great

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  Scottish Islands Grand Tour - 14 days
• StefanieTraveled in August

  4

  ich habe direkt an den Touranbieter ein etwas längeres Feedback auf englisch geschrieben und teile das hier auch gerne After completing our tour last Sunday, I would like to share my feedback, which is a mixture of very positive impressions and some critical points. I would like to begin with the most positive aspect of the trip: our tour guide, Tom. He did an outstanding job in ensuring that the diverse needs and preferences of the group were met—whether in terms of the frequency and length of breaks, the choice of activities, or recommendations for dinner locations. From both my daughter’s and my perspective, he struck an ideal balance between providing us with information, telling folk and mystical stories, and sharing Scottish music, while also allowing space to quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery. In short, he was exactly the kind of tour guide one hopes for on such a journey. There were, however, two aspects of the tour that stood out negatively. First, with the exception of one night, our group did not share the same accommodation. This made it more difficult to build a group atmosphere and also created a significant imbalance, as the accommodations varied greatly in terms of location and quality. Some were centrally located and relatively comfortable, while others were more remote or less well maintained. To give one example: my daughter and I stayed at the Muthu Hotel in Oban. While centrally located, the hotel was in very poor condition, offered only very basic breakfast options, and was by far the least satisfactory accommodation during the entire eight days. Second, I would like to highlight the day that centered around the optional Jacobite steam train ride. Unfortunately, tickets could not be secured for us, but the itinerary of the entire day still revolved exclusively around this activity. For those not participating in the train ride, no meaningful alternative program was offered—such as a scenic hike, a museum visit, or another activity. Instead, we spent time in the overcrowded and rather unremarkable village of Mallaig, followed by a lengthy drive in heavy traffic, more or less alongside the train route. This approach would be understandable if the train ride were an integral part of the official tour program. However, since it is only an optional activity, I believe there should be a well-designed alternative for those not taking part. Otherwise, participants risk losing an entire day of their trip, which does not seem appropriate. That being said, I would like to emphasize once more how excellent Tom was as a guide and how much we appreciated the overall design of the tour. The route, the variety of locations, and the overall structure were thoughtfully combined to provide a rich and well-rounded introduction to Scotland. Still, the two points mentioned above remained noticeable shortcomings in an otherwise very enjoyable experience.

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  Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500