The Uk - Scotland Untour
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Highlights
- Discover Edinburgh
- Enjoy contemporary and arts at the Fringe Festivals in Edinburgh
- Visit Gothic cathedral
- Explore Doune Castle
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- One or two weeks in a personally selected apartment in Sterling or the surrounding countryside.
- Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Edinburgh, or we can connect you with our air partner who can purchase tickets on your behalf (Click for more information on Untours' air policies.)
- Transfer assistance for airport arrivals and departures to and from Edinburgh.
- Automatic transmission car rental, with unlimited mileage and basic insurance, for the duration of your Untour.
- Use of an Untours GPS while on location.
- A car-free option is also possible.
- An orientation session given by our local staff to start your trip off on the right foot.
- A guidebook for Scotland, and further information on-site.
- A local cultural event, like a traditional tea and storytelling.
- A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
- Use of an Untours cell phone while on location.
- Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
- Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.
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Dates & Availability
- Deposits: $400 per person for each single-week Untour, two-week Untour, or Sampler.
- Final Payment: Remaining balance is due 70 days before departure for all Untourists.
- Changes within 45 days may be subject to fees.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Untours Reviews & Ratings
Immersed in the culture and the land
On our walks and at meals, mostly at the 2 fabulous restaurants in Ardersier, we met and had long conversations with residents. We also had time to observe the flora...
One of the best ever
This was our first unTours and we were so pleased. We drove 1500 miles and saw so much. It was nice to come back to the flat, settle in and make dinner after buying ...
Wonderful time
We had a wonderful time. Though we didn't drive too far, mostly due to the short October days, we did drive up the Fife coast to St Andrews and to Loch Katrine to cr...
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planning our trip was wonderful and made everything so easy.planning our trip was wonderful and made everything so easy
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- If Untours is notified more than 70 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits. If Untours has issued tickets on flights approved by you, your entire deposit will be forfeited.
- If Untours is notified 70 days or less and 35 days or more prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 25 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 70-35 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.
- If Untours is notified 34 days or less and 3 days or more before arrival, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 50 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 34-3 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.
- If Untours is notified of a cancellation 2 days or less before arrival, all trip costs are non-refundable.
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