EUROPE | Edinburgh, Inverness and The Highlands
Scotland
Be awed by lush countrysides, ancient stone castles and beautiful lochs that decorate the Scottish landscapes. Follow the history of royalty and clans—and keep your eyes open for a mythical sea creature as you explore this amazing country on your Adventures by Disney Scotland vacation.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - Do I need vaccines to travel to this country?
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Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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If you are in the United States, please call (800) 543-0865 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your professional travel agent.
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If you are outside the United States, please call (866) 983-7872 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your professional travel agent. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.
End of content - What airport do I fly into and out of?
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ARRIVAL: We will pick you up at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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DEPARTURE: At the end of the adventure, we will transfer you to Inverness Airport (INV) for your return flight home. - Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports and hotels. Transfers are included from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian on your arrival day. On your departure day, transfers are included from the Kingsmills Hotel to Inverness Airport (INV). Transfers will also be offered from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station or Haymarket Train Station at or before 4:15 PM. Transfers to Inverness Train Station will be offered anytime.
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes, there are several options to extend your Adventures by Disney Scotland itinerary.
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You may stay in Scotland before or after the itinerary. Extended stays are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer.
You may also book a 3-day Adventures by Disney London Escape with certain departure dates for the Scotland itinerary.
Please contact a Vacationista for further information on all vacation extension options. - How will our group travel between destinations?
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On this adventure your group will travel by motor coach between destinations. The coach ride from Edinburgh to Inverness is approximately 5 hours, plus stops along the way.
End of content - What is the climate like?
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In the spring, temperatures in Scotland range from 39 - 64°F (4 - 18°C) during the day to 32°F (0°C) at night. In the summer, temperatures typically range from 64 - 71°F (18 - 22°C) during the day to 50°F (10°C) in the evening. In autumn, temperatures range from 41 - 55°F (5 - 13°C) during the day to 44 - 64°F (7 - 18°C) in the evening. Overall, the climate is sunny and crisp with an occasional brief rain shower.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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While this adventure is not considered physically strenuous, most days will include 2-3 hours or more of walking. Some of the walking is in cities and often on uneven cobblestone streets. The other walks feature a combination of country dirt trails, hiking trails and castle ruins. For the Rothiemurchus Estate, the itinerary includes archery, highland games and hiking/walking for all ages. While many of the trip's featured activities are gentle if examined separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your vacation. Please note that there is one day in particular on the itinerary that involves a coach ride that is 5 hours long, plus stops along the way. If you are prone to motion sickness, please talk to your Adventure Guides and Coach Driver in advance.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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While we welcome children ages 5 and up at the time of travel to discover the stories of the world with us, we recommend that children be at least 6 years old at the time of travel on the Scotland trip. This recommendation is based on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming and amount of physical activity (such as walking and biking) involved. Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss whether this is the right trip for your little ones.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served each morning in family style and offers a variety of dishes. Dinners and lunches usually include fish, meat, and pasta or rice entrées; vegetables and salad; and desserts and fruit. Some included meals on this trip are served family style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of group travel, we regret that á la carte menu choices may not always be available. Child-friendly choices are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods. In order to allow you and your family time to enjoy meals by yourselves, there are a few meals that are not included in the itinerary. These meals have been planned in locations where you have many dining options available. If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you.
End of content - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.
End of content - Is this itinerary appropriate for travelers with special needs?
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Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss your needs. Peru has very limited accessibility.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement. - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.
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