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• On the way to Oban, we drive through and past the world famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park. nnWe will stop at the Drovers Inn for lunch for an hour.nnWith over 300 yearsu2019 worth of visitors, the walls of the Inn could certainly tell a tale. This historic and well known building has welcomed hundreds of thousands of people. Including Rob Roy and Gerard Butler! nnLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a national park in Scotland centred on Loch Lomond and the hills and glens of the Trossachs, along with several other ranges of hills. nnIt was the first of the two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament in 2002, the second being the Cairngorms National Park. The park consists of many mountains and lochs, and the principal attractions are scenery, walking, and wildlife.

• When we arrive in Oban, we will visit the Oban distillery.nnThe time in Oban includes:nnStandard distillery tour and tasting at Oban distillery.nnSpare time to visit Oban town, have a meal and relax before we travel to Islay on day two. nnThe small and historic Oban distillery is located in the charming coastal town of Oban.nnOban distillery takes it name from the town where the Highland mainland meets the Islands and nestles below the steep cliff that overlooks Oban. nnThis coastal location is said to be reflected by the character of the Oban 14 year old single malt whisky. Join the tour to find out!

• Lagavulin distillery.nnStandard tour and tasting. Two to three whiskies included with the tour.nnLagavulin distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in the village of Lagavulin on the south of the island of Islay, Scotland. nnIt distils spirit that is destined to become Islay single malt Scotch whisky.nnA firm favourite among locals and intenational whisky fans.nnThe Lagavulin tour is a great way to start your tour on Islay!

• After we visit Lagavulin, we move to Ardbeg for a whisky tasting and lunch. nnFive whiskies are included along with a tutored tasting from the bar staff.nnLunch is excellent at Ardbeg. The restaurant is frequented by whisky fans and locals because of the quality of food and experience. (Food costs aren't included.

• Standard whisky tour and tasting at Bunnahabhain distillery. Two or three whiskies included. nnThe Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 near Port Askaig on Islay. The village of Bunnahabhain was founded to house its workers. The distillery is owned by Distell and is one of nine active distilleries on the island.nnThe Bunnahabhain is one of the milder single malt Islay whiskies available and its taste varies greatly from other spirits to be found on the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland.

• A quick visit to Islay's newest distillery.nnA look around the gift shop and sample tastings are available. nnArdnahoe prides itself on being a modern distillery, set beautifully in a stunning location, that employs rigorously traditional methods and values. The spirit being produced is sweet, smoky and smooth yet peaty and spicy u2013 unique and dynamic to its very core.

• Standard tour and tasting at Kilchoman. Two or three whiskies. nnKilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. The distillery was founded in 2005 by Anthony Wills and is Islayu2019s only farm distillery, producing Single Farm Single Malt. Kilchoman is one of the few whisky distilleries in Scotland to remain independent.

• A stop for a quick tasting and look around the fantastic gift shop. nnBruichladdich distillery is located on the southwestern tip of Islay.nnBruichladdich distil four unique spirits and home to Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore single malt whiskies and the Botanist Islay dry gin.

• Standard tour and tasting at Bowmore distillery. Includes two or three whiskies. nnThe distillery, which lies on the South Eastern shore of Loch Indaal, is one of the oldest in Scotland and is said to have been established in 1779. nnThe distillery is owned by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd, a holding company owned by Japanese drinks company Suntory. Morrison Bowmore also own the Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch distilleries and produce the McClelland's Single Malt range of bottlings.

• Our last stop is at Laphroaig distillery for a tasting and a look around their whisky exhibition and gift shop.nnThe distillery and brand are owned and operated by Beam Suntory, the American subsidiary of Japan's Suntory Holdings.

• A whisky shop with friendly staff and an impressive selection of whiskies, liqueurs and gins, including exclusive and independent bottlings you won't find elsewhere.

• We will stop for a lunch and whisky tasting (4 whiskies) at Clydeside distillery, Glasgow. All visitors to the Clydeside can enjoy lunches and bites in the sumptuous Pumphouse Cafu00e9.nnPresenting all of Scotland's bounty for you to enjoy. The food is freshly prepared using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and our menu is carefully chosen to showcase regional specialities. nn(Food not included)

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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