Scotland's Mountains & Gondola Ride
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Port
Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel north along the pretty, indented coastline of saltwater Loch Linnhe to Glen Nevis -- indisputably one of the Highland's most impressive glens. With Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest peak, rising steeply to the north, this valley has provided the dramatic backdrop to world blockbuster films, such as Braveheart and Harry Potter.
Exploring the Nevis Range is the perfect way to discover the mysterious beauty of the Scottish landscape. At the foot of Aonach Mor, board a mountain gondola for the 1.5-mile ride. The journey takes only 15 minutes and is the easiest and quickest way to climb 2,150 feet to access the mountains. From the top, take in the spectacular views. Don't miss the magnificent view of Ben Nevis (the Mountain of Heaven). It is Britain's highest peak at 4,409 feet.
Next, head to Fort William -- the pretty Highland town on the shores of Loch Linnhe -- for some free time to purchase lunch (at your own expense).
You'll head southeast toward another equally impressive set of mountains in Glencoe. The breathtakingly beautiful scenery in this, perhaps the best-known of the Highland glens, was the setting of the infamous nighttime massacre of the MacDonald Clan in 1692. To this day, members of Clan Campbell are regarded with suspicion in this unforgiving territory. Stop along the way to admire the tremendous mountain scenery incredibly popular with walkers, mountaineers and Munro-baggers. What are these creatures? Ask your guide!
Carrying on, you'll come to the desolate and eerie Rannoch Moor -- a vast expanse of peat bog, heather and windswept pine trees completely unique to Scotland. Descending into the small town of Tyndrum, which sprouted during the 19th-century gold rush, you'll stop briefly before heading past the ruins of Kilchurn Castle and the Pass of Brander back to Oban.