Leaving Glasgow you will head north-west through the rugged Highlands of Scotland until you reach Inveraray, a quaint town built in the mid-18th century on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can choose to visit Inveraray Castle* the historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, nestled in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. Alternatively, explore the town’s white-washed Georgian houses, wide streets and breathtaking views across the loch.
Your route climbs further north into the Highlands through stunning scenery marked by several dramatic castles and beautiful lochs. You'll pause to admire Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, nestled on the banks of Loch Awe and beautifully framed by mountains.
Next you will make a stop for lunch in the picturesque harbour town of Oban, ‘Gateway to the Isles’, with free time to explore its horseshoe bay and see MacCaig’s Folly, an iconic 19th century tower reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome.
After free time exploring, we travel onwards past the 15th century Castle Stalker, which is set on a small island on Loch Laich, before reaching Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most haunting glens and site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan.
The return journey will take you over the dramatic landscape of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount before you make the final stop at the pretty conservation village of Luss on the ‘Bonnie, Bonnie Banks’ of Loch Lomond. Here you can feel free to walk along the shore or admire the village before returning to Glasgow.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA. PLEASE NOTE: Inveraray Castle open April - October, alternatives offered November-March.
Sun, Tues & Fri | ALL YEAR
Discover The Deep!!
1 km journey divided in to 5 worlds: Old World, New World, Jungle, Gardens & Deep Blue.
55 tanks
8,000 specimens of 700 species.
Including sharks, clownfish, sturgeon fish, hammerhead sharks, blow fish and many more…
One of the deepest shark tanks in Europe –8.5m deep holding 3.5 million litres of natural saltwater
Largest display of live corals in Europe. Unique view into one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world – a habitat normally explored only by experienced divers.
Interactive educational touchscreens
Interactive touch pool – Starfish, sea urchins and many more.
Home to the only exhibition dedicated to the plight of the Bluefin Tuna
Jungle area is the largest roof top jungle in Europe and faithfully recreates the microclimate, fauna, flora and waterfalls of the Amazon Basin.
2 children play areas – Outdoor area: pirate ship, bouncy castle and splash area. Indoor: soft play
Entertainment and fun for all ages:
Multilingual ocean guides with vast knowledge
Children entertainment – Face painting, water balloon battles, mini disco….
Feedings/chats throughout the day in Spanish, English and German
Extra activities:
Shark Vision Boat
Dive with Sharks
Dive/ Snorkel with Rays (Summer Only)
Our values:
Our philosophy is: Acknowledge to value, value to protect
Mallorca’s only marine recovery and rehabilitation centre (off limits)
Useful Info:
Fun for all ages whatever the weather
Food outlets including buffet and a la carte
Free Wi-Fi
Minutes from the airport, beach, Fan Mallorca Shopping Centre and Palma
Public transport stops just outside
Public exterior and underground car park
Accessibility award – fully accessible for prams and wheelchairs
New York Helicopter Tour:
Helicopter Flight Services is proud to operate top-of-the-line, high-performance Bell407 (up to 6 pax) and EC130 (up to 7 pax) helicopters. The spacious cabins and high visibility windows have been specially designed for sightseeing which allows 180 degree views; no other helicopter operator in New York City can offer these unobstructed views. The Bell and EC130 have proven to be safe, fast and powerful helicopters giving an incredibly smooth ride in virtually all conditions.
Pilots are specially trained on both types of helicopters and the state-of-the-art safety system, TCAS. TCAS is an onboard radar system that allows pilots the advantage of managing the air traffic around them. All passengers enjoy their flight with voice interactive headsets to hear and speak to the pilot and each other.
Empire State Building:
The world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories offer unmatched views of New York City and on a clear day one can see to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware. 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. 200 feet higher, our 102nd floor Observatory is a private and serene perch in the middle of the greatest city in the world.
The Observatories have been a “must visit” for millions each year since it opened to the public in 1931. Each year approximately four million people are whisked to our 86th and 102nd floors, consistently one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. Visit the Observatories 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine, for magnificent views of Manhattan and beyond.
The Empire State Building embodies the feeling and spirit of New York City. It is recognized not only as an iconic landmark offering some of the most spectacular views on earth, but also as an international symbol of shared hopes, dreams, and accomplishment.
Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view.
Additional Options:
102nd Floor Observatory: Upgrade available at Observatory ticket office (2nd floor) or 86th floor kiosk for an additional $20.00.
Express Pass: Purchase exclusively from the official Empire State Building onsite ticket office on the day of arrival to move to the front the line.
Dining: State Grill and Bar offers a prix fixe dinner package to observatory guests with fresh locally sourced foods prepared in our glass enclosed kitchen and unique, local craft beers and cocktails. There are also two Starbucks, a café, Chipotle, Sushi-teria, and the budget minded Heartland Brewery.