Trip Prices

PRICE AND DISCOUNTS

Why do we price some of our tours in British Pounds (GBP) and still ask you to pay in equivalent Canadian Dollars?

Our suppliers in the UK price all of their products and services in British Pounds for consistency.
Therefore, we have to pay them in pounds.
To avoid having to regularly re-price our UK journeys on a daily basis due to currency exchange rate fluctuations (CAD to GBP), we simply price these journeys in British Pounds. And this amount doesn't change.

We therefore ask our Private Journey guests to pay us with a bank draft or funds transfer in Canadian dollars "equivalent to the pounds amount" on the date of any payment. Just prior to making the payment, we will contact our bank and get you the current CAD/GBP rate.

Why do Scotland prices seem so high compared to Canada?

True! The adage "Pounds Per Dollar" applies. For example, if a meal in Canada costs $40, it will cost 40 pounds in Scotland! Same for the cost of drinks, hotel rooms, transport, guides, etc.
1. Many of Scotland's remote and rural areas face higher costs for hotel essentials like food and fuel. Many rural buildings are off the gas grid and rely on more expensive oil and electricity.
2. Cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh have high property costs, with rent and taxes being significantly higher than in other regions.
3. Transport costs are higher, especially in rural areas where public transport options are limited.
4. Inflation and economic conditions, such as those following Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to rising costs everywhere in the UK.

Consequently, the final price of the trip after discounts for the majority of our 'early booking' guests who are sharing a room will be about 6260 pounds (plus the small tip kitty of course) paid in equivalent Canadian Dollars.
The final price of our 13-day Scotland Trip last year was 6100 pounds, and the trip sold out quickly.
Now, this year's 14-day trip is one day longer and the price is only 160 pounds more than last year. A great deal!

Payments Required

Due at time of booking - Deposit - 3500 British Pounds (Less Early Booking Bonus) in equivalent Canadian Dollars on the day of payment.
TrailFinders staff will get the rate from the bank that day.
The Balance of the tour amount plus the tip kitty will be due by January 10, 2026

Note: If you were holding temporary space on this trip without obligation, it is still being held but it will be released as needed as guests submit their booking forms and pay their deposits. So, if you want to keep your space, please don't wait to book.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this trip in more detail, please contact us. Rick can be reached at 613-798-6444.

Price for extra nights (if you wish) prior to start of the tour

Dakota Hotel - Glasgow including breakfast, taxes and fees	If you are arriving a day or two early and require a pre-tour room, the current rate is about 210 pounds per room per night including breakfast and taxes. Of course, this can always be changed by the hotel, so we will get the actual room rate prior to booking your pre-tour room(s).

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DETAILS OF INCLUSIONS

What's Included? (and what's not?)

For the entire journey, we include breakfast every day as well as many lunches and dinners, but we do encourage our guests to try local coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs from time to time. Our staff are always available to recommend great finds and our guests certainly enjoy poking about a bit on their own.
We include all enroute transportation, all transfers, all hotels, all guides and drivers and driver's helpers, all site admission fees and the assistance of our own staff along the way. This approach gives our guests a more carefree experience and reduces the hassle factor considerably.

Meals

Breakfasts: The hotels offer a wonderful variety of choices to choose from each day. A "proper Scottish Breakfast" is still one of our favourite breakfasts!
But if you prefer something else, it's all available - porridge, breads, rolls, croissants and other pastries, yogurt, fruit, cereals, eggs, cheeses and meats. Add to this excellent fruit juices, coffee and toast and jam or honey!
Selected Lunches and Dinners: Whenever it is more convenient to eat lunch as a group we will do so and the cost is included. Usually this happens during an especially full day of sightseeing where it would be best to enjoy a lunch together and carry on. Dinners are included if we think our guests would especially enjoy a specific restaurant, usually one of our favourites.
It would be unwise on this trip to include all meals since the selection of excellent eating and drinking places is outstanding. Our guests continually tell us that they loved the freedom to occasionally choose where they wanted to eat on certain days rather than eating with the group at every meal. We agree and we believe we have this well-designed.
All meals which are included in the price are indicated on the detailed itinerary. Please see our Summary on Extra Costs (button below) for an estimate of the likely cost of those meals which are not included.

Transportation

We include all transportation whenever the group moves from one place to another. This entire trip includes our comfortable private executive coach.

Transfers

Unlike many other travel companies, we include all transfers throughout the entire trip including initial arrival and final departure transfers.

Private Guide and Driver

We will be accompanied throughout the entire trip by our professional local guide and driver.

Hotel accommodation in all locations

We include a wonderful and varied selection of our favourite hotels along the way. To see details of our hotels, click "Trip Details" on the previous page then "Our Hotels".

Entrance fees for all sites included in the tour.

It's all included.

TrailFinders Documentation

We include a comprehensive Trip Planning Guide which is distributed to our guests about three months prior to departure.
We also provide a pre-departure package containing detailed instructions for your arrival, a comprehensive packing list and more.
Plus we include the full support of the TrailFinders' Tour Leader and a few surprises along the way.

Pre-Paid Extras

Tips for guides, drivers, luggage handlers, restaurant staff and many other helpers will be administered by TrailFinders staff during the journey on behalf of our guests, thereby freeing them from the hassle of finding the appropriate exact funds for specific items on demand. These amounts are pre-collected from our guests at the time of final balance payment.

What's not included?

We do not include the following specific items in the price of our land tour.

• International air between Canada and Europe. We are experts in international airfares and can help you decide which routing, airline, arrival day and time would be best for you. Please call us at 613-789-1900 or 888-765-7662 and we can discuss these and other options with you. If you are arranging your own air transportation, please check with us first.
• Travel Insurance premiums
• Visit to a Travel Medicine clinic and any prescribed vaccines or tablets
• As on any trip, you will of course be expected to pay on the spot for your own personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs and so on.

We have estimated extra costs. Please click on the button below.

If you have any questions at all concerning trip costs, please call us. We strive for absolute accuracy and honesty.

International Air Recommendations

We are well aware of all airlines and all routings between Canada and Europe and are available to assist you in determining your best option in economy, premium economy and business class. Even if you are planning to book your own air tickets, please speak with us first and we can discuss your options.
For those of you who are planning to use Aeroplan points to book air seats, we recommend that you do this well in advance. Seats are severely limited on each aircraft and they go fast, especially in Business Class. Again, please speak with us first.
We are always available to arrange your international air tickets according to your preferences and to watch current bookings at all times especially if airline schedule changes take place while you are travelling. Please call us at 613-789-1900 or 888-765-7662.