7 Day Dumfries & Galloway With a focus on sustainable and responsible tourism Invisible Cities tour of Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery Mennock Pass and Wanlockhead - the highest village in Scotland Drumlanrig Castle Moat Brae Guided cycle tour Threave Castle Wood of Cree nature reserve Logan Botanic Gardens Culzean Castle & Country Park Full Itinerary Experience the highlights of south west Scotland while being mindful of your carbon footprint - you will stay in Green Tourism awarded hotels and visit Gold Tourism awarded attractions in your hybrid or electric hire car. This is the perfect tour for returning travellers wanting to explore somewhere a little off the beaten track or local travellers wanting to discover more of what their home country has to offer. See a different side of Glasgow with a social enterprise company before heading south to visit Dumfries and Galloway. In this pretty region you will take in dramatic drives, historic castles and diverse gardens as well as a some adventure for all the family. Highlights Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Scotland Day 2 Explore Glasgow Day 3 Dumfries & Galloway Day 4 Outdoor Activities Day 5 Guided Cycle Tour Day 6 Scotland's Most Southernly Point Day 7 Scenic Coastal Drive A specialist brand. Contact Us For more information on working with us, please contact fit@jactravel.com Modern Slavery Act Statement Terms & Conditions JacTravel is a specialist brand of , the fastest growing and second largest bedbank in the world. For more information about webBeds, visit www.webbeds.com Day 4: Outdoor Activities Today is full of activities with a visit to Loch Ken Galloway Activity Centre. Choose from a host of activities including, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, mountain biking and many more. In the evening head to the Galloway Forest Park to enjoy a walk under the dark skies. It has some of the lowest levels of light pollution in the world and is part of the Galloway and South Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. Day 1 : Arrive in Scotland Spend your first day exploring Glasgow with Invisible Cities. They are a social enterprise that train people who have experienced homelessness to do unique specialised & themed guiding tours of their home city. Day 2: Explore Glasgow Today we recommend a visit to the Gold Green Tourism awarded Glasgow Science Centre which is full of adventure and interactive learning for all ages. Explore space in the planetarium or go inside the human body at the BodyWorks exhibition, there is something to interest every mind. Next, take some time to explore the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum which has been given the Green Tourism Award and is home to the famous painting by Salvador Dali ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Day 3: Dumfries & Galloway Collect your electric or hybrid hire car and head south towards Drumlanrig Castle via the Mennock Pass and Wanlockhead - the highest village in Scotland. Spend some time exploring the "Pink Palace" of the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch, with many activities to chose from - castle & garden tours, adventure playground, enjoy one of the castle walks, hire a bike from Riks bike shed and follow one of the bike trails or shop for souvenirs in the castle shop. On route out of Thornhill, if you need to re-fuel, be sure to stop at the eco conscious Lean Bean Café who serve local produce, focus on reducing plastic waste and boast an impressive refill store to help cut down on waste. Continue your journey to Dumfries, the childhood home of JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan. Discover the magic of Moat Brae which offers adventure, imagination and inspiration to young explorers and was voted one of the top 50 coolest places for kids by Times magazine. Day 5: Guided Cycle Tour Today you will take a guided day cycle tour on e-bikes with Galloway Cycle Holidays. Visit the atmospheric Threave Castle, a fortress built in 1369 on an island in the river Dee then head to the coast at Palnackie to discover picturesque sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife. JacTravel offers touring packages to meet all budgets and interests. The above itinerary could comfortably be proposed with alternative accommodation and transportation solutions, and indeed some of the more bespoke experiences at attractions replaced with classic entrances. Tailor this itinerary to the needs of your clients. Add extra time travelling around other areas of Scotland for example. JacTravel uses our destination expertise to meet the expectations of your clients. All of our tours include a dedicated customer care service to assist with any enquiries. Day 6: Scotland's Most Southernly Point Today, you will head west starting with a stop at the Wood of Cree nature reserve. This is the largest area of ancient woodland in southern Scotland offering incredible views including a waterfall and an otter pool on the River Cree. Your next stop will be the Logan Botanic Gardens and time permitting take a visit to Scotland's most southernly point - the Mull of Galloway lighthouse. Overnight in Stranraer/Portpatrick. Day 7: Scenic Coastal Drive Take a scenic coastal drive north towards Ayrshire stopping at Culzean Castle & Country Park. Explore the woods, beaches, parkland, swan pond, deer park and cliffs then run wild in the Adventure Cove and Wild Woodland play areas. Continue on to Glasgow for an overnight stay before heading home tomorrow.