Join The DeBode Way as we explore Edinburgh and Oban in Scotland by train.

We will personally meet you in Edinburgh for three days of exploring the city and the surrounding area. Then we will board the train as a group at Waverley Station and be whisked away into the Highlands! This scenic train journey will end in Oban on the west coast of Scotland. There you can indulge in the local whisky, the freshest seafood you’ve ever had, fairytale castles, the breathtaking landscape, and so much more! Once we’ve had our fill of Oban (which isn’t really a thing) we’ll hop back on the train for the journey back to Edinburgh. We’ll spend the remaining time catching our breath at a country estate in the Edinburgh area. On our final morning, we’ll board planes and trains for your journey home or to your next destination.

Included in your trip:

• Luxury Accommodations
• Three Indulgent Group Dinners
• All Breakfasts
• Small Group Tours in Each Location
• Private Transfers
• Train Tickets
• Extra Goodies from Us

We want to treat you like kings and queens while teaching you to travel sustainably. You will have access to Jason & Tasha at The DeBode Way to help answer any questions you may have.

We do not include airfare in your purchase so you can collect your points and miles! Please plan to meet us in the early morning of June 6th either at Waverley Station in Edinburgh or EDI Airport.

Following your purchase, you will receive an email from us with the trip itinerary and curated lists of additional tours, restaurants, and things to do that we recommend for your free time. Also included in that email will be a Disclaimer Form for you to sign and return to us so we can begin our journey together. You will be invited to download our trip app via a separate email as we get closer to our departure. You can use this app to keep track of every tiny detail of your trip in real-time. We’ll have one Zoom call before departure to answer last-minute questions and introduce everyone to each other.

We can’t wait to have you join us for this magical journey through Scotland!
See you soon!

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Join Jason & Tasha on a guided trip where we handle the majority of the nit-picky details. All you have to do is book your flight and any extra tours you wish to do.

We will pick you up from the airport and handle the rest of the travel logistics, hotels, train tickets, breakfasts, a few group dinners, and at least one group tour or event in each location. Plus, you get us every step of the way to help plan your free time in the itinerary (some full days!) and answer any questions, both before we go and while we’re there. It’s what we like to think of as a guided choose your own adventure trip! Grab your friends and let’s go!

On these guided trips, we will explore Edinburgh & Oban in Scotland and London in England. We’ll be traveling between cities by train, so there’s no need to fret about driving, unless you want to in your free time! Choose your own adventure, remember! We will be within walking distance of the train stations, so only pack what you can carry – we always recommend rolling carry-on size luggage and a backpack so it’s easy to carry, roll over cobblestones, and handle on trains.

In the spirit of a true choose your own adventure, we’re trying something different this time. Ready to join us for the whole adventure? Excellent, you can join us for the entire trip from Edinburgh to London. Have you been to London and aren’t quite ready to go back? No problem; join us in Scotland and head home when we head South. Scotland not your jam? Blasphemy! Still, we’re cool with it, and you can meet us in London for a few days. It’s totally up to you! Whatever you choose, you’ll still have us to help with everything.

To help make your trip exactly what you want, we include lots of free time. Not sure how to fill your free time when you get there? Don’t want to spend hours pouring over the internet looking for things to do? Never fear, that’s why we’re here! We’ve spent HOURS (years) compiling lists of our favorite tours, things to do, restaurants, and little hidden gems, tips, and tricks. You get access to them all when you pay for your trip itinerary.

After your purchase, you will get an email from us including a disclosure form to sign and return, your itinerary, our handy dandy lists, and an FAQ section – 2 documents total. Remember to book your flight as soon as possible and we’ll see you there!

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I’m so happy to say that we’re nearly there. I wanted to launch signup in our Wednesday (monthly, for now) blog this week, but we’ve got a few kinks to work out yet, so instead, we’ll give you the run-down, the price, and a week to think about it before we launch the signup! Deal? Ok, good. Whew.

If you are one of the folks on our list for an early signup, you will hopefully have that opportunity over the weekend. We’ll reach out to you on Facebook Messenger once our end is solid. We’re so, so close.

Here it is. Drum roll, please!

Please join us on a trip to Scotland, October 1-9, 2024 for 3 days in Edinburgh, a stunning train journey through the Highlands to Oban on the west coast for a full 3 days, and back to Edinburgh to relax before your journey home (or wherever your little heart desires). That’s 6 days of touring, 2 days of train travel, and you will head home on the 9^th day.

We will provide:

• All lodging (4-star!) within 10-15 minutes walking distance of train stations
• Train tickets (from Edinburgh to Oban and back again)
• 3 Group dinners
• 8 Breakfasts at your leisure
• A list of suggested additional tours, activities, and restaurants you can book yourself
• Private Airport Transfers
• 2 Tours (one multi-day in Edinburgh and one in Oban)
• PLUS Jason & Tasha’s expertise and guidance – unlimited emails, Facebook or WhatsApp Messages; 2-3 group Zoom calls; guidance with transportation; and availability to answer questions/help as needed while we’re in Scotland. We want you to feel comfortable and have the best time!

You will need to:

• Book your own airfare to Edinburgh (meeting us on the morning of October 1^st , which means leaving the US on September 30^th for an overnight flight)
  • EDI is the airport code
• Book any additional tours or activities you wish to do during free days (there are 2-3 days in Edinburgh and 3 days in Oban) – we have suggestions
• Acquire your own travel insurance – we have suggestions
• Have a Valid Passport with at least 6 months before its expiry date
• Ensure you are able to carry your own luggage or make arrangements for assistance
  • We strongly suggest only bringing a carry-on-sized rolling bag and a backpack. These fit on trains the best, but they can accommodate a medium-sized checked bag. Any bag larger than a carry-on size will be out of your line of sight while you are on the train, most likely.

Alright, here’s the grand total!

Single Occupancy $4750 – Per Person

Double Occupancy $7250 – Per Couple or Travel Partners

If you have a Paypal account, you can sign up for PayPal Installments to break the price into monthly payments, or 4 installments. Otherwise, your purchase will be available with whatever credit card you decide to rack up points with through the Shopify checkout platform or regular PayPal.

Grab a travel buddy and double up for the best price! We worked really hard to ensure a comfortable trip with loads of flexibility. This means we are staying in conveniently located 4-star hotels with easy access to trains, buses, rental cars, ferries, and tours within walking distance. These hotels also have their own fabulous hot breakfasts included, plus restaurants and bars if you’re feeling less adventurous at the end of a long day. We’ve been there!

Our two included tours are designed to help familiarize you with the areas we will be staying in and to help you learn a little about local history and culture. You can spend as much or as little time with these as you like. The rest of the time will be spent seeing your version of Scotland. We’ll meet you for a nightcap each evening (if you’d like) to hear your tales!

We are beyond excited to share this trip to Scotland with you! We’re asked over and over why we keep going back to Scotland (and why we don’t just move there, haha). My friends, it just feels like coming home and we couldn’t love it more. Come with us and see for yourself!

Give it a think and we’ll be open for our pre-booking list this weekend (I hope) and everyone else next Wednesday, February 14^th (aww Valentine’s Day!). Spots are very limited! Don’t think too long!

Eep! I’m so excited!

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