Thinking about making a trip to Islay and want to see if I am missing anything
Any recommendations, or if there is anything you think I could save on, I want to somehow get to 3k.
Thanks!
flight. Going to Glasgow. ($1,469 Round Trip)
Bus from Glasgow to Kennacraig is about $40 there, and when coming back, another $40.
The ferry from Kennacraig to Islay is about 90 dollars and another 90 when coming back.
1. Lagavulin 220 pounds (Lagavulin Distillery Exclusive Experience)
2. Laphroaig 260 pounds (Uisge (Silent Season))
3. Ardbeg (the warehouse 3 and stillhouse tour) 150 pounds
4. Bruichladdich (Ultimate tour package) 130 pounds
5. Kilchoman (Limited Edition Tasting and Tour) 80 pounds
6. Caol Ila 120 pounds (Spirit of Smoke: Cask Draw & Tasting Experience)
7. Bunnahabhain (Visitor Centre Tastings Feis Flight) 80 pounds
8. Bowmore (Cask Discover Warehouse tasting) 130 pounds
9. Ardnahoe (Ultimate Ardnahoe Experience ~ tour & warehouse tasting) 120 pounds
Hotel: Skerrols House: 1725 pounds.
Estimated cost:
Travel:
Ø Flights round trip Glasgow ~ $1,469
Ø Bus from Glasgow to Kiennacraig (46 dollars to get there so 92 dollars total)
Ø Ferry is 90,s0 180 total.
Ø Add another 100 for Ubers and what not.
Hotel:
Ø $1725
Tours:
Ø 1290 pounds or $1624
Miscellaneous:
Ø $500 for various extras
In total, the estimated cost for everything is around $5,708.
Posted Feb 21, 2025, 1:45 AM UTC