Cashel Travel is an incoming tour operator and DMC (Destination Management Company) with its head office in Edinburgh and representation across Scotland, Ireland and England. We handle over 25,000 clients a year from all over the world. We look after incentive groups, conferences, group tours, students and individuals. We pride ourselves on our expertise at organising customised tour packages that offer much more than those you can get ‘off the shelf’. We are more than happy to help with any request – the more unusual or challenging the better.
Sightseeing Treasure Hunt
The group is split into teams and first they explore the famous and lesser-known parts of Edinburgh’s Old Town in a search for clues relating to their surroundings. Visiting locations carefully chosen to help the group enjoy a flavour of the very best of Edinburgh. Each team is also provided with a digital camera to complete a series of photo challenges for bonus points. Teams are allowed plenty of time to complete the clues without needing to rush between locations. Speed is not important, but good teamwork and powers of observation are essential! At the end, teams return to base to take part in ‘The Showdown’: a big-screen, interactive quiz based on the treasure hunt clues teams have solved. The best team photos are also displayed onscreen. At the end of the quiz, prizes are awarded to the winning team and photo CDs of the event are given to all.
Haunted Edinburgh
Visit to Edinburgh’s Underground in Mary King's Close. Edinburgh's 18th-century City Chambers were built over the sealed-off remains of Mary King's Close, and the lower levels of this medieval Old Town alley have survived almost unchanged amid the foundations for 250 years. Now open to the public, this spooky, subterranean labyrinth gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life of 17th-century Edinburgh. Reputedly one of the most haunted places in the UK, Mary King’s close will sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Highland Safari
A short journey from Edinburgh are 250,000 acres of Highland Perthshire Estate – some of the most unspoilt and beautiful landscape in Europe. The group are transported to the Safari Lodge overlooking the Appin valley. The group are introduced to the day’s events over Morning Coffee and Shortbread. Explore one of Europe’s last wildernesses on an awe inspiring 4 wheel drive safari and experience a true 4x4 off road adventure as your Safari Ranger expertly navigates the land rover on the mountain tracks and trails with spectacular scenery around every corner and amazing wildlife habitats to search. For the more adventurous there is the option to drive yourself. This land is steeped in history with breathtaking views and no shortage of photo opportunities and at a scenic outcrop sample a memorable ‘dram’ of whisky.
Mini Highland Games
Scotland’s Highland Games are world-famous. But fun is the order of day here as the group enjoy a variety of activities that buzz with activity. Teams of ‘clans’ compete in Tossing The Caber, Hurling the Wellies, The Farmer’s Dash, Haggis Rolling, Putting the Stane and the Tug o’War. The kilted instructors are there to encourage and coach. The emphasis is on inclusion so that everyone has a chance to shine.
London by RIB
Until recently if you wanted to explore London by boat, you could expect a pretty sedate experience. The experience starts calmly enough, with a Thames Waterman providing a commentary about the bridges and buildings in central London. Then, once you're past Tower Bridge, the skipper of the 12-seater RIB opens up the engine and heads for Greenwich and you'll discover how exhilarating it can be to swoop along the Thames at almost 30 knots, leaving the lumbering traditional river cruisers far behind. A journey along the ancient Thames on the fastest passenger boat on the River.
Chocolate Walking Tour
This delicious chocolate tour is an introduction to and exploration of traditional chocolates and the English chocolate heritage. You will sample the favourite chocolates of the Queen and Roald Dahl! This walking tour takes the group around London’s historic Mayfair and includes Hot chocolate, chocolate sampling and VIP discounts.
Treasure Hunt by Mini
A treasure hunt around central London using only the iconic Classic Mini Coopers. They are spilt in to teams/cars and all given blue jump suits and flat peaked caps along with a quiz sheet with a number of questions ranging in difficulty and type. Some questions they might have to get out of the car and find on location, some might just be based on general knowledge or some might just boil down to common sense. Great fun and to complete the activity the group enjoy a humorous awards ceremony for the best teams.
City Centre Horse Riding
Not what you expect in central London! The group are transported to Hyde Park to ride on horses and ponies chosen for their safe temperament, catering for riders of all abilities. (Previous experience is not necessary). The group ride on Rotten Row in London's Hyde Park, which has been the most famous equestrian venue in England for 300 years. beside The Serpentine lake, in the most beautiful setting for horse riding in a capital city anywhere in the world. Hyde Park was also used as a London 2012 Olympic venue.
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