Guided Tours of Samye Ling

For many years Samye Ling has been hosting visits bya variety of groups, including schools. These tours can be organised at any time of the year.

Types of Tours

- Day Tours: minimum 10 people

We offer day tours, which entail a tour of the temple and stupa, the chance to attend a Buddhist prayer session, guided meditation and an opportunity for questions and answers. Normally these tours begin at 11am and end at 3pm, but the times are negotiable. We can hold these tours for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum limit of 30 people. The charge for adults is £6 per person and children £3 per person. In order to book a tour we require a deposit of £30, which is the minimum overall charge for a day tour.

- Overnight Tours: minimum 10 people & maximum 30 people

We also offer an overnight programme which provides a more in-depth experience of living in a Buddhist monastery and we give presentations of Buddhist topics, meditation instruction and guided meditation. We can organise these tours for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 30 people. The charge for adults is £15 each and children (16 years and under) £6 each - in addition to the normal accommodation rate. There are special rates for visiting school parties (see below).

- School Tours

For day tours the charge is £3 each (both pupils and teachers). Please read information for day tours above. For overnight tours the tour charge is £6 each (both pupils and teachers) - in addition to the normal accommodation rate. Please read information for overnight tours above. For an sample overnight programme for schools click here.

Booking Tours

In order to book a guided tour or for more information, please contact Samye Ling Tours at: tours@samyeling.org

What to Bring

To ensure a safe and comfortable visit, please ask everyone to bring sturdy shoes, warm clothing and some waterproof clothing, including an umbrella. You will be asked to take off your shoes on entering the temple and dining room. Day visitors should bring a packed lunch or can arrange beforehand with Reception to have lunch in our dining room (£5 per head). Refreshments are also available in our cafe.

Contact Details

To book a tour: tours@samyeling.org
or phone 013873 73232 ext 232

To book lunch: reception@samyeling.org
or phone 013873 73232 ext 221

Kagyu Samye Ling
Eskdalemuir
Dumfriesshire
DG13 0QL