Outer Hebrides & Skye Adventure
Departures on Tuesdays & Sundays from Edinburgh
Tuesdays: April 2 - October 29, 2024
Sundays: April 7 - October 27, 2024
Get away from it all with this magnificent adventure to the Outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris, home to pre-historic stone circles of Callanish and the famous white sandy beaches of Harris. Your tour will also include magical Ullapool and the Isle of Skye.
Stay 1 night in Ullapool, 2 nights in Stornoway, capital of the Western Isles, and 2 nights in Portree.
DEPARTURE FROM EDINBURGH: Gate J & Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew's Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DX
The tour departs at 8:30am and returns at approx. 7:00pm on Day 6.
Itinerary
Day
1
Dunkeld, Spey Valley & Loch Ness
Depart 08:30
Depart Edinburgh and travel north into the Highlands. First stop will be the historic village of Dunkeld the former ecclestiastical capital of Scotland. Continuing north the route passes through the Grampian Mountains to the Spey Valley where you will stop for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the world famous Loch Ness. There will be time for a visit to the impressive waterfalls at Corrieshalloch Gorge before you arrive in the West Coast fishing port of Ullapool.
Overnight - Ullapool
Day
2
Outer Hebrides
Catch the morning ferry from Ullapool for the 2 hour sail along Loch Broom, past the Summer Isles then out across the Minch to Stornoway – the main town on Lewis and capital of the Outer Hebrides. Look out for dolphins, whales and seabirds during the crossing. In the afternoon explore the North West coast from Arnol with its historic old “blackhouse”, through traditional crofting townships to Port of Ness and the very north tip of the island – the Butt of Lewis. From the lighthouse here there is nothing between you and the Americas!
Overnight - Stornoway
Day
3
Carloway, Callanish & Bhaltos
Today will be spent exploring some of the prehistoric remains on the island as well as its finest beaches. The fascinating circular stone fort, or Broch, at Carloway will be your first stop followed by more traditional crofting communities such as Gearrannan and Shawbost. Then it’s on to Callanish with its mysterious ancient stone circle. In the afternoon you will head for the remote district of Uig with its fine, sandy beaches at Bhaltos, dramatic sea cliffs and rugged hills. This is the wilderness of the Western Isles at its finest.
Overnight - Stornoway
Day
4
Harris Tarbet & Portree
Travelling south today from the wild moorlands of Lewis to the more mountainous Harris – almost but not quite an island on its own. Famous for the locally produced cloth, Harris Tweed it’s also home to the highest mountains in the Outer Hebrides and the stunning white sands of Luskentyre. After a morning of exploring South Harris you will stop for lunch in the small port of Tarbet. Here you will catch the late afternoon ferry to Skye and continue on to the harbour town of Portree, your base for the next two nights.
Overnight - Portree
Day
5
Isle of Skye
Is a very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather.Your driver/guide’s knowledge will help develop the best day out for you. For example you might travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through some of Skye’s extraordinary geological scenery or visit the Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns (reminiscent of the pleats in a kilt) with its waterfall cascading over the cliffs and down into the sea below. Or, after lunch you could travel to Neist Point for a walk out to the lighthouse at the most westerly point on Skye. Alternatively a visit to Dunvegan Castle, ancient ancestral seat of the Clan McLeod, may be possible.
Overnight - Portree
Day
6
Fort William & Glencoe
Return 19:00
Departing from Portree the return journey to Edinburgh has many highlights – a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, Fort William and the dramatic scenery and dark history of Glencoe. Travelling back south through the Central Highlands the last stop of the day will be in Killin beside the Falls of Dochart before returning to Edinburgh in the early evening.
Return to Edinburgh at 19:00
Availability
Room Type | Single B&B | Double B&B |
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Apr 2-May 31 | $2449.00$2449.00 | $1919.00$1919.00 |
Jun 1-Sep 30 | $2539.00$2539.00 | $2009.00$2009.00 |
Oct 1-Oct 29 | $2449.00$2449.00 | $1919.00$1919.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally (Admission to Arnol Blackhouse included)
Please inquire for child rates (5-11 years sharing with 2 adults) Children under 5 years of age are not accepted.
Luggage is restricted to one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs.) and one small hand/day bag to go on the coach with you. Unfortunately, Rabbie’s are unable to store excess luggage.
Tour Highlights
- Cairngorms & Loch Ness
- Lewis & Harris
- Callanish Standing Stones
- White sands of Luskentyre
- Isle of Skye
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Ullapool
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour
- Services of a professional local driver/guide
- 5 nights ensuite accommodations
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- All ferry and bridge crossings