6 days

Small Group

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Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Dunkeld - Loch Ness - Ullapool

Pass By: 6 Waterloo Place Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland
Check in at least 15 mins in advance at Gate J & K, Edinburgh Bus Station and meet with your driver guide for this tour.

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
Your first stop of the day is in the village of Dunkeld. You get time here to stretch your legs and admire the cathedral’s unusual mixture of architectural styles.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: House of Bruar, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TW Scotland
Lunch stop for approx. 1h - location stop may change and is subject to group's interests and tour. Optional walk to Falls of Bruar.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ullapool.

Day 2: Ullapool - Stornoway

Stop At: Stornoway Harbour, Cromwell Street Amity House, Esplanade Quay HS1 2XS, Stornoway Scotland
First on the agenda today is a ferry journey across the sea.

This two and a half-hour boat trip takes you through the Summer Isles to Stornoway, the main town of the Western Isles. But don’t spend your time snoozing and reading as you sail across the ocean; because if you look out to sea, you may spot dolphins and whales.

Once you’ve arrived on Lewis and Harris, you head to the North West coast. Your driver-guide will make the most of what weather you’ve been blessed with and take you through traditional crofting towns and seaside ports.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Scotland
Short walk from lighthouse up to viewpoint; from the light house here there’s nothing but fishes and water between you and America.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Stornoway.

Day 3: Today, you immerse yourself in the history and landscapes of this wild island.

Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
This mysterious monument is even older than Stonehenge. This prehistoric sight still mystifies archeologists today.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Stornoway.

Day 4: Stornoway - Isle of Harris - Luskentyre - Portree

Stop At: Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Walk along this phenomenal beach and feel like you’re in the Scottish Maldives.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Your adventure continues on a ferry over the ocean to Portree, the largest town in Skye and your base for the next two evenings.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree.

Day 5: Flexible day touring around the Isle of Skye

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
You may travel to the Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk, venture to Kilt Rock and see a gigantic waterfall, or take a boat trip to the lesser-known Loch Coruisk.
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree.

Day 6: Portree - Eilean Donan Castle - Edinburgh

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
An iconic and gorgeous 13th century castle that once warded off Viking invasions.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

Accommodation included: 5 nights
Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
Driver/guide
Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye
5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast

Not included

Meals and refreshments
Admission fees
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tour timings are for reference only and may change (subject to group's interests).
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
Family rooms are limited and may be available on request. Maximum of 2 Adults and 1 child in one room. Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children are not available
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Passengers travelling after 1st April 2020 are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers