6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Edinburgh, Scotland

6 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a trip of a lifetime to the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides with this comprehensive six-day tour. Instead of cramming all your sightseeing into a weekend, slow down and spread your travel across the better part of a week. Along the way, check off Inverness and Loch Ness, as well as castles, coastal towns, beaches, battlefields, and scenic places off the usual tourist trail.

Hebrides without the headache: Accommodation is included
Optional Jacobite steam train adventure
Learn fun facts through guide commentary
No transport to organize: Round-trip transfers are part of the package

What's Included

Local English Speaking Guide
5 nights B&B Accommodation
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Harris Distillery
All ferries
Train journey across Glenfinnan Viaduct (not Jacobite Steam Train)
Transport in an air conditioned midi-coach
Breakfast (5)

Breakfast

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Highland Explorer Tours
60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
This tour will depart at 8:30 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Edinburgh to Inverness

4 Stops

The Kelpies & The Helix

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tyndrum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Glencoe

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star B&B in Inverness

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Inverness to Stornoway

3 Stops

Ullapool

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stornoway

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isle of Harris Distillery

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star B&B in Stornoway

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Isle of Lewis

3 Stops

Carloway Broch

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gearannan Blackhouse Village

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star B&B in Stornoway

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Stornoway to Isle of Skye

2 Stops

Isle of Harris

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Uig

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star B&B in Portree

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Isle of Skye

3 Stops

Isle of Skye

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sligachan Old Bridge

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eilean Donan Castle

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star B&B in Portree

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Isle of Skye to Edinburgh

4 Stops

Armadale

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mallaig

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Glenfinnan Viaduct

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dunkeld

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase weighing no more than 33lbs (15kg) and 1 carry-on bag
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
It is not possible to upgrade your Standard steam train ticket to a First Class ticket
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great way to see Scotland

Tracy_H, Aug 2024

Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.