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Isle of Skye and Outer Hebrides 6-Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Activity provider:Highland Explorer Tours
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Isle of Skye and Outer Hebrides 6-Day Tour from Edinburgh

Activity provider:Highland Explorer Tours
4.9  / 5
8 reviews

From US$ 1,410.93 per person

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Join an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and islands to discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations as well as hidden gems. Travel from the world-famous Loch Ness to the remote corners of the Hebrides.

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Duration 6 days
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Small group
Limited to 16 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Be amazed at the sheer beauty of the isolated Outer Hebrides
  • Discover the myths, legends, and stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye
  • Fall in love with the wild Atlantic coastline
  • Travel back in time at the Callanish Standing Stones
  • Enjoy a ride on the world famous Jacobite Steam Train
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Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness. Depart Edinburgh at 8:30 AM and head north towards Bannockburn, which is the site of the famous battle won by outlaw king Robert the Bruce. Learn about William Wallace as you pass Stirling Castle. Catch a glimpse of Doune Castle, which appears in Monty Python & the Holy Grail, Outlander, and Game of Thrones. Soak up the atmospheric scenery in Glencoe. Look out for Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, on your journey toward Loch Ness. Learn about the legend of the ‘Nessie’ the Loch Ness monster then continue onto Inverness. Arrive around 5:30 PM and spend free time enjoying a walk along the River Ness or to Inverness Castle for views of the city. Then you can wander around the various bars and restaurants.  Day 2: Inverness to Stornoway. Begin your day with fresh air and stunning scenery at Black Water Falls. Continue north along a beautiful stretch of road then take to the water on the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Keep an eye out for dolphins along the way. Explore the remote and rugged Atlantic coastline of Lewis. Visit the Butt of Lewis, the most northerly point on the island, to see the isolated lighthouse and dramatic force of the sea against the cliffs. Return to the main town of Stornoway for the night. Day 3: Stornoway. Prepare for an exciting day touring the cultural attractions on the Isle of Lewis. First, go back to the Neolithic period as you visit the mysterious 5000-year old Callanish Standing Stones. Then fast-forward to the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway. Experience 17th century island life at the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and unwind with a wee dram of whisky at Abhainn Dearg, which is the most westerly distillery in Scotland. Spend free time back in Stornoway. You can wander around the pretty harbour and go in search of fresh seafood in the local restaurants.  Day 4: Stornoway to Portree. Depart Stornoway and drive south towards the idyllic Isle of Harris. Marvel at the flawless white sand beaches with turquoise sea and a backdrop of mountains on West Harris. Board the ferry and go over the sea to the Isle of Skye, where you will spend the afternoon exploring the Trotternish peninsula. Soak up the enchanting scenery and learn about the island’s myths and legends. Arrive at your final stop, Portree, in time to enjoy dinner in one of the town’s restaurants. Day 5: Portree. Enjoy a magical day of island exploration on the Isle of Skye. Hear about the island’s resident fairies on a stop at one of the famous Fairy Bridges. Visit the enchanted waters of the Sligachan River, with views of the old bridge and the breathtaking Cuillin mountains. Drive over the Skye bridge to the iconic and absolutely beautiful Eilean Donan Castle. This castle was used in the filming of Highlander and James Bond, The World is Not Enough. Spend free time back in Portree visiting the shops, restaurants, and picturesque harbour with its colourful facades. Day 6: Portree to Edinburgh. Explore more of the beautiful Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig on the west coast. Experience one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world and travel over the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Train, made famous by Harry Potter. Take the scenic route back to the city, through the Cairngorms National Park. Arrive into Edinburgh around 8:30 PM. 
Includes
  • Local Scottish guide
  • 5 nights accommodation in a B&B with breakfast
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
  • Tickets for the ferry journeys
  • Tickets for the Jacobite Steam train
  • Downloadable audio guide
  • Pick up or drop-off at your accommodation
  • Additional entrance fees
  • Food or drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years

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Meet at Edinburgh Bus Station Stance 15 and 16. Find the check-in staff wearing high-vis vests there to greet you. Edinburgh Bus Station is also accessible by the back entrance located at 26 Elder Street, EH1 3DX. From 5 February 2024 our tours will not depart from Edinburgh Bus Station. Our tours will depart from a city centre location, which we will confirm in the leadup to your tour.

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Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

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  • This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years old and children under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Travel insurance is recommended

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4.9 /5

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  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
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We had Steve as our tour guide, who was a wealth of knowledge of Scottish history, had exceptional driving skills, and provided us with an excellent playlist of songs throughout our trip with him. If you’re looking to see the Scottish Highlands, but don’t want to bother with driving and navigating, this is how to do it. We had plenty of time to do things on our own, so we didn’t feel like we had to stay with the whole group the entire time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on this tour.

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August 26, 2023

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Crystal – United StatesVerified booking

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I have been traveling extensively for over 50 years, and with some trepidation, booked a tour for the first time on this Scotland trip. It was beyond exceptional! It gave us the opportunity to see this beautiful country without having to drive ourselves. But most of what made it extraordinary was our driver/guide, Rich. He was so enthusiastic about his job. He’s funny, flexible, knowledgeable about history and full of great ideas to make this trip special for all of us. Plus he is a natural story-teller. I have 2 minor suggestions. We expected a smaller group, and it was not as advertised (16 people). 2 groups were combined and we were 25. Fortunately we had a delightful group to travel with, diverse in age and gender, so taking extra time to deal with a larger group was ok. Secondly, it would be nice to create an opportunity on the first day for all of us to introduce ourselves. It took most of the trip to get around to talking with everyone. Thank you for a spectacular trip

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June 28, 2023

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Anne – United StatesVerified booking

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Amazing scenery and very knowledgeable driver/guide. Seafood was also top notch. Our tour bus guide/driver did the most amazing job of driving us, picking up ferry and train tickets and making sure we were booked in easily to all accommodation and any event we had booked. I would love to go back and would certainly request the same driver as Rich was very knowledgeable about the area and the historical events. Dont drive be driven and then use your energy to sight see. Way to go from booking and talking with the office staff to enjoying the route from start to finish.

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