3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

Fine woven materials, white sandy beaches and mystifying monuments: Lewis and Harris contain some of Scotland’s most sensational sights.

The largest island in Scotland boasts beauty, brawns, and brains. The untouched, white beaches snuggle up to gorgeously mesmerising mountains. The local wools and crafting communities combine to create the tough-wearing Harris Tweed. And the ancient stone circles and mysterious chess pieces keep people scratching their heads in wonder.

On this tour, we give you a taste of every part of Lewis and Harris’ unique personality. Your guide explores the Viking past, takes you to traditional bodes, and helps you settle in at the famous port of Stornoway.

Join this tour and escape to one of Scotland’s wildest destinations.

Itinerary

Day 1: Inverness - Ullapool - Stornoway

Stop At: Stance No. 7, Inverness Bus Station, Margaret St, Inverness IV1 1LT, UK
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide for this tour. Tour departs from Stance 7.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ferry Car Park Ullapool, Ferry Car Park, Ullapool IV26 2UT, UK
Ferry departs Ullapool at 10:30 and arrives in Stornoway at 13:00.

This stunning sea-trip takes you along Loch Broom, past the Summer Isles, and out to Stornoway; capital of the Outer Hebrides. But don’t let the waves rock you to sleep; because if you keep a look out you might spot a dolphin or a whale.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: The Blackhouse, Arnol, 42 Arnol, Arnol HS2 9DB Scotland
You travel to the North West of the island and get the chance to visit the ‘blackhouse’ at Arnol. Dive into this traditional abode and discover how the Highland crofting families lived their day-to-day lives. The closest you can get to an ancient Highland home without a time machine.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay two nights in Stornoway, the capital of Lewis and Harris.

Day 2: Flexible day touring around Lewis and Harris

Stop At: Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Walk along this phenomenal beach and feel like you’re in the Scottish Maldives.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Isle of Harris Distillery, Harbour Street Nr Ferry Entrance, Tarbert HS3 3DG Scotland
Short tour and taste plus a chance to visit the local Tweed Shop.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay two nights in Stornoway, the capital of Lewis and Harris.

Day 3: Stornoway - Callanish Standing Stones - Inverness

Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
This mysterious monument is even older than Stonehenge. You can decide if it’s also more beautiful. These 5,000-year-old megaliths are said to be petrified giants who wouldn’t convert to Christianity. You may not believe this myth, but that doesn’t mean this sight isn’t magnificent.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stornoway Harbour, Cromwell Street Amity House, Esplanade Quay HS1 2XS, Stornoway Scotland
We have a lunch in Stornoway before crossing back to the mainland returning to Inverness in the evening.
Duration: 1 hour

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