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

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept and rugged, the region comprises a string of beautiful islands, the largest being the isles of Lewis and Harris, both of which are visited on the tour. See historical sites including the Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch; incredible scenery at the Butt of Lewis and Bhaltos; and sites such as Dunvegan Castle and Glendale Castle on the Isle of Skye. The experience includes your choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornaway in the Outer Hebrides and Plockton on the Isle of Skye.

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: The 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.