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Isle of Skye & Hebridean Hopper

Name: Isle of Skye & Hebridean Hopper
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1135 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Scotland

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

223825

Operator:

Haggis Adventures
Length:

6 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

18 to 45
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

07.08-12.08.25 scheduled
14.08-19.08.25 scheduled
21.08-26.08.25 scheduled
28.08-02.09.25 scheduled
04.09-09.09.25 scheduled
11.09-16.09.25 scheduled
18.09-23.09.25 scheduled

Itinerary

Get ready to embark on an epic 6-day Outer Hebrides tour from Edinburgh, experiencing some of Scotland’s most mind-blowingly beautiful locations, from the scenic Highlands all the way to the remote corners of the Isle of Lewis and Harris, taking in Glen Coe, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye along the way. Expect dramatic mountains, enchanting rivers, ancient castles, quaint villages, lochs, waterfalls, battlefields, and stunning beaches that don’t need any filter. Have a few drams, ride the Jacobite Steam Train, and let us take you back in time with our awesome historic tales, myths and legends.

Tour program

Day 1

EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS

We begin our Outer Hebrides tour from Edinburgh before we travel north and make our first stop at The Kelpies, two impressive steel sculptures of Clydesdale horses. Tales of William Wallace and the Wars of Independence will ignite your imagination as we pass Stirling Castle, before catching a quick glimpse of Doune Castle, featured in Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python & the Holy Grail. The atmospheric landscape of Glen Coe will blow your socks off, and on a clear day, you might spot the summit of Ben Nevis, on route to Loch Ness. Look out for ‘Nessie’, the Loch Ness Monster, when we stop at the loch, before we continue to our base for the night in Inverness. Walk along the River Ness and go in search of local food and live music. (Overnight: Inverness)

Start point

60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom

Day 2

INVERNESS TO STORNOWAY

Breathe in the fresh Highland air at Corrieshalloch Gorge to start the day, before we go on a stunning drive north to Ullapool to catch the ferry to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Dolphins have been known to join us along the way, so keep a look out! On arrival to the island, we head straight for Harris in the south, where we’ll visit the world-famous Harris Distillery for a wee dram before we return to Lewis in the north for an overnight stay in the main town of Stornoway. (Overnight: Stornoway)

Day 3

STORNOWAY TO STORNOWAY

An awesome day of sightseeing on the Isle of Lewis awaits. First, we travel back in time to the the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway. Delve into island life in the 17th century at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village before we blaze a trail along the wild Atlantic coast to the most northerly point on the island - The Butt of Lewis and its lonely lighthouse feels like the edge of the earth, where powerful waves crash into the sea cliffs. Back in Stornoway, stroll around the harbour and sample some fresh seafood at a local restaurant. (Overnight: Stornoway)

Day 4

STORNOWAY TO PORTREE

On departure from Stornoway we’ll visit a memorial to an event which highlights the darker side of island life. We’ll then spend the day exploring some straight-out-of-a-fairytale beaches and a medieval church on the Isle of Harris before catching our ferry ‘over the sea to Skye’. The main town of Portree is our base for the next two nights. (Overnight: Portree)

Day 5

PORTREE TO PORTREE

Today is all about soaking up the magic of Skye – plus a wee trip over to the mainland to visit a special castle. First, we stop at Sligachan for epic views of the old bridge and the Cuillin mountain range, with some local folklore thrown in about the enchanting river below. Next, we drive over the iconic Skye Bridge towards Eilean Donan Castle; the ultimate, absolute stunner of a Scottish castle. Back in Portree, you have time to explore the colourful harbour, peaceful coastline and the town centre shops and eateries for lunch. We’ll then head north onto the Trotternish peninsula to marvel at iconic landmarks such as The Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. (Overnight: Portree)

Day 6

PORTREE TO EDINBURGH

We have the chance to explore a wee bit more of the stunning Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the fishing village of Mallaig on the west coast, where you can choose to swap the bus for the Jacobite Steam Train (which starred as the ‘Hogwarts Express’ in Harry Potter) and travel on one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys to Fort William. Reunited with your legendary guide and tour bus, we continue our journey south through the Cairngorms National Park, and arriving into Edinburgh in the evening.

End point

60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom

Tour Details

accommodation

5 Nights Mixed-Gender Multi-Share Hostel Accommodation

guide

Your Legendary Local HAGGiS Guide

optional

Jacobite Steam Train (summer only, reserve at the time of booking)

others

transport

All Ferry Crossings

Good to know

Currency

Pound Sterling

Scotland

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

4.8

Itinerary

4.3

Guide

Transport

Accommodation

Food

3.5

Operator

4.7

Faq Tour

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Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.