5 Day Tour of the Outer Hebrides
Take the chance to get away from it all in the Outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris, with the prehistoric stone circles of Callanish and the famous white sandy beaches of Harris, as well as visiting magical Ullapool and Skye.
From £219 per person
Greentraveller's Top Tip: Whilst in Edinburgh, enjoy a scrumptious meal of local and organic produce at Iglu Bar & Restaurant, centrally located and within walking distance from the Waverley Train Station. We also recommend spending some time strolling through the picturesque Royal Botanical Gardens, one of the top green sights of the city.
Overview of Outer Hebrides Adventure
Day 1 Highlights include Dunkeld for a short forest walk to the Hermitage waterfalls, lunch in the Spey Valley overlooked by the Cairngorm Mountains, Loch Ness, Inverness and the Corrieshalloch Gorge. Your overnight stop is the west coast fishing port of Ullapool.
Day 2 Your ferry will take you past the Summer Isles to the Isle of Lewis with opportunities to see dolphins, whales and seabirds. You are on the north west edge of Europe now and your afternoon is spent exploring historic blackhouses, crofting townships and the Butt of Lewis. 2 nights in Stornoway, capital of the Western Isles.
Day 3 Highlights include the pre-historic stone broch at Dun Carloway, Gearrannan blackhouse village, the famous Callanish stone circles and the remote beaches and communities of Great Bernera or Uig. This is the wilderness of the Western Isles at its finest.
Day 4 Today you explore the Isle of Harris, famous for its locally produced Harris Tweed, and home to the highest mountains in the Outer Hebrides and the stunning white sands of Luskentyre. Following a visit to the historic 16th century church at Rodel and lunch in nearby Leverburgh you travel over the sea to Skye, for your overnight stay in the picturesque town of Portree.
Day 5 Your return to Edinburgh has many highlights – the Cuillin Mountains of Skye, a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, Fort William, the dramatic scenery and dark history of Glencoe and the Falls of Dochart at Killin. An adventure to remember forever.
What price includes
- Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach
- Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
- Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants & attractions
- Small group tour for a more personal experience
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
207 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PE
Edinburgh Waverley
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
Take the Market Street exit from Waverley Station, cross the street and head up the steps opposite until you come out on Cockburn St, which meets the High St (Royal Mile). Turn right and we're on the right at the No.1 Currency Bureau de Change.
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
There are entrances to Waverley Station from Waverley Bridge.
