Outer Hebrides Highlights
Glimpses of Arran & Mull
8nt self-drive tour from £ 2099pp
7nt self-drive tour from £ 1749pp
Scottish Islands- Tours
Kisimul Castle, Isle of Barra Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Harris
Outer Hebrides Highlights
8nt self-drive tour
NEW
diverse wildlife • Gaelic culture • spectacular coastal walks Oban 1nt | Isle of Barra 2nts | Uist 2nts | Harris or Lewis 2nts | Ullapool 1nt
Isle of Arran
Glimpses of Arran & Mull
7nt self-drive tour
Glasgow 1nt | Isle of Arran 2nts | Isle of Mull 3nts | Oban 1nt
NEW
contrasting scenery • artisanal foods & whisky • vibrant coastal villages
DAY 1 Fly to Glasgow
On arrival collect your hire car and drive on to Oban.
DAY 2 Oban / Isle of Barra
Perhaps stroll around the town before catching your ferry to Castlebay, Isle of Barra. Make your way to your hotel.
DAY 3 Isle of Barra
Understand the influence of past on present by visiting iconic Kisimul Castle at Castlebay or the deserted village of Eoradail on Vatersay. View the seals at Seal Bay, stroll part of the Hebridean Way and enjoy surfing at Cleat.
DAY 4 Isle of Barra / Uist
Take the ferry across to the islands of Uist which include South Uist, North Uist and Benbedula. Drive on to your hotel, which will be on one of these islands( depending on hotel availability).
DAY 5 Uist
With serene beaches to the west and rugged hills and moorland to the east, Uist provides opportunities for hiking, spotting rare birds or simply absorbing the tranquillity. It’ s also known for traditional Gaelic language and crofting culture.
DAY 6 Uist / Harris or Lewis
Take the ferry from Berneray, North Uist to Leverburgh, South Harris. Travel on to your chosen hotel on Harris or Lewis( depending on hotel availability).
DAY 7 Harris or Lewis
Harris is known for its rich traditions and captivating scenery, while Lewis boasts distinctive archaeology, countless lochs, impressive cliffs and stunning beaches.
110 Scottish Islands
DAY 8 Harris or Lewis / Ullapool
Depart Stornoway( Isle of Lewis) by ferry and on arrival in Ullapool, drive on to your hotel. This evening, be sure to check out the waterfront which is lined with seafood eateries and local art galleries.
DAY 9 Ullapool / Inverness
Drop off the car at Inverness airport and the tour ends with your onward journey.
If you prefer to drive yourself, rather than have flights, a landonly tour price is available on request.
What you need to know:
Departs daily Apr-Sep 27.
3H hotels( advised at time of booking). 4H hotels may also be available at a supplement.
Breakfast( please note in some cases this may be a continental breakfast).
The lead-in price shown includes return travel by air from Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick or Luton, 8 days car economy car hire, inter-island ferry travel and accommodation.
Note: One way drop fee of £ 65 for car hire payable locally.
DAY 1 Fly to Glasgow
On arrival collect your car and make your way to your hotel.
DAY 2 Glasgow / Isle of Arran
Drive to Ardrossan or Troon for the ferry to Brodick, Isle of Arran. Head on to your hotel and if time allows, get your explorations of this beautiful island underway. You’ ll soon discover what a special place it is, with granite peaks to the north, lush undulating pastures to the south, and lots of lovely villages dotted about, each with its own special character.
DAY 3 Isle of Arran
Perhaps pop into Arran Heritage Museum or Brodick Castle, see the Standing Stones on Machrie Moor or head to Whiting Bay to take a picturesque walk to Glenashdale Falls. There’ s also Kildonan whose shores are popular with seals and otters and perhaps take a tour of one of the island’ s distilleries- Lochranza or Lagg. The island is also hailed as Scotland’ s foodie hotspot, boasting a varied selection of food and drink, much of it locally produced.
DAY 4 Isle of Arran / Isle of Mull
After a morning ferry from Lochranza to Claonaig( Kintyre), drive to Oban for a mid / late afternoon ferry to Craignure, Isle of Mull. Drive to your hotel.
DAYS 5-6 Isle of Mull
Charming Tobermory is Mull’ s main town with a range of shops, eateries and its coloured houses. Further island attractions include historic Duart Castle, the stunning white sands of Calgary Bay and the island’ s only Munro, Ben More. You may also like to take an ethical boat
We have used the most competitive airfares. However as prices fluctuate supplements may apply. Other airports are available at a supplement. Why not extend your stay in Inverness or Glasgow? Please ask for prices. trip in search of wildlife, or hop on a ferry across to the Isle of Iona to visit its sacred abbey. You’ ll find local produce on the menu and for whisky lovers, the distillery in Tobermory awaits.
DAY 7 Isle of Mull / Oban
Return by ferry to Oban and make your way to your hotel.
DAY 8 Oban / Glasgow
Drive to Glasgow airport where your tour concludes with your onward journey.
If you prefer to drive yourself, rather than have flights to / from Glasgow, a land-only tour price is available on request.
What you need to know:
Departs daily Apr-Sep 27.
3H hotels( advised at time of booking). 4H hotels may also be available at a supplement.
Breakfast( please note in some cases this may be a continental breakfast).
The lead-in price shown includes return travel by air from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted, 7 days car hire, inter-island ferry travel and accommodation.
visit your local travel agent or call 03444 937 777