Overview 

Embrace the beauty of the Outer Hebrides on this amazing Island hopping private adventure, join us on a magical journey to the best of the Highlands, the mystical Isle of Skye, the stunning coastline of Harris and the ancient sites and standing stones in Lewis.

Highlights

· Perthshire and the Cairngorms National Park

· Hermitage Forest

· Fort Augustus, Loch Ness cruise (Optional)

· Portree Skye

· Fairy Pools

· Lealt Waterfalls

· Old Man of Storr

· Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

· Staffin

· Quairang viewpoint

· Fairy Glen

· Harris (full day)

· Lewis (full day)

· Eilean Donan Castle

· Fort William      

· 3 Sisters of Glencoe

· Luss, by Loch Lomond

Itinerary

Day 1

Pickup from your accommodation at 09:00am

Perthshire and the Cairngorms National Park

A short stop for light refreshments and the opportunity to hand feed our famous ‘Highland Cows’.

Hermitage Forest

The Hermitage is home to Douglas Firs, standing 200 feet high. A short walk takes you to the Ossian's hall viewing platform overlooking the Black Linn waterfall. A 17th century bridge crosses the river and close by is a wishing tree where visitors have stamped 1000's of coins onto it, in the hope of receiving 'Longevity and Prosperity'.

Fort Augustus, Loch Ness

You will have the option to either do a cruise of Loch Ness, or explore the town and Neptune’s staircase, a series of locks that lowers and raises boats into Loch Ness.

Skye is next, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at around 6pm.

Day 2

9:00am start - Skye (Full Day)

Fairy Pools

Skye's famous Fairy Pools are our first attraction of the day

Lealt Waterfalls

The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls

Old Man of Storr

Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye. You may recognize it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.

Staffin

Lunch stop in Staffin at the Columbia 1400

An Corran Beach

Best visited at low tide to find the Maga-saurus Dinosaur footprints

Quairang Viewpoint

An amazing vantage point for stunning photos, adjacent to the Quiraing mountain range.

The Fairy Glen

A delightful short walk through a mystical landscape.

We will board the ferry in Uig, at 18:30pm. It has a 90 min sailing time across to Harris, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.

Day 3

9:00am start - Harris (Full Day)

Luskentyre beach

This secluded beach is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland.

Sgarast beach

Often deserted, your only company at this beach might be be eagles, Highland cattle and wild deer. The ocean is bright blue and the grass neighboring the beach is carpeted with a profusion of wildflowers during spring and summer.

Seal viewing point

A large blue telescope is installed here to view the local seal population.

The Golden road

Named for its exorbitant cost to construct, it’s a delightful drive, with every corner and bend revealing stunning views, and local wildlife.

The Harris Whisky and Gin distillery

The distillery offers reasonably priced tours and is a worthwhile stop.

Leaving Harris we will head to Stromness, dropping off at your accommodation

Day 4

9:00am start - Lewis (Full Day)

Clach an Truishal

This is the tallest standing stone in Scotland, 19ft tall.

The Harris and Tweed Centre

The center offers a 30 minute tour with the opportunity to purchase their famous tweed weaved locally at a discounted price.

The Arnot Black house Village

A traditional seaside village with cobbled streets, and with traditional Blackhouse's, built with stone walls and thatched roofs.

Carloway Broch

A particularly well preserved ancient fortress dating back over 2,000 years.

Weaver’s hut

You will be able to appreciate the ancient custom for traditional weaving at this venue.

Calanais Standing Stones

Erected 5,000 years ago, older than the Great wall of China, Stonehenge and even the Pyramids, the Calanais Standing Stones are surrounded by mystery and are believed to have been used both as an astronomical location and as a pagan ritual site.

Head to Tarbert to catch the 16:30pm sailing back to Skye and drop at accommodation in Skye.

Day 5

9:00am start - Journey towards the Highlands

Eilean Donan Castle

Leaving Skye behind, we will drive to the most photogenic Castle in Scotland, the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Stop here for one hour. 

Ben Nevis

If it is a clear day - and time permitting - we can take you to a suitable viewpoint to take photos of, the tallest mountain in the UK

Fort William

Fort William is a major tourist town and is a suitable stop for lunch.

3 Sisters of Glencoe

The viewpoint at the Legendary 3 Sisters of Glencoe is the most photographed place in Scotland.

Rannoch Moor

We will drive through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the UK. It is a desolate place with stunning landscape, featured in many films and TV series. 

Luss, by Loch Lomond

The beautiful conservation village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond. 

We will drop you off in Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow.

Includes

Complimentary Scottish snacks

Bottles of water

Guides Accommodation and meal breaks

Driver/Guide

This is a Private tour, only your group will be in the vehicle

Ferry Crossings

Excludes

X Loch Ness Cruise (£20.00 p/p)

X Accommodation and meals, we can suggest and source accommodation tailored to your budget

X Whisky/ Gin Tour admission  (£12.00 p/p)

X Entry to Eilean Donan Castle  (£12.00 p/p)

X Guides Gratuity (Optional)

Important Notes

• British cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.

Cancellation Policy

• No cancellation fee is applicable, if made at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure.

• If a Customer cancels between 13 and 3 days of the scheduled departure, a 50 per cent cancellation fee applies.

• If a Customer cancels within 48 hours of the tour departure time, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee applicable.