Wild Scotland

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Explore a wilderness of white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters on the northwest coast of Scotland. You’ll venture far from the mainland to discover what it’s like to live on the remote Hebridean islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis. Few visitors make it as far as these isolated isles, so you’ll be able to kayak through secluded inlets and explore nature s...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Roam the craggy peaks and mystical pools of the Cuillin mountains
    • Sample Scottish whisky at the Isle of Harris Distillery
    • Marvel at one of the most complete stone circles in Europe
    • Explore the pristine Isle of Harris coastline by kayak or on foot

What's this trip about?

    Explore a wilderness of white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters on the northwest coast of Scotland. You’ll venture far from the mainland to discover what it’s like to live on the remote Hebridean islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis. Few visitors make it as far as these isolated isles, so you’ll be able to kayak through secluded inlets and explore nature spots – such as the Fairy Pools on Skye – with hardly another soul in sight. To warm the cockles, there’ll be Scottish whisky tastings, plus a visit to an ancient stone circle, adding another magical layer to this tranquil, Tolkien-esque landscape that feels a million miles from the rest of the UK.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityInverness
End CityInverness

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • Two nights fisherman's house accommodation
    • Two nights historic hotel accommodation
    • Two nights premium hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Six breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Guided hike to Fairy Pools and Quiraing
    • Isle of Harris Distillery tour and tasting
    • Lewis beaches exploration
    • Harris beach tour
    • Carloway Mill tour
    • Calanais Standing Stones visit

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Inverness

Accommodation: Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Activities Included: Welcome dinner

Arrive in Inverness and checkin to your hotel. If you have time, take a short stroll to the compact city to explore before heading back for welcome drinks at 6pm, followed by...

Day 2: Stunning scenery on the Isle of Skye

Accommodation: The Rosedale Hotel

Activities Included: Guided hike to Fairy Pools

Your journey to the west begins. Look out for Nessie as you skirt the edge of Loch Ness, glimpse the mighty Ben Nevis and spy the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location m...

Day 3: Marine life around Raasay island and hiking the Trotternish hills

Accommodation: The Rosedale Hotel

Activities Included: Guided hike to Quiraing

Optional Activities: Raasay Island boat trip

Take your pick this morning. There's a boat ride on offer around the Raasay, an island off Skye known for its distinctive f...

Day 4: Whisky tasting on the Isle of Harris

Accommodation: Royal Hotel

Activities Included: Isle of Harris Distillery tour,Harris beach tour

Island-hop from Skye to Harris today as you board the ferry from Uig to Tarbert. Visit the Isle of Harris Distillery, where you’ll learn how whisky is made f...

Day 5: Wandering wild beaches on the Isle of Lewis

Accommodation: Royal Hotel

Activities Included: Lewis beaches exploration

Optional Activities: Sea kayaking

Get ready for a highlight today: exploring the beaches of the Isle of Lewis. Sweeping golden crescents of sand are backed by rolling moorla...

Day 6: Hebridean heritage on the isles of Harris and Lewis

Accommodation: Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Activities Included: Carloway Mill tour, Calanais Standing Stones visit, Farewell dinner

For your final full day, you’ll get a glimpse of Hebridean heritage at the Carloway Mill, a non-profit enterprise maintai...

Day 7: Leave Inverness

Wake to a traditional Scottish breakfast before saying your goodbyes and leaving Inverness at 10am.

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Price From $3,089
Price per day$441
Last Updated: 11/19/2023

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Accommodation

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Inverness

In the heart of Inverness, this townhouse hotel offers modern, tartan-decked rooms overlooking the River Ness. The Contrast Brasserie serves excellent locally sourced food and at weekends the place comes alive with live music in the Piano and Whisky Bar.

The Rosedale Hotel, Portree

A cluster of converted fishermen’s cottages comprise the Rosedale, overlooking Portree Harbour. You’ll appreciate its warm, contemporary décor, and a full Scottish breakfast will set you up for a day in the hills.

Royal Hotel, Stornoway

It’s just a short stroll from Lewis Castle to this traditional hotel in pretty Stornoway marina. Drop off your bags in your cosy country-style room before enjoying fresh seafood in the Boatshed restaurant, or tacos in the hip HS-1 Cafe Bar.

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The world of travel is changing – and that's why we’re offering flexible booking conditions, to take the stress out of booking in times of uncertainty. Our Ultimate Covid Booking Guarantee means that if Covid-19 changes your plans, we'll rebook you for free. If we cannot rebook you we'll refund your trip. You can get a full refund should you need to postpone or cancel your trip up to 35 days prior to departure. Or you can simply transfer your deposit and any funds paid to a different date without incurring any additional fees.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
25 years and up
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