Isle of Lewis and Harris 5 Day Tour from Edinburgh

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5 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience an extra small group tour of up to 8 clients.

Explore some of the most gorgeous areas in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis and Harris.

Visit the Kings Estate of Balmoral, go for gorgeous short walks in the Highlands of Scotland, see the majestic Corrieshalloch Waterfalls and gorge, visit famous locations such as Culloden Battlefield, and drink Scotch whisky at a Highland Whisky Distillery.

While on the Isle of Lewis and Harris, you'll explore historic locations such as the 5000-year-old Callanish Standing Stones and the 2000-year-old Duncarloway Broch, a type of structure only found in Scotland.

Harris is full of wonderful landscapes and beaches, and we'll get you out to Luskentyre, one of the most beautiful in the country.

Search for Nessie as you cruise Loch Ness, travel through Glencoe and Loch Lomond National Park, and have the best time ever on your Extra Small Group Tour of up to 8 clients.

What's Included

Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis and Harris
Ferry to the Isle of Lewis and Harris
Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones
Ferry to Ullapool from the Isle of Lewis and Harris
Meals and Snacks
Entry to Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center Approx £15 (No fee needed to walk the Battleground)
Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
Entry to Gearrannan Blackhouse Village - Approx £6
Fees to Highlands Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting - Approx £22
Fees for Cruise on Loch Ness - Approx £17

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Woodland Walks and the Scottish Highlands

    6 stops
  • 1
    The Hermitage

    Take a walk and discover stunning Highland waterfalls found between towering Douglas firs

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Try a dram or two of whisky at Dalwhinnie Distillery. We'll have time here to wander around the shop and try some "Water of Life" at the bar!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We'll stop for lunch in the Highland town of Aviemore. It's stunning scenery will blow you away, and you'll have time after lunch to explore some of your surroundings.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Culloden Battlefield

    Visit Culloden Battlefield to learn about the Jacobite Uprising civil war and the young pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie!

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Clava Cairns

    Visit this ancient burial site that dates back to 4,000 years ago.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Spend the first night of the trip in Inverness, the esteemed capital of the Highlands of Scotland.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Beaches, Gorges and the Ferry to Lewis and Harris

    4 stops
  • 7

    Discover the natural wonder of Corrieshalloch Gorge

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Visit the town of Ullapool in the Highlands of Scotland, where you'll then hop aboard the Ferry to the wonderful Isle of Lewis and Harris

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Take a walk along the sand dunes on one of the most beautiful beached in Scotland at Luskentyre when you arrive on the Isle of Lewis and Harris

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Travel through the beautiful Island of Lewis and Harris on your way to great locations

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day of Adventure on the Isle of Lewis and Harris

    5 stops
  • 11

    Visit the largest town of the Island and explore the many beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants or take a walk around the country park grounds of Lews Castle

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Visit the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and go for a gorgeous cliff walk where you'll get the chance to see many Seabirds and enjoy gorgeous views looking out to sea

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Visit this historic village and discover the ancient style of homes that the villagers would have lived in 100's of years ago

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    Visit a uniquely Scottish piece of history as you explore the ruins of Dun Carloway Broch. An ancient style of structure dating back over 2000 years that many experts believe to be an ancient style of cylindrical Scottish Castle

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    One of the most impressive set of Standing stones to be found anywhere in the world! Callanish Standing Stones date back to over 5000 years ago and you'll get the chance to walk among them and feel like Claire from Outlander

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Waterfalls, Walks and Whisky

    5 stops
  • 16

    You'll depart the town of Stornoway on the ferry and travel across the sea, enjoying lovely Island and coastal views on your way to the Highland town of Ullapool

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 17

    We'll visit this wonderful geological nature reserve and go for a beautiful short hike where you'll get amazing views looking out over the Highlands of Scotland

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 18

    You'll get the chance to go for a beautiful short walk to discover the Highland Waterfalls of the Falls of Shin

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19

    You've explored some of the most amazing locations in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, now it's your time to taste some of the most delicious "Water of Life" in the Highlands of Scotland as you have the chance to visit Glenmorangie Distillery for a tour and tasting

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 20

    You'll arrive back in the Inverness area to enjoy some free time for dinner

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Loch Ness, Highlands and back home

    3 stops
  • 21
    Loch Ness

    Get the chance to hop aboard a boat and take a Cruise on the famous waters of Loch Ness where you should keep an eye out for Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 22
    Glencoe

    Explore one of the most dramatic and stunning locations in the whole of the Scottish Highlands as you venture through the valley of Glencoe

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 23
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    Travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and discover some of what makes this area of Scotland one of the most amazing in the country.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for Travelers with mobility or walking problems
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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