Private 4 Day Tour in Isle of Mull and Iona

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Let Macleod Heilan Tours whisk you away to one of Scotland's most famous Island and do it with a local guide who has extensive knowledge of Scotland.

• Private Tour, exclusively for your group. Luxury Minivan Mercedes V Class or Ford Custom.
• Learn about Scotland’s rich history, culture, and geography.
• Tailor your experience on Mull &the Highlands

Unlike larger group tours YOU can decide where you visit.

Complimentary bottled Scottish water

Group accommodation is requested to be booked independently (Day 1 Oban and Day 2 and 3 Tobermory

The Isle of Mull is a must-see location in Scotland. It has an abundance of scenery, culture and wildlife and is the second biggest island in the Inner Hebrides. Not only that, but Mull was blessed with fantastic neighbouring islands. ‘Iona’ is famous for being a centre for the Christian faith and ‘Staffa’ for its curious rock formations and colony of puffins that visit every year for breeding.

What's Included

Experienced English-Speaking Driver/Guide
Dual Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Dedicated Tour Planning Agent
Local Taxes (VAT 20%)
3 Ferries Mull, Iona & Lochaline/Kilchoan (excluding Ulva ferry which is an optional add on)
Exclusive use of our Luxury Mini Van (Mercedes V Class or Ford
Fuel/Parking
Driver Guide Overnight Accommodation & Meals
Bottled Scottish Water
Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
Entry to Visitor Attractions
Guest Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the chosen location in Edinburgh, Glasgow or surrounding area

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Edinburgh/Glasgow to Oban

    8 stops
  • 1
    The Kelpies & The Helix

    Arriving at Kelpies which are monumental 100ft steel structures affectionately known as Baron and Duke you will learn a little bit about Scotland’s Folklore. We will spend around 20-30 minutes here before hopping back into the tour van and onto Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Stirling Castle

    Arriving in Stirling you can’t help but notice the castle sitting aloft on top of the volcanic craggy rock. It is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland with a tempestuous past. A royal residence for many Kings and Queens it has had its fair share of battles over the last 800 years with the most recent siege taking place in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion where you can still spot the cannon fire on the castle walls Your guide will tell you about the local history. There is an option to visit the interior of this castle if you would like to edit the tour and take out Inveraray Castle Interior visit

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Luss

    Trossachs National Park: Stop at Loch Lomond, specifically the conservation village of Luss, famous for its cottages, views, and pier.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Rest and be Thankful

    If the opportunity arises we will make a photo stop at the top off Glen Croe

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Inveraray Castle & Gardens

    Argyle and Bute: Continue west, passing through Clan Campbell country, stopping at Inverary Castle (time to visit the castle or explore the town). We will visit the Castle for photos which will have no cost. Any interior visit may be possible but would be booked directly at the castle if you decide you would like to visit the interior.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Loch Awe

    Loch Awe: Drive along Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stopping at St Conan’s Kirk.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Time to stop to see this marvellous Kirk voted as one of the top 10 buildings in Scotland over the last century.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Oban

    Arriving into the final stop of the day we will have some free time to explore the town after being dropped off at the overnight accommodation. Option to visit the distillery (Oban)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mull, Iona, and (Optionally) Staffa

    3 stops
  • 9

    Ferry to Mull: Travel to Craignure, then drive south to Fionnphort to access Iona

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Iona: Explore the mystical island, a site of Christian pilgrimage since 563 AD. Visit St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Òdhrain, the burial place of 48 ancient Scottish kings, including Macbeth. Optional Walk: Up Torr an Aba, above St Columba’s writing hut. We will allocate around 3 hours to explore this island and you could decide on the day you wish to visit the Abbey which is not included in the tour cost and would be booked on the day at the Abbey.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Ending the day in Tobermory

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Exploring Northwest Mull

    1 stop
  • 12

    -Flexible Options: Visit Duart Castle, Eas Fors Falls, Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull Cheese Factory (tours available), Isle of Ulva, Salen shipwrecks, and Tobermory Whisky Distillery. -Customise: Options can be discussed and finalised during booking

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Return to Edinburgh via Glencoe and Rannoch Moor

    4 stops
  • 13

    -Ferry Crossings: Cross the ‘Sound of Mull’ to Lochaline, then a short ferry to Corran (Scotland’s shortest crossing).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Glencoe

    -Glencoe: Drive through this spectacular glen, then across the remote Rannoch Moor.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    -Optional Stops: Falls of Dochart and see Highland Cows (‘Hairy Coos’) at Kilmahog.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Glenfinnan Viaduct

    We can add this onto the last day editing the previous route if the ferry availability allows.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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