6 Day Outer Hebrides & Isle of Skye Tour including 'Hogwarts Express' Ride
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Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden gems; from the world-famous Loch Ness to the remote corners of the Hebrides. We explore by land and sea, from beach to battlefield, castle to coastal town; where stunning scenery, ancient monuments, and Scotch whisky are guaranteed. Capture treasured photographs of the magical Isle of Skye and Glencoe, while we keep you entertained with myths, legends, and tales from our rich history. Venture beyond the classic tourist trail on this extended adventure and prepare to fall in love with our beautiful country.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
Stop At: The Kelpies & The Helix
We travel north stopping to marvel at the stunning Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tyndrum
Stop for lunch in a lovely Highland town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glencoe
Soak up the atmospheric scenery in Glencoe and hear the harrowing tale of the massacre of 1692 from your guide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ness
Learn about the legend of the ‘Nessie’, the Loch Ness monster, on our visit to the loch, before we continue onto Inverness.
Duration: 20 minutes
Day 2 Inverness to Stornoway
Stop At: Black Water Falls
Start the day we as mean to continue, with fresh air and stunning scenery at Black Water Falls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ullapool
Explore Ullapool while waiting for our ferry to the Hebrides
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Stornoway
Take to the water on the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis – keeping an eye out for dolphins along the way!
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Harris
We marvel at a flawless Hebridean beach with turquoise sea and a backdrop of mountains on West Harris.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Spend the rest of the day exploring the idyllic Isle of Harris and the sprawling Golden Road.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 3 Isle of Lewis
Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones
Go back to the Neolithic period on our visit to the mysterious 5000-year old Callanish Standing Stones.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Carloway Broch
'Fast-forward' to the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gearannan Blackhouse Village
Experience 17th century island life at the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
We explore the remote and rugged Atlantic coastline of Lewis and visit the Butt of Lewis – the most northerly point on the island – to see the isolated lighthouse and dramatic force of the sea against the cliffs.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 4 Stornoway to Isle of Skye
Stop At: Tarbert
We start the day with some free time to shop for Harris Tweed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Harris Distillery
We stop at the Isle of Harris distillery to unwind with a wee dram.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Uig
Enjoy a ferry over the sea to Skye.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Trotternish Ridge
Spend the afternoon exploring the Trotternish peninsula. Soak up the enchanting scenery and learn about the island’s myths and legends.
Duration: 3 hour 15 minutes
Day 5 Isle of Skye
Stop At: Isle of Skye
Enjoy a magical day of island exploration on the Isle of Skye.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge
Hear about the island’s resident fairies on our stop at one of the famous Fairy Bridges. Visit the enchanted waters of the Sligachan River with views of the old bridge and the breathtaking Cuillin mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle
We drive over the Skye bridge to the iconic – and absolutely beautiful – Eilean Donan Castle; used in the filming of Highlander and James Bond, The World is Not Enough.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Day 6 Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
Stop At: Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
Start the day by exploring Armadale Castle, once home to Clan MacDonald.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
Next, we board the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. Look out for sealife!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mallaig
We arrive in Mallaig, where we stop for some lunch before boarding the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct
Choose to ride the real-life Hogwarts Express, aka the Jacobite Steam Train (extra £57pp, pay on site). Enjoy breathtaking views of Highland landscapes and the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Pitlochry
Stop in a picturesque Highland village, Pitlochry, before concluding our tour back in Edinburgh.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
Stop At: The Kelpies & The Helix
We travel north stopping to marvel at the stunning Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tyndrum
Stop for lunch in a lovely Highland town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glencoe
Soak up the atmospheric scenery in Glencoe and hear the harrowing tale of the massacre of 1692 from your guide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ness
Learn about the legend of the ‘Nessie’, the Loch Ness monster, on our visit to the loch, before we continue onto Inverness.
Duration: 20 minutes
Day 2 Inverness to Stornoway
Stop At: Black Water Falls
Start the day we as mean to continue, with fresh air and stunning scenery at Black Water Falls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ullapool
Explore Ullapool while waiting for our ferry to the Hebrides
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Stornoway
Take to the water on the ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis – keeping an eye out for dolphins along the way!
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Harris
We marvel at a flawless Hebridean beach with turquoise sea and a backdrop of mountains on West Harris.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Spend the rest of the day exploring the idyllic Isle of Harris and the sprawling Golden Road.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 3 Isle of Lewis
Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones
Go back to the Neolithic period on our visit to the mysterious 5000-year old Callanish Standing Stones.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Carloway Broch
'Fast-forward' to the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gearannan Blackhouse Village
Experience 17th century island life at the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
We explore the remote and rugged Atlantic coastline of Lewis and visit the Butt of Lewis – the most northerly point on the island – to see the isolated lighthouse and dramatic force of the sea against the cliffs.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 4 Stornoway to Isle of Skye
Stop At: Tarbert
We start the day with some free time to shop for Harris Tweed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Harris Distillery
We stop at the Isle of Harris distillery to unwind with a wee dram.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Uig
Enjoy a ferry over the sea to Skye.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Trotternish Ridge
Spend the afternoon exploring the Trotternish peninsula. Soak up the enchanting scenery and learn about the island’s myths and legends.
Duration: 3 hour 15 minutes
Day 5 Isle of Skye
Stop At: Isle of Skye
Enjoy a magical day of island exploration on the Isle of Skye.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge
Hear about the island’s resident fairies on our stop at one of the famous Fairy Bridges. Visit the enchanted waters of the Sligachan River with views of the old bridge and the breathtaking Cuillin mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle
We drive over the Skye bridge to the iconic – and absolutely beautiful – Eilean Donan Castle; used in the filming of Highlander and James Bond, The World is Not Enough.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Day 6 Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
Stop At: Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
Start the day by exploring Armadale Castle, once home to Clan MacDonald.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
Next, we board the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. Look out for sealife!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mallaig
We arrive in Mallaig, where we stop for some lunch before boarding the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct
Choose to ride the real-life Hogwarts Express, aka the Jacobite Steam Train (extra £57pp, pay on site). Enjoy breathtaking views of Highland landscapes and the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Pitlochry
Stop in a picturesque Highland village, Pitlochry, before concluding our tour back in Edinburgh.
Duration: 15 minutes
