Outer Hebrides Scotland Adventure Tour

Tour ID: 1017 Tour Theme: Small Group Sightseeing Tours (Multi-days) This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
	Operated by: Rabbies Trail Burners

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Tour Description:

Get away from it all with this magnificent adventure to the Outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris tour, home to pre-historic stone circles of Callanish and the famous white sandy beaches of Harris. Your tour will also include magical Ullapool and Skye.

DAY 1: DUNKELD - GRAMPIAN MOUNTAINS - LOCH NESS - INVERNESS - CORRIESHALLOCH GORGE - ULLAPOOL
Depart Edinburgh and travel north into the Highlands. First stop will be the historic village of Dunkeld where you will take a short walk through the forest to some waterfalls. Continuing north the route passes through the Grampian Mountains to the Spey Valley where you will stop for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the world famous Loch Ness then make a short stop in Inverness itself. There will be time for a visit to the impressive waterfalls at Corrieshalloch Gorge before you arrive in the West Coast fishing port of Ullapool for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: LOCH BROOM - ISLE OF LEWIS
Catch the morning ferry from Ullapool for the 2 hour sail along Loch Broom, past the Summer Isles then out across the Minch to Stornoway – the main town on Lewis and capital of the Outer Hebrides. Look out for dolphins, whales and seabirds during the crossing. In the afternoon explore the North West coast from Arnol with its historic old “blackhouse”, through traditional crofting townships to Port of Ness and the very north tip of the island – the Butt of Lewis. From the lighthouse here there is nothing between you and the Americas! Overnight in Stornoway.

DAY 3: EXPLORE THE ISLAND OF LEWIS
Today will be spent exploring some of the prehistoric remains on the island as well as its finest beaches. The fascinating circular stone fort, or Broch, at Carloway will be your first stop followed by more traditional crofting communities such as Gearrannan and Shawbost. Then it’s on to Callanish with its mysterious ancient stone circle. In the afternoon you will head for the remote district of Uig with its fine, sandy beaches at Bhaltos, dramatic sea cliffs and rugged hills. This is the wilderness of the Western Isles at its finest. Overnight again in Stornoway.

DAY 4: LEWIS - SKYE
Travelling south today from the wild moorlands of Lewis to the more mountainous Harris – almost but not quite an island on its own. Famous for the locally produced cloth, Harris Tweed, it is also home to the highest mountains in the Outer Hebrides and the stunning white sands of Luskentyre. After a morning of exploring South Harris you will stop for lunch in the small port of Tarbet from where you will catch the late afternoon ferry to Skye. Once on Skye it is less than hour to Portree, the island’s main town, and your overnight stay.

DAY 5: SKYE - EILEAN DONAN - FORT WILLIAM - GLENCOE - KILLIN
Departing from Portree the return journey to Edinburgh has many highlights – the Cuillin Mountains, a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, Fort William and the dramatic scenery and dark history of Glencoe. Travelling back south through the Central Highland the last stop of the day will be in Killin beside the Falls of Dochart before returning to Edinburgh

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Tour the Outer Hebrides of Scotland!!

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Depart: Tuesdays (11/MAY/2010, 25/MAY/2010, 15/JUN/2010, 29/JUN/2010, 27/JUL/2010, 10/AUG/2010, 24/AUG/2010, 7/SEP/2010, 21/SEP/2010)
Departure Time 09.00
Departure Point 207 High St, Edinburgh (see map)
Return Time 19.00 approx
Return Point Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station
Adult Prices: From £239
Discount Prices: From £219
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)
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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
Beware other operators claiming to deliver "small group tours" in 29-39 seat midi-coaches. We know it makes a big difference, because we tried touring in larger coaches and your experience wasn't the same and you told us so. That's why we stopped using larger coaches and we are the only 5 star operator in Scotland, who can truly claim to provide you a small group tour experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
- Forced air ventilation as standard.
- Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
- All ferry crossings except optional trip to Staffa.
- Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Not Included:
- Lunch and refreshments.
- All Visitor Attractions

Accommodation:
The tour price does not include accommodation but this gives you an opportunity to choose your budget and the type of accommodation you wish to stay in and we will book it for you - Hostel, B&B or Hotel - please refer to the booking form on this web site for prices.
Please note that in the case of late bookings accommodation availability and choice may be restricted and we cannot guarantee to find your first choice. There is usually a supplement for single rooms. By giving you a choice of accommodation it allows you to choose your budget, stay in smaller places and get closer to the local people. This also means you help to sustain their communities in the long term.
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*NB On occasions, when villages we stay in have events on, accommodation can be scarce and expensive so we may use other locations for your accommodation on the tour. We will always inform you of this when this is necessary.

Discount Price:
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16

Important Information:
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Accommodation on this tour is dispersed around Oban and Portree which are small but hilly! If you have mobility problems or special requirements please let us know when booking. Because there is so much to see and do on the 2nd day, we catch the early ferry which means you may miss your breakfast at your accommodation.

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