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| ISLE OF LEWIS AND ISLE OF HARRIS
- ESCAPE TO THE EDGE - OUTER HEBRIDES ADVENTURE 5 DAY TOUR
Get away from it all with this magnificent adventure to the Outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris, 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. Map Departs: 09:00 Returns 19:00 approx Edinburgh departures from: 207 High Street, Edinburgh, Glasgow Departure Point Tourist Information Office, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY Child rate applies ages 5-16. No children under 5, please. Hebrides Itinerary Day 1 Depart Edinburgh - Inverness - Ullapool 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 Stornoway 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 Isle of Lewis Callanish Uig 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 Isle of Harris - Isle of 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 Isle of Skye to Edinburgh 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. Departure Point 207 High St, Edinburgh. Click here to see map. Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station Inclusions:
We regret we do not carry children under 5 years. 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!! GUARANTEED DEPARTURES You book - you go! GUARANTEED SMALL GROUPS 16 passengers maximum!  2012
This program appears only on our website. A printed brochure does not exist for this tour.
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