5 Days of Scottish Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland
Duration5 days
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Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients

Explore some of the most gorgeous areas in the Highlands of Scotland & 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 & Harris, you'll explore historic locations such as 5000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, 2000 year old Duncarloway Broch, a type of structure only found in Scotland.

Harris is full of wonderful landscape 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, Loch Lomond National Park and have the best time ever on your Extra Small Group Group tour of up to only 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 Gerrannan Blackhouse Village - Approx £6
  • Fees for Highland Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting - Approx £22
  • Fees for Cruise on Loch Ness - Approx £17

What to expect

Day 1: Waterfalls & Highlands of Scotland
  1. The Hermitage
    45m
    Take a walk and discover stunning Highland Waterfalls
  2. Dalwhinnie Distillery
    30m
    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!
  3. Aviemore
    1h
    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.
  4. Culloden Battlefield
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Culloden Battlefield to learn about the Jacobite Uprising civil war and the young pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie!
  5. Clava Cairns
    30m
    Visit this ancient burial site that dates back to 4,000 years ago.
  6. Inverness
    2h
    End the day in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. You have the evening to spend it in whatever way you think best!
Day 2: Beaches, Gorges and the Ferry to Lewis and Harris
  1. Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
    1h
    Discover the natural wonder of Corrieshalloch Gorge
  2. Ullapool
    3h
    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. Luskentyre Beach Hut
    1h
    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
  4. Isle of Lewis
    4h
    Explore the Isle of Lewis and Harris and see some of the wonderful location on the Island
Day 3: Day of Adventure on the Isle of Lewis and Harris
  1. Stornoway
    2h
    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. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    2h
    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
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit this historic village and discover the ancient style of homes that the villagers would have lived in 100's of years ago
  4. Carloway Broch
    30m
    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
  5. Calanais Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
    45m
    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
Day 4: Waterfalls, Walks and Whisky
  1. 2h
    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. Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
    1h
    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
  3. 45m
    You'll get the chance to go for a beautiful short walk to discover the Highland Waterfalls of the Falls of Shin
  4. 1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    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
  5. Inverness
    2h
    You'll arrive back in the Inverness area to enjoy some free time for dinner
Day 5: Loch Ness, Highlands and back home
  1. 1h
    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
  2. Glencoe
    45m
    Explore one of the most dramatic and stunning locations in the whole of the Scottish Highlands as you venture through the valley of Glencoe
  3. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    1h 30m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

End point

Outside the Jolly Botanist on Morrison Street.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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