Hebridean Island Adventure Including Flights from London Gatwick

Travel Highlights : 

SCOTLAND'S STUNNING ISLANDS

Explore Scotland’s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt, uncrowded and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and unique culture.

Perched on the very edge of Britain, these beautiful, unspoilt islands, guardians of a rich culture with its roots in the mists of time have been continually inhabited for over 6000 years. Combining huge skies and the ocean-washed sands of vast empty beaches with mountains and moorlands rich in flora and fauna, and a pace of life long forgotten on the mainland, a holiday to the Outer Hebrides is an unforgettable experience.

Tour Highlights 

• A tour of the Isle of Skye
• A tour of the Isle of Harris
• A tour of the Isle of Lewis
• Visits to Portree and historic Dunvegan Castle
• Visits to the Standing Stones of Callanish, a Black House, the Broch of Carloway and the Butt of Lewis

WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?

• Five nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at a series of hotels in Broadford, Isle of Skye (2 nights), Stornoway (2) and Newtonmore (1)
• Return flights to Edinburgh or Inverness
• All ferry crossings
• Coach travel and transfers throughout
• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Accommodation : 

HEBRIDEAN ISLAND ADVENTURE TOURING HOTELS

Guests will be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a three-star standard. All the bedrooms in all hotels offer private facilities, TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Kings Arms Hotel, Isle of Skye (nights 1-2)

Situated close to the Skye Bridge in the village of, the Kings Arms dates back to the 1600s, and has wonderful panoramic views across Kyle of Lochalsh to the mainland. While it has a range of modern comforts, it still retains many traditional features, such as open fireplaces.

Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (nights 3-4)

This excellent three-star hotel offers spacious, comfortable accommodation, and prides itself on the warmth of its welcome and its high standards of service. It is set in eight acres of attractive gardens on the outskirts of the town, overlooking the grounds of historic Lews Castle and the town's 18-hole golf course.

Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore (night 5)

Friendly service and warm hospitality that are the hallmarks of a stay at the Highlander, which is always popular with Newmarket guests. The rooms in this comfortable, modern hotel are located in two blocks just a short walk from the main hotel reception, which also offers a restaurant and bar area. Each room has private facilities, TV, a hairdryer and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

N.B. This hotel does not have a lift, and although ground floor rooms are available there will still be some stairs to negotiate. For breakfast, cereals and yogurt etc will be self service, however any cooked items will need to be ordered at the table, and will be served.

Should circumstances require, Newmarket reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.

More Information : 

Hotel transfer time :

The transfer time to your first hotel is approximately five hours from Edinburgh airport and two hours from Inverness airport. The transfer time from your last hotel to Edinburgh airport is approximately three hours, and one hour to Inverness airport.

Combining hotel transfers : 

Newmarket sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer Guests back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Disabled access : 

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Access to Carloway Broch : 

Please note that the Broch is a short walk over fairly rough ground from the road.

Access to Dunvegan Castle :

Please note that disabled access to this ancient building is limited. There are two shallow steps into the reception area, followed by approximately 20 steps up to the main rooms. Thereafter the route is level. Many of the garden paths are suitable for wheelchairs.

Sunday Closed : 

Please note that most local businesses in the Outer Hebrides will be closed on Sundays.

Special Requirements : 

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Itinerary Change : 

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Airport development fees :

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Durham Tees Valley, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Day 1 : Fly to Scotland and travel to Skye

Fly to Scotland to meet your tour manager. Once on board the coach we head towards the Isle of Skye. It's a long but beautiful journey, which, time permitting, we'll break at famous Eilean Donan Castle on the shores of Loch Duich.

Day 2 : Included island tour and visit to Dunvegan Castle

Passing the famous Cullin Hills, whose craggy peaks are often obscured by a veil of mist, you’ll head to Dunvegan Castle. Stronghold of the chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years, and said to be the oldest continuously occupied 'family home' in Scotland, this is an amazing place steeped in history.

This afternoon, explore the island’s main town, Portree, where you'll find delightful white- and colour-washed buildings set around the harbour, all surrounded by dramatic scenery.

Day 3 : Included drive through Benbecula, North and South Uist and Beneray

Early this morning we'll head to Uig to catch the 9.30am ferry to North Uist. After a little less than two hours on the water, you’ll arrive in Lochmaddy and then continue to Benbecula. Soak up the rugged tranquility of the rolling moorland and glittering fresh and seawater lochs before heading to South Uist.

The second largest of the Western Isles, South Uist is a stronghold of the Gaelic language where the crofting industries of peat-cutting and-seaweed gathering are still important parts of everyday life.

Discover the island's history at the Kildonan Museum before we continue to the tiny island of Berneray for our final hour-long crossing to Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris from where we'll continue to Lewis and the Cabarfeidh Hotel after a long, but magically scenic day.

Day 4 : Included tour if Harris and Lewis

Today we head to Harris, with its high mountains and rocky coastline to the east, and its miles of unspoilt beaches washed by Atlantic waves on the west.

Our first stop is Rodel Church, perhaps the grandest medieval building in the Western Isles. After time to explore the little port of Tarbet, we'll continue to the celebrated Standing Stones of Callanish, a dramatic collection of almost 50 ancient stones. A short walk from the road (over fairly rough ground) takes us to the exceptionally well -preserved Carloway Broch, a circular dry-stone fortified tower dating back some 2000 years. Moving on, we'll visit the Blackhouse at Arnol. This unique building is preserved almost as the crofting family left it when they moved out in 1966, and it gives a fascinating insight into the lives and resourcefulness of the islands' inhabitants.

Day 5 : Included visit to the Butt of Lewis and travel of Ullapool

This morning, we'll head to the Butt of Lewis, at the northern tip of Lewis, the final highlight of your stay in the Hebrides. "Set sail", in the early afternoon, for the two-hour 45-minute crossing to Ullapool then follow a wonderfully scenic route through Wester Ross to Newtonmore and your final hotel.

Day 6 : Fly Home

Journey back to the airport, this morning, to catch your flight home.

Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 4th Jan 2022