Day 1

We make our way to our overnight hotel.

Day 2

We arrive at our overnight hotel in Fort William in time for dinner.

Day 3

Isle of Skye & Isle of Benbecula
Today, we travel through the spectacular Scottish Highlands towards the Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye passing the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle en route. Situated on an island at the point where three sea lochs meet, Eilean Donan is one of the most iconic images of Scotland. From the Kyle of Lochalsh, we cross the magnificent Skye road bridge onto the Isle of Skye itself and enjoy the scenic drive past the dramatic Cuillin Hills and through the island’s capital, Portree. We arrive at the port of Uig from where we take a ferry to Lochmaddy (with dinner on board) on the Isle of Benbecula, our destination for the next two nights.

Day 4

South Uist, Eriskay & the Isle of Barra
This morning, we explore stunning South Uist, an island of the Outer Hebrides with crystal clear water and white powder beaches. We pass the ruins of the 18th century Ormacleit Castle towards the Isle of Eriskay, which is linked by a stone causeway. This beautiful little island is where Bonnie Prince Charlie first set foot on Scottish soil and is also known for its famous, semi-wild ponies. While there we take the lunchtime ferry over to the Isle of Barra. From beaches & hills to machair & moors, there is so much
packed into this island and if you’re lucky you’ll see tourist planes landing on the beach!

Day 5

Island hopping: Benbecula, Harris & Lewis
Today, we travel across North Uist, alongside 13 miles of stunning sandy beaches, fresh water lochs and rolling moorland hills before reaching Berneray, reputedly one of HM King Charles favourite destinations. From here, we board the ferry to Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris, which offers an incredibly diverse landscape. On arrival, we visit St Clement’s Church, Rodel, which was built in around 1500. The Isle of Harris is linked by road to the Isle of Lewis and the drive passes some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the UK. We visit the Isle of Scalpay and admire its lovely waterfront villages before making our way to Stornoway, where we settle into our next hotel for two nights.

Day 6

Isle of Lewis
Today we enjoy a step on guided tour of the island’s fantastic scenery. Lewis is the largest and most populated of the Western Isles, although it remains refreshingly unspoilt and uncrowded. Home to some of the most important seabird colonies in the UK, the Isle of Lewis is a haven to all forms of wildlife. During our circular tour, we visit Carloway Broch, an ancient Iron Age fortification, and the mystic Calanais Visitor Centre where we see the Callanish Standing Stones, one of the best preserved megalithic sites in the whole of Scotland. We also visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and step back in time as we experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the 19th century.

Day 7

This morning, we enjoy some free time to relax and explore the town of Stornoway before boarding the early afternoon ferry to Ullapool from where we continue to our overnight hotel in Strathpeffer, arriving in time for dinner.

Day 8

We make our way to our overnight hotel.

Day 9

We return home.

Please Note: This tour relies heavily on Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services, in the event that a sailing is cancelled or delayed be aware that itineraries will have to be adapted; sometimes at short notice.

Hotel

3* Alexandra Hotel, Fort William

Part of the very fabric of Fort William since 1876, the Alexandra Hotel provides traditional Scottish Hospitality at its best. . Due to the age and nature of this grand old building all bedrooms are individual in size and shape.

Bedooms: Telephone, TV, safe, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron/ ironing board (on request)

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, lounge, free Wi-Fi.

Mobility Information: There is a lift at this hotel.

3* Dark Island Hotel, Isle of Benbecula

The Dark Island hotel is located on the south island of Benbecula in a peaceful location. There is plenty of space in which to relax, both in the bar and the quiet exterior courtyard, and there is a tranquil beach where rare wildlife can be seen just a short stroll from the hotel.

Bedooms: Telephone, TV, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron/ ironing board.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi.

Mobility Information: The hotel does not have a lift but there are ground floor rooms.

4* Cabarfeidh Hotel, Isle of Lewis

The Cabarfeidh is a four-star hotel situated in the beautiful town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Set within in its own attractive gardens, this modern 4-star hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of Stornoway, just across the road from the golf course leading onto historic Lews Castle and its surrounding parkland.

Bedooms: Telephone, TV, hairdryer, iron/ironing board.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi.

Mobility Information: There is a lift at this hotel.

3* Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer

Placed in the heart of the stunning Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, the Ben Wyvis Hotel has an imposing façade yet indoors a warm and friendly welcome awaits you. The Ben Wyvis Hotel is a grand Victorian hotel full of character and charm and is complemented by the nature and adventure that sits on its doorstep. The hotel is surrounded by five acres of woodlands and landscaped mature gardens with stunning views of Ben Wyvis itself.

Bedooms: Telephone, TV, safe, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron/ironing board (on request).

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, lounge, free Wi-Fi.

Mobility Information: There is a lift at this hotel.