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6 Day Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 0

    Inverness to Stornoway

    Inverness to Stornoway
    Start point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Corrieshalloch Gorge
    • Ferry journey from Ullapool to Stornoway
    • Visit Harris Distillery for a dram
    Landmarks
    Corrieshalloch Gorge
    Ullapool
    Harris Distillery
    Stornoway
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  3. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Edinburgh to Inverness
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Kelpies equine sculptures
    • Pass Stirling Castle
    • View Doune Castle
    • Experience Glen Coe
    • Visit Loch Ness and learn about the Loch Ness monster legend
    • View Ben Nevis from the journey

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the River Ness
    • Visit Inverness Castle for city views
    • Explore local bars and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Kelpies
    Stirling Castle
    Doune Castle
    Glen Coe
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Inverness Castle
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  4. Day 3

    Stornoway

    Stornoway
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dun Carloway Broch
    • Explore Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • Visit Butt of Lewis and lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Wander around Stornoway harbour
    • Dine at local seafood restaurants
    Landmarks
    Dun Carloway Broch
    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Butt of Lewis
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  5. Day 4

    Stornoway to Portree

    Stornoway to Portree
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iolaire Monument
    • Explore beaches on the Isle of Harris
    • Visit the oldest medieval church on the Isle of Harris
    • Ferry journey to Skye

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy local seafood and whisky in Portree
    • Take a scenic walk around Portree
    Landmarks
    Iolaire Monument
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  6. Day 5

    Portree

    Portree
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sligachan River and old bridge with Cuillin mountains views
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Visit Kilt Rock
    • Visit the Old Man of Storr

    Optional Activities

    • Shop in Portree
    • Dine at Portree restaurants
    • Explore Portree harbour
    Landmarks
    Sligachan River
    Cuillin Mountains
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Kilt Rock
    Old Man of Storr
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  7. Day 6

    Portree to Edinburgh

    Portree to Edinburgh
    End point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey to Mallaig
    • Train journey over Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Optional Activities

    • Jacobite Steam Train (reserve at time of booking)
    Landmarks
    Mallaig
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Cairngorms National Park
    Edinburgh
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  • Keith5.0August 2026
    Small group tour was wonderful. Very nice accommodations and excellent food. Scenery was spectacular and tour...
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  • Rodessa4.2August 2026
    This trip was so magical! For the entire trip out tour guide offers us commentary, history and pointed out local...
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  • Jutta5.0October 2025
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    Louise is the best driver and guide I have ever experienced. She is an asset to any tour.
    Traveled in September 2025
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    Dear Jutta, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Louise. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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    Lorna5.0August 2025
    There are really no words that can do this trip justice. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our six day tour. The...
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    Dear Mattie and Lorna. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Tiegan. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you so much for the wonderful 5* review and glad you learnt history on tour. We are delighted to receive such lovely feedback, and are happy to read that you loved Bonnie Scotland as much as we do! We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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  • Christine5.0June 2025
    Great itinerary. The company was responsive to questions. Our tour leader was knowledgeable. Accommodations were...
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    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Christine, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us including accommodations. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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    Jennifer5.0June 2025
    Our guide, Rich was brilliant. Informative, amusing, obliging, adaptable, knowledgeable and accommodating. He made...
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    Hi Jennifer, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Rich is an amazing driver guide who loves sharing his knowledge and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • Delphine4.0September 2024
    Led by Steve
    Tour was great but sometimes, such as touring of castle and gardens. there was not enough time to enjoy the castle...
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    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Delphine, thanks for your 4 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We appreciate your comments and will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • Gregory5.0August 2024
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    Steve was a terrific tour guide. He had the enthusiasm and story telling qualities that make a good tour a great...
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    Hi Gregory, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Steve is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • Doreen5.0August 2024
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    Jennifer5.0August 2024
    Had an amazing time. Great accommodation. Tour guide, Rick, was fantastic. Very informative of all the Island history.
    Traveled in July 2024
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    Hi Jennifer, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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    Juan

    Asked on July 29th, 2026

    Is there another departure possible in september? We arrive only on september 26th in Edinburgh.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      Unfortunately the 24th September will be our final operation of the 6 day Isle of Skye & Outer Hebrides Tour for the 2026 season. If you are keen to explore The enchanting Isle of Skye specifically alongside some other areas of interest in The Scottish Highlands, we have a comprehensive 5 Day Tour departing on Monday 28th September with good B&B rooming availability still. The tour is called Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness and includes 2 nights over on the Isle of Skye, 1 night in Oban on the West Coast- considered the gateway to the isles as well as 1 night in Inverness the capital of The Scottish Highlands.

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    Laurie

    Asked on July 1st, 2026

    What is the estimated time of arrival back to Edinburgh at the end of the trip? Would there be any free time on this tour to explore on our own? Does the tour usually go for the whole day and will we stop for the night only? Are there additional tours or sites we can book in advance?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      Your estimated time of arrival back to Edinburgh for the 6 Day Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour is approximately 8:30pm, however this may be slightly earlier or later depending on traffic. We would recommend having accommodation in Edinburgh the evening your tour returns, in the unlikely event of a late arrival back in the city. Our multiday tours allow for independent exploration between stops, with the driver bringing your group to allocated stops and locations, however the way you explore these stops is completely up to yourselves! Each day of your tour will conclude around roughly 5pm, giving you lots of time for evening activities such as dinners and exploration in the evenings. While we do not have additional sites that are available to pre-book on this tour, there is the option to visit the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle on your fifth day which you can purchase tickets for locally if you would like to visit on the day.

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      Laurie

      TravelerWritten July 2026

      For clarification the tour begins in Edinburgh? I see the starting point at Edinburgh but the first day location is Inverness.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      Yes, this tour departs from 60 High Street, Edinburgh

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    Olivia

    Asked on April 21st, 2026

    Could you provide more detailed information about the itinerary, including the tour and accommodation?

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      Olivia

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      Is it possible to hire a guide that speaks Spanish?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      The price of your tour includes the 6 day coach tour with 5 night B&B accommodation and a journey on the West Highland Line.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      All of our tours are with a live English guide. We do offer Spanish audio guides but this is not a translation of what your guide will be saying and more filled with stories and facts about the places visited on tour.

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    Joshua

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    can we please know the names of the hotels and/or bed & breakfast where we will be staying on this tour.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      At this time we can not confirm accommodation providers on this tour and will not be able to until a few days before departure when all details are finalised. We aim to keep travellers within 1 mile of the centre of the towns and around 10-15 minutes walk or so.

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    Gloria

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    what options for accomodation would be available to us,3 girls wanting to travel together.We don't mind if there is a 3 bedded option in one room,or the hostel option.kindly advise.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      We have no single rooms or triple rooms available for this tour on this date. You would be best to book with our sister company Haggis Adventures for this tour on this date. This would be multi shared hostel dorms on this tour.

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      Gloria

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      what options do we have for a group of 3?We dont mind a 3 bedded room,with a put up bed,on a BNB basis.The option under Haggis Adventure is on a hostel basis withoutbreakfast,which my other friends are not comfortable with,and we want to travel together.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      For 3 people we cannot offer anything but hostel rooms on this date I am afraid. If you want, you can book 1 hostel space via Haggis Adventures and a double or twin room through Highland Explorer Tours.

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    Kevin

    Asked on June 14th, 2025

    I can't seem to find what time the tour leaves Edinburgh on the 21st. Then what time we are due back in Edinburgh on the 26th.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Your tour would depart Edinburgh at 8:30AM with check in starting at 8:15AM. You should return to Edinburgh at 8:30 PM, traffic and delays depending.

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    Douglas

    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    Are there any Isle of Skye & the Outer Hebrides that start on September 6 or 7th.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      It is only on 4th September 2025.

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Are these items you list as additional services an extra cost? Are additional services like Isle of Harris, Old Man of Storr, Jacobite Steam Train, Dun Carloway Broch, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Skye, Portree, Kilt Rock, Glen Coe, Inverness, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Kelpies, Ullapool, Live Commentary & Storytelling in English, Distillery Visit, All Ferry Journeys included or extra? On insurance, can we purchase form you after the initial booking? If we check with our home travel agent for insurance and decide to take the Tour Radar insurance? Does the group smaller than 30 people? Do you provide Restaurant information so we may make reservations ahead? I read it is a challenge to get places in Porttree and other towns at high season. What can you help on that?

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Does the tour guide show us the Trotternish point on the day we are in Portree? What are the sites? Do you provide dining names so we may reserve ahead of time? I understand that it is recommended in Porttree to get restaurant reservations. Do you transport us to our B&B or hotel we choose. It states we may be 20-30 minute walk to restaurants.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      We stop off at the main sites in Skye such as Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Sligachan and possibly Lealt falls on the 5 day tour Highlands and Skye and 6 day tour Skye and Hebrides. We may stop at Trotternish peninsula. The driver guide would provide some recommendations for restaurants that you can book when you are there or we can provide a list in advance of you booking a 5 day or 6 day tour. We have set accommodations booked for the 5 day and 6 day tours and we would be able to advise of the names of these on check in or 1 week before your tour. We would drop you off at each accommodations each night.

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    Roger

    Asked on June 3rd, 2025

    Does the tour include portaging luggage from tour bus to sleeping accommodations? Or does the tour bus drop you and your luggage right at the B&B?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      The driver will drop you off at the accommodation with your luggage. There might be a very small distance to walk to the entrance with your luggage.

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    Lisa

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can you suggest a reasonably priced hotel close by rendezvous for a few days prior and one day after

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Please see a list attached of Edinburgh accommodations near to our departure point.

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    Roger

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    Are there available spots for four travellers and two twin rooms?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      There is not enough space on this travel date. We cannot open any other rooms.

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