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Mull, Iona & Staffa Puffin Experience

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Start and end in Edinburgh
4.5 (5 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Tobermory

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Luss conservation village
    • Views from Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint
    • Free time in Inveraray
    • Visit Dunadd Fort
    • Ferry crossing to Isle of Mull

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Inveraray
    Landmarks
    Stirling
    Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
    Luss
    Rest and Be Thankful
    Inveraray
    Dunadd Fort
    Oban
    Tobermory
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  3. Day 2

    Isle of Mull

    Isle of Mull
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife boat trip to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa
    • Visit Fingal's Cave
    • Puffin watching on Staffa
    • Wildlife guide commentary with storytelling
    Landmarks
    Treshnish Isles
    Staffa
    Fingal's Cave
    Isle of Mull
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  4. Day 3

    Tobermory to Oban

    Tobermory to Oban
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel across Isle of Mull
    • Visit Isle of Iona
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • Beach walks on Isle of Iona
    • Ferry crossing back to Oban

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on Isle of Iona
    • Seafood dinner in Oban
    • Drinks at local pub in Oban
    Landmarks
    Isle of Mull
    Isle of Iona
    Iona Abbey
    Oban
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  5. Day 4

    Oban to Edinburgh

    Oban 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

    • Travel through Glen Coe
    • Travel through Rannoch Moor
    • Visit whisky distillery
    • Whisky distillery tour
    • Toast at distillery
    Landmarks
    Glen Coe
    Rannoch Moor
    Edinburgh

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4.5
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.7

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  • Anna4.5•August 2026
    Led by Tom
    Our guide, Tom, went above and beyond to make everyone feel taken care of, from the 8 year old to the 80 year old on...
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    Traveled in August 2026
  • Nicholas3.0•June 2025
    Timing for arrive at locations was badly managed
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Nicholas, thanks for taking the time in leaving your 3 star review. We are disappointed to hear your views on the timings of locations with us on your recent tour experience. We plan and allow enough time for each location and stops on tours but sometimes delays can occur and these timings can be subject to alterations. We hope that you enjoyed the tour and we will pass your feedback on. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • Gillian5.0•June 2024
    The scenery was amazing! The puffins were gorgeous and the beaches on Iona were stunning. The tour guide Rich, had so...
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    Traveled in June 2024
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    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi, thanks for your 5 star review. Rich is a brilliant amazing driver/ guide. We will pass your feedback on. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with the group. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Keith
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  • Roy5.0•June 2024
    First class. First time to the isles and it could not have been better. Guide Rich was fantastic, so knowledgable,...
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    Traveled in June 2024
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    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi, thanks for your 5 star review. Rich is an amazing driver/guide. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Keith
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  • Cilla5.0•June 2024
    The tour was a late decision but proved to be a great choice. Loved it!!! Rich our guide was simply the best. Lovely...
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    Traveled in June 2024
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    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi, thanks for your 5 star review. Rich is an amazing driver/guide. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Keith
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    Kristina

    Asked on May 4th, 2026

    3 nights accommodation is included the the tour fare? Where is the hotel / B&B?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2026

      Your accommodation is included the cost of your ticket.

      We wouldn't have 100% confirmation of the B&Bs you would be staying at until closer to the time, however it most likely be at the Mishnish Hotel and the Alltavona House.

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    Theresa

    Asked on October 3rd, 2024

    Do you operate this tour in September, October: I am thinking 2925

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written October 2024

      Unfortunately we don't because the puffins will have migrated by then.

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      Theresa

      Traveler•Written October 2024

      Do you do any tours minus puffins? I was talking 2025 of course!

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written October 2024

      Yes we do 3, 5, 6 and 8 day tours. And 1-day tours!

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    Alex

    Asked on July 5th, 2024

    I am booking a tour with CIE starting on May 4, 2025 in Edinburgh. I was wondering if there are any late April trips for Mull, Iona, and Staffa from maybe starting April 29 or 30?

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    Tour Details
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2024

      Unfortunately not. Puffin season begins in June so we don't have earlier tours.

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