Escape to the Hebrides

Sample Tour

You can start your Hebridean Escape from Oban on a Monday, Wednesday or a Saturday. Alternatively you can take the tour in reverse from Ullapool on a Friday or Saturday. The number of days in each island can be amended.

DAY 1 - Barra. You sail from Oban arriving in Castlebay on the tiny island of Barra. Your two nights in Barra give you time to enjoy the beautiful beaches and walks. Looking west from Barra Head, the next stop is Newfoundland!

DAY 3 - The Uists & Benbecula. Journey north on the ferry from Ardmhor in Barra to Eriskay and South Uist (there are 4-5 ferries daily taking 40 minutes). Spend two nights in either North or South Uist or Benbecula.

DAY 5 - Skye . Join the ferry from Lochmaddy in North Uist and sail across 'The Little Minch' to Uig. Stay for three nights in the amazing Isle of Skye.

DAY 8 - Harris & Lewis. You sail from Uig in northern Skye on the 1 hour 40 minutes crossing to Tarbert for your three nights in Harris and Lewis. You can stay 1 night in Harris followed by 2 nights in Lewis, or vice versa, or all 3 nights in one location.

DAY 11 - Sail from Stornoway arriving in Ullapool where this wonderful Hebridean Island Holiday ends.

Optional Extra: Let us know if you wish to relax and stay overnight in Ullapool or nearby - we have a choice of hotel and guest house accommodation.

Stay at least one night in Ullapool, preferably two or more, to explore the spectacular coastline including Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point on the British mainland. You could visit Inverewe Garden or the Achiltibuie Hydroponicum and enjoy a boat trip to the delightful Summer Isles. Choice of restaurants in the village.

You can also include a night or two in the bustling harbour town of Oban before/after your island adventure. Perfect before or after your visit to the Western Isles.

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