Haggis Adventures - Island Explorer (7 day)

To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com

Highlights:

Tour Includes:

*  6 nights shared dormitory accommodation

*  All taxes and ferries (where applicable)

*  Transport on one of the famous yellow HAGGiS buses

*  Your legendary local Guide

*  FREE Lonely Planet guidebook

Free time:

*  Go monster spotting on a Loch Ness cruise

*  Hire bikes for the day and get onto the forest trails or climb Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain

*  Try the best black pudding in the world on Stornoway, the tastiest fish and chips in Ullapool or even some haggis… lovely!

*  Try whisky at an optional Highland distillery visit

Tour Excludes:

* Meals

* Entrance Fees

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness

Heading north we pass the famous Forth Bridge and into Perthshire, surrounded by mountains, forests and salmon packed rivers. We stop in Dunkeld, heart of Macbeth country, where we can visit its historic cathedral, and then continue north to hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the tragedy of his defeat on the eerie moor of lonely Culloden Battlefield, scene of the last major battle in Britain. The Highland Capital is our home for the night.

Day 2: Inverness to Loch Ness

Our journey takes us through some of the most remote and isolated wilderness in Europe with a chance to get out and hike through some stunning mountain scenery. We then continue on to Loch Ness, passing the ruins of Urquhart Castle before arriving at Fort Augustus on the shores of the famous loch.

Day 3: Free Day Loch Ness

Get amongst some spectacular Highland scenery and do your own thing. Hire bikes, take a boat trip on Scotland's most famous loch to try and spot you-know-who, climb a mountain or chill out in Morag's Lodge with a nice local beer.

Day 4: Loch Ness to Lewis

Today we journey through the wilderness of the north west Highlands, some of the most remote and most isolated mountain terrain in Europe. We visit Corrieshalloch Gorge, a breathtaking mile long gorge set amongst the trees, then continue on to the wee fishing village of Ullapool. Grab some of the best fish and chips you will ever have and tuck in to them on the pier before we board our ferry bound for the Western Isles.

Day 5: Lewis & Harris

We visit the stunning Callanish Standing Stones, Neolithic in age and dating back more than 4,000 years. Their meaning remains a mystery, but these are considered to be some of the most impressive and inspiring of any of the ancient stones in Britain. These Hebridean islands are predominantly Gaelic speaking and have an unbroken culture dating back millennia. We visit a traditional blackhouse and the home of tweed makers, a fabric exclusive to the islands and now considered very trendy!

Day 6: Harris to Skye

In the morning we explore the amazing beaches of Harris, famous for its clear blue waters, magnificent mountain backdrop and traditional crofting culture. These islands are home to the Clan MacLeod who have lived here for centuries. After exploring the wonders of Harris, we cross by ferry to the 'winged island' of Skye. We explore this magical isle with its awesome scenery and stunning mountain ranges while hearing about its many legends and faerie stories.

Day 7: Skye to Edinburgh

Back on the mainland, we stop to view the impressive Eilean Donan Castle perched on the shores of Loch Duich then journey along the Great Glen fault line before passing Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. We discover the story behind the name 'The Weeping Glen' at Glencoe, and then continue over the desolate wilds of Rannoch Moor. We finally pass Stirling with its famous Wallace Monument, where the true story of Braveheart is told, before returning to the capital city of Edinburgh at approximately 5pm.

Additional Information:

Passengers must be 18 years and over to go on this tour.  There is no upper age restriction.
This can be at the discretion of Haggis Adventures

Average age group 18-35

Edinburgh Departure: Haggis Office, 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB - 8.30am

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time to check in for tour

Haggis Adventures Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy – minimum 28 days (working days Mon- Fri) 40% will be retained by VisitScotland.com.  Less than 28 days 100% will be retained and no refund will apply.