6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept and rugged, the region comprises a string of beautiful islands, the largest being the isles of Lewis and Harris, both of which are visited on the tour.
See historical sites including the *Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch; incredible scenery at the Butt of Lewis and Bhaltos; and sites such as Dunvegan Castle and Glendale Castle on the Isle of Skye. Arnol Blackhouse entry included in the tour price.
The experience includes your choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornaway in the Outer Hebrides and Portree on the Isle of Skye.
Discover Scotland's most beautiful landscapes on this tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
- 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye
- Driver/guide
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 3AY
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Loch Ness
4 Stops
Isle of Lewis and Harris
3 Stops
Explore the islands of Lewis and Harris
3 Stops
Luskentyre beach and the Isle of Harris
3 Stops
Explore the Isle of Skye
2 Stops
Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour timings are for reference only and may change (subject to group's interests).
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Passengers are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Arnol Blackhouse – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
- Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Please note that Arnol Blackhouse will be closed from 31 August to 3 October for rethatching works. The site will not be accessible during this period and will be a photo stop only.
- Please note from 1-31 October, the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye will be inaccessible due to road works. Unfortunately, this means you won’t be able to visit the Quiraing during this time, but you may still be able to catch a glimpse of it from a distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse.
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach.
- 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast.
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye.
- Driver/guide.
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified.
- Admission fees: Unless specified.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
- 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye
- Driver/guide
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour timings are for reference only and may change (subject to group's interests).
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Passengers are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Arnol Blackhouse – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
- Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Please note that Arnol Blackhouse will be closed from 31 August to 3 October for rethatching works. The site will not be accessible during this period and will be a photo stop only.
- Please note from 1-31 October, the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye will be inaccessible due to road works. Unfortunately, this means you won’t be able to visit the Quiraing during this time, but you may still be able to catch a glimpse of it from a distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
