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Escape to the Hebrides |
Isles of Barra, South & North Uist, Benbecula, Skye, Harris
and Lewis
11 days /10 nights |
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on accommodation available on this holiday.
A fantastic 'Hop around the Hebrides'
you'll remember for ever. Perhaps the ultimate Western Isles island-hopping
experience?
You can start your Hebridean Escape from
Oban on a Saturday, Monday or a Wednesday. The number of days in
each island can be amended.
DAY 1 - Barra. You
sail from Oban at 15.40 (Saturday), 15.10 (Monday) or 13.40 (Wednesday)
arriving in Castlebay between 18.30 and 20.30. 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 at 11.50
and sail across 'The Little Minch' to Uig, arriving at 13.35 for three
nights in the amazing Isle of Skye.
DAY 8
- Harris & Lewis. You sail
from Uig in northern Skye at 09.40 (Saturday) or 14.00 (Monday or Wednesday)
for 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 at 13.45, arriving in Ullapool at 16.30
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.
Your holiday includes
10 nights accommodation and ferry crossings with own car as detailed.
Based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom:
Please contact us for current holiday prices & offers.
Staying in Guest Houses and B&Bs:
10 nights bed and breakfast
Evening meals can be pre-booked at some guest houses
and B&Bs for £15 - £20 per person, per night.
Staying in Hotels:
10 nights bed & breakfast
10 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Supplement applies for Cabarfeidh Hotel, Lewis.
*Save per person when you
start on a Saturday and spend your 3 nights over the weekend
in Harris & Lewis at the Harris Hotel.
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It is also possible to reverse this holiday and
start from Ullapool on a Saturday or Friday - and you SAVE when you stay in hotels and book DBB and spend your 3 nights over
the weekend in Harris/Lewis at the Harris Hotel.
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.
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Perfect before or after your visit
to the Western Isles.
Information
on accommodation available on this holiday.
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