Island Hopping In The Hebdrides
Book NowJoin us and make wonderful memories as we head north to Scotland for our Magical Hebridean Odyssey tour. This Ava Travel customer favourite is the ultimate island-hopping experience covering the islands of Skye, North Uist, Banbecula, South Uist, Barra (with the added bonus island of Vetersay if time allows on Barra), Bernaray, Lewis and Harris. Discover the Outer Hebrides, Scotlands wild Atlantic islands, travel through areas of unspoilt, natural beauty offering spectacular scenery, impressive mountain ranges and miles of golden, sandy beaches, filled with Gaelic culture, renowned Hebridean hospitality and wonderful wildlife. This tour is very popular and wont be available for long so book now, dont miss out, discover your own magical haven of peace and tranquility in the magnificent surrounding of the Outer Hebrides.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
The Onich Hotel, Fort William 12/13th September 2024 1 Night
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
En-Suite Bedrooms
Dark Island Hotel, Isle of Benbecula 13/15th September 2024 2 Nights
Single Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry Crossing Uig to Lochmaddy, N.Uist
Assistance with bags for those who need it.
2 Course dinner onboard ferry (main + dessert), no evening meal at the hotel in 1st night.
Dinner, bed and breakfast - no Dinner at the hotel on 1st night, evening meal provided onboard ferry due to late arrival
En-suite bedrooms
Packed lunch provided by hotel on Sunday
Return Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry Crossing Eriskay (South Uist) to Ardmhor (Barra) Ardmahor (Barra) to Eriskay (South Uist)
The Caladh Inn, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 15/17th September 2024 2 Nights
Single ferry crossing Caledonian Macbrayne Berneray (North Uist) to Leverburgh (Isle of Harris)
Porterage on arrival (maximum weight musnt exceed 18kg)
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (Buffet/Carvery meals not served)
En-suite bedrooms
Services for a Step-on-Guide for a full day on Isle of Lewis.
Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer 17/18th September 2024 1 Night
Single Caledonian Macbrayne ferry crossing Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) to Ullapool (Scottish mainland)
Porterage
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Single room supplement - £126.00 (single occupancy rooms at all 4 hotels are True Single rooms).
Itinerary
Thursday
Depart Leyland at 08.00am for our journey north to Scotland, the first hotel is our overnight at the Onich Hotel in Fort William with a suitable lunch stop en-route, a great hotel to rest before beginning our wonderful Hebridean adventure, where you will be greeted by a warm welcome and tea/coffee on arrival.
Friday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast. Today's island hopping begins with is crossing by road across the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye where we board a ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy, North Uist, a relatively flat island in the Outer Hebrides covered with peat bogs, low hills and lochans, travel via the Benbecula Causeway to the small island of Benbecula to check in at the Dark Island Hotel our home for the next two nights.
Saturday
Following breakfast we take the causeway to South Uist where the West Coast is a continuous sandy beach while the east is dominated by mountainous peaks, continue on via a further causeway to Eriskay, South Uist, famous for the real 'Whisky Galore' island and Eriskay ponies. It was just off Eriskay between Great Todday and Little Todday that the SS Politician ran aground in 1941 with 50,000 cases of Whisky on board. The locals managed to save several hundred cases before the ship sank, providing them with a good supply of their 'Water of Life'. From here enjoy the short ferry crossing to the Isle of Barra, considered by many to be the most beautiful, little island in Britain. It's tranquil beaches, distinctive culture, where Gaelic is widely spoken, and an ancient history makes a visit to Bara a memorable one. Time allowing travel across the causeway to stunning Vatersay, the most southerly inhabited island on the Hebrides, return to Barra to board the ferry back to Eriskay and return to the hotel.
Sunday
Check out of our hotel following a leisurely breakfast, a packed lunch will be provided today by the Dark Island Hotel to enjoy on our journey. Travel back to North Uist over the Bernaray Causeway to Bernaray where we will board the ferry across to Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris, continuing our journey to The Caladh Inn in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, our Hebridean home for the next two nights.
Monday
Today a local guide will join us on board the coach for a wonderful Island tour. Lewis has a history that dates back thousands of years and ancient stone circles and standing stone can be found everywhere. Sights you will see on your excursion of the island include the moorland interior, where peat is still cut for fuel, traditional croft dwellings, Carloway Broch, one of Scotland's best preserved defence structures dating back 2,000 years. and the scenic But of Lewis
Tuesday
Check out of our hotel following a leisurely breakfast spending free time in Stornoway before boarding our ferry back to Ullapool on the Scottish mainland. From Ullapool continue our journey to our overnight destination, The Ben Wyvis Hotel in Strathpeffer, arriving in time for our evening meal.
Wednesday
Check out of our overnight following breakfast as we continue south through Scotland, bid farewell to Bonnie Scotland as we continue our journey to home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
The Onich Hotel, Fort William 12/13th September 2024 1 Night
Hotel | Onich Hotel, Fort William, PH33 6RY |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Contact | 01855 432323 |
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About the hotel | This family run hotel is surrounded by amazing mountain views, with a loch-side setting and beautiful gardens also surround the Hotel. Guest bedrooms are individually decorated, traditional, comfortable rooms, a great overnight hotel for a comfortable stay.
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Hairdryer | Yes |
Lift | Upper floor accessible by stairs only |
Wifi | Yes
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Toiletries | Yes |
Safety Deposit box | No |
AC | No |
Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | No |
Tea/Coffee | Yes |
Porterage | No |
Dark Island Hotel, Isle of Benbecula 13/15th September 2024 2 Nights
Hotel | Dark Island Hotel, Banbecula |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Contact | 01870 603030 |
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About the hotel
| The Dark Island hotel is a low-rise hotel located on the Isle of Benbecula where you will receive a warm Hebridean welcome. Stroll along the machair tracks close to the hotel to take in the beauty of the area surrounded by wildlife. Guest bedrooms are welcoming, contemporary rooms, perfect for a relaxed and comfortable stay. Relax in the comfortable lounge in the public area of the hotel, perhaps enjoy a wee dram as you watch the world go by.
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Hairdryer | No |
Lift | Low rise hotel |
Wifi | Yes |
Toiletries | Yes |
Safety Deposit Box | No |
AC | No |
Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | No |
Tea/Coffee | Yes |
Porterage | No |
The Caladh Inn, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 15/17th September 2024 2 Nights
Hotel | Caladh Inn, 11 James Street, Stornoway, HS1 2QN |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 star |
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Hotel Contact | 01851 702740 |
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About the hotel | The Caladh Inn on the Isle of Lewis is conveniently located a short walk from Stornoway Town Centre. Staff at the Caladh Inn have an excellent reputation for their warm Hebridean hospitality and relaxed island informality. Guest bedrooms have been recently re-furbished offering comfortable rooms with a complimentary mix of colour along with neutral shades. |
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Hairdryer | No |
Lift | yes |
Wifi | yes |
Toiletries | yes |
Safety Deposit Box | No |
AC | No |
Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | yes |
Tea/Coffee | yes |
Porterage | yes |
Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer 17/18th September 2024 1 Night
Hotel | Ben Wyvis Hotel, Main Street, Strathpeffer, IV14 9DN |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Contact | 01997 423387 |
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About the hotel | This Hotel is set in the beautiful Victorian Spa Town of Strathpeffer, set in the woodlands but only a 250 yard walk away from the centre of the town. This traditional Victorian manor house provides modern comforts while maintaining its character. Guest bedrooms are traditional offering comfortable accommodation, a great place in which to relax following a busy day travelling. |
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Hairdryer | Yes |
Lift | Yes |
Wifi | Yes |
Toiletries | Yes |
Safety Deposit Box | No |
AC | No |
Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | No |
Tea/Coffee | Yes |
Porterage | Yes |
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Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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