Magical Hebridean Odyssey Adventure
Magical Hebridean Odyssey Adventure
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 Benbecula, North Uist, South Uist, Barra, Harris and Lewis and the added bonus island of Vetersay if time allows when on Barra. Discover the Outer Hebrides, Scotland’s 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 won’t be available for long so book now, don’t miss out, discover your own slice of magical heaven in the Outer Hebrides.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage (At the Caladh Inn Stornoway, Isle of Lewis only, luggage assistance only will be provided at The Dark Island Hotel on Benbecula).
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
02/04/2024 Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen – Overnight Hotel – 1 Night
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
03/04/2025 Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula – 2 nights
Single ferry fare Uig to Lochmaddy
2-course meal onboard the Uig to Lochmaddy ferry crossing
Tea/Coffee on arrival at the Dark Island Hotel
03/4/2025 bed and breakfast. 04/04/2025 Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Return ferry fare Eriskay/Barra/Eriskay
05/04/2025 Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway – 2 nights
Single ferry fare Berneray to Leverburgh
Packed lunch provided from the Dark Island Hotel in Benbecula
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Services of a local coach and driver for 1 day while on Lewis (Ava Travel driver rest day)
Services of a guide for a tour of Lewis
07/04/2025 The Caledonia Hotel, Ullapool – Overnight hotel – 1 night
Single ferry fare Stornoway – Ullapool
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Single Room Supplement - £207.00
Itinerary:
Thursday
Depart Leyland at 09.00am for our journey north to Scotland, first stop is our overnight hotel The Buchanan Arms Hotel in Drymen with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Friday
Today our Hebridean adventure begins, travel via breathtaking Glencoe to Uig on the Isle of Skye where we will board the ferry across to Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, a relatively flat island covered with peat bogs, low hills and lochans, travel via the Benbecula Causeway to the small island of Benbecula, sit back relax and enjoy a 2-course meal onboard the ferry (there will be no evening meal at the hotel this evening due to our late arrival). Arrive at the Dark Island Hotel in Benbecula to a warm Hebridean welcome with tea/coffee on arrival. Enjoy our two nights stay.
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 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 The Dark Island Hotel following breakfast, a packed lunch will be provided for our journey to Lewis today. Today's island hopping begins with our crossing from Bernaray, Isle of North Uist to Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris, enjoy the scenic journey as we travel through the dramatic landscape of Harris to the Isle of Lewis, the largest island of the western Isles or Outer Hebrides to check in at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, our island home for the next two nights.
Monday
Following breakfast, join a local coach and guide to enhance our excursion of the Island of Lewis. Lewis has a history that dates back thousands of years and ancient stone circles and standing stone can be found everywhere. On the west coast of the Isle of Lewis at Callanish stands a magnificent collection of stone circles and rows of standing stones called the 'Hebrides' Stonehenge. Other sights you will see on your excursion of the island include the moorland interior, where peat is still cut for fuel, traditional croft dwellings and Carloway Broch, one of Scotland's best preserved defence structures dating back 2,000 years.
Tuesday
Check out of our Isle of Lewis hotel to board the ferry in Stornoway (ferry times have still to be published for 2026, depending on our crossing time there may be free time allowed in Stornoway beforehand). Our ferry will take us across to Ullapool on the Scottish mainland, where we will stay overnight at The Caledonian Hotel.
Wednesday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| Hotel | Buchanan Arms Hotel 22 Main Street, Drymen, Glasgow G63 0BQ |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Buchanan Arms Hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Loch Lomond, was once Home Farm for Buchanan Castle with the original part dating back to the early 1800’s, it retains a country house style with a blend of character, contemporary and modern leisure facilities, including swimming pool. The lounge and sun lounge provide relaxed seating and there’s a characterful Baronial style bar. Guest bedrooms are comfortable, beautifully furnished rooms. Please note that there is no lift at this hotel lower ground floor or first floor rooms are accessed vis 12 stairs, ground floor rooms are accessed with occasional steps along the corridor, there are just 3 doubles with level, easy access available on request only. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | No |
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| Hotel | The Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01870 603030 |
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| About the hotel | Located in the Outer Hebrides, in the heart of Benbecula you will find The Dark Island Hotel. Stroll along the machair tracks close to the hotel, you will hear corncrakes, oystercatchers and lapwings calling from the vibrant patchwork of the machair. Guest bedrooms are comfortable, contemporary rooms for a relaxed and comfortable stay. In true island tradition, perhaps relax and enjoy a dram in wonderful surroundings. N.B Porterage isn’t provided by the hotel however they will assist those customers who are not able to manage themselves. There is no lift at the hotel but plenty ground floor rooms with at least 2 steps to bedrooms to negotiate – these rooms are on request only. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Assistance only - see note in about the hotel |
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| Hotel | Cabarfeidh Hotel Manor Park, Perceval Rd S, Stornoway HS1 2EU |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01851 702604 |
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| About the hotel | The Cabarfeidh is a 4-star hotel in the beautiful town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis where you can expect a warm Hebridean welcome. As with all island hotel the atmosphere here is laid back. Set within its own attractive gardens, this modern 4-star hotel is located on the edge of Stornoway, opposite the golf course that leads onto historic Lews Castle. Guest bedrooms are traditional, comfortable rooms, for a relaxing stay on the Isle. |
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| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
Fourth Hotel-
| Hotel | The Caledonian Hotel, Quay Street, Ullapool IV26 2UG |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Caledonian Hotel is a traditional, yet contemporary styled hotel located in the centre of Ullapool town. Guest bedrooms vary in shape and size, they are comfortable, and all have showers with a step up and into rather than shower over bath. Public areas offer level or ramp access, there’s a bar and coffee shop too. N.B There is no lift at this hotel, there are several bedrooms on the ground floor with level access, please request when booking if you need one of these for mobility reasons. Due to the historic nature of the hotel, it is necessary to negotiate steps to all other bedrooms. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | No |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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