We've
made it as simple as possible for you to offer the Outer Hebrides as a
tour destination for coach and group travel guests.
Here, where Europe ends and the
Atlantic begins, is a place where visitors may become
travellers on an adventure into unique landscapes and cultures.
These
itineraries are provided for the benefit of coach and group travel
operators planning holidays to the Western Isles of Scotland.
They are facilitated by the co-operation of three independent
hotel companies, offering a choice of
accommodation in four hotels throughout the 160 mile long string of
islands. More information about the hotels is shown below the
suggested itine raries.
If you are a
prospective traveller on a coach holiday and have accidentally arrived at this page, please contact coach
operators direct - you'll find some names on our 'coach holidays' page - please click this link.
The Scottish
Government’s Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) pilot scheme has
made
ferry fares significantly cheaper and is still in place for the foreseeable future, so there has never
been a better time for you to try an Outer Hebridean programme.
As you explore eight of these magical islands, your guests will be
enchanted by shell-sand beaches, mysterious ancient monuments, dramatic
mountains and wonderful wildlife.
You’ll
find that our
experience in the needs of group travel operators means we can provide
a real welcome, good food and comfortable rooms for your guests, while
meeting your own, specific operating objectives.
 Why
not take a few moments to browse the itineraries below? Then call us to discuss how we could help you use them
to
provide something different in the programmes you offer to your clients.
For more
information or tour planning advice, please call Eileen Matheson on
01851 706600, or email groups [at sign] calahotels.com.
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Islands
Galore
A four nights, eight island hopping tour.
Ferry times
vary a little,
according to season, but those shown will give a flavour of what you
can plan. The itinerary shown here is from north to south and
may
be reversed, in which case timings and stopping points will change.
We invite you
to provide
us with suggested dates and direction of travel, so that we can tailor
the itinerary to provide interesting en-route stops to fit in with
ferry timings
.
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From
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To
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Check in
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Depart
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Arrival
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Day One
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Ferry
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Ullapool
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Stornoway
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16:50
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17:35
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20:20
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By road to Caladh Inn
or Cabarfeidh Hotel
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20:30
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Day Two
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Full day circular tour of Lewis
west side and Uig district.
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Visiting:
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The dramatic road, known as
'Europes's longest cul-de-sac' - passing
numerous sea-lochs, rock strewn hillsides (the possibility of seeing
eagles), the vast shell sand beach at Ardroil. Callanish
stone circle.
Carloway Broch, Garenin Blackhouse village. Dalmor
beach. Total 79.3
miles.
A further night in Stornoway.
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Day Three
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By road/ferries:
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Stornoway
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Castlebay (Barra)
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7:20
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By road to: Leverburgh
ferry slipway (public toilets at slipway).
56 miles, non-stop travel time less than 2 hours.
Hot drinks/confectionery machines on ferry.
Toilets.
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Ferry
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Leverburgh
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Berneray
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09:25
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09:35
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10:35
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By road to: Eriskay ferry
slipway,.
66 miles, non-stop travel time about 2 hours
Routed via western coast of N. Uist for coastal views.
Stop: RSPB reserve visitor centre at Balranald (toilets).
Lunch: Isle of Benbecula House Hotel.
Stop: The ancient, ruined chapels and gravestones, thatched
cottages and beach of Howmore (Tobha Mor).
Arrive: Eriskay ferry
slipway. Toilets.
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Ferry
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Eriskay
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Barra
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16:25
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16:35
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17:15
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By road to:
Isle Of Barra Beach Hotel, 7.5
miles
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17:35
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Day Four
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Half day scenic tour of Barra
and Vatersay.
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Visiting:
The restored ancient Chapel of Cille Barra and the Runic
Stone.
Traigh Mor beach and view a landing or take-off at the world's only
beach airport that takes scheduled flights.
Machair, Catalina memorial and beach at Vatersay. Castlebay for Kisimul
Castle and attractions.
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Day Five
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By road to:
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Castlebay ferry
slipway, 3 miles 08:30
departure.
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Ferry
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Castlebay
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Oban
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08:50
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09:20
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14.10
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In
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Footsteps
A two-centre excursion,
which adds value to Skye and Higlands tours.
This
leisurely four night holiday gives your guests plenty of time to
experience the sights and culture of the Outer Hebrides’ more
northerly islands.
An added
benefit is the departure (or arrival)
via the short sea crossing between Uig and Tarbert or Lochmaddy, which
allows your guests to also enjoy the magnificent Skye scenery en-route.
Ferry times
vary a little, according to day of the week and
season, so those given are just a guide..
The itinerary
shown here follows a roughly clockwise
direction and may be reversed, in which case timings and stopping
points will change.
We invite you
to provide
us with suggested dates and direction of travel, so that we can tailor
the itinerary to provide interesting en-route stops to fit in with
ferry timings.
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From
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To
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Check in
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Depart
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Arrival
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Day One
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Ferry
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Ullapool
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Stornoway
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16:50
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17:35
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20:20
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By road to Caladh Inn
or Cabarfeidh Hotel
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20:30
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Day Two
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Full day circular tour of Lewis
west side and Uig district.
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Visiting:
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The dramatic road, known as
'Europes's longest cul-de-sac' - passing
numerous sea-lochs, rock strewn hillsides (the possibility of seeing
eagles), the vast shell sand beach at Ardroil. Callanish
stone circle.
Carloway Broch, Garenin Blackhouse village. Dalmor
beach. Total 79.3
miles.
A further night in Stornoway.
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Day Three
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By road/ferries:
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Stornoway
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Lionacleit (Benbecula)
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09:00
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By road to:
Leverburgh ferry slipway (public toilets
at slipway).
56 miles, non-stop travel time less than 2 hours.
Stop: Tarbert town-ship centre, for
Harris Tweed Shop and exploration. Toilets.
Stop: Horgabost beach for picnic lunches.
Hot drinks/confectionery machines on ferry.
Toilets.
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Ferry
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Leverburgh
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Berneray
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14:30
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14:40
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15:40
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By road to:
Dark Island Hotel - arrrive around 16:40
30 miles, non-stop travel time about 1 hour
Routed via western coast of N. Uist for coastal views. |
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Day Four
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Full day scenic tour via South
Uist and Eriskay with
almost 5 hours on Barra and Vatersay.
08:45 departure.
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 Visiting:
The restored ancient Chapel of Cille Barra and the Runic
Stone.
Traigh Mor beach and possibly view a landing or take-off on the
beach. Machair, Catalina memorial and
beach at
Vatersay. Castlebay township with its visitor attractions.
Arrive:
Eriskay ferry slipway.
Toilets.
09:45
There are also toilets on the ferry.
Lunch:
Isle of Barra Beach Hotel..
Explore Tangasdale beach.
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| Ferry |
Eriskay |
Barra |
10:05 |
10:15 |
10:55 |
| Ferry |
Barra |
Eriskay |
15:35 |
15:45 |
16:25 |
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Day Five
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By road to:
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Lochmaddy ferry
terminal, 22 miles 09:45
departure.
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Ferry
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Lochmaddy
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Uig (Skye)
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10:45
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11:15
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13:00
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Our hotels
for coach parties
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Cala Hotels Group
James Street
Stornoway
ISLE OF LEWIS
HS1 2QN
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Telephone 01851 706600
www.calahotels.com
groups [at sign] calahotels.com
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Isles Hotels Group
Liniclate,
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5PJ
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Telephone 01870 603030
www.isleshotelgroup.co.uk
chrisella [at sign] isleshotelgroup.co.uk
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The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel
Tangasdale Beach
Isle of Barra HS9 5XW
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Telephone 01871 810383
www.isleofbarrahotel.co.uk
barrahotel [at sign] aol.com
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