Island Hopping Tours

Our island walking tours are an incredible way to explore the beauty of Scotland’s most remote locations and offer an easy way for many people to explore the outdoors through activity. Many of our walking tours are graded as ‘green’ meaning shorter days and less ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ allowing people with many different fitness levels the chance to explore the stunning Scottish environments. Look forward to events such as exploring the uninhabited island of Mingulay, journeying on a private charter boat and visiting four different islands around the Argyll Peninsula.

Argyll & the Isles

Easy difficulty: Green 3

• Explore the beautiful Argyll Peninsula, visiting four islands which hug its western coastline, spending the final two nights at a lovely hotel on the whisky island of Islay.
• Take a privately chartered boat to the wild island of Jura, detouring to view the turbulent waters of the famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool.
• Stay in two welcoming small hotels, each with a tranquil setting, with wonderful meals providing the perfect end to each day.

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Uists, Barra and Mingulay

Easy difficulty: Green 2

• Visit seven islands on a spectacular journey through the southern Outer Hebrides, indulging in the wild scenery and rich history of the islands.
• Journey to the abandoned island of Mingulay on a privately chartered boat, relishing its wild beauty and abundant wildlife while learning about the hardships of life there.
• Enjoy exceptional Highland hospitality at our carefully selected guest houses, set in magnificent coastal locations.

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Outer Hebrides & Skye

Easy difficulty: Green 2

• Experience the rich ornithology of Lewis, spy red deer and golden eagles on Harris, and seek out otters on Skye
• Enjoy exceptional Highland hospitality at our carefully selected small hotels, set in magnificent locations on the coast

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The Orkney Islands

Easy difficulty: Green 2

• Take a privately chartered boat to the wild island of Jura, detouring to view the turbulent waters of the famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool.
• Stay in two welcoming small hotels, each with a tranquil setting, with wonderful meals providing the perfect end to each day.

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Why not explore Scotland’s islands from the sea? You can do just that on one of our exciting sea kayaking adventures where you’ll be able to marvel at Scotland’s beautiful coastline as you float on calm and peaceful waters. Look out for local sea life as you may be lucky enough to be greeted by a few Dolphins or Otters on your journey. Rest on a pristine sandy beach between kayaking sessions and absorb your surroundings.

The Summer Isles

Intermediate difficulty: Blue 6

• Explore this archipelago of deserted islands, wild coastlines, rock arches and white-sand beaches.
• Paddle in the crystal clear waters, enjoying the spectacular views of the coastal mountains.
• Camp in beautiful, remote spots with spectacular views of the surrounding island and coastlines.

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The Outer Hebrides

Intermediate difficulty: Blue 5

• Explore pristine deserted islands, wild coastlines, and white-sand beaches by sea kayak.
• Paddle in the crystal clear waters, enjoying the spectacular views of the coastal mountains.
• Undertake a 2 day expedition by sea kayak to explore some of the more remote islands

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Looking for a holiday that’s a bit more active on land? Then our Road Cycling holidays are perfect for you. Explore impressively stunning islands like Arran, Islay and Jura by bike or for a greater challenge cycle through an amazing 5 different countries of Great Britain and Ireland and experience incredibly diverse countries of the UK.

The Five Countries

Intermediate difficulty: Blue 6

• Ride through the fantastic 5 countries of Great Britain & Ireland.
• Experience the culture of 5 different nations journeying through the best of scenery.
• Explore the roads made famous by the Tour de France, Tour of Britain & Tour of Ireland.

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Arran, Islay & Jura

Easy difficulty: Green 3

• Island hopping across 3 of Scotland’s best islands – Arran, Islay and Jura.
• Enjoy world-class whisky and wildlife on the beautiful Island of Islay.
• Visit the third-largest whirlpool in the world en route to the Kingdom of Argyll.

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How about seafaring around the remote Scottish islands for a whole week? By choosing to venture on one of our sailing holidays you’ll have the chance to just that. Explore incredible locations such as the Hebridian islands, the remote Knoydart Peninsula and Skye by boat and have the opportunity to wander lush green environments by foot.

Knoydart, Skye & The Small Isles

Intermediate difficulty: Blue 5

• Enjoy a combined sailing and walking holiday, exploring the Hebrides on a traditional yacht.
• Experience the extraordinary wildlife of Scotland in its most unspoiled wild locations.
• Discover some of Scotland’s finest walking, accessing rarely-trodden routes from the yacht.

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The Inner Hebrides

Easy difficulty: Green 3

• Explore the finest sailing in Europe, sailing amidst the many beautiful islands which dot the West Highlands coastline
• Take the wheel of our traditional 75-year old gaff-cutter yacht as you sail from island to island
• Experience the extraordinary marine wildlife of Scotland in its most unspoilt wild locations

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