Outer Hebrides, Lewis & Harris 5 Day Tour From Glasgow
Journey from Glasgow through the Highlands to the Outer Hebrides, where white-sand beaches, prehistoric monuments and the extraordinary landscapes of Lewis & Harris await.
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Cross the Minch to the Outer Hebrides and discover white-sand beaches, 5,000-year-old monuments, traditional island culture and some of the wildest landscapes in Scotland.
Isle of Harris
Walk the Sands of Luskentyre
Cross into the mountainous landscape of Harris and experience Luskentyre’s vast white sands, turquoise water and dramatic Outer Hebridean backdrop.
Ancient Scotland
Stand Among the Calanais Stones
End your island exploration among one of Scotland’s greatest prehistoric monuments — an extraordinary stone complex dating back around 5,000 years.
Hebridean Culture
Discover Traditional Island Life
Explore blackhouses, crofting settlements, ancient mills and an Iron Age broch as your guide brings generations of life on Lewis into focus.
Highlands & Islands
Experience Far More Than the Islands
Your five-day journey also takes in Highland woodland, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Glencoe and the dramatic landscapes of northern Scotland.
Glasgow to Lewis & Harris, the Highlands & Edinburgh
Travel north through the Highlands, cross the Minch to the Outer Hebrides, spend two nights on Lewis and return through Loch Ness and Glencoe to Edinburgh.
1 Glasgow → Inverness The Hermitage · Dalwhinnie · Aviemore · Culloden · Clava Cairns
Leave Glasgow and travel north into Perthshire for your first walk at The Hermitage, where towering Douglas firs and Black Linn Falls provide a spectacular introduction to Scotland.
Continue into the Highlands to Dalwhinnie Distillery, set among the mountains of the central Highlands, with an opportunity to purchase whisky at the bar.
Stop for lunch in Aviemore in the Cairngorms before travelling to Culloden Battlefield, where your guide tells the story of the final battle of the Jacobite Rising.
Finish the day among the prehistoric stone circles and passage graves of Clava Cairns before travelling into Inverness for your first night.
2 Inverness → Lewis & Harris Corrieshalloch Gorge · Ullapool · Minch Ferry · Luskentyre · MacLeod’s Stone
Leave Inverness and travel northwest towards Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve, where a short woodland walk reveals the dramatic gorge and waterfalls below.
Continue to Ullapool and board the ferry across the Minch to Stornoway. The crossing takes approximately two hours and offers opportunities to watch for seabirds, dolphins and whales.
Once on the islands, travel south into Harris, where rugged mountains suddenly give way to pale beaches and turquoise Atlantic water.
Walk on the magnificent sands of Luskentyre Beach before continuing towards MacLeod’s Stone, a solitary standing stone overlooking the coastal landscape.
Return north to Stornoway for the first of two nights on the Isle of Lewis.
3 Explore the Isle of Lewis Port of Ness · Butt of Lewis · Blackhouses · Dun Carloway · Calanais
Begin on the north coast at the Port of Ness, a small harbour community where your guide introduces the island’s fishing heritage and the tradition of the Guga hunters.
Continue past St Moluag’s Church to the Butt of Lewis, where the lighthouse stands above dramatic Atlantic cliffs at the northern end of the Outer Hebrides.
Walk along the coast towards Eoropie Beach before travelling south via Clach an Trushal, one of Scotland’s tallest standing stones.
Discover traditional Hebridean life at Arnol Blackhouse, see the unusual Whalebone Arch at Bragar and walk to the restored Norse Mill & Kiln.
Continue to Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, the restored coastal crofting settlement whose traditional stone-and-thatch houses remained inhabited into the twentieth century.
Step even further back in time at Dun Carloway Broch, a remarkably preserved Iron Age stone tower overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Finally, reach the Calanais Standing Stones. Walk among this extraordinary Neolithic complex, erected around 5,000 years ago, before returning to Stornoway.
4 Lewis → Inverness Stornoway Ferry · Knockan Crag · Falls of Shin · Glenmorangie
Board the ferry from Stornoway and cross the Minch back to mainland Scotland, with another opportunity to enjoy the sea views from the observation deck.
Travel north to Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve, where an outdoor trail explains the remarkable geology of the North-West Highlands and offers sweeping views towards Assynt.
Continue through the northern Highlands to the Falls of Shin, a woodland waterfall famous for the possibility of seeing Atlantic salmon leap upstream during the right season.
Finish the day with a stop at Glenmorangie Distillery before travelling south to Inverness for your final overnight stay.
5 Inverness → Edinburgh Loch Ness · Urquhart Castle · Fort Augustus · Glencoe · Highland Cows
Leave Inverness and travel to Loch Ness, where you can take the cruise across the loch towards Urquhart Castle.
Explore the castle ruins on the shores of Loch Ness before continuing to Fort Augustus and the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal.
Travel south through some of Scotland’s most dramatic Highland scenery to Glencoe, stopping beneath the famous Three Sisters.
Continue south with the chance to see Highland cows before completing your adventure in Edinburgh.
The itinerary is a guide. Ferry schedules, weather, attraction availability, road conditions and other operational circumstances can require stops or timings to change.
2 Nights on Lewis + 2 Nights in Inverness
Spend Night 1 and Night 4 in Inverness, with Nights 2 and 3 based on the Isle of Lewis during your Outer Hebrides adventure.
Prices are a guide only and may be higher for last-minute bookings, peak season, weekends, holidays, special events or periods of particularly high demand.
If we arrange your accommodation, we’ll first aim to place you in a single room. Occasionally, where supply is limited, a twin room shared with another traveller of the same gender may be used. Contact us if you do not want this considered.
Breakfast is normally included when we arrange your accommodation. If it is unavailable — usually because of a last-minute booking — we’ll let you know and recommend nearby alternatives.
What’s Included & Important Tour Information
Your guide, transport, Outer Hebrides ferry journey and guided sightseeing are included. Accommodation, meals and paid attractions are separate.
Included
- Fun, friendly Scotland tour guide and storyteller
- Transport throughout the five-day journey
- Air-conditioned touring vehicle
- Ferry crossing to Lewis & Harris
- Return ferry to mainland Scotland
- Guided short walks and Active Sightseeing
- Highlands and Outer Hebrides scenery
- Waterfalls and nature stops
- History, stories, myths and legends throughout
- Small-group touring with a maximum of 16 guests
Not Included
- Four nights of accommodation
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Arnol Blackhouse admission
- Gearrannan Blackhouse Village admission
- Glenmorangie Distillery experience
- Loch Ness cruise / Urquhart Castle experience
- Other optional paid attractions
This adventure includes regular short walks in both the Highlands and Outer Hebrides. Terrain can be uneven, wet and slippery, so everyone in your group should be comfortable walking for up to approximately one hour on uneven outdoor ground.
Why Travellers Choose Scotland’s Wild
Small groups, more time outside the vehicle and guides who bring Scotland’s landscapes, history and stories to life.
Small Groups
Maximum 16 TravellersEasier stops, more interaction and a more personal experience throughout your journey.
Active Sightseeing
More Time in the LandscapeExplore beaches, cliffs, ancient monuments and Highland landscapes on foot rather than only through a window.
Expert Guides
Stories Bring Scotland to LifeUnderstand the people, history, folklore and island culture behind the extraordinary places you visit.
5 Star Tours
VisitScotland RatedTravel with an established Scottish company recognised for providing high-quality visitor experiences.
5-Day Lewis & Harris Tour FAQs
Important information about accommodation, ferries, luggage, walking and your Glasgow-to-Edinburgh journey.
Is accommodation included?
No. Your four nights of accommodation are not included in the tour price.
You spend Nights 1 and 4 in Inverness and Nights 2 and 3 on the Isle of Lewis.
Can Scotland’s Wild arrange my accommodation?
Yes. We can arrange accommodation with trusted partners and have Twin, Double, Single and Family room options available.
Can I book my own accommodation?
Yes. Please contact us before booking so we can confirm the area in which the group will be staying.
Your accommodation should normally be within approximately 3km of the group location.
Are the ferry crossings included?
Yes. The ferry required to take the group from Ullapool to Stornoway and the return crossing to mainland Scotland form part of the tour journey.
Which attraction tickets are not included?
Paid attractions including Arnol Blackhouse, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, the Glenmorangie experience and Loch Ness / Urquhart Castle experience are separate from the tour price.
How do I secure my booking?
A 25% deposit is required when booking.
The remaining balance is automatically collected 15 days before your tour starts.
What is the cancellation policy?
- 16+ days before departure: 90% refund.
- 15 days or less: 100% of the booking price is payable.
- No-show: 100% of the tour cost is payable.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age for this scheduled group tour is 12 years old.
If travelling with children under 12, contact us about arranging a private tour.
Where does the tour start?
Check-in is at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure from:
17 Killermont Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3NX.
Does the tour finish in Glasgow?
No. The tour starts in Glasgow but finishes in Edinburgh on Day 5.
Drop-off is outside The Jolly Botanist, 256–260 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT.
What time will we arrive in Edinburgh?
The expected Day 5 arrival is between approximately 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
Traffic, weather and operating conditions can affect the exact arrival time.
How much walking is involved?
You’ll spend a good amount of time outside the vehicle across the five days, including walks on Harris, Lewis and in the Highlands.
Everyone travelling should be comfortable walking for up to approximately one hour on uneven ground.
What should I bring?
- Light waterproof clothing
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots
- Warm layers
- Midge repellent during roughly April–September
- Sun cream on brighter days
Are meals included?
No. Meals and snacks are not included in the tour price.
There are opportunities to purchase food throughout the Highlands, Lewis and Harris. Your guide can recommend options along the way.
How much luggage can I bring?
The maximum luggage allowance is 15Kg (33lbs) per person, with dimensions of approx 56cm x 43 × 25 (22 inch x 17 × 10).
You may also bring a small handbag-sized personal bag. Please make sure you can lift and carry your own luggage.
More luggage information →Will there be bathroom breaks?
Yes. There are regular opportunities to use facilities throughout the Highlands and Outer Hebrides.
Restrooms are also available during the ferry crossings.
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