9-Day Scotland Hiking Tour | Mull, Skye, Eigg & Highlands
Starting on the 3rd May 2027 | 7 Seats Available
Guided Hikes in Mull, Skye, Eigg & the Highlands
Designed for active travelers who seek true physical immersion, this 9-day Scotland hiking adventure crosses the wild landscapes of Mull, Skye, the off-grid Isle of Eigg, and the Highlands.
The starts on the 2nd May taking full advantage of Scotland’s longer, sunnier days and completely midge-free trail conditions. Strictly limited to 7 guests, this is an unhurried, summit-led adventure. Hike up to world-class viewpoints like An Sgùrr, navigate the ancient landslips of The Quiraing, track sea eagles along Ben Tianavaig, and stand on Sgùrr na Strì to take in what is widely considered the finest view in the British Isles.
Off the trail, the pace remains intentional: distillery tastings, ancient coastal castles and quiet evenings in historic Highland inns over fresh produce, local seafood and fine drams.
Hiking Adventure Overview
📅 Tour Dates: 2nd May – 11th May 2027 (starting and finishing in Edinburgh)
🚐 Transport: Comfortable 9-seater minivan
💼 What’s included: Accommodation with breakfast, all ferry crossings, guided transport throughout, Ceilidh dancing, Staffa & Lunga boat excursion, selected castle visits, and a whisky distillery tour and tasting.
Captain’s Note: Just fasten your seatbelt for a cracking trip! The pace stays entirely relaxed so you can truly absorb the magic of the Highlands, rather than rushing through a rigid timetable.
Reserve Your Spot
8 Nights of Accommodation & Breakfast Included
Max 7 people
Pick up location: Accommodation
Enquire below for availability and to reserve your space
9-Day Hebrides Hiking Tour Itinerary
Introduction Day
Welcome to Edinburgh and Harry Potter Walking Tour
The start of our trip begins by exploring Edinburgh’s Potter Trail through our award winning Harry Potter and History Walking Tour. This 2 hour experience weaves through Edinburgh’s Old Town visiting a stunning castle viewpoint on the way whilst digesting the cities magical architecture and ambiance which fueled J.K. Rowling’s imagination whilst creating the series. This will be closer followed by a team dinner at Makar’s Mash Bar to try some classic Scottish Home Comfort Food.

Young Coo & Castle
Day 1: Edinburgh to Oban
We depart Edinburgh and head north-west through stunning Highland scenery to Oban. From there, we board the ferry to the Isle of Mull, arriving in time for a relaxing evening.
Overnight
➤ The Oldest Inn on the Isle of Mull, The Bellachroy Inn
Highlights
➤ Iconic castles including Doune, Kilchurn, and Finlarig
➤ The panoramic Creag An Tuirc viewpoint walk above Balquhidder
➤ Finishing the day Ceilidh Dancing in Oban

Young Coo & Castle
Day 2: Isle of Mull & Iona Hiking - Moy Castle, Dùn Ì & Tobermory
A full, immersive day exploring the rich history, hidden beaches, and coastal paths of the Isle of Mull and Iona. We blend ancient clan history with stunning natural walks, finishing the day in Mull’s world-famous, colourful harbour town.
Overnight
➤ The beautiful Bellachroy Inn (Isle of Mull)
Highlights
➤ Scenic coastal hike to the mysterious Lochbuie Standing Stones and the haunting, medieval ruins of Moy Castle
➤ Cross over to Iona to walk up Dùn Ì – Iona’s highest summit
➤ Finish the day in Tobermory in the vibrant harbour town

Tobermory
Day 3: Isle of Staffa and Puffin Boat Trip
A spectacular day dedicated to the dramatic coastlines and world-class wildlife of the Isle of Mull. We journey through the island’s breathtaking scenery to board our dedicated wilderness boat cruise, heading out to the Atlantic to witness the staggering basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and meet the famous nesting puffins.
Overnight:
➤ The beautiful Bellachroy Inn (Isle of Mull)
Highlights:
➤ Boat cruise to the otherworldly Isle of Staffa & Fingal’s Cave
➤ Landing on Lunga to walk right alongside the puffins

Fingal’s Cave
Day 4: Ardnamurchan, Castle Tioram & Over to Skye
We catch an early ferry from Tobermory to Kilchoan to explore the wild Ardnamurchan peninsula. After visiting remote beaches and a hidden tidal castle, we take a short ferry over to the Isle of Skye.
Overnight:
➤ Allt Yelkie Luxury En-suite Glamping Pods (Earlish, Isle of Skye)
Highlights:
➤ Hike to the superb remote peak of Ben Hiant
➤ Exploring the dramatic, tide-island ruins of Castle Tioram
➤ Scenic ferry crossing to Skye and an evening under the stars in Portree

Castle Tioram
Day 5: Isle of Skye & The Old Man of Storr
A full day dedicated to Skye’s most dramatic, otherworldly landscapes. We tackle the iconic morning hike to the Old Man of Storr, followed by a journey through the rugged northern Trotternish Peninsula.
Overnight
➤ Allt Yelkie Luxury En-suite Glamping Pods (Earlish, Isle of Skye)
Highlights
➤ The legendary 2.5-hour hike to the Old Man of Storr
➤ Exploring the magical hills of the Fairy Glen
➤ Historic stops at Duntulm Castle, Rha Falls, and Kilmuir Cemetery

Old Man of Storr Winter
Day 6: Hiking & Exploring the Isle of Skye
We explore some of Skye’s most spectacular landscapes, from a hike up Ben Tianavaig to the dramatic cliffs of Neist Point, with time to discover Portree and visit historic Dunvegan Castle.
Overnight
➤ Allt Yelkie Glamping Pods, Isle of Skye
Highlights
➤ Ben Tianavaig hike
➤ Neist Point and its dramatic coastline
➤ Exploring Portree
➤ Dunvegan Castle

Isle of Skye Hiking
Luskentyre
Day 7: Hike to Sgùrr na Strì - Britain's Greatest Viewpoint
We take the boat from Elgol across Loch Scavaig to Loch Coruisk, deep in the heart of the Cuillin. From here, we hike towards Sgùrr na Strì, one of Skye’s finest viewpoints, with breathtaking views across the mountains and out towards the sea.
Overnight
➤ Allt Yelkie Glamping Pods, Isle of Skye
Highlights
➤ Boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk
➤ Hiking Sgùrr na Strì, Scotland’s greatest and remote viewpoint
➤ Spectacular views of the Cuillin mountains

Sgurr Na Stri
Day 8: The Wild North West Coast & Famous Lochinver Pies
We catch the morning ferry from Lewis to Ullapool, keeping our eyes peeled for marine wildlife. Back on the mainland, we explore the jaw-dropping, rugged landscapes of the North West Highlands before heading toward Inverness.
Overnight
➤ North Kessock Hotel, Inverness
Top Highlights
➤ Walking out to Clashnessie Falls and the dramatic Wailing Widow Falls
➤ Relaxing on the pristine white sands of Clachtoll Beach
➤ A lunch stop for legendary gourmet pies at the famous Lochinver Larder
➤ Peer down into the breathtaking, deep chasm of Corrieshalloch Gorge

Clachtoll Beach
Day 9: Reindeer Experience, Ancient Woodlands & Edinburgh Return
We track south from Inverness through the majestic Cairngorms, blending deep Highland history with magical nature experiences before arriving back in Edinburgh by late afternoon.
Overnight
➤ Tour Ends in Edinburgh (Approx. 6:00 PM)
Top Highlights
➤ A powerful, sobering visit to the historic Culloden Battlefield
➤ Cairngorm Reindeer Experience — a guided hike to meet the UK’s only free-roaming reindeer herd
➤ A lunch and shopping stop at the premium House of Bruar (“The Harrods of the North”)
➤ Walk among giant Douglas Firs and rushing waterfalls at The Hermitage in Dunkeld

Cairngorm Reindeers
Hebrides Hiking Tour Highlights
Tour Reviews
EXCELLENTBased on 185 reviews VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Abby MTrip of a lifetime I found Rob on instagram after several tour companies said they couldn't help me with a custom tour route. It was the busy season when I first contacted Rob and he enthusiastically got back to me saying he would be able to take us wherever! We booked him for 5 days with 4 people total. He was able to pick us up from the airport and we were off for our first day. He put together a great itinerary that was a mix of the incredibly long list I sent him and some places I had never heard of. He was very thoughtful in his planning and letting us know what was a tourist trap and what was worth spending money and time on so that we could really maximize our trip. He truly drove us all over Scotland and was always in a good mood! We often started very early and ended very late getting nearly 20k steps each day and he never complained about anything! He showed us some incredible locations and even at the tourist traps he was able to take us away from the crowds to an even better photo op! I cannot express enough about how incredible Rob made our trip. Every time we saw one of the big tour busses I was SO grateful we found Rob and went with him instead, I cannot imagine ever going on a large tour bus again after the experience Rob gave us. We had so many inside jokes and incredible pictures and memories by the end of our tour with Rob and we were so sad to have to finish our trip without him!! His knowledge of not only the land, roads (often times backroads due to accidents and sheep blockades), land marks, and history was incredible. He is a fantastic story teller and a fantastic driver!! We always felt safe and he made sure we had what we needed for each day and itinerary! I am a very type A, planner, need to know every detail or I have a very stressful time but Rob made this trip seamless and we planned a great itinerary together. Even when we needed to change a few things once in Scotland it still seemed like everything was planned to begin with! Rob, thank you so much for the incredible and unforgettable experience!! I cannot wait to come back!VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Madison HKieran the tour guide and Harry Potter!! Perfect!! Kieran was an excellent tour guide. He was full of information and a lot of fun too. I highly recommend this tour. Don’t bother walking around, trying to discover things on your own. It’s so much better to do this tour.VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Genene MOnce in a lifetime This was the best time of my life. Rob was amazing. My daughter found him on Instagram and it's the best find ever. He took us to so many fun places. We did so many fun things. We were able to see and do way more than those big bus tours. Rob knows his way around Scotland like no other.I can't recommend Rob enough. If you're lucky enough to get him to be your tour guide, you're lucky enough ❤️VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Paula PA+ tour guide We had a great time with Rob as our guide. Highly recommended- we'd hire him again if we had the chance. Funny, informative, and quite the punster- lots of laughter.VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Jeffrey GIf you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have a great time, choose Rob Carr Experiences We did a three-day tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. Words can't describe how amazing it was! Rob was the best host/guide anyone could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable and kept the conversation flowing with stories and anecdotes. The planning process was easy and Rob was very accommodating and also offered great suggestions. We had a pretty packed itinerary and Rob still found time to take spontaneous detours and show us some amazing sights (dinosaur footprints). If you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have an enjoyable time, book with Rob.Rob started the trip as our guide, and ended our trip as a friend.VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Melissa MHarry Potter and Highland Tour I recently did a Harry Potter, Highland and Isle of Skye tour with Rob and had a great time! We covered a lot of ground from Harry Potter filming sights, to checking out castles and several hikes. Rob is very knowledgeable in the history of Scotland and in Harry Potter. I liked how friendly, enthusiastic and funny he is. His dad jokes were great! His tour was also very engaging and inclusive. My friend and I stayed a couple of extra days in Edinburgh after the tour ended, Rob gave great recommendations on what to do and where to go eat on those last days. You can tell Rob is very passionate about what he does. I am really glad my coworker recommended Rob to me. Overall I would recommend Rob to anyone planning a trip to Scotland.VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Catherine BSuper Fun Time, Beautiful Views, & Yummy Food! I've joined my first tour group ever in the Isle of Skye with Rob as my tour guide & he had made it such a fun & memorable travel experience for me!He drove us to destinations like hikes with beautiful views like The Quiraing to bakeries & restaurants with some of the yummiest food l've ever eaten & he had told us so many educationalfun facts that made me appreciate & loveScotland even more!Overall, I highly recommend Rob as a tour guide because of how knowledgeable he was about the Scotland destinations & most importantly, he made sure we were all having an enjoyable & safe time all throughout the tour!VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor LilkalooHighly recommend! Rob was an amazing tour guide! Not only was he enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter, but he also included history about the city of Edinburgh that added to the experience. He was prompt and kept to the scheduled times. I highly recommend this tour, especially if like me, you enjoy a good ‘dad joke.’VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Voyager39229069857My favorite day of the trip I am so glad we booked our tour with Rob! We did a one day trip to the highlands and it was my favorite day of the whole trip. He took us to so many places I had never even heard of when doing research for our trip, and I loved that we were able to be the only group everywhere he took us. I was impressed with how much history he knew off the top of his head. Rob was so cool and the whole day truly just felt like hanging out with a friend. I will always recommend Rob to anyone traveling to Scotland!VerifiedPosted on Tripadvisor Grainne BGreat time! We had such a lovely time on this tour with Rob! He has lots of fun facts about Harry Potter along with knowledge of the city too. You can tell Rob really loves doing tours and makes sure everyone is having a great time