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Hiking in the Highlands
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Small Group Max 8 People

4-Day Isle of Mull and Fingal’s Cave Tour

Starting on the 28th June 2027
Boat Trips to See Puffins, Island Whisky Tastings, and Views from Ben More.

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Mull & The Treshnish Isles: Castles, Puffins, and Fascinating Geology

Mull was born from a massive ancient volcano. Its history of explosions and flowing lava created a landscape that is world-famous for its unique geology. Now that the ash has settled, the island is wild and rich with wildlife. Home to Red and Fallow Deer, Sea Eagles, Otters, and rare Hen Harriers.

 

This intimate 4-day group Mull tour starting on the 28th June 2027 explores the very best of this volcanic kingdom. Before heading out on a tremendous boat trip to the Isle of Staffa to step inside the echoing Fingal’s Cave and visit Scotland’s sweethearts, the Atlantic Puffins where thousands nest on their island home of Lunga.

Mull & Staffa Tour Itinerary

This itinerary is just a starting point. Because this is a private tour, we can adjust the hikes, the pace, and the stops to create a bespoke experience that fits your interests perfectly.

Day 1: Heading West through the Highlands

• 6.30AM Pickup: Depart Edinburgh for the Trossachs National Park
• The Highlands & Castles: Explore Doune Castle, Finlarig and Kilchurn. Hike to Creag An Tuirc and visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe.
• Overnight in Oban: Monday and Thursday bookings have the option to go to a ceilidh

Day 2: Boat trip to Isle of Staffa and Lunga

• Boat trip: Land on Staffa and Lunga. Puffins guaranteed as well as a chance to see Minke Whales and Dolphins.

Day 3: Isle of Mull Exploration

• Morning: Explore the shores of Loch Na Keal for otters. Before heading over to the Lochbuie Standing Stones and Moy Castle
• Duart Castle: Optional entrance to the Home of the MacLean Clan Chief
• Whisky Tasting: Optional whisky tasting at the local distillery

Day 4: Ardnamurchan and return to Edinburgh

• Morning: Early boat to Kilchoan to hike Ben Hiant and visiting Castle Tioram
• Afternoon: Visit the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct before heading to House of Bruar for lunch
• The Journey Home: Finishing off with the stunning woodland walk at The Hermitage before heading back to Edinburgh

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From £850 Per Person

Duration: 4 Days - 3 Nights

Oban & Mull Accommodation Included

Max 8 people

English

Pick up location: Accommodation

Enquire below for availability


Mull & The Treshnish Isles: Castles, Puffins, and Geology

This 4-day intimate group Mull tour starting on the 28th June 2027 explores an island born from a massive ancient volcano. Creating landscapes that are famous for their unique geology. Now that the ash has settled, the island is wild and rich with wildlife. Home to Red Deer, Eagles, Otters and more.

We will also take a tremendous boat trip to the Isle of Staffa to step inside Fingal’s Cave and visit Scotland’s sweethearts, the Atlantic Puffins on their island home of Lunga.

Mull & Staffa Tour Itinerary

This itinerary is just a starting point. Because this is a private tour, we can adjust the hikes, the pace, and the stops to create a bespoke experience that fits your interests perfectly.

Day 1: Heading West through the Highlands

• 6.30AM Pickup: Depart Edinburgh for the Trossachs National Park
• The Highlands & Castles: Explore Doune Castle, Finlarig and Kilchurn. Hike to Creag An Tuirc and visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe.
• Overnight in Oban: Monday and Thursday bookings have the option to go to a ceilidh

Day 2: Boat trip to Isle of Staffa and Lunga

• Boat trip: Land on Staffa and Lunga. Puffins guaranteed as well as a chance to see Minke Whales and Dolphins.

Day 3: Isle of Mull Exploration

• Morning: Explore the shores of Loch Na Keal for otters. Before heading over to the Lochbuie Standing Stones and Moy Castle
• Duart Castle: Optional entrance to the Home of the MacLean Clan Chief
• Whisky Tasting: Optional whisky tasting at the local distillery

Day 4: Ardnamurchan and return to Edinburgh

• Morning: Early boat to Kilchoan to hike Ben Hiant and visiting Castle Tioram
• Afternoon: Visit the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct before heading to House of Bruar for lunch
• The Journey Home: Finishing off with the stunning woodland walk at The Hermitage before heading back to Edinburgh

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From £850 Per Person

Duration: 4 Days - 3 Nights

Oban & Mull Accommodation Included

Max 8 people

English

Pick up: Accommodation

Enquire below for availability


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4-Day Isle of Mull and Fingal’s Cave Tour

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Mull & The Treshnish Isles: Castles, Puffins & Fascinating Geology

This 4-day intimate group Mull tour starting on the 28th June 2027 explores an island born from a massive ancient volcano. Creating landscapes that are famous for their unique geology. Now that the ash has settled, the island is wild and rich with wildlife. Home to Red Deer, Eagles, Otters and more.

We will also take a tremendous boat trip to the Isle of Staffa to step inside Fingal’s Cave and visit Scotland’s sweethearts, the Atlantic Puffins on their island home of Lunga.

Enquire Today
Enquire Today

Mull & Staffa Itinerary

The 4-day Mull plan below is just a starting point. Because this is a private tour, we can adjust the plan of action from the hikes, the pace, the preference to stop at a whisky distillery, more castles and nature etc. This is your tour so lets make it bespoke to you.

Day 1: Heading West through the Highlands

06:30

Hotel Pickup

6.30am start to drive north up to the Trossachs National Park

13:00

Highlands & Castles

Explore Doune Castle, Finlarig and Kilchurn. Hike to Creag An Tuirc and visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe.

17:00

Overnight in Oban

A vibrant seaside town that is known as the seafood capital of Scotland. On Monday's and Thursday's we join  traditional ceilidh dancing

Day 2: Boat trip to Isle of Staffa and Lunga

10:00

Boat Trip

Land on Staffa to explore the iconic Fingal's Cave. Followed by Lunga to get up close and personal with Puffins. Do keep your eyes peeled for Minke Whales, Sea Eagles and Dolphins.

Day 3: Isle of Mull Exploration

08:00

Wildlife Watching

Explore the shores of Loch Na Keal for otters. Before heading over to the Lochbuie Standing Stones and Moy Castle

14:00

Castle & Whisky Tasting

Optional entrance to Duart Castle, the Home of the MacLean Clan Chief and the Tobermory Distillery tour and whisky tasting

Day 4: Ardnamurchan & return to Edinburgh

07:00

Early Ferry & Hike

Early boat to Kilchoan to hike Ben Hiant and visiting Castle Tioram

11:00

Hogwarts Express

Visit the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct before heading to House of Bruar for lunch

16:00

Woodland Walk

Finishing off with the stunning woodland walk at The Hermitage and the Birnam Oak tree before heading back to Edinburgh

Tour Photos

Highland Traffic

Highland Cows on the road in Mull with the Isle of Ulva in the background

Tobermory

Winter snow in the capital of Mull

Puffin

The puffin embracing the winds of the west coast

Harp Rock

Around 8,000 Guillemots nesting on this one rock

Red Deer

A majestic stag in the Highlands approaching the rutting season

Isle of Staffa

Approaching the volcanic pillars of Staffa. Landing depends on sea conditions

What Makes This Tour Special

Unique Wildlife

From the Atlantic Puffins to Golden and Sea Eagles, Mull and the Treshnish isles are perfect for wildlife watching. We’ll take you to the best spots to track Otters and keep an eye out for Dolphins and Minke Whales.

Away From The Crowds

While most tourists stick to the busy islands like Skye, we lead you to the quieter corners of the Inner Hebrides. 

Private Tours

Small group multi-day tours ensure personalised attention, flexibility & adjustable itineraries.

Expert Local Guide

Over 6 years of guiding experience and 1,500+ five-star reviews on TripAdvisor & AirBnB means you're in safe hands.

Mull and Staffa Tour Photos

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Trip 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!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Kieran 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Once 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 ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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A+ 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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If 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Harry 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Super 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!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Highly 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.’
  
 
  
 
 
 
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My 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!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great 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

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Oban & Mull Hotels Included

Max 8 people

English

Pick up : Accommodation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is from £850 per person. Pay a 20% deposit (£170) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£680) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Fully guided, transport in 9 seater van, hotel pickup and drop off, fuel, planning time, and all parking fees.

Accommodation is included. We have different accommodation options for different preferences. Usually we use a beautiful cosy inn based in Dervaig which serves tremendous local food.

Fitness level: Moderate / Active

Hike Walking distances: 5km

Ascent: Both around 350m (1,200 feet)

Terrain: Hill paths, uneven ground

Pick-up is from is arranged from your hotel in Edinburgh. 

Start – All guests will be picked up from accommodation between 6.40-7.20am

Finish – Approximately 6-7pm drop at accommodation

Luggage Allowance: For 1-5 passengers 1 large suitcase plus day rucksack. For 6-8 passengers in the booking luggage restriction is implemented. Small suitcase of 65 x 50 x 30cm and day rucksack. 

 

Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, second pair of socks, insect repellent (not in winter), gloves, hat, warm clothing, any snacks for the bus or hike, reusable water bottle and power bank

Private tours in peak months (May–September) can book out quickly, so earlier is better. For off-season dates, the sooner the better but flexible or day before bookings are usually more likely.

A comfortable and modern Renault Trafic 9 Seater, suitable for Scottish roads. Plenty of space for luggage and camera gear.