Accommodation in Port Appin: Local hotel
Wildlife Adventures - Mull, Staffa and Iona
7 days from £3600 per person
The remote Inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Staffa, the Treshnish Isles and Iona are home to some of Scotland’s rarest wildlife. Framed by breathtaking Atlantic coastal scenery, there are few better places in which to encounter bird and marine life including white-tailed sea eagles and puffins, whales, dolphins and seals. Begin to the north of Oban with two nights in the pretty seaside village of Port Appin then continue to the Isle of Mull for a four night stay. Explore Mull and visit Staffa, Treshnish and Iona before returning to Oban. The spring and summer months are the best time to see wildlife on Scotland’s western coast – spring for birdlife including puffins and summer for marine life.
Oban – Port Appin – Isle of Mull – Oban
Itinerary Highlights
The Isle of Mull is a bird watcher’s paradise. Search for the UK's largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle as well as other raptors including merlin, buzzard and hen harrier.
Travel by boat to both the beautiful uninhabited island of Staffa, location of famous Fingal's Cave, and the Treshnish Isles, a remote archipelago noted for its large puffin colony.
The Isle of Iona is just three miles long by one mile wide. During your visit learn about Iona’s important influence on Christianity in Scotland and England as well as throughout Europe.
Itinerary: Wildlife Adventures - Mull, Staffa and Iona
Accommodation in Port Appin: Local hotel
Accommodation on the Isle of Mull: Pennygate Lodge (or similar)
Today, with your guide, take a
circular walk on the picturesque Treshnish peninsula. The coastal scenery here
is without equal and there are plenty of opportunities to see a range of birdlife
including merlin, buzzards and hen harriers, the rare marsh harrier and a
number of seabird species. Later visit the legendary ‘Whisky Cave’, once the
location of an illicit distillery and where the foundations of the illicit
stills are still visible. Leaving the cave, pass through the abandoned crofting
village of Crackaig now home to song thrushes and skylarks. (B/L/D)
Accommodation on the Isle of Mull: Pennygate Lodge (or similar)
Accommodation on the Isle of Mull: Pennygate Lodge (or similar)
Accommodation
on the Isle of Mull: Pennygate Lodge (or similar)
**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What's included
- Private car with English speaking driver-guide
- Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
What's not included
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.
This tour is suited to active travellers who have reasonable fitness and enjoy moderate hikes. Walks will be of a comfortable pace, last between 5 to 6 hours, are typically 8 to 10km in length and follow mostly good paths and hill trails although these may be muddy and rough in places. Please also note that the weather in Scotland can be unpredictable and at times this can make activities more challenging so it is worth being well prepared. Your guide may need to alter your itinerary on the day due to local conditions.
On this itinerary you will have your own private vehicle (Ford Custom or similar) and driver throughout. Your driver will also be your guide. Masks are required to be worn when in the vehicle and to maintain social distancing the vehicle has a maximum occupancy of five people (from the same household). The vehicle will be cleaned every day.
It is also possible, should you wish, to undertake this journey on a self-drive basis using your own vehicle or a hire car. We can also assist you with rail or air travel to and from Scotland as well as any additional hotel stays in Scotland or the rest of the UK. Please contact us for further details.
Stay a few days more in Oban and explore the Argyll Peninsula and other islands of Scotland’s western coastline. Possibilities include the small island of Kerrera, once a stronghold for clan MacDougall, the beautiful and remote Isle of Jura, the Oa Peninsula and Islay.