Private 4 Day Tour in Isle of Mull and Iona

4 days Free cancellation Private tour

Iona Abbey — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

St Conan's Kirk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Let Macleod Heilan Tours whisk you away to one of Scotland's most famous Island and do it with a local guide who has extensive knowledge of Scotland.

Private Tour, exclusively for your group. Luxury Minivan Mercedes V Class or Ford Custom.
Learn about Scotland’s rich history, culture, and geography.
Tailor your experience on Mull &the Highlands

Unlike larger group tours YOU can decide where you visit.

Complimentary bottled Scottish water

Group accommodation is requested to be booked independently (Day 1 Oban and Day 2 and 3 Tobermory

The Isle of Mull is a must-see location in Scotland. It has an abundance of scenery, culture and wildlife and is the second biggest island in the Inner Hebrides. Not only that, but Mull was blessed with fantastic neighbouring islands. ‘Iona’ is famous for being a centre for the Christian faith and ‘Staffa’ for its curious rock formations and colony of puffins that visit every year for breeding.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Macleod Heilan Tours

Ages: Adults (2–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dual Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Included: Local Taxes (VAT 20%)
Included: 3 Ferries Mull, Iona & Lochaline/Kilchoan (excluding Ulva ferry which is an optional add on)
Included: Exclusive use of our Luxury Mini Van (Mercedes V Class or Ford
Included: Dedicated Tour Planning Agent
Included: Experienced English-Speaking Driver/Guide
Included: Fuel/Parking
Included: Driver Guide Overnight Accommodation & Meals
Included: Bottled Scottish Water
Included: Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off

Not included

Not included: Entry to Visitor Attractions
Not included: Guest Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Edinburgh/Glasgow to Oban

The Kelpies & The Helix

30 min

Arriving at Kelpies which are monumental 100ft steel structures affectionately known as Baron and Duke you will learn a little bit about Scotland’s Folklore. We will spend around 20-30 minutes here before hopping back into the tour van and onto Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Stirling Castle

Passing by

Arriving in Stirling you can’t help but notice the castle sitting aloft on top of the volcanic craggy rock. It is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland with a tempestuous past.

A royal residence for many Kings and Queens it has had its fair share of battles over the last 800 years with the most recent siege taking place in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion where you can still spot the cannon fire on the castle walls

Your guide will tell you about the local history.

There is an option to visit the interior of this castle if you would like to edit the tour and take out Inveraray Castle Interior visit
Luss

one hour

Trossachs National Park: Stop at Loch Lomond, specifically the conservation village of Luss, famous for its cottages, views, and pier.
Rest and be Thankful

10 min

If the opportunity arises we will make a photo stop at the top off Glen Croe
Inveraray Castle & Gardens

1 h 30 min

Argyle and Bute: Continue west, passing through Clan Campbell country, stopping at Inverary Castle (time to visit the castle or explore the town).

We will visit the Castle for photos which will have no cost. Any interior visit may be possible but would be booked directly at the castle if you decide you would like to visit the interior.
Loch Awe

Passing by

Loch Awe: Drive along Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stopping at St Conan’s Kirk.
St Conan's Kirk

15 min

Time to stop to see this marvellous Kirk voted as one of the top 10 buildings in Scotland over the last century.
Oban

one hour

Arriving into the final stop of the day we will have some free time to explore the town after being dropped off at the overnight accommodation.

Option to visit the distillery (Oban)

Overnight in the town of Oban

Day 2 · Mull, Iona, and (Optionally) Staffa

Fionnphort

1 h 30 min

Ferry to Mull: Travel to Craignure, then drive south to Fionnphort to access Iona
Iona Abbey and Nunnery

3 hours

Iona: Explore the mystical island, a site of Christian pilgrimage since 563 AD. Visit St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Òdhrain, the burial place of 48 ancient Scottish kings, including Macbeth.

Optional Walk: Up Torr an Aba, above St Columba’s writing hut.

We will allocate around 3 hours to explore this island and you could decide on the day you wish to visit the Abbey which is not included in the tour cost and would be booked on the day at the Abbey.
Tobermory

one hour

Ending the day in Tobermory

Tobermory or surrounding area

Day 3 · Exploring Northwest Mull

Isle of Mull

8 hours

-Flexible Options: Visit Duart Castle, Eas Fors Falls, Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull Cheese Factory (tours available), Isle of Ulva, Salen shipwrecks, and Tobermory Whisky Distillery.

-Customise: Options can be discussed and finalised during booking

Tobermory

Day 4 · Return to Edinburgh via Glencoe and Rannoch Moor

Lochaline

2 hours

-Ferry Crossings: Cross the ‘Sound of Mull’ to Lochaline, then a short ferry to Corran (Scotland’s shortest crossing).
Glencoe

3 hours

-Glencoe: Drive through this spectacular glen, then across the remote Rannoch Moor.
Trossachs

3 hours

-Optional Stops: Falls of Dochart and see Highland Cows (‘Hairy Coos’) at Kilmahog.
Glenfinnan Viaduct

one hour

We can add this onto the last day editing the previous route if the ferry availability allows.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Inn on the Mile
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel
The Abbey Hotel
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
Rabble Rooms
Ten Hill Place Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
Stay Central Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Central

and 67 more pickup points

We will pick you up at the chosen location in Edinburgh, Glasgow or surrounding area

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.