"If you want to get the full Scottish experience, meet incredible people from around the world and have the best guides you should totally book with these guys. I did the 10 day tour and had a blast and ended up feeling Scottish."
PUFFIN ISLAND HOPPER

Departs July 24th and August 21st 2023. This tour runs with our mates at Highland Explorer Tours, so the 'Book Now' takes you to their booking engine. Select Special Departures - The Mull, Iona and Staffa Experience. See ye soon!
Book NowThe puffins have arrived! Meet the most comical birds in Scotland, on an awesome adventure to the isles of Mull, Iona and Staffa. Experience the beauty of Loch Lomond, photograph the Insta-worthy facades of Tobermory, and try to hide your amazement at Fingal’s Cave. Witness the puffins close-up on our wildlife cruise around Staffa and the Treshnish Isles. Keep an eye out for whales, seals and eagles! Soak up the serenity on Iona, before our last night in Oban. On our final day, we travel across beautiful landscapes, including epic Glencoe, before visiting Deanston Whisky Distillery.
Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1
Edinburgh
Tobermory
Leaving Edinburgh at 8.30am, we travel west towards beautiful Loch Lomond. Explore the picturesque village of Luss, and take epic photos at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint before free time in Inveraray for lunch. Discover the ancient Dunadd Fort as we journey to the bustling port town of Oban, wh....
Leaving Edinburgh at 8.30am, we travel west towards beautiful Loch Lomond. Explore the picturesque village of Luss, and take epic photos at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint before free time in Inveraray for lunch. Discover the ancient Dunadd Fort as we journey to the bustling port town of Oban, where we catch our ferry to Mull. Our home for the next two nights is the colourful fishing village of Tobermory.
Day Highlights
Day 2
Tobermory
Tobermory
After breakfast, we embark on our wildlife cruise to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa. Sit back and listen to your wildlife guide on our water-based journey around the idyllic isles. Keep a look out for seals, eagles and whales! We spend two hours on Lunga, where we will visit the large puffin colony ....
After breakfast, we embark on our wildlife cruise to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa. Sit back and listen to your wildlife guide on our water-based journey around the idyllic isles. Keep a look out for seals, eagles and whales! We spend two hours on Lunga, where we will visit the large puffin colony that nest in burrows on a beautiful hillside surrounded by wildflowers. Lose yourself in tales of geology and giants as we sail to Staffa to see the famous Fingal’s Cave. Enjoy the epic island views on our return to Tobermory. (B)
Day Highlights
Day 3
Tobermory
Oban
Today we journey alongside the mountains of Mull to visit the peaceful Isle of Iona, which is known as the sacred heart of Scotland. Take plenty free time to enjoy lunch, visit Iona Abbey, discover the tropical-style beaches, and experience the special feeling which overcomes visitors to the island.....
Today we journey alongside the mountains of Mull to visit the peaceful Isle of Iona, which is known as the sacred heart of Scotland. Take plenty free time to enjoy lunch, visit Iona Abbey, discover the tropical-style beaches, and experience the special feeling which overcomes visitors to the island. Afterwards, we board the ferry back to Oban, to sample fresh seafood and have a drink with the locals on our final night. (B)
Day Highlights
Day 4
Oban
Edinburgh
We leave Oban and travel though the dramatic and breath-taking landscape that is Glencoe and onto the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor and Rob Roy's old stomping ground. We stop at Deanston Distillery to learn all about single malt production – and sample it straight from the source. Catch a glimpse of ....
We leave Oban and travel though the dramatic and breath-taking landscape that is Glencoe and onto the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor and Rob Roy's old stomping ground. We stop at Deanston Distillery to learn all about single malt production – and sample it straight from the source. Catch a glimpse of the Wallace Monument, while listening to tales of our national hero. Return to Edinburgh at around 5.30pm after four awesome days. (B)
Day Highlights
Your tour includes
- Your legendary local HAGGiS Guide
- 3 nights 3* Hotel Accommodation
- 3 traditional Scottish breakfasts
- All ferry crossings
- Puffin tour to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles
- Deanston Whisky Distillery tour
We'll show you the best of Scotland's wild side, and help you find yours too. The stories of your life are here in Scotland. We cannae wait to show ye!
Tour departs from inside Edinburgh Bus Station. Please refer to the departure screens inside Edinburgh Bus Station for gate info. Edinburgh Bus Station can be accessed through two entrances: St Andrew Square and Elder Street. More info under essential-info/departure-info.