Our Day Trips - Summer 2024
The beautiful landscape
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
North Uist is one of the most beautiful islands in the Outer Hebrides and this tour explores the rugged east coast to the fertile Machair on the west coast. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, get close to archaeology and walk out onto some beautiful unspoilt beaches as well as take in the awesome views. The tour begins at Lochmaddy Hotel at 10 am and must be booked in advance and runs from April to October.
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
The World of an Island
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
North Uist is one of the most beautiful islands in the Outer Hebrides and this tour explores the rugged east coast to the fertile Machair on the west coast. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, get close to archaeology and walk out onto some beautiful unspoilt beaches as well as take in the awesome views. The tour begins at Lochmaddy Hotel at 10 am and must be booked in advance and runs from April to October.
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Photography Tour
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £80 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £150 per Person (Min 2)
Are you on a short visit to the islands but looking to capture some beautiful images and maybe spot some otters and other wildlife? If so this is the tour for you as we will take you out to some remoter places to take in the views and capture some beautiful images under the guidance of your photographic local guide. Whatever your photographic skills we will assist to help you capture the perfect memory of your visit. Check out some of our work at www.jmacletchiephotography.com
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Winter Day Trips
Wild West Coast
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
Winter brings us storms and the power of the Atlantic ocean pounds our coastlines with raw power and thunderous noise. This is a fabulous time to head out and witness the power and beauty of nature and our wild west coast adventure takes you to the heart of it all. We explore the west side, headlands and connect with nature. These trips are a great way to fully understand life on these islands in the winter months.
Check out some of our images at www.jmacletchiephotography.com
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Wild Adventures
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
The low light of winter and the lower vegetation on the land and moors makes it a great time to explore and look for wildlife like otters and raptors and of course red deer. The winter months have given us some of the most amazing otter encounters and in the low light and on sunny days is remarkable to experience out on the wild coasts.
Check out some of our images at www.jmacletchiephotography.com
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Winter Photography Tour
Included in this Tour - Nov-Jan
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water |Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
Winter is the time when the days shorten and the nights creep in but it is also a time to explore these islands and discover the different Hebrides. Our photographic tours take you out into the environment seeking amazing stormy skies, awesome waves and of course wildlife like barnacle gees, sea eagles, otters and red deer.
Check out some of our images at www.jmacletchiephotography.com
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Gaelic Heartland
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water | Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £65 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
Uist has long been recognised as one of the last strongholds for the Gaelic language and this tour gives you the opportunity to explore these islands with a Gaelic-speaking guide. If you are a learner of the Gaelic language this is a great way to practice your language in the environment while experiencing a real Gaelic culture. Along the way, you will hear Gaelic conversation and gain a deep knowledge of what it means to speak this beautiful language in the Uist islands
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If your looking for a way to learn the Gaelic language and seeking to advance your speaking skills then check out www.lovegaelic.com
Crofting Coastline
Included in this Tour
Driver Guide |Snacks and Water | Private Vehicle
Options - Half-day or Full Day Trip
Half-day £60 per person (Min 2) | Full Day £130 per Person (Min 2)
North Uist is one of the most beautiful islands in the Outer Hebrides, and this tour explores the rugged east coast to the fertile Machair on the west coast. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, get close to archaeology and walk out onto some beautiful unspoilt beaches, as well as take in the fantastic views. The tour begins at Lochmaddy Hotel at 10 am and must be booked in advance and runs from April to October.
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To reserve your spot drop us an email below.
Immersion Tours
Gaelic Immersion
We are proud to work in collaboration with Love Gaelic and deliver Gaelic immersion tours across the Hebrides and beyond. These immersion breaks introduce you to the Hebrides through Gaelic voice and are the ideal way to improve your speaking skills with other like-minded students. It's fun, educational and gives you a true immersion in the Gaelic language while relaxing in the heartland of the Gaelic language.
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To reserve your spot check out www.lovegaelic.com
Gaelic Day Trips - Blas Nan Eilean
Gaelic Immersion
Looking to make more use of your Gaelic but need a place to practice and converse with other like-minded people then why not come and participate in the Gaelic Immersion weekends with Love Gaelic
Daily Activities will depend on the length of the break and will include island excursions, wildlife watching, crofting life, walking etc. The immersion breaks encourage vocabulary development and enable students to connect to
the Gaelic language in the heartland of the language brings a sense of belonging and a part of the Gaelic World with feeling of belonging to the Gaelic.
A World in Bloom
A time of discoveries
Summer Outer Hebrides
If you Experience the magic of the Outer Hebrides during the summer months, it is something you will never forget. Enjoy the variety of the season, endless daylight, and the sweet scent of the flower-covered machair. Spend a lazy day wandering under endless horizons, big skies and total tranquillity. This is a time when the islands are alive with the calls of birdlife, the seas have warmed, and common seals can be spotted basking on the reefs or playfully swimming in the crystal clear waters. These islands are even more magical in the summer months
A World in Bloom
Summer Outer Hebrides
If you Experience the magic of the Outer Hebrides during the summer months it is something you will never forget. Enjoy the variety of the season, endless daylight, and the sweet scent of the flower-covered machair. Spend a lazy day wandering under endless horizons, big skies and total tranquility.This is a time when the islands are alive with the calls of birdlife, the seas have warmed and common seals can be spotted basking on the reefs or playfully swimming in the crystal clear waters. These islands are even more magical in the summer months
Go beyond , discover the place
Summer Day Trips
Speak the Language
Our Gaelic tours are created to introduce you to the cultural heritage and language of the Outer Hebrides and enable you to hear the Gaelic language spoken in its native tongue.
Our walks and tours are friendly, fun and fascinating and allow you to test your Gaelic language skills out in the natural environment with a native Gaelic speaker.
The awakening between seasons
Spring Day Trips
A time of discoveries
Spring is the time when there is a new awakening in the land and the winter storms are slowly coming to a close. The Whooper swans and the Barnacle geese are getting restless as they prepare to leave for their summer homes. It is a fantastic time to spot wildlife along the coastline and maybe get close to an otter. The days have lengthened and the light is becoming clearer. There are signs of spring as the first primrose appear on the sheltered slopes of the machair and new born lambs are bleating in the crofts. Spring is a wonderful time to discover the islands and be away from the crowds.
Coastlines and Machair
Coastlines and Machair have something special to offer in the springtime. As the days get brighter and the winds become softer, it's the perfect time to explore the new life and bustling nature of these glorious beaches and pristine environment. Teeming with wildlife, you'll be able to experience the very best of the season in spectacular surroundings. Treat yourself to a journey to the heart of nature
Half day trip £65 per person (min 2 people)
Full day trip £130 per person minimum 2 people)