Mull & Skye Tour
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Explore Mull and Skye on a private journey through Scotland’s spectacular west coast, combining dramatic island landscapes, historic sites and coastal scenery.
Explore Mull and Skye on a private journey through Scotland’s spectacular west coast, with dramatic landscapes, historic sites and coastal scenery.
Expert Chauffeur-Guide
Experienced local professionals who bring Scotland's landscapes, history and culture to life
Private Travel
Comfortable private touring at your own pace, with no groups to share your journey.
Tailored Itineraries
Your suggested itinerary can be adapted around your interests, pace and available time.
Personal Planning
Friendly guidance from your first enquiry through to your final day.
Tour Overview
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
A Mull and Skye Tour offers the opportunity to discover the spectacular islands of Mull and Skye on a private journey through Scotland’s west coast. Combining dramatic landscapes, historic sites, coastal scenery and island culture, this journey allows you to experience two of Scotland’s most distinctive islands at a relaxed pace.
Your suggested itinerary includes time on both Mull and Skye, with opportunities to explore the islands’ landscapes, historic sites and coastal communities. The journey can be adapted around your interests, preferred pace and the time available.
If you are considering a shorter journey through Scotland, our Scottish Highlands Tour offers a three-day introduction to the Highlands, while our Classic Scotland Tour provides a broader eight-day journey combining Edinburgh, the Highlands and Skye.
Tour Highlights
Isles of Mull & Iona
Explore Mull’s rugged coastline and island landscapes, with time to visit Tobermory and the historic island of Iona, home to one of Scotland’s most important early Christian sites.
Skye & Its Dramatic Landscapes
Discover Skye’s dramatic landscapes, from the Cuillin mountains and Trotternish Peninsula to waterfalls, coastal viewpoints and the island’s historic sites.
Western Isles & Coastal Landscapes
Travel through some of Scotland’s most spectacular west-coast scenery, including sea lochs, mountain landscapes, beaches and remote coastal roads.
Castles & Island Heritage
Discover Scotland’s island history through places such as Duart Castle, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan and Iona Abbey.
Your Mull and Skye Tour, Your Way
Every Mull & Skye journey we create is shaped around the people travelling, rather than a standard touring schedule. Our suggested itinerary provides a starting point, combining the landscapes, history and island heritage of Mull and Skye with the flexibility to spend more time on the experiences that interest you most. Your journey can be adapted around your interests, preferred pace and the time available.
Landscapes & Wildlife
From Mull’s rugged coastline and secluded beaches to Skye’s mountains and sea lochs, enjoy some of Scotland’s most spectacular natural scenery, with opportunities to experience the islands’ distinctive wildlife.
Island Life & Local Character
Experience the character of the western isles through places such as Tobermory, Portree and the smaller communities along the route, with time to explore rather than simply pass through.
History, Heritage & Culture
Discover the stories that shaped these islands, from ancient Christian heritage and clan history to castles, battlefields and the Jacobite story of the west coast.
Suggested Itinerary
5 Days | Edinburgh – Mull – Skye – Edinburgh
This suggested itinerary provides an example of how a five-day journey through Mull and Skye could be arranged. Your final itinerary will be developed around your interests, preferred pace and the time available.
Day 1 — Edinburgh to Oban via Stirling & Glencoe
Depart Edinburgh and travel towards Stirling, with a visit to Stirling Castle and an introduction to the history of Scotland’s medieval kings.
Continue west through the Trossachs and across Rannoch Moor before travelling through the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. Along the way, there will be opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenery, including views towards Castle Stalker, before arriving in Oban for your overnight stay.
Highlights: Stirling Castle · Trossachs · Rannoch Moor · Glencoe · Castle Stalker · Oban
Day 2: Mull & Iona
Take the ferry from Oban to the Isle of Mull and explore the island’s spectacular coastal scenery, with a visit to Duart Castle overlooking the Sound of Mull.
Continue south to Fionnphort before crossing to the Isle of Iona. Visit Iona Abbey and discover the island’s remarkable early Christian heritage, before returning to Mull and travelling north through its changing landscapes.
Arrive in Tobermory, with time to explore its colourful harbour and enjoy an overnight stay on Mull.
Highlights: Isle of Mull · Duart Castle · Fionnphort · Isle of Iona · Iona Abbey · Tobermory
Day 3 — Mull to Skye via Glenfinnan & Mallaig
Leave Mull and travel towards the west coast, continuing through some of Scotland’s most remote and dramatic scenery towards Mallaig.
Along the way, there are opportunities to stop at Loch Eilt and Glenfinnan, with time to see the Glenfinnan Monument and the famous viaduct. Continue past the White Sands of Morar before taking the ferry across to the Isle of Skye.
Arrive on Skye and travel towards Portree, with time to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Highlights: Ardnamurchan · Loch Eilt · Glenfinnan · Glenfinnan Viaduct · White Sands of Morar · Isle of Skye · Portree
Day 4 — Isle of Skye
Spend the day exploring some of Skye’s most spectacular landscapes and historic sites. Depending on your interests, the journey can include a visit to Dunvegan Castle and the dramatic scenery of the Trotternish Peninsula.
Continue to Mealt Waterfall and the Old Man of Storr, with opportunities to stop and enjoy the landscapes and viewpoints along the way before returning to Portree.
Highlights: Dunvegan Castle · Trotternish Peninsula · Quiraing · Mealt Waterfall · Old Man of Storr · Portree
Day 5 — Skye to Edinburgh via Eilean Donan & Perthshire
Leave Skye via the bridge and return to the mainland, with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most recognisable historic sites.
Continue through the Highlands, with an opportunity to visit the Commando Memorial before travelling south through Perthshire. Stop at Queen’s View overlooking Loch Tummel before continuing towards Edinburgh.
Highlights: Skye Bridge · Eilean Donan Castle · Commando Memorial · Perthshire · Queen’s View · Loch Tummel · Edinburgh
Why Travel with MyUKtour?
Exploring Scotland’s western isles is about more than following a standard route. Our experience allows us to create well-planned journeys that combine the landscapes, history and island heritage of Mull and Skye, while giving you the flexibility to shape the experience around your interests and preferred pace.
- A Journey Shaped Around You - our suggested itinerary provides a starting point, with the flexibility to adapt the journey around what you would most like to see and experience.
- Expert Chauffeur-Guide - Travel with an experienced local professional who combines driving with knowledgeable guiding throughout your Mull and Skye journey.
- Time to Experience the Islands – Enjoy the scenery, explore places of interest and discover the character of Mull and Skye without simply rushing from one attraction to the next.
- Personal Planning Support – From your first enquiry to your final itinerary, we work with you to create a journey that suits your interests, preferences and available time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our suggested Mull & Skye itinerary is 5 days, travelling from Edinburgh through Mull and Iona before continuing to the Isle of Skye and returning to Edinburgh. The journey can be extended if you would like to spend longer exploring the islands or include additional destinations.
Yes. This is a private tour for your party, with your own experienced chauffeur-guide and Mercedes vehicle. There are no other guests sharing your journey.
Yes. The itinerary shown on this page is a suggested itinerary, providing a starting point for your journey. We can adapt the route, places visited and pace around your interests, the time available and what you would most like to experience.
Mull and Skye involve some longer journeys and ferry crossings, so travelling is an essential part of the experience. We plan the route carefully to balance time on the road with opportunities to enjoy the scenery, explore places of interest and make stops along the way.
Accommodation is part of your tour arrangements. We generally select good-quality 4-star hotels, with 5-star accommodation available where preferred or appropriate. Hotel choices are discussed as part of the planning process and reflected in your final proposal.
Start by sending us an enquiry with your preferred dates, party size and any particular interests. We will discuss your requirements with you and prepare a detailed proposal and itinerary. Your tour is confirmed once you are happy with the arrangements and the required deposit has been received.
Let’s Start Planning Your Mull & Skye Journey
Tell us about your travel plans and we’ll help you create a Mull & Skye journey shaped around your interests, preferred pace and the experiences you would most like to enjoy.