Hebridean Explorer
Walk and sail around the Hebrides and the stunning West Highlands
Sailing past Kyle of Lochalsh
Spend a week exploring the magnificent West Highlands and Hebrides by sail and on foot on this small-group adventure.
This is an excellent opportunity to explore the rugged West Highlands as well as many of the neighbouring islands such as Rona, Raasay, the Small Isles and, conditions permitting, the Outer Hebrides.
Each day we’ll move to a new location and explore by foot for a few hours. Travelling by sea, we’ll have the opportunity to moor in isolated bays and walk where very few people get to go. There will be opportunities during the journey for whale-watching, observing bird life and perhaps spotting otters on the shore and incredible photo-opportunities will be all around.
Sample Itinerary:
Sat Meet in Inverness. Travel to Badachro. Evening sail to Raasay.
Sun Explore Raasay on foot in the morning. After lunch sail to Loch Alsh for the night.
Mon An early start gets us to Kyle Rhea where, if we’re lucky, we can spot otters on the shore. Then it’s on to the Knoydart peninsula where we can explore the rough bounds for a few hours.
Tue Morning sail across to Rum keeping our eyes peeled for any signs of the whales which migrate through the area in Spring and Summer. In the afternoon and evening we explore this magnificent island, the whole of which is a national nature reserve.
Wed Today we get to explore around Duirinish on Skye, perhaps walking round MacLeod’s Tables which offer views to Uist and Harris
Thur A morning sail sees us on the Trotternish peninsula. An evening sail brings us to the island of Rona where we moor.
Fri An early morning exploration of Rona provides our final walking opportunity. From there we sail back to Badachro for our last dinner on board followed by a visit to the local inn.
Sat Morning return to Inverness
The actual itinerary will be chosen by the clients, with advice from the crew, after considering other factors such as weather, tides, etc. You’ll have the opportunity to help with crewing the yacht (as much or as little as you wish) although you’ll be expected to help out with some domestic tasks.
K-Vector is also available for your exclusive use. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Dates and Prices
2010: 1-7 May (Full), 19-26 June (Full), 24-31 July and 11-18 Sep
Cost: £749 per person. Exclusive use £2295
Also available as a bespoke package on your dates for the length of time which suits you. Please call to discuss your requirements.
Discussing the day's activities on board K-Vector
Walking on Harris