Experience wildlife at your fingertips amongst the most breathtaking of scenery. This adventure will take you to the North West of Scotland and the wilderness of Assynt and Lochinver.
You may see whales, you’ll visit tropical gardens and climb the mountains to get a glimpse of lochs and sea. Savour the delights of Gairloch and Ullapool and enjoy Highland hospitality at its best.
On the return journey we’ll show you’ll visit spectacular forests and falls with the adventure culminating with a visit to the Capital of the Highlands.
Day 1: Assent to Assynt
Arrive in Assynt and Lochinver on the West coast.
Day 2: Seacoast or Great landscapes
Do and see: Explore the beautiful west coast from a different viewpoint. Travel silently by sea kayak and immerse yourself in wilderness; discovering deserted islands, wild coastlines, natural rock arches and white sand beaches. Paddle alongside seals and a whole host of other wildlife or walk Stac Pollaidh where at the summit your efforts are repaid with outstanding views of this inspiring landscape. In the afternoon visit the Assynt Foundation with 44,400 acres of stunningly beautiful natural land, which includes the magnificent mountains, Suilven, Canisp, Cul Mor and Cul Beag, a beautiful old hunting Lodge, Glencanisp Lodge, and an awe-inspiring, wildlife-rich world of lochans, rivers and hills.
Travel to Ullapool
Day 3: Gardens to Whale Watching
Do and see: Visit the National Trust for Scotland’s premier garden at Inverewe where the mild climate and sheltered position allows a diverse collection of plants from as far away as New Zealand, South America and China to flourish. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden overlooking Loch Ewe. In the afternoon enjoy wildlife watching with a boat trip to Shiant Islands known as the ‘Enchanted Islands’.
Day 4: Forest Foray and City Lights
Visit the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve and enjoy a personalised Ranger led walk. As you travel back to Inverness stop and stretch your legs at the magnificent Rogie Falls and you may catch a view of the last of the salmon leaping up the River Blackwater. In the afternoon you’ll reach the City of Inverness, Capital of the Highlands and walk the old streets, see the Castle which was the venue in September 1921 for the first cabinet meeting of the British Government ever held outside London and pick up some souvenirs before you depart from the Highlands.
