Wildlife to look out for:
In the Sea
- Minke Whales
- Dolphins
- Porpoise
- Seals
In the Air
- Kittiwakes
- Guillemots
- Razorbills
- Golden Eagles
- Sea Eagles
On the Shore
- Puffins
- Seals
Wildlife – General
Into Remotest North Harris: An adventure by boot and boat..
Walk in / cruise out
Walk to Dirascal with ‘Wild Harris’ following an historic route through the desolate beauty of rugged Gleann Uladail, passing under the imposing rock overhang of Sron Uladal. Meet Isle of Harris Sea Tours at Dirascal, taking the boat from there out of Loch Reasort to alight on Scarp and explore the abandoned village. Finally, relax on the cruise back to Tarbert with stunning views of the Harris hills and Taransay on the way.
TOUR DURATION – 8.5 hours (approx)
COST – £140
Into Remotest North Harris: An adventure by boat and boot..
Cruise in / walk out
Board our vessel in Tarbert and cruise to Scarp, going ashore to soak in the atmosphere of a once well populated island. From there, penetrate the true wilderness of fjord-like Loch Reasort to seek out the small settlement of blackhouse ruins in Dirascal. Here the boat will leave you in the capable company of ‘Wild Harris’ who will guide you, showing you eagles and red deer as you trek the 10km back through the hills to the present day.
TOUR DURATION – 8.5 hours (approx)
COST – £140
The Shiant Isles
Na h-Eileanan Shianta
Visit the Bewitched Islands, so called because they appear to continually change shape with the weather and visibility. The most impressive feature of na h-Eileanan Shianta is the great columnar cliffs of the north coast, rising to some 100m sheer from the water, with their cliff ledges occupied in the breeding season by myriad of sea-fowl.
TOUR DURATION: – 6 hours
COST – £110 adults – Children 14 and under £70
Otters, Seals and Creels
Wildlife on show
Make your way along the South coast of East Loch Tarbert taking in settlements from the late 1800s in Ard Meavig where the remains of blackhouses and cultivation of a long gone era can be seen at the water’s edge as far as Cathair na Cailleach (maiden’s chair) at Rubha Rebinish. A leisurely cruise with excellent wildlife spotting opportunities and general sightseeing.
TOUR DURATION – 3 hours
COST – £60 adults – Children 14 and under £40
Round Island Odyssey – including a visit to Taransay
West to East
Travel around the islands – we cruise along the beautiful coastline of Harris with its rocky inlets and the picturesque crofting villages which relied upon the sea for their survival through fishing. There is a wealth of local history on this tour, taking in iron-age forts, ruined castles and St Clements church. So much beautiful wildlife can be seen here from seals and otters to porpoises, dolphins and more. This trip starts off with 2 hours ashore at Taransay, a beautiful island made famous by the Castaway 2000 TV series.
TOUR DURATION – 8 hours
COST – £130 adults, £95 children 14 and under
Fishing Trip – tackle and tuition included
Fish for Pollock at Bogh Bocaig
This trip will take us out of the East Loch Tarbert to a locally renowned fishing spot at Bogh Bocaig where a sustainable fishing of Pollock is available.
Mackerel and herring are abundant during the summer season and the occasional cod can be caught as well on the cleaner ground. We move on toward Scalpay light and try our luck at Griadaich which is a reef commonly used by Scalpay fishing boats.
TOUR DURATION – 3 hours
COST – £70 adults, £40 children 14 and under.
Bays of Harris
Na Baigh
Follow the shoreline round from Direcleit to Ceann Dibig (Kendebig) and to Aird Mhiabhaig (Meavaig) where there are a number of ‘tobhtaichean'(the remaining walls of ruined houses). Blackhouses and the villages of Caolas Sgeire Buidhe, Port na Biorach at Plocrapol, Cathair na Cailleach, are en-route, continuing to the picturesque village of Scadabaigh (Scadabay) and on to Mol Bàn which translates from Gaelic to ‘white shingle beach’.
TOUR DURATION– 4 hours
COST: £70 adults – Children 14 and under £40
West Loch Tarbert to Scarp and Loch Reasort
Remote beaches and “Rocket Post” Island
This full day tour will take you into the heart of the beautiful and remote area of North Harris. Some of the most gorgeous beaches that the island has to offer can be found here, as well as the remains of crofting villages and rarely seen views of the islands in the West Loch. During our trip we will stop ashore for lunch, which will be, depending on tides, either at one of the no longer inhabited villages of Diorascal or Luachair, or at the Island of Scarp, famous for the ill-fated ‘Rocket Post’.
TOUR DURATION – 8 hours
COST – £130 adults – Children 14 and under £95
Round Harris – including a visit to Taransay
East to West Odyssey
This tour is aptly named; a full day trip around Harris from East to West. We start out at Tarbert following the coast around the bays of Harris, to Leverburgh where we’ll be stopping for lunch. We then head around the Sound of Harris and on to the beautiful Ensay, Luskentyre, Taransay and Loch Siar. This trip will include 2 hours ashore at Taransay, a beautiful island made famous by the Castaway 2000 TV series.
TOUR DURATION – 8 hours
COST – £130 adults – Children 14 and under £95
Bespoke Charters and Tour Concierge
We want you be happy, relaxed and refreshed on your sea tour with us and if you wish to do that your way and to your own specifications, a private charter might be just what is required.
You can charter our boat for your family and friends for the day to see the parts of the island off the beaten track, to spot wildlife at leisure and perhaps to go ashore in a beautiful wild place, the choice is yours.
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