This tour operates from 16 July - 30 September 2020 in association with Coll Taxis.
Catch an early morning ferry from Oban and sail on a three hour trip through the Sound of Mull, spotting Duart Castle and the iconic coloured harbour of Tobermory on the way past.
Join the hundreds who have had an opportunity to hear about life on a small island from a native Collach, as well as a chance to see some of the special flora and fauna that are thriving on the island - from the hen harrier to the many wild orchids that flourish on the spectacular machair.
The extended Wednesday tour is longer and takes in a circular route giving adventurous visitors a further three hours to explore more of the island at their leisure. Indeed there will be a few opportunities to stretch your legs and even have a bracing paddle in the turuoise waters
It is possible to jump off en-route and make your own way to a beach that is a popular spot for seals, before strolling back to the village of Arinagour at your own pace.
A few hours of free time are available to make your own special memories on Coll.
The Coll Hotel is open all day for refreshments, as well as a grocery store and community centre, with bicycles available to be pre-booked from the post office.
Wednesday Coll Tour Itinerary* | |
06.45am | Ticket Collection closes in Oban Terminal. Simply bring your reference number that you receive after booking. |
07.15am | Caledonian MacBrayne ferry departs Oban for Coll on the island of Mull. Gliding down the Sound of Mull, past Tobermory and then Ardnamurchan Point (the most westerly tip of the UK's mainland) for a short crossing in more open sea to Coll. |
09.55am | Arrival at Arinagour, Coll, where you will be greeted by Coll Taxis staff. |
10.00am | On arrival on Coll, you'll be met at the pier at Arinagour by a native islander, who'll take you on a 4x4 tour, pointing out historical sites and giving you an insight into island life on this friendly little paradise. Travelling through the tranquil village of Arinagour (with its row of whitewashed cottages recognisable to any Katie Morag fans), the drive will then take you off to the two islands' castles, off-road to a pristine beach and a chance to spot an elusive corncrake on the bird reserve. Precious beach-time is a must, with a chance to breathe in the clear Hebridean air. |
12.15pm | Arrival back at the ferry terminal in Coll to catch ferry back to Oban |
12.45pm | Ferry departs Coll |
3.25pm | Arrive in Oban |
*All times may vary and are at the discretion of the operator subject to conditions prevailing at the time.
Just choose a date to get started
