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Full-Day Isle of Skye Tour: Enchanting Lanes, Fairy Pools, and Highland Scenery from Inverness
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203 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a mesmerizing day trip to the captivating Isle of Skye from Inverness. Your journey, filled with breathtaking Highland landscapes, includes views of Loch Ness and the scenic Eilean Donan Castle. Once on Skye, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Fairy Pools.
Embark on a mesmerizing day trip to the captivating Isle of Skye from Inverness. Your journey, filled with breathtaking Highland landscapes, includes views of Loch Ness and the scenic Eilean Donan Castle. Once on Skye, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Fairy Pools.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Ness - A brief stop will be made for photos of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.
- Kyleakin - The first stop on the Isle of Skye is Kyleakin, a charming village perfect for capturing photos of the magnificent Skye Bridge.
- Portree - Enjoy lunch in the lovely harbour town of Portree, but be mindful of the hungry seagulls! Portree is not…
- Loch Ness - A brief stop will be made for photos of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.
- Kyleakin - The first stop on the Isle of Skye is Kyleakin, a charming village perfect for capturing photos of the magnificent Skye Bridge.
- Portree - Enjoy lunch in the lovely harbour town of Portree, but be mindful of the hungry seagulls! Portree is not only naturally beautiful but also rich in history and culture. Its name comes from the Gaelic “Port-an-Righ,” meaning “King’s Port,” highlighting its historical role as a royal port. Today, Portree is a lively community blending traditional charm with modern conveniences.
- Fairy Pools - Nestled at the base of the Cuillin Mountains, the Fairy Pools are a series of captivating, crystal-clear pools and waterfalls, offering an enchanting and magical atmosphere. A walk to these blue and green waterfalls is planned, and for the adventurous, a dip is possible!
- Please note that during winter, weather conditions may occasionally prevent visits to the Fairy Pools. In such cases, our expert driver-guides will adjust the itinerary to suit the conditions, allowing exploration of other highlights on the Isle of Skye.
- Sligachan Old Bridge - The Sligachan Old Bridge is a rustic historical landmark set against the stunning backdrop of the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye, creating an iconic scene that embodies the timeless beauty and rugged charm of the Scottish Highlands.
- Eilean Donan Castle - This historic and iconic Scottish castle is situated on a small island where three lochs converge, providing a breathtakingly picturesque setting that has made it one of Scotland’s most renowned landmarks. Visit the castle and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Children under 3 year not accepted
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Children under 3 year not accepted
Additional Information
- Please note that children aged under 3 years old cannot travel on this tour
- Please note that children aged under 3 years old cannot travel on this tour
Location
Waverley Centre
Union Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(203 Ratings)
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Scott_b
Oct 14, 2024
Great Day Trip - Great day trip!! Saw lots of great sites! Owen was an excellent guide! Funny and informative! Definitely recommend!
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James_m
Oct 11, 2024
Unique and unbelievably thrilling - What an awesome experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge and expertise of our guide and appreciate all of his DJ skills as well. We both feel like we had the most unique experience and were thrilled with the whole day! Not only will we do this again, but we will recommend to everyone!
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Allyson_d
Oct 10, 2024
Great tour, just plan accordingly! - Donnie was a lot of fun, drove safely, and was a great storyteller! The bus seats are comfortable. Bathroom stops every 1.5-2 hours or so. Roads were not super windy if you are concerned about motion sickness at all.
Plenty of time at sights. The Fairy Pools pathway would be challenging for someone with mobility or fitness concerns- just be aware. It’s a bit steep at the beginning. Very windy- dress accordingly. Layers and waterproof shoes with good grip (ankle height hiking boots ideal) are your friend! This is a long day, but a nice time!
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Johari_t
Oct 7, 2024
Great way to get a taste of Skye - This is a great day trip to get a good taste of Skye. Our guide Donnie was great - he knew a bunch of stories, the relevant history and he inflicted us with highly variable music. A long day didn't seem as long as it was.
Highly recommended.
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Rebecca_f
Oct 3, 2024
Lovely touring day! - We tried driving in Scotland & it wasn't for us, (from the U.S. so driving on the opposite side on narrow, winding roads was too much for us!). We were so delighted to find a tour to take us to Isle of Skye & let them do the driving. The coach bus was great with large windows & Owen was a wonderful driver & tour guide! We throughly enjoyed our day!
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James_l
Sep 27, 2024
Skye dreaming - Our driver/guide was exceptional. The weather was a bit nasty on the day of our tour but highlighted the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye.
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Donald_r
Sep 25, 2024
Out of this world mountain views from sun up to sun down. - Intriguing and challenging at same time. Mountains were beautiful from sunrise to sunset, frequent breaks, feeding cows, whiskey tasting
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James_f
Sep 30, 2024
Long day, arbitrary itinerary - Wrong address supplied to start the tour. Driver/guide was very good, tour is a long day on the road, missed several advertised stops for 1 reason or another and stopped at some unnecessary ones. Fairy pools was the star along with guides knowledgeable information otherwise my rating would be lower
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Carol_m
Sep 26, 2024
Disappointing Day - The day was more of an on/off the bus day without seeing much except the Fairy Pools. Other than the Fairy Pools there is nothing to share.
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J_r
Oct 16, 2024
Love the Isle of Sky but the bus driver was not friendly and not helpful at all - The fairy pools and the highland cows. That was all wonderful and Portree was great also.
Met many nice people on the bus
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