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Isle of Skye Tour: Fairy Pools & More in a Day
Highland Council
This is the sole group tour departing from Inverness to the Isle of Skye that visits The Fairy Pools, The Fairy Glen, The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, The Old Man of Storr, and Portree all in a single day.
This is the sole group tour departing from Inverness to the Isle of Skye that visits The Fairy Pools, The Fairy Glen, The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, The Old Man of Storr, and Portree all in a single day.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Urquhart Castle - A 20-minute journey from Inverness brings us to Urquhart Castle, where we pause for 15 minutes to capture some photos.
- Eilean Donan Castle - From Urquhart Castle, it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland. We stop here for a photo opportunity and a restroom break….
- Urquhart Castle - A 20-minute journey from Inverness brings us to Urquhart Castle, where we pause for 15 minutes to capture some photos.
- Eilean Donan Castle - From Urquhart Castle, it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland. We stop here for a photo opportunity and a restroom break.
- Fairy Pools - A 1-hour drive from Eilean Donan Castle takes us to our first stop on the Isle of Skye, the Fairy Pools. Here, you can enjoy a 75-minute hike through the stunning landscape. The first pool is a 20-minute walk, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
- Portree - After hiking at the Fairy Pools, we travel 40 minutes to Portree, the main town on the Isle of Skye. We stop for 45 minutes, allowing time for lunch and a visit to the charming harbor with its colorful houses.
- Fairy Glen - A 20-minute drive from Portree brings us to the Fairy Glen, where the breathtaking landscape awaits. Locals say the small conical hills are fairy houses, with Castle Ewen, the Fairy Castle, at the top. We stop for 30 minutes to appreciate the beauty.
- Idrigil - We pause at the Idrigil Bay viewpoint above the Uig ferry port, offering fantastic views of Idrigil Bay.
- Quiraing - A 20-minute drive across the Trotternish ridge takes us to the Quiraing, where the views are spectacular. We stop for 20 minutes.
- Kilt Rock - A 20-minute drive from the Quiraing leads us to Kilt Rock, named for its basalt columns resembling kilt pleats. You’ll also see Mealt Falls, where water cascades 180 feet into the Sound of Raasay.
- The Old Man of Storr - A short 15-minute drive from Kilt Rock brings us to the Old Man of Storr, a 160-foot rock pinnacle on Storr Mountain. We stop at a nearby parking area for the best view of this iconic landmark.
- Portree - A 15-minute drive from the Old Man of Storr returns us to Portree, where we visit the Skye Candle Visitor Centre for a 15-minute restroom break before embarking on our 2-hour and 30-minute journey back to Inverness.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Location
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Ness Walk
We will meet everyone outside the Columba Hotel , Ness Walk , Inverness.
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.