Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour

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Discover the magic of Isle of Skye with a local guide. Explore Fairy Pools, Eilean Donan Castle, and more. Book your unforgettable day tour now.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fairy Pools - Our first stop will take us to the world-famous Fairy Pools. We aim to get her earlier than the crowds so that you can have a more enjoyable experience. These crystal-clear rock pools are fed and connected by a series of waterfalls, originating from the nearby Black Cuillin Mountains. We will allow around 90 minutes to explore the…

Fairy Pools - Our first stop will take us to the world-famous Fairy Pools. We aim to get her earlier than the crowds so that you can have a more enjoyable experience. These crystal-clear rock pools are fed and connected by a series of waterfalls, originating from the nearby Black Cuillin Mountains. We will allow around 90 minutes to explore the fairy pools. The initial walk is up hill and of moderate intensity, so this part of the trip will not be suitable for those with mobility issues. It will take around 15-20 minutes to walk to the first of the fairy pools from the carpark. There are more pools to explore further up the path.

If you don’t feel that the fairy pool walk is for you, then our driver will take you to an alternative location not far away!

Sligachan Old Bridge - Our next stop on the Isle of Skye will take us to an area filled with folklore and natural beauty. Wash your face in the magical water at Sligachan bridge or simply marvel at the imposing Cuillin Mountain Ridge behind. We will also show you some of the best angles for getting an unbelievable photo. (That’s if the misty isle doesn’t live up to its name and swallow the mountains!)
Portree - Our next stop will be Portree where we will stop for lunch. We will aim to get to Portree around 12pm in an attempt to get lunch before the majority of the crowds descend! Our guide will give recommendations of where to go for lunch.
The Old Man of Storr - After lunch we will visit one of Skye’s most iconic landmarks- The Old Man of Storr. The “Old Man” is a large pinnacle of rock that can be seen from miles around. We will stop at a great viewpoint and learn about some of the folklore of this impressive rock formation.
Kilt Rock - Kilt Rock

As we head up the east coast of Skye, we will stop at the awe-inspiring Kilt Rock and Mealt falls. The magnificent 90 metre cliff resembles a traditional pleated kilt and is home to a spectacular waterfall fed by the nearby Mealt Loch. It really is a sight to behold!

An Corran Beach - We will then visit An Corran beach and go hunting for the dinosaur footprints together! Please note we will time this stop with the tide in order to have the best chance of seeing the footprints!
Quiraing - We will next visit the spectacular Quiraing. You will have time to walk a little way on the path so you can truly immerse yourself in the breath-taking landscape around you. The Quiraing is the result of a series of landslips that occurred over the last 15,000 years, including the largest mass movement slide in Britain, which covers more than three square miles and is still active. Our guide will give you background on this magical place and then give you time to experience it for yourself.
St. Columba’s Isle - Our final stop will be the ancient burial site of St Columba’s Isle. This is the site of the Cathedral Church of the Bishops of the Isles from 1079 to 1498. Similarly Ancient is the Mortuary Chapel Nicolson’s Aisle, Where According to Tradition, Twenty Eight Chiefs of that Clan are Buried. While here we will also visit the “Cauldron of Heads”, the site of a major clan battle between the MacLeods and MacDonalds.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

What's Not Included

On-board restrooms
On-board WiFi

Additional Information

Experience the Magic of the Isle of Skye in a day with a small group, a local guide and a separate driver! Allow our knowledgeable guide to focus on you and interact in a way that driver-guides can’t, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! This tour leaves from Portree and is the easiest way for you to see the best sights in Skye during your…

Location

Coach / Car Park

Look out for the blue Tartan Trailblazers minibus in one of the parking spaces

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janet_t

Sep 30, 2024

Isle of sky - All visited sites were beautiful. Fairy pool walk awesome. Found dinosaur prints. St Columba cemetery unique. No shortage of falls and rocks. Our guides were wonderful

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V5289blheatherl

Sep 29, 2024

Best day in Skye! - We traveled to Skye as a party of 4 on our 9 day trip through Scotland. We only had 2 nights in Skye (meaning one full day) and we wanted to make the most of it. We rented cars and drove up from Edinburgh to get there and while driving to all the sights on our own was an option I wanted a tour that would make it a little bit easier for all of us. While driving it is hard to see all the dramatic, beautiful views of the mountains and I had read that some of the roads were a little difficult to navigate. So, when I found this tour I was very excited. We got to see the Fairy Pools, Old Silgachan Bridge, had lunch in Portree (very much enjoyed Relish Cafe - the seasoned French fries were really great), Bridal Veil Falls, views of Old Man Storr, Kilt Rock, An Corran Beach (spotted fossilized dinosaur prints!), Quiraing and St. Columba’s Isle. The tour lasted 8 hours (9am to 5pm). Our tour guide (Finella aka Fin) and driver (Michelle) were absolutely amazing. We later found out they were the owners and operators of the company who started doing tours last year after a lot of hard work to get all of their permits and certifications. Along the route we got history about the area but not an overwhelming amount of information. They played traditional (older and more modern) Scottish songs which were really fun to listen to and made the driving portions really enjoyable - as if the views weren’t enough. We saw lots of sheep crossing the road and on the hillsides and it also helped the weather although predicted to be cloudy and rainy all day turned out to be beautiful with even some sun and great visibility. The tour was not fully booked although it said up to 12 passengers we went the end of September so it was a bit off season and only had 2 other people in the tour so we made good time. Rather than ending the tour early we stopped at a local waterfall that wasn’t on the schedule. We would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see all the highlights of the island in one day and doesn’t want to worry about driving, parking and wants to learn a little more about the history of the island. The only thing we are disappointed about is that I did not know about Tartan Trailblazer Tours and booked a half day trip in Inverness with a different company, now knowing they are based out of Inverness I would have definitely booked with them if possible. The upcoming tour will have a lot to live up to!