Overview
Join us on a tow day tour to the Isle of Skye. Be dazzled by the multitude of attractions that Skye offers to its visitors, from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur footprints, to magical waterfalls, fairy pools, fairytale castles, dramatic landscapes and breathtaking views. Skye is also home to a diverse wildlife including the Golden Eagle.
Pickup Time |
9:30AM |
End Point |
This tour ends back at your accommodation. |
Pickup Details |
We only offer private tours for 1-8 passengers, meaning we'll only be picking up you and your group. We offer complimentary bottles of still water for all passengers and our vehicles come with charging points for your devices. |
Highlights
· Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
· Glencoe mountain range
· Fort William
· Fairy Pools
· Portree
· Old Man of Storr
· Kilt Rock
· Dinosaur footprints
· Quiraing viewpoint
· Eilean Donan Castle
· Cairngorms National Park
· Pitlochry
· Hairy Coos
Itinerary
Day 1
Pickup from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Stirling at 08:30am
Luss
Our first stop is the beautiful village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond. You will have 30 mins to explore this wonderful quaint heritage village, which has been voted as ‘the most beautiful village in Scotland’.
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
We will then head further north in our Tour of the Scottish Highlands. We will have the opportunity for multiple photo stops, including at the Loch Tulla viewpoint.
Rannoch Moor
We will drive through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the UK. Rannoch Moor's unique landscapes have been used in many film settings, including in the Harry Potter movies.
3 Sisters of Glencoe
Moving on, we will head on to the legendary Glencoe valley and mountain range, where we will stop over at the ‘3 sisters’ viewpoint. This is the most photographed place in Scotland.
Fort William
Fort William is a major town in the Scottish Highlands, making for a suitable stop for lunch. It is also next to the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. If it is a clear day - and time permitting - we can take you to a suitable viewpoint.
Fairy Pools
As we reach the Isle of Skye, our last attraction of the day will be the magical Fairy Pools.
Portree
We will drop you off at your accommodation in Portree.
Day 2
Pickup from your accommodation at 9:00am
Old Man of Storr
Heading north of Portree, our journey will take us to the Old Man of Storr, which is an iconic volcanic plug in the Trotternish Peninsula in Skye. You may recognise it from the opening sequence of the movie ‘Prometheus’.
Lealt Waterfalls
Our next stop in our tour of Skye will be at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls
A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
An Corran Beach in Staffin
No tour of Skye could be complete without a visit to the An Corran beach in Staffin. It is best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints.
Quiraing
Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - a mountain vantage point offering some of the most stunning views in Skye, and a good opportunity for photos.
Eilean Donan Castle
Leaving Skye, we will take you to Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland. There is a café in the courtyard, and we will use this stop as our lunch break of the day.
Commando Memorial
The Commando Memorial is a monument to the British special forces created during World War 2. It features stunning views of the Nevis mountain rangee.
Pitlochry
Heading to Perthshire, we will stop at the Victorian town of Pitlochry, famous for its singular atmosphere with many independent shops and cafes.
Highland Coos
No multi-day tour of Scotland could be complete without an opportunity to see our famous Highland Coos! We will stop at a place where you can see and feed them if you want.
Drop Off
We will then drop you off back in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling.
Includes
Complimentary Scottish snacks
Bottled water
Guides' accommodation and meals
Driver/Guide
This is a Private Tour: only your group will be in the vehicle
Snacks for the cows
Excludes
X Accommodation and meals, though we can suggest and source accommodation tailored to your budget
X Entry to Eilean Donan Castle (£12.00 p/p)
X Guides' gratuity (Optional)
Important Notes
British cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
Our website takes a deposit of £240.00 for this tour, with the balance payable to your guide on the first day by cash/card.
Our vehicle categories
Sedan/SUV - up to 4 passengers
Minivan - up to 6 passengers
Medium-Sized Van - up to 7 passengers
Large Van - up to 8 passengers
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation fee is applicable, if made at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure.
If a Customer cancels between 13 and 3 days of the scheduled departure, a 50 per cent cancellation fee applies to the deposit.
If a Customer cancels within 48 hours of the tour departure time, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee applicable of the deposit.