The Real Skye Tour
Price: Adults £89,
Concessions (under 12, over 60 & students) £79
Departs: Every Friday from Edinburgh at 8.30am
Itinerary: Highlighs listed below or view
the full itinerary
What's included!
3 Day Tour of the Isle of Skye and the Highlands
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Small group guarantee
City center pick up from Waterloo Place Stand ZE
(formally stand E)
Free tea and coffee
Free camp pack hire for campers
Whats not included!
Cost of Accommodation (two nights)
Your Meals/entrance to visitor attractions
What is it?
A three day tour through the highlands to the Isle of Skye. This island is famed for wild coastal scenery, tales of magic and the majestic Cuillin mountain range. You will have a whole day touring on Skye. We follow wild coastal roads, explore its bloody history and discover the real Skye away from the crowds. A relaxed and flexible approach make our Skye tour a special experience for both young and old.
Accomodation on Skye
Mostly we stay by the sea around the village of Carbost or Portree. Carbost is famous for the Talisker distillery and a great local pub, the Old Inn. This pub is a great meeting place and a chance to get the feel of island life each evening. We are always on the lookout for live music and events of interest locally and will keep you informed.
Day 1 - Edinburgh - Isle of Skye
We cross the river forth, with views of Forth Rail Bridge(1890), heading to the 9th Century village of Dunkeld. Time for coffee and a riverside walk. On to Killiecrankie for photos and the story of highland rebellion. The landscape has changed dramatically now, mountains and lochs surround us, we stop for lunch in Laggan. We drive to Scotland’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, then on to Eilean Donan Castle, the most iconic castle in the highlands. Then over the sea to Skye!
Day 2 - Touring Skye
We have a whole day to explore the Island and really discover its magic, folklore, wildlife and geology. We include some dramatic coastal walks, discover the islands history by visiting ancient forts and castles. Time for some lunch and shopping in the island’s capital, Portree. In the afternoon we tour to the rugged northern peninsular past the Storr to the dramatic ruins of Duntulm Castle or explore the fabled fairy glen. Time to enjoy the scenery and take plenty of pictures and, of course, see magnificent Cuillin Mountains
Day 3 - Isle of Skye - Edinburgh
Early morning photos on Skye, then we drive through Glen Sheil to Loch Ness to indulge in some monster spotting. At Fort Augustus there are boat trips on Loch Ness and walks along the Caledonian Canal. We then follow the great glen south to Glen Coe one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland. Time for some lunch then on to Wallace Monument in Stirling.
Next Steps: take a look at our price guide and decide the type of accommodation that you require and pick a date. We will reserve your seats and book your accommodation in your name.