One amazing day, on the original Skye tour.
SkyeBus is packed with stories and legends that will bring Skye's remarkable history to life. Learn about those who made their mark on Skye. Learn about the natural forces and people shaped Skye into the misty isle that we know today. Hear tales of nomadic tribes, the first farmers and highland landowners that instigated the brutal clearances. During this time islanders were forced from their homes and many shipped off to the new world. You will also discover something of Skye's remarkable geological story and learn about the latest dinosaur discoveries on Skye.
Our skye tour is the perfect mix of time on the bus, short photo stops and longer stops which allow you time to explore on your own. Around midday we stop for lunch in a small cafe. There you can buy some lunch and have a socially distanced blether with your fellow passengers.
Taking care of our planet
Climate change means - we all need to change. You can start right now when you visit Skye. Plan a low carbon holiday. Slow down, move about less and stay places longer. Use trains instead of planes and buses instead of cars to get here.
As a wee reward to travellers who slow down and see more, we will give you £10 cash back per booking. To qualify, just stay a minimum of three nights on Skye and reach us by public transport. Of course, if you want to feel really good about yourself, you can ask us to donate the tenner to a re-wilding project and help even more.
Covid-19
We are listening to and following advice from the Scottish Government on a daily basis on how to run tours safely in these challenging times. We will not turn a wheel until we are sure that it is safe to do so and we think that it is right to do so. This of course means that departures are limited, group sizes are reduced and tours may be cancelled at very short notice. We also ask our customers to take responsibility for their health and of course others. When visiting remote communities please continue to wear face masks and respectively socially distance, keeping a 2m gap is essential. There is more information below.
July 2021 - Covid Update
We recommend that you take a lateral flow test before traveling with us. Masks must be worn at all times. Please comply with all of the current guidance published by the Scottish Government to minimise the spread of Covid 19 and in particular new variants such as B.1.617. Guides are double vaccinated and passengers may be temperature checked at start of the tour.
SkyeBus is packed with stories and legends that will bring Skye's remarkable history to life. Learn about those who made their mark on Skye. Learn about the natural forces and people shaped Skye into the misty isle that we know today. Hear tales of nomadic tribes, the first farmers and highland landowners that instigated the brutal clearances. During this time islanders were forced from their homes and many shipped off to the new world. You will also discover something of Skye's remarkable geological story and learn about the latest dinosaur discoveries on Skye.
Our skye tour is the perfect mix of time on the bus, short photo stops and longer stops which allow you time to explore on your own. Around midday we stop for lunch in a small cafe. There you can buy some lunch and have a socially distanced blether with your fellow passengers.
Taking care of our planet
Climate change means - we all need to change. You can start right now when you visit Skye. Plan a low carbon holiday. Slow down, move about less and stay places longer. Use trains instead of planes and buses instead of cars to get here.
As a wee reward to travellers who slow down and see more, we will give you £10 cash back per booking. To qualify, just stay a minimum of three nights on Skye and reach us by public transport. Of course, if you want to feel really good about yourself, you can ask us to donate the tenner to a re-wilding project and help even more.
Covid-19
We are listening to and following advice from the Scottish Government on a daily basis on how to run tours safely in these challenging times. We will not turn a wheel until we are sure that it is safe to do so and we think that it is right to do so. This of course means that departures are limited, group sizes are reduced and tours may be cancelled at very short notice. We also ask our customers to take responsibility for their health and of course others. When visiting remote communities please continue to wear face masks and respectively socially distance, keeping a 2m gap is essential. There is more information below.
July 2021 - Covid Update
We recommend that you take a lateral flow test before traveling with us. Masks must be worn at all times. Please comply with all of the current guidance published by the Scottish Government to minimise the spread of Covid 19 and in particular new variants such as B.1.617. Guides are double vaccinated and passengers may be temperature checked at start of the tour.
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Highlights
Trip Advisor Review, Peregrinus5
This day trip was the highlight of my trip to Skye.Went to the Fairy Pools,which was a good hike,there and back.Neist Point and the lighthouse was also a good hike.The Quiraing,Kilt Rock and The Old Man of Storr were excellent photo stops.Take this trip,you won't regret it. 
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Departure Information: Departs from: Somerled Square, Portree, Isle of Skye Departs at: 09:30 Returns around 18.30 (approx) Please note: SkyeBus is not recommended for cruise ship visitors SkyeBus is available from: June 2021
Price: £54
Students & children 5 to 12 years: £49 Minimum age on all scheduled tours is 5 years Due Covid-19 we now operate with minimum and maximum numbers. Also available Jan 2022 to March 2022 as 1 Day Winter Tour. |
Our Skye tour visits:
We get back to Portree early evening. This is usually around 18.00 - 19.00. Please check with us if you have onward travel plans directly after tour. Please note that this could be the best day out in your entire life !
What to expect:
There is some unguided trail walking on this tour. Due to new restrictions it is not possible to 'sit out' the walk on the bus. Dress for changeable weather. Please bring suitable footwear for rough and sometimes muddy ground. Waterproofs, what ever the season. Please do not bring a packed lunch as it is unfortunately no longer possible to eat lunch or drink hot drinks on the bus. We stop at trusted cafes and shops where you can buy lunch. Credit/Debit cards only.
Covid-19
Face Masks (not supplied) should be worn at all times on board. We request that regular use is made of our hand sanitiser. A pedal bin should be used for your refuse. All high touch areas on board our vehicles will be cleaned throughout the day. At the end of each day the vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned. Contact details for each passenger or lead passenger of a group will have to be taken (in line with the Scottish Government's Track and Trace system. There will be a temperature check of each passenger at the start of the tour. And, of course if you develop symptoms or believe that you have been exposed to Covid-19 please let us know immediately and do not come on tour.
Important Note:
Very occasionally it may not be possible for you to walk to Fairy Pools. Heavy rainfall can make the path impossible. If we have to alter the itinerary we always try to offer an alternative.
- The Fairy Glen: This is a magical miniature landscape with a fascinating geological story. There is a long tradition of story telling in Highland Scotland. This is the perfect setting for a fairy tale. Take some time to let your imagination wander.
- Kilt Rock: Kilt Rock is the best known and most photographed sea cliff on Skye. It is just off the main road in north east Trotternish, between the Storr and the Quiraing. Using a wee bit of imagination, it looks a like a kilt. Vertical columns of basalt form the pleats of this giant highland kilt and dolerite intrusions form the pattern. From the view point you can also see Mealt Falls tumbling 55m in to the sound of Raasay below. The wonderful Black Sheep Snackie lives there in summer months serving tea and coffee. A short, fun photo-stop to see these wonderful basalt cliffs... that really do look like a highland kilt from every angle.
- Fairy Pools: Walk on your own to clear blue pools ... maybe dip your toes with spectacular views of Cuillin mountains.
- Quiraing: Drive over the pass that defines northern Skye ... step off the bus for a moment and be amazed !
- Neist Point: Neist point is the most Westerly point on the Isle of Skye. The single track road to Neist Point winds around Loch Dunvegan then over the hills to Glendale. As we approach Neist Point there are stunning views over Moonen Bay to Waterstein Head and on a clear day across the Minch to the Western Isles. It is a great place to see whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking shark. There are thousands of seabirds including, gannets, black guillemots, razorbills and shags. There are several different walks that will allow you to explore Neist Point on your own. You can follow the keepers’ path down some steep steps to the old lighthouse, which was built in 1909. It is still operational, helping vessels, big and small to navigate these treacherous waters. The light from the tower is visible for 24 miles. The lighthouse tower is owned and maintained by the northern light house board. The cottages around the tower are in private ownership and although they may seem derelict please do not be enter.
There is a small gift shop at the car park that serves tea and coffee. There are no toilets at Neist Point. - Old Man of Storr: Photo stop from roadside of this rocky pinnacle on Trotternish Ridge
- Cuillin Mountains: Photos of the most impressive, inspirational and simply ... the most spectacular mountain range in Scotland!
We get back to Portree early evening. This is usually around 18.00 - 19.00. Please check with us if you have onward travel plans directly after tour. Please note that this could be the best day out in your entire life !
What to expect:
There is some unguided trail walking on this tour. Due to new restrictions it is not possible to 'sit out' the walk on the bus. Dress for changeable weather. Please bring suitable footwear for rough and sometimes muddy ground. Waterproofs, what ever the season. Please do not bring a packed lunch as it is unfortunately no longer possible to eat lunch or drink hot drinks on the bus. We stop at trusted cafes and shops where you can buy lunch. Credit/Debit cards only.
Covid-19
Face Masks (not supplied) should be worn at all times on board. We request that regular use is made of our hand sanitiser. A pedal bin should be used for your refuse. All high touch areas on board our vehicles will be cleaned throughout the day. At the end of each day the vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned. Contact details for each passenger or lead passenger of a group will have to be taken (in line with the Scottish Government's Track and Trace system. There will be a temperature check of each passenger at the start of the tour. And, of course if you develop symptoms or believe that you have been exposed to Covid-19 please let us know immediately and do not come on tour.
Important Note:
Very occasionally it may not be possible for you to walk to Fairy Pools. Heavy rainfall can make the path impossible. If we have to alter the itinerary we always try to offer an alternative.
