3 Day Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness and Loch Ness

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tour to Skye
7 stops
1
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: moutains, lochs and forests.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Rannoch Moor
Scenic drive through the dramatic scenery of the largest bog expanse in the United Kingdom. Many film and TV shows have been shot here, taking advantage of the stark landscape.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
The Three Sisters
We will stop over at the Three Sisters of Glencoe, an iconinc mountain viewpoint, and the most photographed place in Scotland. Here, you will be able to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and relieve some historic episodes of the MacDonald Clan.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Glenfinnan Viaduct
A 30 min drive takes us to our main attraction. Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm (the train only runs from early April to late October).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Mallaig
We will then take you to the fishing village of Mallaig where we will get the ferry across to the Isle of Skye.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Fairy Pools
Our first stop in Skye is also one of its most popular visitor destinations. The Fairy Pools are beautiful crystal-clear blue pools on the Allt Coire a' Mhadaidh (Burn of the Dog), which can be seen snaking down the hillside of Coire na Creiche into Glen Brittle where it becomes the River Brittle. You can hike the pools – and maybe even go for a swim if you’re brave enough!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Sligachan Old Bridge
Our final stop of the day before we take you to your accommodation will stop at this legendary site, where you can dip you face in the waters below Sligachan Old Bridge to gain eternal beauty from the faeries!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Skye to Inverness
8 stops
8
The Old Man of Storr
Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye, where you can do the hike over to the stone formation. You may recognise it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Lealt Falls
The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Kilt Rock
A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
The next stop is the An Corran beach in Staffin, best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Quiraing
Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Fairy Glen
Our final destination in Skye will be to the famous photogenic Fairy Glen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Eilean Donan Castle
This iconic monument is the most photographed castle in Scotland, and the quintessential 'picture postcard' of Scotland. You may also recognise it from the famous 80's 'Highlander' movie.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
The award-winning Chocolates of Glenshiel chocolaterie makes for a perfect break for some hand-made chocolates or hot chocolate. From the cafe, you will be able to oberve the busy chocolatiers in the production area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Tour from Skye through to Glencoe and back home
5 stops
16
You will have the option to take a cruise on Loch Ness, learning about its history and legends - including that of our famous Nessie!
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
17
Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns are neolithic burial cairns 4000 years old, surrounded by stone circles. These stone circles were the inspiration for ‘Craigh Na Dun’ in the TV hit series ‘Outlander’.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Culloden Battlefield
The battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie was finally defeated and marked the end of the Jacobite hopes. Optional entry to the visitor centre (extra admission).
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
19
Pitlochry
One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still retains a lot of its Victorian character, and has a plethora of boutique cafes, restaurants and independent shops to explore.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
We will finish off the tour with one of our highlights - feeding our world-famous Highland Cows, aka 'hairy coos'.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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