4 Day Private Tour of the Highlands and Inverness

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Inverness through Perthshire
6 stops
1
Taste Perthshire
Meet and feed some of our much loved Highland 'Coos', restroom and cafe on site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
The Hermitage
Walk under the tallest trees in Scotland, here you will find age old wishing trees, the short path takes us to Ossian's viewing platform of the mighty Black Linn waterfall.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Pitlochry
A perfect stop for lunch in this historic market town.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
The tallest Distillery in Scotland by altitude, the Dalwhinnie 15 is highly regarded worldwide for its smooth and delicate taste. Sample a drink at the bar or take a tour and discover its inner secrets.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Culloden Battlefield
An immersive experience of that fateful day, when the dreams of the Jacobite's and Bonny Prince Charlie were crushed by the English army.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Clava Cairns
Older than Stonehenge, lies 4,000 year old stone burial mounds and standing stones that were the inspiration for the hit TV series Outlander
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Inverness to Skye
4 stops
7
Enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness, included is Urquhart Castle where your guide will meet you afterwards.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Eilean Donan Castle
One of the most beautiful Castles in Scotland, a great lunch stop with stunning views.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
9
Fairy Pools
The name “Fairy Pools” reflects the local legends of the Isle of Skye—long associated with mythical beings, magic, and folklore. The pools are said to be where fairies bathe, though the name also captures their ethereal appearance
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Portree
The main town in Skye, we will drop you at your accommodation here.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Skye to Fort William
9 stops
11
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
12
Lealt Falls
Lealt Waterfalls viewpoint platform offering stunning views of both the waterfall and the surrounding cliffs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Kilt Rock
The cliffs resemble the pleats of a kilt, which is how they got their name. This effect comes from vertical basalt columns (formed by ancient lava flows) alternating with horizontal layers of sandstone — creating a striking pattern that looks like the folds of tartan fabric
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
An Corran Beach is world-famous for its 165 million years old dinosaur footprints, which are among the best-preserved in Scotland.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Quiraing
ChatGPT said: The Quiraing is one of the most spectacular and otherworldly landscapes on the Isle of Skye, Scotland — a place where geology, legend, and breath taking scenery come together
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Fairy Glen
ChatGPT said: The Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye is one of the island’s most enchanting and otherworldly spots — a miniature landscape of grassy hills, spiraling rock formations, and tiny lochs that look like something out of a fantasy film.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
The Armadale–Mallaig ferry crossing is one of the most scenic and iconic short sea routes in Scotland — connecting the southern tip of the Isle of Skye with the fishing port of Mallaig on the mainland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
The island often called “Dumbledore’s Grave Island” is actually Eilean na Moine, a small, enchanting island located in Loch Eilt on the west coast of Scotland. It became famous after being featured in the Harry Potter films as the site of Albus Dumbledore’s grave.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks — a sweeping, curving railway bridge set amid the dramatic Highlands scenery. It’s world-famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films, where the Hogwarts Express crosses it on its way to the wizarding school.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fort William ending at starting point
8 stops
20
Glencoe
The Three Sisters of Glencoe are among the most dramatic and photographed mountain formations in all of Scotland — a breath taking sight that embodies the wild, rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Castle Stalker
Built in the early 1300's Castle Stalker is one of Scotland’s most picturesque and storied castles — a small, fairy tale-like tower rising from a tidal islet on the country’s rugged west coast. With its perfect symmetry and dramatic setting, it looks as though it was designed for a painting (and indeed, it often has been). It was also featured in Monty Python's Holy Grail
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
McCaig’s Tower (also known as McCaig’s Folly) is one of the most distinctive landmarks in western Scotland — a grand, colonnaded stone structure that crowns the hill above Oban, offering breath taking panoramic views over the town, harbour, and nearby islands.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Oban
Regarded as the 'seafood capital' of Scotland, this charming town is lined with independent shops and cafes
1 hour • Admission ticket free
24
St Conan’s Kirk is one of Scotland’s most extraordinary and beautiful churches — an eclectic masterpiece perched on the banks of Loch Awe in Argyll, blending Romanesque, Gothic, Celtic, and even Norse architectural styles into a single enchanting building. It’s both a place of worship and a work of art, often described as “a miniature cathedral of imagination.”
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle is one of Scotland’s most hauntingly beautiful and photographed ruins — a romantic fortress standing on a rocky peninsula at the north eastern end of Loch Awe, surrounded by mountains, mist, and mirror-like waters. Its setting captures everything people imagine about the mystery and majesty of the Scottish Highlands.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Inveraray Castle is one of Scotland’s most elegant and historically significant stately homes — a magnificent blend of medieval romanticism and Georgian refinement, set amid sweeping parklands on the shores of Loch Fyne in western Scotland. It remains the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, one of the most powerful Highland clans.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
27
Luss
Luss is one of Scotland’s most picturesque and charming villages — a storybook hamlet on the western shore of Loch Lomond, surrounded by tranquil waters, wooded hills, and heather-covered mountains. Often called “the prettiest village in the Highlands,” Luss perfectly captures the beauty and serenity of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
30 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
• Inverary Castle is closed from the end of October until the end of March. We can still take you to see the exterior of the castle during this period.

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