2 Day Private Tour of Skye and the Highlands from Edinburgh

5.0 (18 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPunjabi, Hindi, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Urdu, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Witness the iconic landscapes that Skye has to offer, and which have dazzled generations of visitors. From crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools, dramatic landscapes and quaint towns. Skye is also home to a diverse wildlife including the Golden Eagle. As part of this tour, we will also take you through some of the most famous sites of the Scottish Highlands, such as the Three Sisters of Glencoe, and Eilean Donan Castle, as well as the famous town of Pitlochry.

Options

Minivan

Up to 6 passengers
Pickup included

Standard People Carrier

Up to 7 passengers
Pickup included

Large People Carrier

Up to 8 passengers
Pickup included

Luxury/Executive Vehicle

Luxury/Executive
Pickup included

Sedan/SUV

Up to 4 passengers
Pickup included

What's included

  • Scottish themed snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced guide
  • Meals
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: Highlands, Fairy Pools and Portree
  1. Luss
    30m
    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’.
  2. Loch Tulla Viewpoint
    10m
    We will then head further into the Highlands, where we can have multiple photo stops including Loch Tulla viewpoint.
  3. Rannoch Moor
    10m
    We will then pass through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the UK. It is a desolate place with stunning landscape, used in many film settings.
  4. The Three Sisters
    25m
    Moving on, we will head on to the legendary Glencoe valley and mountain range, where we will stop over at the ‘3 sisters’ viewpoint - The most photographed place in Scotland.
  5. Fort William
    45m
    This is a major tourist town and is 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.
  6. Fairy Pools
    1h
    Our last attraction of the day is the Magical Fairy Pools.
  7. Isle of Skye
    Pass by
    End your day exploring the Isle of Skye
Day 2: Skye, Eilean Donan Castle and Pitlochry
  1. The Old Man of Storr
    20m
    Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye. You may recognise it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.
  2. Lealt Falls
    20m
    The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
  3. Kilt Rock
    20m
    A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
  4. An Corran Beach
    30m
    The next stop is the An Corran beach in Staffin, best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints.
  5. Quiraing
    30m
    Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.
  6. Eilean Donan Castle
    1h
    Leaving the island, we will take you the elevated viewing point to capture stunning photos of arguably the most beautiful and iconic castles in Scotland: Eilean Donan Castle
  7. Commando Monument
    15m
    The Commando Memorial is a monument, testament to the lost soldiers of World War 2. It spans incredible views of the Nevis mountain range.
  8. Pitlochry
    30m
    Pitlochry is a small town with a Victorian town centre full of independent shops and cafes, and is a good stop for a stroll or to get some food.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or other holiday accommodation.

Additional information

  • 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
  • UK Sedan sized cars are smaller than cars in the states, please bear this in mind when selecting a vehicle for 4 Adults
  • Day 1) Is 10 hours long, 3hrs at attractions and 7 hours of driving
  • Day2) Is 10 hrs 30 mins long, 3hrs 45 mins at attractions and 6hrs 45 mins of driving

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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