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

Day 1: Tour to Skye

1. Loch Tulla Viewpoint
   10m
   In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: moutains, lochs and forests.
2. Rannoch Moor
   Pass by
   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.
3. The Three Sisters
   15m
   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.
4. Glenfinnan Viaduct
   1h
   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).
5. Mallaig
   30m
   We will then take you to the fishing village of Mallaig where we will get the ferry across to the Isle of Skye.
6. Fairy Pools
   1h
   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!
7. Sligachan Old Bridge
   15m
   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!

Day 2: Skye to Inverness

1. The Old Man of Storr
   30m
   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’.
2. Lealt Falls
   15m
   The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
3. Kilt Rock
   15m
   A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
4. An Corran Beach
   15m
   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
   15m
   Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.
6. Fairy Glen
   15m
   Our final destination in Skye will be to the famous photogenic Fairy Glen.
7. Eilean Donan Castle
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   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.
8. Chocolates of Glenshiel
   30m
   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.

Day 3: Inverness, Perthshire ending in Edinburgh

1. 50m · Admission ticket not included
   You will have the option to take a cruise on Loch Ness, learning about its history and legends - including that of our famous Nessie!
2. Clava Cairns
   20m
   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’.
3. Culloden Battlefield
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   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).
4. Pitlochry
   30m
   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.
5. Bankfoot
   20m
   We will finish off the tour with one of our highlights - feeding our world-famous Highland Cows, aka 'hairy coos'.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel, guest house, AirBnB or other holiday accommodation.

• 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 our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle