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Overview
This is a unique way of visiting the highlands with a semi-private tour. Sit back while we do the driving and provide a historical tour of the places we'll visit with a focus on the people and culture that makes this area so wonderful. This tour has a leisure pace and we allow for ample time at each stop to explore and linger to explore your interests.
What's included
Lunch
Breakfast
Evening Meals
Alcohol
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Escape to the Higlands
Culloden Battlefield
3h · Admission ticket included
We'll explore the museum and walk the battlefield. The events that happened here changed the course for so many families that resulted in the migration of the scots throughout the world. We'll see and learn how your ancestors were impacted and the paths they followed after this significant event.
Urquhart Castle
1h · Admission ticket included
We'll drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle to walk through it's ruins and learn more about the legends of this area.
Eilean Donan Castle
2h · Admission ticket included
This picturesque castle and it's prominent position has been photographed countless times. We'll walk over the stone bridge, tour through the castle and take in the views across the highland loch's. We'll make sure to save some time for a little shopping at the wonderful visitors center here.
Day 2: The Isle of Skye
Fairy Pools
2h
We'll start our journey around Skye with our first stop at Glen Brittle to visit the natural pools that have formed in Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh (burn or stream of the wolf).
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
We'll visit the home and seat of the great chief of McLeod and walk the halls that contain much of the history of this area. We'll take a quick boat ride out to see the sea lion colony in the nearby bay.
Fairy Glen
1h
We'll take a stop here to walk around and capture photographs of the picturesque landscape here.
Quiraing
30m
The bold landscape of this area is a favorite stop for many on our tour. Unique natural features, hills, mountains and glens. We'll spend some time exploring and taking pictures.
Kilt Rock
30m
Let's walk the short trail that leads us to the view point of the unusual cliff in the formation of a pleated kilt. Often time's we'll find small black faced sheep along the way. The view to Mealt Falls can also been seen from this location
The Old Man of Storr
20m
A quick stop to take in the view and capture some memorable photos of this famous rock formation.
Portree
1h
We'll finish our day with a walk through the village of Portree with opportunities to shop the local shops filled with crafts and locally made products.
Day 3: Fort William and the Great Glen
Glenfinnan Viaduct
3h · Admission ticket included
Here is where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard that began the Jacobite Rebellion that would eventually be crushed and change the lives of all scotts. We'll tour the visitors center, look up at the lone highlander at the memorial and enjoy the views of the sea at Lochaber. We'll also take time to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct that has been featured in many movies, including Harry Potter.
Ben Nevis
10m
A stop a long the way to capture the tallest peak in the UK.
Glencoe
Pass by
We'll drive through the area known as the Great Glen and talk about the highlanders that once lived throughout this beautiful area.
Tyndrum
2h
We'll stop here to grab a highland lunch. Shopping is also available here.
Loch Lomond Shores
2h
We'll stop at the small village of Luss and learn more about this famous loch.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point is at the north-west parking lot area, near Morrisons shop.
End point
Meeting point is at the north-west parking lot area, near Morrisons shop.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can be customized for Wheelchair Accessible. Contact us.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
