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From Inverness: Road to the Isles and Skye Tour

By Storytellertours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 20,431 per adult
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  • 12h
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Overview
  • Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Inverness
  • Admire the views of Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle
  • Cross the Skye Bridge and explore the Isle of Skye
  • Visit the Fairy Pools and the colorful harbor of Portree
  • Learn about the history of the area from your guide
Activity location
    • Loch Ness
    • Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 4-9 Huntly St, Inverness IV3 5PR, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo | Outside Highland House of Fraser Kilt and Dressmakers, 4-9 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5PR. (On the North side of the bridge)
    • Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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From Inverness: Road to the Isles and Skye Tour
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 20,430.74 x 2 AdultsP 40,861.48

Total
Price is P 40,861.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by van
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo opportunities at Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Fairy Pools
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic walks and viewpoints
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Folklore and historical stories
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to Urquhart Castle and Eilean Donan Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with back problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Embark on a full-day tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and the Road to the Isles. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands, stopping at Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Fairy Pools.

Depart from Inverness and drive through the Scottish Highlands, stopping at the Caledonian Canal, Loch Dochfour, and the Lord and Lady Dochfour.
Stop for a photo opportunity at Loch Ness and learn about the geological event of how the loch was created and how the beasties survived all this time. Hear about the scientists and enthusiasts that are still searching for Nessie.

Stop for a short walk down to the shores of Loch Ness, take some photos of the fantastic scenery, and maybe even catch the monster hunting its breakfast.
Admire the military or financial setting of Urquhart Castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness. Learn about the castle's history and the battles fought over its ownership.

Continue to the village of Invermoriston and learn about its connection to fairy folklore and the home of the chief of Clan Grant. Drive through Glenmoriston, Strath Clunie, and the Battlefield at Glenshiel.

Head to the Atlantic coast and up to Carr Brae viewpoint. Take photos of Eilean Donan Castle and cross the Skye Bridge. Stop at the Cullin Mountains and the Fairy Pools, a series of 4 degrees celsius pools and waterfalls in the crater of an old volcano where the fairies bathe.

Drive to the Island’s largest village, Portree, for a photo of the colorful harbor. Enjoy a coffee or a dram in a café or pub or take a stroll around the shops.

On the return journey to Inverness, stop at the Legend of Saucy Mary in Kyleakin, and learn the ancient art of “Coo stealing” while spotting wildlife.

Location

Activity location
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    • Loch Ness
    • Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 4-9 Huntly St, Inverness IV3 5PR, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo | Outside Highland House of Fraser Kilt and Dressmakers, 4-9 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5PR. (On the North side of the bridge)
    • Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom