Isle Of Skye And The Fairy Pools: 3-Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 3 days


Description

Experience the best of the Isle of Skye and the Highlands on this 3 day bumper tour departing from Edinburgh. Take in breathtaking landscapes, mystical Loch Ness, Castles, Bens, and Glens.
The first stop on this journey is Stirling, once the Capital of Scotland. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the Castle or to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the Old Town at your own pace. The tour takes you to the Trossachs National Park, where you catch a glimpse of the national mascots: the Highland Cows. The landscape of the Highlands will be showing itself in all its glory from this moment onward: all around you’ll see dramatic valleys, Lochs, mountains, and what’s left of the Caledonian Forest. Your next stops are beautiful Glencoe and Fort William. You’ll spend the night at your chosen accommodation provider in the Isle of Skye, in the Portree area.

Begin the next day with a walk to the Fairy Pools, where, if the weather allows, you will have the option to dive with the Fairies. Then go to Talisker Distillery based in Carbost, producing a lovely Peated Single Malt Scotch. Here you can enjoy a nose around the Visitor Centre and a dram or 2 if so you fancy. Get dropped off at Dunvegan Castle to visit the Castle and have a lunch. Then, it's time to visit the charming Fairy Glen. Folklore says that this is the most important meeting place of the fairies on Skye. Wander between countless conical mounds, known in the Highlands as fairy knows. The tour retakes from here, with a drive right up to The Quiraing, a place like no other, part of the largest landslip in Europe. Last on this memorable journey is the view of Old Man of Storr, probably the most iconic natural feature of the Isle of Skye and Portree.

The first visit of the third day is the mighty Eilean Donan Castle, without any doubt, the most photographed castle in Scotland. The tour goes on to the famous Loch Ness. At Loch Ness you’ll have the opportunity to get your binoculars out of your rucksack and try to spot Nessie from the Loch’s banks, or hop on a boat for a scenic wee cruise. Continue to Pitlochry, in the heart of the Perthshire. This exciting 3-day tour ends in Edinburgh where it started.

Highlights

  • Visit castles, including: Stirling, Eilean Donan, and Dunvegan
  • Take in the Highlands with Glencoe and Rannoch Moor
  • Explore the Isle of Skye: Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Portree, Old Man of Storr, Talisker Distillery, and Quiraing
  • Dive in the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye
  • Enjoy a stroll in the Victorian town of Pitlochry

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for those with walking disabilities
• This tour involves moderate walking (Fairy Pools, etc.)
• Minimum age is 6 years. Children over 6 years must be accompanied by an adult
Please be at the meeting point in Charlotte Square, at the bus stop in front of the West Register House, Edinburgh, EH2 4DF, at least 15 minutes before the departure time of 8:45 AM. The activity provider will not wait for latecomers.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.