Inverness: Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, & Castles Day Trip
ID: GYG1068686-1642905
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the Isle of Skye on a day trip from Inverness. Visit the Fairy Pools, Dunvegan Castle, and the colorful capital of Portree.
Begin your day with a visit to the lush woodland trails of Rogie Falls and views across Loch Carron.
Cross the Skye Bridge to the legendary Isle of Skye and take time for break in Broadford. Stroll along the Fairy Pools, a stunning river trail weaving through a rocky valley under the Cuillin Mountains.
Continue to Dunvegan, where you’ll have the option to visit Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. Explore its historic halls and formal gardens and enjoy lunch in the village nearby.
From there, wind your way through Skye, stopping in the island’s colorful capital Portree before a final photo break at Sligachan. On the way back to Inverness, the route includes more postcard-worthy stops at places like Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, returning to the city in the late evening.
Highlights
- Feel the magic of the Fairy Pools as you stroll along the river trail
- Explore the historic Dunvegan Castle, home to the Clan MacLeod
- Enjoy panoramic views over Loch Carron and the Skye Bridge
- Visit the colorful capital of Portree and famous Sligachan Bridge
- Stop at Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking on uneven terrain.
Weather can be unpredictable, so dress accordingly.
Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that itinerary order may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.
We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure.
Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations.
Each traveller may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on.
Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from Victorian Market entrance. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Inverness
- Transportation by air-conditioned midi-coach
- Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry to Dunvegan Castle
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
