Inverness Isle of Skye Explorer Tour

One-day private tour from the Inverness area to the Isle of Skye. You will be guided by a local in a kilt who also plays the "bagpipes.". You will learn about the area, the culture, and the history. The chance to see wildlife and the Hairy Highland cows. Fun folklore stories about fairies and giants will pass the time as you travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, The Isle of Skye, Portree, The Old Man of Storr, the enchanted waters of Sligachan, the KIntail Mountains, Clachan Duach Buriel grounds, and the Invermoriston River. 
This is an iconic tour with a guide who will do everything possible to make this a day to remember. Enjoy the luxury of being the only group on the tour and the flexibility that brings. There are many other attractions on the island that can be added on the day or arranged prior to the tour. Please ask your guide for details. 

What's included:

• Bagpipe player

Not included:

• Eilean Donan Castle entrance fee is approximately 14 GBP per person

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours and 12 hours

Inverness

Inverness

Tour starts in the highland capital city hear about its history, river, folk lore and more.

30 minutes

Loch Ness

, , Scottish Highlands

Visit the famous Loch Ness home of the legend "The loch Ness Monster" learn about the loch the area and the monster.

1 hour

Urquhart Castle

A82, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ

Views of the ruins of Urqhuart castle. learn about its history over 1000 years old. Visitors can change this to a stop and visit with the addition of the entrance fee to the visitor centre. If chosen this adds approx 1 hour to the tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scottish Highlands

Drive through some of the mountains in the Scottish highlands. the 5 sisters of Kintail and the beautiful Glen shiel.
Lots of photo opportunities and learn about the area and its culture

1 hour, 30 minutes

Eilean Donan Castle

A87, , Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX

Visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, the home of the chief of the Clan Macrae. Here there is a café, restrooms and off course the second most photographed castle in Scotland.
if desired visitors can pay a small fee at the castle to allow entrance to the full castle tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Skye Bridge

A87, Kyle of Lochalsh

Cross the Skye Bridge onto the Isle of Skye. Travel through the island learning abouts its history and folklore.

1 hour

Portree

Portree

Stop for lunch at the lovely harbour town of Portree. here there is a range of food outlets and gift shops. take photos of the iconic painted harbour buildings

1 hour

The Old Man of Storr

Visit the rock formation and learn about the legends of giants and fairies that lived on the isle.

1 hour

Sligachan Old Bridge

Sligachan, IV47 8SW

Learn about the legend of the waters under the bridge and get the chance to earn yourself eternal beauty by washing your face in the enchanted waters made famous by the Fairies and warriors of the past.

30 minutes

Clachan Duich Burial Ground

3 A87, Kyle of Lochalsh

Visit the ancient burial grounds wonderful views of the Kintail mountains and enjoy a bagpipe solo played by your guide

30 minutes

Invermoriston Falls

Village Hall Car Park, Invermoriston

Stop and take photos at the Invermoriston bridge and waterfalls.

30 minutes