Isle of Skye
Explore the scenery that inspired countless myths and legends, and by the time you're home, you'll understand why this little island deserves its large reputation.
Isle of Skye
Explore the scenery that inspired countless myths and legends, and by the time you're home, you'll understand why this little island deserves its large reputation.
Tour Highlights
- Sightseeing including Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Quiraing mountain pass, Isle of Skye, Neist Point, Five Sisters of Kintail, and Loch Ness.
- Small groups of up to 16 passengers.
(*maximum of 8 participants can be booked on any one departure with Celtic Tours. If more than 8, the tour must be private and the price will be affected).
Isle of Skye Tour Includes
- Four (4) nights accommodations; two (2) nights in Edinburgh and two (2) nights in Portree.
- Breakfast daily (except for morning of arrival).
- Arrival and departure transfers in Edinburgh.
- Three (3) days of custom touring.
- All service charges and hotel taxes.
Additional Notes
Off season (Oct 31, 2016 - March 31, 2017) - Land Start Day is on Sun, Tue, Thur or Friday (with actual touring beginning on Mon, Wed, Fri or Sat). Please make sure your land start date falls on Sun, Tue, Thur or Friday during this time.
Please Note Baggage Restriction: Due to size of coach there is a luggage restriction of 14kg (31 Ibs) of luggage per person on this tour. This includes one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small personal bag.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Edinburgh
Arrive Edinburgh and transfer (included) to your pre-booked accommodations (note: check-in time is generally from 2 pm). Spend your day independently exploring Edinburgh on your own. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2 | Isle of Skye
Departure point at Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Guests are requested to check in at least 15 minutes before departure. Depart Edinburgh at 8:30 am.
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.
Next, we venture north through the splendid scenery surrounding Loch Lubnaig and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor.
You continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan MacDonald in 1692. And after lunch, we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Traveling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail.
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, toward the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breathtaking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town.
Day 3 | A flexible day on Skye!
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests.
You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
You return to Portree in the evening.
Day 4 | End in Edinburgh
You travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail.
You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot "Nessie"!** Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Arriving at approximately 7:00 pm in Edinburgh, where you will make your own way back to your pre-booked hotel.
**The optional Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be canceled without notice.
Day 5 | Edinburgh - Home
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the Airport for your return flight to the US.
Rates & Hotels
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Hotels/Plans Available for Departure Dates
| Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-day tour - Based on B&B, plus 2 nights Edinburgh Hotel |
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| Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-day tour - Based on Hotels, plus 2 nights Edinburgh Hotel |
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Accommodations booked by Rabbies UK
Edinburgh -
Depending on package booked, accommodations can be BB/Guesthomes, 3* Hotels/Inns (and some packages may include 4* Hotels) [more]
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply. There are no triple rooms for this tour.
Discount rate applies to children aged 5-15 years. Tours are not suitable for children under the age of 5.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Tips to driver/guide
- Visitor attractions
Airfare
Airfare can be booked in conjunction with this tour. Airfare is instant purchase and non-refundable
Departures & Transfers
Departure date is the date the tour starts in Edinburgh. Please book your air one day before to accommodate overnight flights.
Tour Guarantee
Although our UK tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers, it does not mean a date is guaranteed until we check with the Edinburgh office. Although we get regular updates, a tour can sell out and we may not yet have it noted above. We must first advise of a guarantee before airfare is booked and ticketed. Thank you.