Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye
- Discover the history of Eilean Donan Castle
- Experience the scenic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands
- Visit the picturesque village of Portree
- Enjoy a comfortable coach ride from Inverness
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Isle of Skye
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
- Transportation from Inverness
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for food and drinks.
- The tour involves moderate walking; consider your physical comfort with such activities.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring various sites.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks, as we do not have toilets onboard the coaches
- Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- When using public transport or a taxi to the departure point, please allow extra time for possible delays.
- This tour in an air-conditioned coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- Any time not accounted for in the stops of the itinerary is spent on the coach, enjoying the scenery and commentary
- Due to weather and/or road conditions during the route may be altered at the driver/guide’s discretion.
- This tour will be joining the middle portion of an ongoing 3-day tour.
- For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.
Traveler reviews
Beautiful Skye
Was a great day on Isle of Skye! We had an opportunity to see a lot of different places. Our tour guide was friendly and had a lot of funny stories.
Expensive, but great experience
5* for the guide! 5* for the experience/the trip! 4* for the comfort on the bus. 3* for not having a bottle of water to the passengers. 3* for the price.
A lot of time on the bus
Skye is beautiful and the driver was pleasant, but lacked any knowledge of the area. There seemed to o be a lot of back tracking and a lot of time on the bus. We saw the features described, but this could be organized in a more efficient way, and stop at more viewpoints and break up the time on the bus.
Great tour
It was a long day but well worth it. Our second tour with Hairy Coo company and did not disappoint. Comfortable seats each with charging plugs. Our great driver/guide Ross did a great job showing us the island with some really tricky roads to maneuver! Such beautiful scenery and great stops for refreshments and breaks! Highly recommended!
A sunny, wet and windy day in Skye
My daughter and I joined a group on a 3 day tour - we were there just for day 2 - the Driver/Guide John welcomed us (as did the others on the trip) - and off we went for a nearly 12 hour outing that, despite some messy weather, hit the exact mark for what we were hoping for - we learned a lot, John provided lots of context (and some humor), there was lots of time to just take in what we were seeing, and we still got 10k steps in at the various stops, plus a great meal in Portree - I can't recommend it enough, and I'd definitly do another tour w Hairy Coo next time I'm able!