Event location: Timberbush Tours. Ongoing event.
Take our three day Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh to enjoy the natural beauty and delights of one of Scotland's favourite islands.
Day 1
From Edinburgh we head west to collect our Glasgow passengers* and then make our first stop on this Skye tour at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the 'Bonny, Bonny' banks of Loch Lomond.
Travelling north via Tyndrum we pass over the atmospheric Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to walk and admire the dramatic Glencoe valley, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
After lunch in the Fort William area, we pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, then stop to admire Glen Garry and the stunning Five Sisters of Kintail mountain range.
Our journey ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye, where we check into our accommodation.
Day 2
After breakfast we depart Portree for a full day's touring - options include Talisker distillery* and Dunvegan Castle*, or a trip to Uig and a stop to visit Flora MacDonald's grave and the unique Black Houses, ancient dwellings of the Scottish Highlanders.
We continue our journey where we can view Duntulum Castle, take photos of Kilt Rock and perhaps enjoy a walk at the Lealt Falls.
Our 3 day Skye tour from Edinburgh ends with the opportunity to admire the Old Man of Storr, before we return to Portree.
Day 3
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle*, backdrop for the movie, 'Highlander'; (interior closed in winter) then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Our journey south continues over Laggan and the Grampian mountains with our last stop, for refreshments, in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, before returning to Edinburgh, where our Skye tour terminates.
Two night stay in Portree:
The price of our 3 day Skye tour from Edinburgh does not include accommodation but we reserve it for you. Approximate costs are per person per night: Youth Hostel: £17-£19, Bed& Breakfast: £32-£48, Hotel: £60+. Single supplement may apply. Please be advised, most accommodation providers only accept cash payments, and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.
PLEASE NOTE: Luggage is restricted to one piece per person. *If the 3 day tour has no Glasgow pick-ups it will travel from Edinburgh via Stirling and will not visit Loch Lomond but offer an alternative route.
*All featured castles & distilleries open April-October - alternatives offered during October-March which may alter the route. Talisker Distillery closed on Sundays except during June, July and August.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Luss, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Five Sisters of Kintail, Portree (Skye), Talisker Distillery, Dunvegan Castle, Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, Flora McDonald's Grave, Black Houses, Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Pitlochry.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Talisker Distillery, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan Castle.
Duration
3 Days.
When Can I Go?
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Excluding dates between 21.12.15 and 04.01.16.
How Does It Work?
You will receive a confirmation voucher. Please print this voucher and bring it with you to the meeting point. Please arrive at meeting point 15 minutes early.
Where Do I Go?
Please meet at:
Green Ensign Ewart pub, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE.
What's Included?
Tour and Transport.
Good To Know
Tour prices are for driver-guide and transport only.
Suitable For Children
Yes. Child rates (5-16) years old. Not suitable for children under 5.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after purchase.