Isle of Skye Full-Day Private Tour from Inverness by Land Rover or Minibus
by Happy Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£780Overview
This full-day private tour lasts about nine hours and operates in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to eight people. A professional Scottish guide dressed in traditional kilt attire leads the tour. Pickup and drop-off are included from accommodations in Inverness or along the route. The tour begins at 8 AM with a meet and greet in front of the Columba Hotel. The group first travels past the Caledonian Canal, the first government-funded project in the British Isles, designed by engineer Thomas Telford. Next is a ten-minute stop at Loch Ness for photos and a chance to look for the lake’s famous resident, Nessie. The tour then continues to the Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre, where guests can explore the grounds and see local attractions such as the Yellow Submarine. From there, travelers view the ruins of Urquhart Castle while the guide explains its history. The route proceeds along Loch Cluanie, a reservoir created in 1957 as part of a hydroelectric scheme. A thirty-minute stop is made at Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th-century castle often photographed and used as a filming location for the movie Highlander. After crossing the Skye Bridge, opened in 1995, the group arrives on the Isle of Skye. Lunch is a one-hour break in Portree, allowing free time to choose a café or hotel or to walk through streets featuring 18th-century architecture. After lunch, the tour visits the Old Man of Storr, a large rock pinnacle formed by volcanic activity and landslips. From this viewpoint, guests can see the hills of Torridon, Gairloch, and the Island of Rona. The final stop is a small bothy coffee shop for a 30-minute refreshment break before returning to Inverness. Entrance fees to Urquhart Castle and Eilean Donan Castle are not included, and lunch is at the guest’s own expense. Gratuities are not included. This tour is not available to guests arriving by cruise ship at the Port of Invergordon due to the 25-mile distance from the meeting point and scheduling constraints. The tour operates in all weather conditions. It involves approximately one kilometer of walking over several stops, with the longest walk about 300 meters. It is not wheelchair accessible, and children under six years old are not recommended. Booster seats are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Happy Tours
Meet and greet takes place in front of the Columba Hotel at 8 AM before departure.
15 min
Caledonian Canal
View the Caledonian Canal, the first government-funded project in the British Isles, engineered by Thomas Telford.
Loch Ness
Stop for photos at Loch Ness and watch for its famous resident, Nessie.
10 min
Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre
Visit the grounds where you may spot Nessie or see the Yellow Submarine.
Urquhart Castle
Enjoy views of the ruined Urquhart Castle while the guide explains its history.
Loch Cluanie
Travel along Loch Cluanie, a reservoir created in 1957 during a hydroelectric scheme.
Eilean Donan Castle
Stop for 30 minutes to explore one of the most photographed castles, built in the 13th century and used as a filming location for Highlander.
30 min
Skye Bridge
Cross the Skye Bridge, opened in 1995, to reach the Isle of Skye.
VisitScotland Portree iCentre
Take a one-hour lunch break with free time to eat at a cafe or hotel or walk through Portree's 18th-century streets.
60 min
The Old Man of Storr
View the large pinnacle of rock formed by volcanic activity and landslips, with sights of the Torridon hills, Gairloch, and Island of Rona.
20 min
Bothy Coffee Shop
Stop for 30 minutes at a small bothy coffee shop for refreshments before returning to Inverness.
30 min
Meeting point
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am
End point
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Isle of Skye Full-Day Private Tour from Inverness by Land Rover or Minibus
by Happy Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£780Overview
This full-day private tour lasts about nine hours and operates in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to eight people. A professional Scottish guide dressed in traditional kilt attire leads the tour. Pickup and drop-off are included from accommodations in Inverness or along the route. The tour begins at 8 AM with a meet and greet in front of the Columba Hotel. The group first travels past the Caledonian Canal, the first government-funded project in the British Isles, designed by engineer Thomas Telford. Next is a ten-minute stop at Loch Ness for photos and a chance to look for the lake’s famous resident, Nessie. The tour then continues to the Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre, where guests can explore the grounds and see local attractions such as the Yellow Submarine. From there, travelers view the ruins of Urquhart Castle while the guide explains its history. The route proceeds along Loch Cluanie, a reservoir created in 1957 as part of a hydroelectric scheme. A thirty-minute stop is made at Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th-century castle often photographed and used as a filming location for the movie Highlander. After crossing the Skye Bridge, opened in 1995, the group arrives on the Isle of Skye. Lunch is a one-hour break in Portree, allowing free time to choose a café or hotel or to walk through streets featuring 18th-century architecture. After lunch, the tour visits the Old Man of Storr, a large rock pinnacle formed by volcanic activity and landslips. From this viewpoint, guests can see the hills of Torridon, Gairloch, and the Island of Rona. The final stop is a small bothy coffee shop for a 30-minute refreshment break before returning to Inverness. Entrance fees to Urquhart Castle and Eilean Donan Castle are not included, and lunch is at the guest’s own expense. Gratuities are not included. This tour is not available to guests arriving by cruise ship at the Port of Invergordon due to the 25-mile distance from the meeting point and scheduling constraints. The tour operates in all weather conditions. It involves approximately one kilometer of walking over several stops, with the longest walk about 300 meters. It is not wheelchair accessible, and children under six years old are not recommended. Booster seats are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Happy Tours
Meet and greet takes place in front of the Columba Hotel at 8 AM before departure.
15 min
Caledonian Canal
View the Caledonian Canal, the first government-funded project in the British Isles, engineered by Thomas Telford.
Loch Ness
Stop for photos at Loch Ness and watch for its famous resident, Nessie.
10 min
Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre
Visit the grounds where you may spot Nessie or see the Yellow Submarine.
Urquhart Castle
Enjoy views of the ruined Urquhart Castle while the guide explains its history.
Loch Cluanie
Travel along Loch Cluanie, a reservoir created in 1957 during a hydroelectric scheme.
Eilean Donan Castle
Stop for 30 minutes to explore one of the most photographed castles, built in the 13th century and used as a filming location for Highlander.
30 min
Skye Bridge
Cross the Skye Bridge, opened in 1995, to reach the Isle of Skye.
VisitScotland Portree iCentre
Take a one-hour lunch break with free time to eat at a cafe or hotel or walk through Portree's 18th-century streets.
60 min
The Old Man of Storr
View the large pinnacle of rock formed by volcanic activity and landslips, with sights of the Torridon hills, Gairloch, and Island of Rona.
20 min
Bothy Coffee Shop
Stop for 30 minutes at a small bothy coffee shop for refreshments before returning to Inverness.
30 min
Meeting point
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am
End point
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.