Private Full-Day Tour: Isle of Skye and Shennachies Road Details

Embark on a private full-day tour of the stunning Isle of Skye and Shennachies Road. Explore breathtaking landscapes, spot wildlife, visit Scottish craft shops, and search for Highland cows.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Highland House of Fraser - Departure at 08:30 am. The 12-hour, 250-mile journey includes numerous stops for photos and coffee breaks at various spots.
  • Loch Ness Region - Famous for its monster legends and the chance to capture a great photo. The loch has a 200-million-year history and has hosted many legendary visitors.
  • Urquhart Castle - Viewed from a lookout point, I’ll share the significant history of this strategically important castle.
  • Loch Duich - A stop to enjoy the scenery and possibly spot wildlife such as eagles, deer, wild goats, or otters.
  • Eilean Donan Castle - Offers a range of sights from grand viewpoints, including the renowned movie location of Eilean Donan itself.
  • Kyle of Lochalsh - Known for its stunning views and a good chance of seeing the Selkies.
  • Fairy Pools - A 2km walk into an ancient volcano’s crater, with an opportunity for a swim in the 4°C river pools and waterfalls where fairies are said to bathe. Bring sturdy footwear and waterproof jackets. Excellent for photography and possibly spotting the rare white-tailed sea eagle.
  • Portree - Spend an hour exploring Portree, warm up with a coffee or a dram, and capture an iconic photo of the colorful houses at the harbor. We then return to Inverness on a 3-hour journey, with stops for scenic or wildlife opportunities.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We frequently supplement the tour with various stops dictated by the preferences of our clients. Weather permitting, wildlife sightings are a commonplace occurrence. Genuine Scottish craft stores present plenty of opportunities for souvenir purchases. A quest for Highland cows is part of the plan. Restroom breaks and opportunities for meals and coffee are plentiful.

Location
Highland House of Fraser
Huntly Street
Over the main bridge below the castle and turn right at the GlenAlbyn bar. 20 meters and look for a well presented highlandman garbed in full traditional kilt .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kimberly_s
Jul 27, 2024
Great time! - Gordon was very knowledgeable and professional. Our tour included so many wonderful sites, and at each site Gordon told us such in depth information along with a bit of humor along the way
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Sara_a
Jun 30, 2024
Great experience! - Gordon is an amazing story teller and so knowledgeable about not only the history of Scotland, but also its people and animals! It was cold and rainy the whole day but we didn’t even think about it once. We traveled with friends who drove themselves and our experiences were night and day. We enjoyed the day traveling the island of Skye with him and learning so much!
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Callie_c
May 26, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! - This is a once in a lifetime experience. Gordon is incredible! The tour was an absolute dream and we are so grateful for Gordon and all he showed us. Truly wonderful - don’t miss out on this tour!!
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Vanessa_r
May 24, 2024
An amazing tour! - We loved our private tour to the Isle of Skye with Gordon! So informative and with great humor too. He showed us a lot of the Isle of Skye plus lots of stops along the way. We loved that it was customized to our interests and didn’t feel like we were rushed from one stop to another. We got to see animals like the hairy coos and red deer, hiked the Fairy Pools, saw Eilean Donan and more. Thanks Gordon, this was a highlight of our trip!
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Gshah111
May 10, 2024
Memories of a lifetime - Detailed & exceptional. Gordon made the whole experience just wonderful - his humour, knowledge of Scottish history & all the beautiful spots we got to visit. Would highly recommend - I am not surprised all customers have given 5 star reviews.
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Arthursy3587ut
Apr 28, 2024
The Best Way to see the Isle of Skye - There is a Reason all of the reviews here are Five Stars. If You want a Fun, Personal, Interesting, Tour of the Isle of Skye you've found the Man for the job. Gordon Exceeded all of our expectations. My Wife and I had full day with plenty of pictures and memories to last a lifetime.
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Sean_k
Apr 21, 2024
Incredible, Magical Experience! - 50 years I traveled around the sun. On my 50th birthday, I met an amazing storyteller and guide who took me and my wife on a fantastic journey though the highlands of Scotland, the Isle of Skye, and the world of the fairies. Some might claim this storyteller was a fairy himself: but if so, he hides his pointy ears quite well! This was no "tour", mind you. It was an adventure unlike any I have had, and it's a memorable experience I will hold in the highest regard for the rest of my life. Gordon is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He is a great host on any journey. We were with him for the entire day, and it was still not long enough. I would have traveled every inch of Skye with him and enjoyed every moment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Guillaume_l
Apr 17, 2024
Great day ! - We had an amazing day out exploring the Isle of Skye and the Highlands with Gordon. He is a great guide and told us stories, history, fun facts all day long! It was great to be able to shape our itinerary as we went and live this experience in Scotland. I definitely would recommend!
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Gregorysd8732gc
Apr 8, 2024
An experience you will not forget - a memory that will last a lifetime - Fantastic in every way! Incredible experience Gordon is a gifted guide and storyteller He knows all the back roads and history of the area - we loved it
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283chaset
Mar 18, 2024
A real Scottish experience - This trip was awesome. It ended up basically being a private tour with Gordon, who is a real character. He was full of stories about the sights we saw and made it a day full of really rich experiences.
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