• Loch Ness - We will depart Inverness and will initially drive along the shores of Loch Ness (keep an eye out for the famous beastie!) As the road winds between high hills, past dark lochans and through windswept glens your guide will fill you in on the tragic history of this area, and how this history led to the desolate landscapes that you see today.

After passing the 5 Sisters of Kintail we will soon see Loch Duich which welcomes us, after 2 hours driving, to Scotland’s wonderful west coast.

• Eilean Donan Castle - Our first stop is at one of the world’s most photographed castles and we are here (you guessed it!) to snap a photo, from an iconic viewpoint. We will spend around 10 minutes admiring the castle in its coastal location and, from here, we are just a few minutes’ drive to the Skye Bridge. Please note that there is not enough time to go into the castle.

• Skye Bridge - From Eilean Donan Castle we will wind our way along the coast to the iconic Skye Bridge. After crossing the bridge, and hearing all about its fascinating history, we arrive on Skye. We will head first to the Fairy Pools (approx. 1 hour from the bridge)

• Sligachan Old Bridge - Our first stop will take in the stunning views of the Cuillin mountains. Your guide will lead you on a short hike into the wilderness to enable you to experience one of Skye’s most beautiful locations away from the crowds. You will enjoy a 360 panorama of what is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most scenic and beautiful views.

• Portree - We will have a lunch stop in the cute coastal town of Portree. For those who have used our lunch pre-ordering service at the start of the day, this is your opportunity to collect your lunch, without having to wait around. For those who prefer to do their own thing there are a number of bakeries and eateries in the village (please note that there is not enough time for a sit down lunch). We’d recommend taking a wander down to see the pretty pastel-coloured houses that hug the shoreline, or explore some of the village’s unique independent shops.

• The Old Man of Storr - As we drive north the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic - these are the awesome landscapes that draw visitors from all over the world to this tiny isle. Soon it’s time for our second hike of the day, to the base of the mighty Old Man of Storr, a jagged basalt rock which is said to be a giant’s thumb! From the base of the Old Man of Storr there are fantastic views of the surrounding rock pinnacles. On a clear day you will also be rewarded with the striking outlines of the Red and Black Cuillins, and views out over the Sound of Raasay to the isles of Raasay and Rona.

• Quiraing - Our last stop is definitely one of the absolute highlights on Skye, instantly recognisable from films such as Stardust, Prometheus and many others. The Quiraing is a series of landslips that have combined to form awe-inspiring scenery. We will spend around 40 minutes here, and you won’t have to venture far from the mini-coach to find your very own slice of Skye wilderness.

From here, it is time to head back down the coast as we begin our journey back to Inverness. Try to stay awake, as your guide has plenty more stories to keep you entertained as you soak in the scenery for a couple of hours!

• Local tour guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• No hotel pick-up/drop-off