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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness: Explore Spectacular Highland Scenery and Historic Ruins
4.4
386 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a full-day trip from Inverness to the romantic Isle of Skye. Explore spectacular Highland scenery, historic ruins, and stunning landscapes on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a full-day trip from Inverness to the romantic Isle of Skye. Explore spectacular Highland scenery, historic ruins, and stunning landscapes on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Ness - The journey from Inverness traces the shores of Loch Ness—keep an eye out for “Nessie.”
- Invermoriston - Enjoy a brief stop to take in the waterfalls and admire the historic bridge designed by Thomas Telford.
- Eilean Donan Castle - Before crossing the bridge to Skye, pause at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most scenic…
- Loch Ness - The journey from Inverness traces the shores of Loch Ness—keep an eye out for “Nessie.”
- Invermoriston - Enjoy a brief stop to take in the waterfalls and admire the historic bridge designed by Thomas Telford.
- Eilean Donan Castle - Before crossing the bridge to Skye, pause at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most scenic castles. There’s ample time to capture that perfect photo!
- Portree - Lunch will be in the delightful island capital of Portree. Consider savoring some traditional fish and chips by the harbor—just be mindful of the seagulls.
- Kilt Rock - This spot offers a fantastic viewpoint with stunning views over the waterfall and cliffs, as well as the Old Man of Storr.
- Black Cuillin - Marvel at these breathtaking mountains upon arriving on the Isle of Skye.
- Sligachan Old Bridge - Make a quick stop for photos at the Old Sligachan Bridge. The driver/guide will captivate you with stories of the magical waters.
- Strathcarron - On the return to Inverness, travel along the shores of Loch Carron and pass through the quaint village of Strathcarron at the head of the Loch.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey to the charming Isle of Skye from Inverness. Experience the incredible Highland landscapes, as you traverse Loch Ness and the remnants of Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at Skye, characterized by its rugged mountain tops and slopes cloaked in violet heather, bordered by soft, warm sands. Relish a meal in Portree and take…
Embark on a day-long journey to the charming Isle of Skye from Inverness. Experience the incredible Highland landscapes, as you traverse Loch Ness and the remnants of Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at Skye, characterized by its rugged mountain tops and slopes cloaked in violet heather, bordered by soft, warm sands. Relish a meal in Portree and take strolls around the picturesque harbour. En route back to Inverness, catch a glimpse of the stunning islet of Eilean Ban.
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID for children may be required at check in
Location
25 Union St
Union Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(386 Ratings)
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140dhruvd
Dec 12, 2025
Majestic Heart of Skye - Our Isle of Sky tour with Steven from Inverness was absolutely excellent. Steen is a fantastic guide - warm, knowledgeable, and great at telling the stories behind each place we visited. He made the long drive enjoyable and ensured we didn't miss any of the best viewpoints or hidden gems.
The trip was truly memorable, filled with breathtaking scenery and moments we'll cherish. We'd highly recommend Steven to anyone planning a trip in the Highlands or beyond!I
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Joan_s
Oct 8, 2025
Even though it was rainy... - Even though it was rainy & windy, our guide, David made this an enjoyable experience. His knowledge of history is exceptional! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip!
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P6396phpatrickp
Oct 1, 2025
Beautiful scenery and learned some history - Best tour of our trip. Skye is unbelievably beautiful. What really enhanced the trip was our guide Colin. He told stories, had us all singing and laughing. It is a long tour so bring snacks and good walking shoes.
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Sadie_k
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour! - Had an amazing experience. David our guide was amazing. He went out of his way to make sure we were all happy. He was very informative about the island, and I learned a lot. Highly recommended.
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Barbara_s
Jun 1, 2025
Skye - Our tour guide Graeme was fabulous. Skye is stunningly beautiful. Totally recommend this tour. Excellent!
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Ilovebitola
Jun 10, 2025
Thank you Stephen - Overall is good, we thank for Stephen's job. However, in 4 pm, there was an unnecessary stop in a restaurant, which was not mentioned in the itinerary, we stayed there for one hour. I would rather spend that hour to explore more Isle of Skye. Without that stop, I will give a 4-5 star.
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Sands_10
Oct 28, 2024
Beware of Travel Disruptions Impacting Plans - Unfortunately we were not able to take the tour, our flight to Inverness the day prior was cancelled due to Storm Ashley. Highly recommend ensuring you have arrived in Inverness earlier than the day before this tour - we were declined our request to get a refund, as our travel issues did not fall within the 24 hour window. We did ask for an exception to this rule, given the circumstances, and were not provided any other option than re-booking for the next day - this did not work with our travel schedule. The worst part of this is, we were asked to change from the initial tour we booked to this tour - we assume this is because there were not enough people signed up for the tour we had booked. We were very accommodating regarding their request to change our plans. If we had been offered even a partial refund that would have helped us feel better about this experience.
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Tracy_r
Dec 22, 2025
Tour company canceled at... - Tour company canceled at last minute. Unprofessional. Will not book with or recommend this company again.
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Steven_b
Jul 28, 2025
Avoid at all costs - AVOID THIS COMPANY. They are deceptive and dishonest. We had a 8:20 PM train to take, so we booked this Isle of Skye tour since it was listed as 10 hours long, starting at 8 AM. It should have returned at 6 PM. I messaged them to verify it, and they said it wouldn't get back until 7:45 PM - far too close to the train time for comfort. Of course, they didn't message me back until less than 24 hours until the tour left meaning I couldn't cancel. Then, when I pointed this out to them, instead of offering a refund, or even apologizing for a mistake in the listing, they instead changed the Viator listed to say 11.5 hours and had the nerve to message me to act like it had always been 11.5 hours.
With no other choice, we did go on the tour with Natalie. She's obviously a guide who hates her job. While she gave us info on each sight as we approached it, she otherwise completely avoided the group acting as a driver alone instead of as a tour guide.
If you are looking to go to Skye, go with Rabbie's, not Highland Experiences.
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20whyn
Oct 6, 2024
Inventive Guide Writes Her Own History - Absolutely appalling. I do not know what happened to this company. I have been booking with them for fifteen years at this point, and always had a satisfactory to excellent experience with friendly, knowledgeable guides. Not so this time.
The guide, Peach, decided to make the tour her own x-rated version, regaling us with stories about how the Old Man of Storr is really a giant's penis, and the legend of Saucy Mary where she flashes her breasts at the men in the harbour out of boredom. Created some cannibalistic Ferox trout for good measure, and stopped twice for alcohol even though this was NOT a whisky tour and I had my two young children with me. So we were left to wander outside in the wind with nothing to do for two stops.
The stop at Portree for lunch was so short, there was barely time to eat, let alone see anything AND we had been told there would be no stop for supper, so find snacks now.
There was no mention at all of the Viking history of the area, Gaelic heritage, or the Lordship of the Isles, but plenty of detail on cash economy and how to hide earnings from the taxman. She summed up the Highland Clearances as "they left", made up folklore about witches out of whole cloth rather than tap into the actual, rich folklore of the region, invented giants, relocated the Red Hand of Ulster to Skye, and at one point stated that the Jacobites did not want the return of a Catholic King after John Balliol, fighting the last battle in 1946! As a Scottish historian and folklorist, I can say barely a word out of her mouth was true all day, and the rest of the group lapped it up. I am horrified at what they now think of is true of this amazing country and region.
Suffice it to say, I will not be booking this company again and feel my children and I were robbed of any real experience of Skye.
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