3-Day Highlands & Isle of Skye Tour

On this 3-day tour of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, we'll explore the landscapes of northern Scotland and experience the Harry Potter train.

3-Day Highlands & Isle of Skye Tour

Day 1: Inverness - Loch Ness - Harry Potter Train - Isle of Skye

On day one, meet at 15 Union Street in Inverness. Our first destination is Loch Ness, famous for Nessie. We'll visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for views of the loch. Next, we stop at the Commando Monument before heading to Fort William, the starting point for the Jacobite train. This journey offers stunning views of the Scottish west coast.

After arriving in Mallaig and enjoying lunch, we will take a ferry to the Isle of Skye. Note: from 14 to 27 April, this will be by bus instead.

Day 2: Isle of Skye

After breakfast at our Portree hotel, we’ll visit the Fairy Pools, then the village of Dunvegan for lunch. We will explore Quiraing, Kilt Rock waterfall, and Old Man of Storr. The afternoon is free to explore Portree, the largest town on Skye.

Day 3: Portree - Eilean Donan Castle - Culloden - Inverness

After breakfast, we leave Skye for Eilean Donan Castle and then travel to Beauly for lunch. We will visit a whisky distillery for a tasting, then explore the Battle of Culloden site and Clava Cairns.

The tour concludes in Inverness in the early afternoon.

Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a B&B style hotel in Portree.

Important

Return times are approximate and subject to conditions. Allow at least 3 hours after return for further travel.