Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour
Description
Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers. If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help. We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point. Whilst this is a planned tour occasionally we may have to change venues making it a bespoke tour pre arranged with pax.
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Itinerary
Loch Ness Photo Opportunity - Loch Ness a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". We will stop for a short walk down to the shores of Loch Ness, take some photos of the fantastic scenery and maybe even catch the monster out for an early morning swim.
Next stop is the magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, Admire the strategic setting of the castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness whilst continuing to soak up the atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most famous lochs.
On to Eilean Donan Castle which is recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland all over the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands.
Over the Sea to Skye - The Isle of Skye is connected to the mainland by a road bridge. Connecting the mainland village of Kyle of Lochalsh to the village of Kyleakin on Skye.
Visit the village of Broadford which is nestled beneath the motherly shape of Ben na Calliach (the hill of the old woman). The name bears an interesting reflection on the political history of the island. Broadford originally came from the Old Norse Breiðafjorðr meaning ‘wide bay’ but has been retrospectively translated into Gaelic as An t-Àth Leathann, meaning the ‘broad river-ford’.Visit Broadford
Sligachan is located where the Black Cuillin meets the western seaboard , This is where to come to see the view that so often graces postcards and canvass alike of the Red and Black Cuillin with Glen Sligachan between them.
Quick stop at Talisker Distillery the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye is set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. Producing an alluring, sweet, full-bodied single malt is so easy to enjoy, and like Skye itself, so hard to leave.
Fairy Pools the spectacular Fairy Pools are located near the village of Carbost in Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye. Glenbrittle runs roughly south to north along the River Brittle and is overlooked by the Cuillin mountains. Many tributaries of the River Brittle run down from the Cuillin into the glen including a stream with waterfalls known as the Fairy Pools, a popular place for walkers. The Fairy Pools are beautiful rock pools of crystal clear spring water fed by a series of waterfalls. Visitors can embark on the stunning 2.4km walk from the car park to the Fairy Pools via the gravel path bordered with grass, heather, peat and rocks up towards the largest waterfall, or walk further up the path and explore some of the smaller pools which lie ahead. The water of the Fairy Pools is crystal clear, perfect for any adventurous swimmers brave enough to enter the icy waters. – Go on you know you want to.
Finish with a visit to the islands capital the village of Portree, situated on the east side of Skye overlooking a sheltered bay, is the capital of the island.and is only about 200 years old it was created as a fishing village at the beginning of the 19th century by the then Lord MacDonald.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: Drivers may have to be substituted at late notice.
Reviews(59)
This was such an amazing full day trip seeing sights on the way to and from the Isle of Skye. We also saw all of the highlights on the Isle. Billy was PHENOMENAL…you could really tell he cared about our experience! Don’t hesitate..book this trip!
We had a great day with Billy. Knowledgeable about the area and took us to see sights that we would not have seen otherwise
Billy was a great guide. We followed his suggestions rather than the set itinerary and had some nice, off the beaten path experiences. Our favorite part was the Fairy Glen. It's a long day but totally worth it.
Billy was a great guide, driver and photographer! He provided excellent recommendations! We did not follow the itinerary exactly and instead went along with Billy’s suggestions. We were very happy with his recommendations! Awesome private tour!
We loved our tour through the Scottish Highlands and to Isle of Skye. Our guide Roy was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We learned so much about Scottish history and culture. We are extremely grateful for Roy’s expertise and navigating us across some tough roads. We covered so much in one day. All of the sights were majestic. What we loved about the private tour is being able to cater to our interests, for example we wanted to see highland cows and Roy found a farm for us to visit along our route. Would definitely book again next time we visit Scotland.
We booked thru get your guide.com , the “from Inverness : isle of Skye and fairy pools” 12 hour tour via WOW Tour bus Andrew was our guide ! He was GREAT, kept everyone on time , happy with his historical stories and a fun guide ! We for sure would tour on thr WOW bus again and again ! Love that we could spot it from afar He provided many bathroom breaks which was very much appreciated ! Cheers to Andrew ! Master of Story Telling
We had a wonderful day with Billy exploring the highlands and the beautiful Isle of Skye. The pace was perfect for our family- we all enjoyed the many stops we made along the way and were able to see so many beautiful places and enjoy ourselves with Billy at the wheel. He kindly customized the start of the tour for us and took us to a perfect local spot for lunch. The tour truly showed us the beauty of the Isle and allowed us to relax and enjoy the incredible landscapes. A fantastic day!
We have spent a huge amount of money for our private one day tour. Nearly INR 120,000 (1.2 lakhs) In the morning it was very cool when we started but soon it started to get warmer. We asked Billy, our driver, to switch on the AC but he said that the AC doesn't work as he has not "charged it" (I think he was trying to say that the AC gas needed to be filled). After spending such an amount, I mentioned to Billy that we are very disappointed that the AC was not working (by the way, the car is also an old model and we did not expect this from Viator). He stopped the car and threatened to go back if I was going to complain. He said that he will not go all the way if I am going to complain and asked us to get a refund from Viator. We had not come all the way from India and be asked to go back from mid way on our private tour to the Isle of Skye...was not an option! Somehow I kept quiet not wanting to take the risk of him leaving us mid way. I am asthmatic and cannot travel in a car with windows rolled down due to the risk of dust but there was no option here as it was very hot and the Air Conditioning was not working. Obviously, this has been very stressing for us as a Family. Billy also kept telling us (at least 2-3 times) not to go to the Fairy Pools since there is a two hour difficult walk and that it's not worth it...so we decided not to go there, following his advice. It seems like we have made a big mistake by booking through Viator! Extremely disappointing!
This clients recollection of events differs hugely to mine, and is currently under review with Viator
Amazing experience! Billy went above and beyond to make a great day an incredible one! We saw so much of Skye and felt like it was an experience truly tailored to us. Up The Bhoys!
We had an amazing experience with Billy as our driver. He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind and attentive to our needs. When our kids started to get tired, Billy was so flexible with the itinerary—making thoughtful adjustments that kept everyone comfortable and happy without missing the highlights. His friendly demeanor and excellent driving made the whole trip relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
