3 Day Private Tour of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness and Loch Ness

This 3-day guided tour explores the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye, ideal for nature lovers and history enthusiasts based in Glasgow.

Highlights

• Experience the Highlands and the Isle of Skye
• Visit Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland's most photographed castle
• See the Jacobite Train cross Glenfinnan Viaduct, a Harry Potter film location
• Take a cruise on Loch Ness, Britain’s largest lake
• Explore Clava Cairns, a 4,000-year-old prehistoric site

Description

Day 1: Highlands, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Isle of Skye

Begin with a scenic drive through the Highlands, stopping at Loch Tulla Viewpoint for views of mountains, lochs, and forests. Continue across Rannoch Moor, the largest bog in the UK, to see the Three Sisters of Glencoe.

Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct to watch the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train cross this iconic Harry Potter location. Then take a ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye.

On Skye, explore the Fairy Pools—clear blue pools on the Allt Coire a' Mhadaidh. Enjoy hiking around the pools and possibly swimming. On the way to your accommodation, stop at Sligachan Bridge, a local spot said to grant eternal beauty if you dip your face in the water.

Day 2: Isle of Skye to Inverness

Start with a hike to the Old Man of Storr, a notable stone formation featured in the 'Prometheus' movie. Visit Lealt Waterfalls and the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.

Stop at An Corran Beach in Staffin to see recent Megasaurus dinosaur footprints. Continue to the Quiraing and the photogenic Fairy Glen for more impressive landscapes.

Depart Skye to visit Eilean Donan Castle, known from the 1980s 'Highlander' movie, regarded as Scotland’s postcard castle. Pause at Chocolates of Glenshiel chocolaterie for hand-made chocolates or hot chocolate before heading to Inverness for drop-off at your accommodation.

Day 3: Loch Ness, Cairngorms, Perthshire, and Highland Cows

Begin with a cruise on Loch Ness, offering views of the loch and insights into its history and legends. Visit the ancient burial cairns and stone circles at Clava Cairns, which inspired the 'Outlander' TV series.

Explore Culloden Battlefield, site of the final Jacobite defeat, then proceed through Cairngorms National Park to Perthshire.

In Pitlochry, a Victorian town, explore local shops and cafes. End the day feeding Highland Cows before being dropped off at your accommodation.

Includes

• Driver-guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Water and snacks in the vehicle
• Driver-guide’s accommodation and meals
• Ferries

Excludes

• Your meals and accommodation
• Entry to Eilean Donan Castle (optional)
• Loch Ness cruise (optional)

Important Information

• The Jacobite train operates from early April to late October.
• The itinerary depends on ferry availability; alternatives will be proposed if ferries are unavailable.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Book early, especially for travel between April and October to secure Jacobite Train viewing.