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

5.0(18 reviews)Edinburgh, ScotlandOperated by E2G Travel
  • Duration3 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesHindi, Portuguese, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Witness the Isle of Skye and witness its breathtaking natural beauty: from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools, dramatic landscapes and quaint towns.

Visit Glen Shiel and watch the Jacobite Train (aka Hogwarts Express) cross Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Visit Eilean Donan, the most famous castle in Scotland, and Glencoe a mountain valley renowned worldwide for its poignant beauty.

Take a cruise on Loch Ness, the largest lake in Britain. Visit Clava Cairns, a 4,000 year-old site that pre-dates the great pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge! Walk the battlefield where the Jacobites lost their final battle. Meet and hand-feed our iconic Highland Cows, and relax in the quaint Victorian town of Pitlochry.

Do all this and more in our 3-day tour of Skye and the Highlands!

Just let us know if you want to customise this itinerary, or a different 3-day itinerary. We are more than happy to customise it according to your bucket list!

Day-by-day itinerary

3 days3 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Tour to Skye
  1. Loch Tulla Viewpoint

    A82, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AG, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: moutains, lochs and forests.

  2. Rannoch Moor

    Pitlochry, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Scenic drive through the dramatic scenery of the largest bog expanse in the United Kingdom. Many film and TV shows have been shot here, taking advantage of the stark landscape.

  3. The Three Sisters

    Scottish Highlands, PH49 4HX, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    We will stop over at the Three Sisters of Glencoe, an iconinc mountain viewpoint, and the most photographed place in Scotland. Here, you will be able to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and relieve some historic episodes of the MacDonald Clan.

  4. Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT, United Kingdom

    1 hour

    A 30 min drive takes us to our main attraction. Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm (the train only runs from early April to late October).

  5. Mallaig

    Mallaig, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    We will then take you to the fishing village of Mallaig where we will get the ferry across to the Isle of Skye.

  6. Fairy Pools

    IV47 8TA, United Kingdom

    1 hour

    Our first stop in Skye is also one of its most popular visitor destinations. The Fairy Pools are beautiful crystal-clear blue pools on the Allt Coire a' Mhadaidh (Burn of the Dog), which can be seen snaking down the hillside of Coire na Creiche into Glen Brittle where it becomes the River Brittle. You can hike the pools – and maybe even go for a swim if you’re brave enough!

  7. Sligachan Old Bridge

    Sligachan, IV47 8SW, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    Our final stop of the day before we take you to your accommodation will stop at this legendary site, where you can dip you face in the waters below Sligachan Old Bridge to gain eternal beauty from the faeries!

Day 2Skye to Inverness
  1. The Old Man of Storr

    United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye, where you can do the hike over to the stone formation. You may recognise it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.

  2. Lealt Falls

    12 Stormy Hill, Portree, IV51 9DY, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.

  3. Kilt Rock

    IV51 9JE, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.

  4. An Corran Beach

    Portree, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    The next stop is the An Corran beach in Staffin, best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints!

  5. Quiraing

    Portree, IV51 9LA, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.

  6. Fairy Glen

    Sheader Road, IV51 9YG, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    Our final destination in Skye will be to the famous photogenic Fairy Glen.

  7. Eilean Donan Castle

    A87, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX, United Kingdom

    45 minutes

    This iconic monument is the most photographed castle in Scotland, and the quintessential 'picture postcard' of Scotland. You may also recognise it from the famous 80's 'Highlander' movie.

  8. Chocolates of Glenshiel

    Chocolates of Glenshiel, A87, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8HW, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    The award-winning Chocolates of Glenshiel chocolaterie makes for a perfect break for some hand-made chocolates or hot chocolate. From the cafe, you will be able to oberve the busy chocolatiers in the production area.

Day 3Inverness, Perthshire ending in Edinburgh
  1. 50 minutes

    You will have the option to take a cruise on Loch Ness, learning about its history and legends - including that of our famous Nessie!

  2. Clava Cairns

    Balnuaran of Clava, Scottish Highlands, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom

    20 minutes

    Clava Cairns are neolithic burial cairns 4000 years old, surrounded by stone circles. These stone circles were the inspiration for ‘Craigh Na Dun’ in the TV hit series ‘Outlander’.

  3. Culloden Battlefield

    Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom

    20 minutes

    The battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie was finally defeated and marked the end of the Jacobite hopes. Optional entry to the visitor centre (extra admission).

  4. Pitlochry

    Pitlochry, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still retains a lot of its Victorian character, and has a plethora of boutique cafes, restaurants and independent shops to explore.

  5. Bankfoot

    Bankfoot, United Kingdom

    20 minutes

    We will finish off the tour with one of our highlights - feeding our world-famous Highland Cows, aka 'hairy coos'.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations351

The operator lists 351 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • AC Hotel Glasgow260 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QX, United Kingdom
  • Westfield24 Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh, EH112QB, United Kingdom
  • Dalmeny Park House HotelLochlibo Road, Barrhead, G78 1LG, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Glasgow AirportCaledonia Way W, Glasgow, PA3 2TE, United Kingdom
  • The Hoxton, Edinburgh5, 21 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF, United Kingdom
  • Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY, United Kingdom
  • Virgin Hotels EdinburghVictoria Street, 1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
  • Old Waverly43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
  • Grove House Hotel70 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, United Kingdom
  • The Queens Hotel224 Henderson Street, Stirling, FK9 4HP, United Kingdom
  • Maldron Hotel Glasgow50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW, United Kingdom
  • Crossbasket CastleStoneymeadow Road, Crossbasket House, Blantyre, G72 9UE, United Kingdom
  • West Park HotelGreat Western Road, Duntocher, Clydebank, G81 6DB, United Kingdom
  • Golden Jubilee Conference HotelBeardmore Street, Clydebank, G81 4SA, United Kingdom
  • Clayton Hotel Glasgow298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4NP, United Kingdom
  • The Broadcroft Hotel3 David Donnelly Place, Kirkintilloch, Kirkintilloch, G66 1DD, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride (Peel Park) hotelEaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8RH, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn WaverleyRose Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • The Torrance Hotel135 Main Street, East Kilbride, G74 4LN, United Kingdom
  • Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West2 Research Avenue South, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4BA, United Kingdom
  • Mill & Brae9 Glenburn Road, Paisley, PA2 8TA, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHGPicardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
  • ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU, United Kingdom
  • Tigerlily Hotel125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront hotel51-53 Newhaven Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX, United Kingdom
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, United Kingdom
  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD, United Kingdom
  • Highland GateKildean Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4UA, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll43 Craigmillar Park, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD, United Kingdom
  • Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel10 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB, United Kingdom
  • hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel37 East Market Street, Close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH8 8FR, United Kingdom
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh36 Simpson Loan Quartermile, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 9GG, United Kingdom
  • hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket hotelTorphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB, United Kingdom
  • Le Monde Hotel16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF, United Kingdom
  • The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
  • City Centre Royal View Apartments126 Pleasance, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 9TL, United Kingdom
  • Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom
  • The Salisbury Hotel43-45 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA, United Kingdom
  • ibis budget Edinburgh Park6 Lochside View, Edinburgh Business Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH, United Kingdom
  • Nira Caledonia6 & 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF, United Kingdom
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We will pick you up from your hotel, guest house, AirBnB or other holiday accommodation.

What's included

Included

  • Ferries
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide's meals and accommodation
  • Driver-guide
  • Bottled water
  • Scottish snacks

Not included

  • Meals
  • Your own accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
  • Eilean Donan Castle (optional)
  • Loch Ness Cruise (optional)
  • Culloden Battlefield (optional Museum Entry)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 8 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Additional information

  • Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle

Languages

Guide
Hindi, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days before100% refund
  • 0–3 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
362232P34

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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  • 518

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (17).

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