3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

4.9 (1130)
Duration
3 days
Group Size
1 to 8 people
Ages
7 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands tour. With a guarantee of discovering new and interesting things and seeing breathtaking scenery and landscapes around every turn. You’ll see why so many movie locations were based and filmed here in Scotland, with views that inspired the likes of Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct) and James Bond (Glencoe), and more. You’ll be spoilt for choice for getting that perfect picture, especially in the Isle of Skye where many of Scotland’s myths and legends come from. See mountains created by giants, enchanted waters that will give you eternal youth, and hear songs of the faerie folk in the wind. This is a tour that will fill you with joy and leave you with a feeling that can only come from being truly immersed in the moment - something truly priceless. Don’t just take our word for it, check out our reviews!

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please feel free to bring a smaller bag to be brought onboard, and one medium sized piece of luggage, suitcase or backpack, which we will put in the hold of the bus during transit. This can weigh up to 15kgs (33lbs) per passenger .
  • This tour in an air-conditioned mini/midi-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
  • You will require a two night stay in the City of Inverness for this tour. Accommodation is not included in the price of your tour but we are happy to provide recommendations where needed. Please contact us if you need help!
  • When booking accommodation, we advise that you use our Inverness pick up and drop off location as a reference of where to stay. This is located at Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN.
  • We strongly recommend you book accommodation with a flexible cancellation policy in the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your tour - we'd hate for you to lose out!
  • There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
  • ** Please note that during the winter season, we will be swapping Day 1 and Day 3’s itineraries to enable us to visit as many places as possible while it is still light outside. Due to weather and/or road conditions during the winter season the route may change at the driver/guide’s discretion. **
  • For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.

Pickup

We are meeting outside Hotel Malmaison, on the north side of St Andrew Square, 22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY. CHECK-IN IS AT 8:15 AM, BUS DEPARTS AT 8:30 AM SHARP. - Time zone: Europe/London

• Check-In 8:15 AM, Tour Departs 8:30 AM PROMPT We depart from 22 St Andrew Square, outside Hotel Malmaison, EH2 1AY. **We are unable to wait for latecomers under any circumstances and there will be no refunds for missed tours. It is vitally important that if you are arriving at the departure point by taxi or local bus that you leave enough time to get there for the departure time.** • Due to safety regulations and insurance, we operate a minimum age requirement of 7 years old for all of our tours, including private excursions, we are unable to make any exemptions. Your child must be 7 years old at the time of departure, we cannot take children on board who will be turning that age while on tour. • Should your driver-guide be unsure of the age of your child, you may be asked to produce a government-approved photographic ID, such as a passport, in order to verify their age. • Additionally, we have to ensure that our seat belts fit all passengers properly and we are unable to accommodate anyone under 1.2m in height. even if your child is 7, they must meet the minimum height requirement. • We will not be contactable on the morning of departure. It is important that you contact us with any questions before your departure day. Most commonly asked questions are covered in our Essential Information/FAQ section of the website: https://www.thehairycoo.com/essential-info/ • Safety of all passengers on board is the responsibility of your driver-guide and, if they are not 100% content that your child meets these requirements you will be unable to travel. Refunds will not be issued in this instance.

What's included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Regular Comfort Breaks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
Other
Gratuities
Other
Other
On-board restrooms
On-board WiFi

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness
As we leave Edinburgh towards the North, you will be met with views of Scotland’s greatest piece of engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forth Bridge. This 19th century engineering marvel was at one point the World’s longest cantilever bridge. Today it neighbours the 20th century Forth Road Bridge and the 21st century Queensferry Crossing which opened in 2017. Three spectacular bridges, from three different centuries, span the Firth of Forth connecting our Capital city and the Kingdom of Fife.

Drop off point: Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN. We're happy to offer a list of nearby providers for you.

Day 2: Roundtrip to Isle of Skye
Pass by - The Sligachan River flows majestically from the Black Cuillin Mountains, a truly magical location for your guide to introduce you to the local folklore of the island’s Fairies and Giants!

Drop off point: Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN. We're happy to offer a list of nearby providers for you.

Day 3: Inverness to Edinburgh
Your guide will take you to the northern shores of Loch Ness, where you can join an optional Boat Cruise (tickets not included) exploring the features, history and lore of the beautiful area surrounding the loch.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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