2-Day Isle of Skye Tour: Fairy Pools, Highland Castles, and Overnight in Portree

Embark on a 2-day adventure through the stunning Isle of Skye, visiting fairy pools, highland castles, and experiencing the beauty of Portree. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Travel from Inverness to Portree

Loch Carron View Point - Loch Carron View Point

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens - Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. Visit the castle & gardens and enjoy your lunch here.

Quiraing View - Photo stop

Kilt Rock - Waterfall

The Old Man of Storr - The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.

Lealt Falls - Waterfall

Portree - Overnight in the beautiful harbour town of Portree.

From Portree to Inverness

Fairy Pools - Natural waterfall phenomenon. Approx. 40 minute walk to the falls.

Sligachan Old Bridge - Photo stop at the old bridge

Broadford - Lunch stop

Eilean Donan Castle - Beautiful castle built in the 13th century.

Fort Augustus - Views of Loch Ness

What's Included
  • 1 night accommodation (unless ‘no accommodation’ option is selected)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Accommodation, unless chosen
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-day expedition with a night’s accommodation in Portree, featuring some of the island’s most striking locations, all set amid breathtaking Highland landscapes.

Our venture starts with a photo opportunity at Loch Carron.

Our drive through the splendid island terrains takes us to Dunvegan Castle, where you can delve into the castle’s rich history.

We proceed to the awe-inspiring Quiraing mountain range and then marvel at Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, and the Old Man of Storr.

Our overnight station is in Portree.

The subsequent day, we vacate Portree for the Fairy Pools. Make sure to bring walking boots for easier access.

After visits to Sligachan and Sconser, our journey continues to Broadford for a lunch break and a chance to spot local wildlife, such as otters, seals and potentially even killer whales.

Then, we visit the tour’s second castle, Eilean Donan. Delight in the intriguing environment and snap some memorable pictures.

Our return trip takes us back to Inverness with a stopover at Fort Augustus by Loch Ness.

  • Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • If booking your own accommodation, it must be within 2km of Portree town centre.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
  • Minimum age is 4 years.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
  • Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.
  • Please note: Dunvegan Castle is only open during summer and Eilean Donan Castle will be closed for weddings on 14th, 22nd & 29th February 2024
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW. Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Theresa_w
Aug 18, 2024
Scotland sings soul songs!!! - Our tour guide Tonks was amazing, brought Scotland and Skye to life!!!! Scotland sings to my soul ❤️
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Emoryb491
Aug 3, 2024
Covers everything you need to see in Isle of Skye!! - My husband and I chose this tour because it had such great reviews and we were looking for a tour that covered as much Isle of Skye as possible, and it delivered!! Chris was our amazing tour guide. We feel like we got to see all the major “must sees” of Isle of Skye and lots of additional bonus stops that Chris knew about. Fairy pools was a major one that was an absolute must see and included in this tour. Bus was comfortable, equipped with chargers, and ample breaks were taken for bathroom, eating, etc. Portree was such a gem of a town to spend the night in!!! If you book this tour, do yourself a favor and call and get a reservation for dinner at Sea Breezes for dinner. Fresh and delicious sea food (reviews were great online and it lived up to the hype!). It’s a small spot (I think reservation only), so call and get dinner reservation there secured after booking tour!
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Marlo_r
Aug 1, 2024
Fantastic - Incredible adventure that packed a LOT into two days. Our tour guide did an amazing job of providing interesting information and tailoring stops / time tables to our needs. He got us to places at the best times and through in a few extra stops that added just the right touches. The scenery was beautiful. Well worth the time and money!
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Joris_b
Jul 29, 2024
Isle of Skye - Really great, love the sights. Tip: book restaurant in portree beforehand, it is very busy during dinner.
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Lesliejester
Jul 27, 2024
Isle of Skye Adventure! - A wonderful way to see the Isle of Skye! A whirlwind trip with so many stops to see! Our tour guide even popped in a couple of unexpected stops of beautiful places that he thought (and was right) were spectacular.
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Jennifer_a
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful tour of beautiful Scotland - My husband and I visited Scotland and knew we couldn’t leave without seeing the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. We decided that an overnight tour with Timberbush Tours seemed like the perfect trip for us. Our guide, Chris, made the two days extremely enjoyable with his genuineness and his easy going nature was a great fit for our “mixed bag” group of tour companions. His love and appreciation for Scotland shone through in his stories about the areas we visited. He even went above and beyond to make sure that a few of us in our group got our wish of seeing the Highland “coos” up close. (Day made! Thanks, Chris!) I would highly recommend this tour company to anyone visiting Scotland.
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Arlene_s
Jul 23, 2024
Thanks for a great trip Will - The amount covered in two days was amazing. You really get an overview of the Highlands from its beautiful castles to the gorgous geography
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Steven_p
Jul 23, 2024
Entertaining Highlands Scenic Tour - Our tour guide and bus driver Will Cameron kept us thoroughly entertained and relaxed as we passed by the beautiful Highlands scenery
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Rny2860ww
Jul 28, 2024
Beautiful experience - We went on the Isle of Skye tour with Alana, who was a really good guide. It was great to have so much information about the legends and history of Scotland as we went by bus to the Isle of Skye. During the tour there are plenty of stops where you can take pictures and the landscapes are wonderful in any weather. We had no problems with the tour or the accommodation. The only tip why I don’t give 5 stars is because the time to visit some places was too short and the possibility to walk a little in the low nature. I am sure this is due to the fact that I am a great walker and I would have preferred to make fewer intermediate stops but spend more time climbing the fairy pools or the Quaraing walk. In conclusion it is a great experience, but if you prefer something more adventurous maybe you will be a little disappointed.
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831russella
Aug 3, 2024
Great destination! Terrible tour. - If you need a means to an end...the end being SKYE - then go for it. This tour got us to the island - and Skye was amazing!! However - if you have the availability - I would choose another tour company - the company did not respond to my questions pre-tour, the bus was mediocre, the tour guide not very personable, and not too interesting. Skye was beautiful - this tour did not contribute to the experience.
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