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Skye Fairy Pools/ Fairy Glen/ Kilt rock / Old Man Storr

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Inverness, Scotland
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11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is the only private tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye that takes you to The Fairy Pools , The Fairy Glen , Kilt Rock , The Old Man of Storr plus Portree in one day and back to Inverness and also gives you the opportunity to hike for 75 minutes at The Fairy Pools and 30 minutes at The Fairy Glen. This tour can also be customised to give you longer time at any location and adjusting the time spent elsewhere to compensate.
In addition to the above this tour also stops for a photo opportunity at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and also stops for a photo opportunity and rest room break at Eilean Donan Castle.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Driver-Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

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    We pick up all travellers from their accommodation

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    Inverness
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    Urquhart Castle

    Travelling out of Inverness for 20 minutes we stop here at Urquhart Castle for 15 minutes for a photo opportunity.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Eilean Donan Castle

    It takes us 1 hour and 15 minutes to travel from Urquhart Castle to Eilean Donan Castle , this is the most photographed Castle in Scotland and we stop here for a photo opportunity and a rest room break.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fairy Pools

    Travelling from Eilean Donan Castle it takes us 1 hour to reach our first stop on the Isle of Skye which is The Fairy Pools , here you can hike for 75 minutes and enjoy the beautiful landscape. It is a 20 minute walk to the first pool so people should have a reasonable level of fitness.
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    1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Portree

    Following your hike at The Fairy Pools we travel for 40 minutes to Portree. Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye and we stop here for 45 minutes to enable you to get some lunch and see the pretty little harbour with its painted houses.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fairy Glen

    Twenty minute drive from Portree we reach The Fairy Glen which is our next stop and the landscape here will take your breath away , some locals say the little conical hills are the fairy houses and and the top is Castle Ewen ,the Fairy Castle. We stop here for 30 minutes for you to take in the beauty of this place.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Idrigil

    We stop at the Idrigil Bay viewpoint above the ferry port of Uig where you get fantastic views of Idrigil Bay.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kilt Rock

    Twenty minute drive from the top of The Quiraing we reach Kilt rock which is so called because the rock formations of the basalt columns resemble the pleats of a kilt , you will also see Mealt falls as the water drops down 180 feet in to The Sound of Raasay.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Old Man of Storr

    A short 15 minute drive from Kilt rock we reach The Old Man of Storr , a 160 foot high rock pinnacle sitting on Storr Mountain , we stop at a nearby parking place where you get the best view of this iconic landmark.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Portree

    A 15 Minute drive from The Old Man of Storr takes us back in to Portree where we stop at The Skye Candle Visitor Centre for a rest room break for 15 minutes before we start our 2 hour and 30 minute drive back to Inverness.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skye Fairy Pools/ Fairy Glen/ Kilt rock / Old Man Storr?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-431638P7

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    What's Included

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    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Driver-Guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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

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