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The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break from the city on a full-day trip through the Isle of Skye with convenient round-trip transport from central Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide offers commentary about the area’s top landmarks, including Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr. Bring your camera: This trip offers endless panoramic views of Scotland’s natural landscape.
- Round-trip transport from Inverness to Skye
- Go with a guide: Avoid the hassle of driving
- Learn about Skye’s history and landmarks
- Enjoy sweeping views of the natural landscape
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What's Included
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
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Departure & Return
Bus Station, Farraline Park, Inverness , Inverness IV1 1LT, UK
This activity will end right where it started.Stance 6, Inverness Bus Station
8:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
- OPERATED BY Timberbush Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Must take tour!
tania_o
, Aug 2022
Great trip,lots of good stops,especially to have Luke as tour guide was quite fun and he had a very thorough knowledge of histories,places so all of it adds cherry knowledge the cake.Overall it was great and would surely recommend to my friends.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Amazing Day
Divesh_M
, Aug 2022
This was an amazing tour. Guide Andy S from Inverness was super amazing and entertaining. Tour is full of amazing landscapes and guide made sure to tell is interesting stories. Appropriate breaks were taken so it didn't feel tiring. Highly recommend
Response from Host , Aug 2022
It’s worth the 12 hours of your time
harold_s
, Aug 2022
The trip as 12 hours so I was concerned that it may be a bit boring. I was wrong, the trip is broken up well and has several scenic and historic stops along the way. Sligachan Hotel area was incredible mountain and stream scenery.
VERY LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION
Nathalie_G
, Jul 2022
Unfortunately, I cannot thank you for your tour, because it was canceled at 7:47 yesterday morning, while we were waiting for your bus with my two children: a total desolation for the whole family!!!
We also tried to reach you at that time without success and no one was present to assume these two bus cancellations to the Skye Highlands from Inverness in front of all the people delivered to this very disapointed situation.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Hi Nathalie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We are very sorry that we had to cancel your tour at such short notice. Unfortunately that morning we came across some operational issues meaning it would not have been safe to run our coaches to Skye. The safety of our passengers is our number one priority and we wouldn't want to put anyone in danger.
We are a small company with a limited number of coaches and events like this are very disappointing to us. Again, please accept our sincerest apologies.
Kind regards,
Lisa
This tour was such a...
Zoe_V
, Jul 2022
This tour was such a great way to see some of the most picturesque locations in Skye. We got to see so many cool locations and learn the history and folklore surrounding these places. Our driver was very cautious on some of the windy roads. 10/10 would recommend to others!
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Fabulous Amazing
Shanthi_d
, Jul 2022
Wonderful!
Jennifer_C
, Jul 2022
Great way to explore Isle of Skye
Morgan_L
, Jul 2022
Wholesome!
Jinal_J
, Jul 2022
There were many stops to looks around. Our guide Alex gave us good context before reaching every location, making the whole journey 10x more meaningful.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Skyes the Limit
Eric_L
, Jul 2022
I was very pleased with this tour. The guides are exceptional. They deliver their mastery of knowledge with a passion that demonstrates their love for the area, and their desire to share this love.
Yes, its a long tour, but it’s designed in such a way that it is unbelievable how quickly goes the day.
The small bus is comfortable, and the sights are breathtaking.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
I'm really pleased to hear that you had such a great time on our Skye tour from Inverness. It is a longer day, but with our guides and all the beautiful scenery and stops, it really flies by. I'm glad you were comfortable throughout and hopefully we will see you on another tour some day soon!
All the best,
David
Worth the money! Well planned trip
Natcha_D
, Jul 2022
This tour is recommended. It covers all the places you need to see in Isle of Skye. (Personally, it is impossible to do all these in one day if you are on your own).
The guide is very well planned and knowledgable.
Minor critic is the bus. It is pretty small and a little bit uncomfortable for the long ride. But it's understandable that the bus cannot be big because of the narrow road up and down hill.
Overall, it is a great tour!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
I'm glad you enjoyed your time on Skye with us and that your guide was really knowledgeable. I'm sorry to hear that you found the coach a wee bit uncomfortable on the long ride, but we try and provide enough wee rest stops to keep everyone comfortable, so we will take this feedback on board.
All the best,
David
Loved this tour and highly recommend!
Crisanta_M
, Jul 2022
We had such a great time with Luke and Vlad leading our tour. Isle of Skye was more beautiful that I had imagined. It was a perfect pace and Luke was a great guide, giving the perfect amount of information and insider tips without being overwhelming. We got so many great pictures thanks to Luke’s tips as well. It was well worth every penny and I’d recommend it to anyone.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
Skye is so beautiful, a lot of the time the pictures don't do it justice and you have to get out there and see it. I'm really pleased you had such a great time on tour with Luke and Vlad and that it had the perfect amount of information. Make sure and share your pictures with us, we'd love to see them, and hopefully we will see you again some day soon!
All the best,
David
The relaxing and entertaining way to experience Skye and see Scotland treasures along the way.
Raymie_L
, Jul 2022
Luke was an awesome and informative host. There were plenty of stops to stretch the legs and see sights I would not have gotten to on my own. Highly recommend.
Excellent
Peter_M
, Jul 2022
Luke, the tour guide, provided an entertaining historical dialogue throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour.
Scotlands best experience.
Stefan_B
, Jun 2022
Wow what an amazing day. Luke and Vlad were brilliant guides. Luke was the star of the show and brought humour, music, local knowledge and fun to a truly wonderful landscape. Eileen Donan and Skye were more beautiful than we could have ever expected. It was so worthwhile and the guys worked so hard to make sure everyone had the best day possible. If you are planning on this trip please give a little something extra to your guides as it's so sad to see folk get off the bus at the end of the day without leaving a tip. The effort put in by the guides is enormous and after spending a 12 hour day driving, educating and taking care of you they deserve a little appreciation.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
It's really good to hear that you could tell Luke and Vlad were really going to a great deal of effort to provide a fab tour and I'm glad it paid off. The Isle of Skye tour is beautiful and it's always that wee bit better with a fab commentary and safe driving. Hopefully we will see you again some day soon.
All the best,
David
Highly recommended! Well worth the money!
Cristina_M
, Jun 2022
Excellent tour!!! Magnificent sites, fully loaded with history and legends. We want to thank our driver, Vlad, for being so careful on a challenging road and our passionate guide Luke, for creating the perfect blend of history- jokes- great music and to top it off a competition which made our 12hr tour through the Highlands and the Isle of Skye an experience we will cherish. Thank you both Vlad and Luke 😊👍😊
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
I'm really pleased to hear that you had an excellent time on the Isle of Skye tour with Luke and Vlad and that the driving was careful, and the narration was full of jokes and history. Hopefully we will see you again some day soon.
All the best,
David
The scenery was...
Carol_T
, Jun 2022
The scenery was beautiful. The driver and guide were entertaining and informative. We had lots of opportunities to explore and take pictures.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
The scenery on that tour is amazing, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that your driver and guide were super entertaining and informative. I hope you got some great photos (make sure and share them with us) and hopefully we will see you again some day!
All the best,
David
Totally worth the price
SHIVAM_M
, Jun 2022
It was an awesome and a well organised trip from inverness. The operators were very co-operative, special mention to the guide LUKE, who was highly interactive and informative.
Stunning Views and Amazing Guides
Nicola_T
, Jun 2022
Luke and Vlad were incredible tour guides. Very educational, funny, and kind people. Their personalities added to the value of the trip and made it more enjoyable!
The trip itself is wonderful with amazing views and stops. Luke and Vlad made some extra stops for us, adding extra value for your money :)
I highly recommend this trip, such an experience for a very good price. Am amazing way to see Isle of Skye and the surrounding area.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review!
I'm happy to hear you had such a great time out on tour with Luke and Vlad and that they were super educational, funny and kind. It's a brilliant tour full of beautiful scenery so it's always better when you have fab guides along with you. Hopefully we will see you again some day.
All the best,
David
Great tour, 10 points professional guide.
Roberto_L
, Jun 2022
The guide in this tour was the most professional guide we've had in our whole trip. Marita explained to us every stone and plant and mountain and told us every history of each place. She was very knowledgeable on history, geography, botany, zoology and what not. In this tour you see beautiful places and you enjoy each one of them. If you don't go with Marita, I don't know what could it be like.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review.
It's great to hear that you had such a great time with Marita as your guide and that you found her to be the most professional you've had - full of knowledge and history! Hopefully we will see you on another tour with her some day in the future.
All the best,
David
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