Overview
Discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this 3 day tour from Glasgow. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden Battlefield, take a Loch Ness cruise, tour Urquhart Castle and enjoy a whisky tasting on the beautiful Isle of Skye.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
2 nights accommodation
Driver/guide
Breakfast
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
On occasion you may be given a train ticket for the final part of the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Start of the adventure
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Drive through the Trossach national Park along the banks of Loch Lomond.
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Luss
30 min
There will be time to stretch your legs and meander down to the loch edge through this pretty little village
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Glencoe National Nature Reserve
30 min
Discover the haunting beauty of these majestic mountains. learnt he stories of murder and massacre. There will be time for those all important photographs.
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Ben Nevis
30 min
If we are lucky you should be able to see the peak appearing over the clouds. This is the UK's highest mountain.
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1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included
Optional cruise on Loch Ness
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Urquhart Castle
30 min Admission ticket not included
See the castle perched overloking the loch
Day 2 A day on Skye
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Black Cuillin
30 min
Today will be spent exploring the island with your driver / guide. You will be able to see the Cuillin Hills from the coach.
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The Old Man of Storr
30 min
Marvel at this pinnacle rock formation which can be seen from a distance.
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Kilt Rock
30 min
See for yourself just how much like the pleats of a kilt this rock formation resembles.
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Portree
1 hour
Our lunch stop will be in the little town of Portree - where you can wander down to the harbour watching out for hungry seagulls.
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Eilean Donan Castle
20 min Admission ticket not included
Time for those all important photographs
Day 3 Return to the mainland
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Culloden Battlefield
45 min Admission ticket not included
Site of the last battle fought on British soil between the Government troops and the Jacobite Army in 1746. There will be time to explore the battlefield or visit the exhibition
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Pitlochry
30 min
Final stop of the tour will be in the town of Pitlochry - reputedly the geographical centre of Scotland.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Glasgow
How long does 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Glasgow take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start?
On occasion you may be given a train ticket for the final part of the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
What's included?
- 2 nights accommodation
- Driver/guide
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Luss, Glencoe National Nature Reserve, Ben Nevis, Urquhart Castle, Black Cuillin, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Highland Experience Tours
