The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, and Dunvegan Castle from Inverness

This small group tour from Inverness takes you deep into the Highlands and across to the Isle of Skye, with plenty of chances to get off the bus and explore on foot. You’ll walk to the Fairy Pools, visit Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited castle, and enjoy a relaxed stop in Skye’s colourful capital. Along the way, you’ll pause at mountain panorama spots and coffee stops, with time to really take in how the landscape shifts around you. The route is well-paced to give you a genuine feel for the Highlands, with your local guide sharing the stories that bring it all to life.

Additional Information

We are excited to have you embarking on a wonderful journey with Highland Explorer Tours.

You will check-in at 7:00 for your 7:30am departure for the Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle Tour.

If you have any questions, you may contact our reservations team at: +44 (0)131 558 3738.
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Enjoy your adventure with us,

Highland Explorer Tours

What's included

Small Group Tour
Passionate Local Guide
Walk to the Fairy Pools (Not suitable for people with limited mobility Sturdy footwear recommended)
LIve commentary and Storytelling in English
Foreign Language Audio Guide Available
Audio guide links will be provided after booking Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

Overview

Setting out from Inverness in the morning, you’ll start your day with a visit to the lush woodland trails of Rogie Falls and wide-open views across Loch Carron - two striking Highland landscapes that set the tone before crossing over to ‘the misty Isle’.

There’s time for a wee coffee break as we head west for one of the day’s highlights: the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. This beautiful trail sits beneath the dramatic Cuillin Mountains and follows a river dotted with small waterfalls and still, clear pools. Once you’re there, it’s easy to see why places like this have inspired folk tales of fairies for centuries.

After our walk, the journey continues to Dunvegan, where you’ll have the option to visit Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. You can explore its historic halls and formal gardens and enjoy lunch in the village nearby.
From there, we wind our way through Skye, stopping in the island’s colourful capital Portree before a final photo break at Sligachan.

On the way back to Inverness, the route includes more postcard-worthy stops at places like Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, returning to the city in the late evening.

Know before you go

Adults / Students must be over 18.
The minimum tour age is 5
Meet at 15 Union St Inverness, IV1 1PP
Check-in 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure.
We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities
We cannot guarantee that those who booked together will be sitting next to each other on the coach as we do not allocate seats.
Please be on time returning to the coach for all itinerary stops. The guide will have the time displayed on a clock
We operate a minimum numbers policy
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated when accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Checking in for your Tour
Please just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.
Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity.
Students must also bring a must also bring a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC or you will be charged the full price for your tour and an administration fee of 25 GBP.
Baggage Allowance
1 x medium case / + 1 x sma x small carry-on bag. Maximum 15 kg.
Travel insurance cover is not included in your tour. It is advisable for you to have travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made through your agent Evan Evans