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Discover the world Famous Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye Scotland tours departing from Inverness. Embark on a captivating journey to The Misty Isle to visit the world famous Fairy Pools, where the water is emerald green and crystal clear, unveiling the beauty of Eilean a’ Cheò, one of the most picturesque Hebridean Islands in the Highlands. Departing from the capital of the Highlands, we venture to the western coast, with stops at various destinations en route, including the renowned Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic fortresses.
Our journey begins in Inverness as we follow the shores of Loch Ness, hoping to catch a glimpse of Nessie, the legendary creature. Passing Urquhart Castle which offers a panoramic view of this historic ruin and the sprawling Loch Ness, the largest body of water in the UK by volume. Urquhart Castle, steeped in a tumultuous past, stands as a poignant symbol of the region’s history, marking a pivotal point in the oppression of the Highlands. Progressing through Invermorriston, we head towards Loch Claunie, continuing along Glen Shiel, the site of the historic Battle of Glen Shiel in June 1719.
Short Stop at Eilean Donan Castle (Caisteal Eilean Donnain)
Situated amidst the serene waters of Loch Duich, Eilean Donan Castle graces a small isle where three lochs converge: Alsh, Duich, and Long. Named in honor of Celtic saint Donan of Eigg, this historic landmark has endured since the mid-1200s, featuring a chapel built by the saint himself. Ravaged by the Royal Navy in 1719 following a standoff with Jacobites and Spanish forces, Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap painstakingly restored the castle in the early 20th century, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
The Isle of Skye
Crossing the renowned Skye bridge, constructed in 1995, we reminisce about the era when ferry services connected the mainland to the Isle of Skye since the early 1600s. Our journey then winds through the enchanting Isle of Skye, pausing at various captivating locales. While some may visit popular tourist hotspots, we also offer the flexibility to explore lesser-known gems. Before embarking on the tour, we prioritize understanding your preferences to tailor the itinerary accordingly. Whether you prefer exploring the west coast or seeking specific interests, we ensure a bespoke experience. Here are several enticing destinations to consider while exploring Skye:
As we return from Skye, we’ll travel along the lesser-known back road to Inverness, making a stop at the Ledgowan Lodge Hotel for a brief break. This charming establishment, once a Victorian hunting lodge, is now operated by a family.
The options for places to visit are numerous. If you have specific destinations in mind, please inform us in the comments section when booking the tour. This allows us to arrange lunches at selected venues, as pre-booking is strongly advised to avoid any disappointments.
If you would like another tour with Sgùrr Tours at anytime during your visit or in the future we will give you a 5% Discount on your next tour and also a 10% Discount for any shop items sold on our online shop.
When choosing Sgurr Tours for as your tour guide, you will be looked after from start to finish, from planning the tour, food and drink guide and an optional extra for Ryan Mackenzie-Raymond to take professional photos throughout the day.
Head down the side of Lochness heading straight through to Eilean Donan Castle.
Over the bridge to Skye
Onto Portree
The day is not complete without a stop for lunch in Portree to try out the local cuisine at our favourite place to stop for lunch, amazing cakes and hot chocolate for desert.
After lunch we take the road to Uig, up over to The Quiraing to take in the spectacular views of the Trotternish Peninsula, we then head down to see Kilt Rock and then take the drive to the highlight of the tour, the amazing hike up The Fairy Pools which takes around 1 Hour 45 Minutes from the carpark to near the top of the Fairy Pools then back to the carpark. You will be blown away by the absolute beauty of the weird and wonderful green pools.
We have you covered! Yes you can change your travel date so long as we have the availability we can change the date for you, however please give us at least 7 days notice to make the change so that we can advertise your previous date as available for other travellers.
Sgùrr Tours has fully comprehensive passenger vehicle insurance to be able to carry passengers, we also have Public Liability Insurance, Indemnity Insurance and your driver guide also has a Disclosures Scotland check which anyone is welcome to ask to see, this check is a Police background check to allow the driver guide to work around children and older vulnerable folk if required.Our driver guide Gavin is also a retired armed protection police officer of 30 years service.
Our vehicle is cleaned after every tour using cleaning products to kill any nasties which maybe laying about. Hand sanitiser and wipes are on board for passengers to use, masks are not required on board however we do ask that if you feel unwell or have any Covid type Symptoms not to travel and take a lateral flow test for your peace of mind, if you are clear and have proof that you are then you are more than welcome to travel.
The simple answer is’ no they will not’ This is a private tour for you, your friends and family which makes it even more special.
Prior to the tour starting usually a few days before we will give you a mobile number which uses WhatsApp and Telegram and also an email address, when the driver is on route they will send you a live location on WhatsApp or Telegram so that you can see where they are and know when they arrive and are outside to pick you up. We can also share a live tracking link that will last the whole tour so that you can share this with your friends and family back home so that they can see where you are having loads of fun.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Complimentary bottled Scottish water, 2 bottles of Single Malt Whisky, a bottle of gin and snacks are provided for all guests.
We offer a door to door service and will pick you up from your accommodation within a 5 mile radius of Inverness, there will be a small extra charge if you are staying a little further out which we can confirm at the time of booking.
Our vehicle is a Mercedes Benz V Class Sport with Leather interior, dual zone air conditioning, privacy glass and loads of leg room, all third party drivers we use also have the same vehicle so you know you will always travel in style on one of our tours.
Bathrooms/Toilets are pretty accessible on most tours, our Skye tour there are plenty of bathrooms we can stop at if you get caught short.
For the most part Owner Ryan Mackenzie-Raymond will be your guide. At times our very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable driver guide Gavin may be your guide both working out of Inverness, if you take a tour or transfer from Edinburgh you may get to meet the extremely knowledgeable driver guide Ray. Callum is our driver guide based in Glasgow. If you would like more information about Ryan, Gavin, Ray of Callum then please head over to the About Us page where you can read all about your driver guides.
If in the event that you need to cancel your tour less than 14 days and more than 7 days prior to departure you will get a 50% refund of the 80% If cancelled between 7 days and 3 days prior to departure you will get a 20% refund of the 80%If you cancel 3 days or less before departure then sadly there will be no refund.You can however change your booking to a different day if our schedule allows it and if we have availability on that particular day, again we also ask you to give us at least 2 weeks or more notice to move your booking if possible.If there is no availability again sadly you will not receive a full refund, however we will always try our utmost to accommodate you as best we can to suit both parties or find an alternative solution for you. If for any reason we Sgùrr Tours have to cancel your tour we will offer you an alternative tour or tour date, if neither can be arranged we will offer you a full 100% refund.Please see our Cancellation and Refund Policy, link is within the footer of this page and throughout the website.
At the time of booking you are required to pay a 20% deposit which will secure your booking. Balance will be due 4 weeks prior to departure date, If you book less than 4 weeks before departure you will need to pay 100% of the tour which includes the 20% deposit. Please see our Cancellation and Refund Policy, link is within the footer of this page and throughout the website.
We do stop for a lunch break which is usually around 1 Hour or thereabouts depending on how busy the eating establishment is upon arrival, there is no huge rush as this is your day, just bare in mind that some tours are long days and there is a lot of ground to cover.
Our tours vary in length with the longest being around 11/12 hours the shortest being around 6/8 hours.
The tour is conducted in English however you will hear some Gaelic on route and if you are interested you can learn some Gaelic with Ryan and he will give you some basics to take away with you 🙂
Yes of course! However the child must be over the age of 3 at the time of departure as this is for Insurance purposes. We can also provide car seats for children or you are welcome to bring your own. Our vehicles offer ISO Fix connectors for compatible child seats. Please note that children under 135cm or 12 years old (whichever is first) must be in a car seat according to UK law. We wouldn’t to get a fine now would we 🙂
Our Mercedes Benz V Class can fit up to 7 people comfortably with plenty of leg room to stretch out for the taller folk. If we are doing a transfer tour for you with more than 4 passengers it is difficult to fit everyone in plus large suitcases, so we advise to have a second vehicle for comfort purposes which can be arranged for you when booking.
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