Isle of Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness
3 Day Tour from Glasgow
Overview
On this stunning 3-day Isle of Skye tour from Glasgow we’ll visit Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, & take the ferry “over the sea to Skye” *.
An Island of fairy folklore, single track mountain passes, secret glens, craggy rock formations and crystal-clear pools and waterfalls.
With its rich history and vast array of wildlife it’s little wonder the Isle of Skye is one of most popular tourist destinations in Scotland.
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Max 16 Persons
Tour Duration
3 Days - 2 Nights
Day 1
Our first visit today is at the pretty Highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. This is our first chance to breathe in some clear highland air and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Lochs and mountains give way to the desolate Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, scene of perhaps the most brutal episode in Scottish History, the Glencoe Massacre. We’ll make a stop here to admire the stunning but haunting beauty of Scotland’s most famous Glen.
Savour the stunning views at the Glenfinnan Viaduct as it curves through the Glen as the route to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts.
At Glen Shiel we’ll take the breathtaking mountainous single-track road to get some stunning views of Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail before catching the Kylerhea ferry that takes us ‘over the sea to Skye’ *.
Day 2
Your friendly driver-guide will ensure you see the best Skye has to offer based on the conditions. Skye never disappoints – there is just so much to see.
The island is punctuated by its mountain range, the Black Cuillins. At the foot of these mountains lie the fairy pools, azure blue crystal-clear pools and waterfalls on the River Brittle. Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the fairy pools, tempting enough for some to try wild swimming.
We'll have time to explore Portee and enjoy some lunch before we head to the Trotternish Peninsula. The awe-inspiring scenery never seems to stop, and we’ll get spectacular views at the Quiraing, Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock before we reach the famous landscape of the Old Man of Storr.
Day 3
We cross the Skye Bridge to the mainland and Eilean Donan Castle. The castle sits on an island at a point where three great sea lochs meet, surrounded by majestic highland scenery. Eilean Donan was used in many films including Highlander and James Bond epic, The World is Not Enough.
Fort Augustus lies at the southern tip of Loch Ness and is a great place to stop for lunch. With around two hours here, you can enjoy an optional cruise on Loch Ness or take a stroll around this attractive village.
Our journey continues through the Cairngorms National Park, passing Blair Castle to Pitlochry for our final refreshment stop of the day. Our return to Glasgow takes us over the Firth of Forth via Edinburgh.
* From October to the end of March our route to Skye will be via the Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye Bridge.
If there are no passengers booked to return to Edinburgh, our route to Glasgow will take us past Stirling Castle.
3 Day Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow Tour Highlights
Day 1
Luss, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Glen Garry, Glen Shiel, Five Sisters of Kintail & Loch Duich,Glenelg & Kylerhea Ferry.
Day 2
The Fairy Pools (if accessible), The Faerie Glen, The Cuillin Mountains, The Quiraing, Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls, The Old Man of Storr & Portree.
Day 3
Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus, The Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness & Cruise, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian Mountains, Blair Castle, Pitlochry & Queensferry Crossing.
Departure & Return
Departs Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow, G2 3NW
Check in 09:15
Departs 09:30
Ends between 19:00 - 20:00
Returns to Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow, G2 3NW.
Note: You can start this tour in Glasgow and end the tour in Edinburgh or vice versa. Please select your preferred drop off location on the booking form.
Late Arrivals
In the event you are late for any reason in arriving at your departure point and as result miss your tour, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Children
We regret that we do not carry children under the age of 5 on our scheduled tours.
What’s Included
Transport in a 16-seat mini coach
Coach Air Filtration System as standard
Air Conditioning as standard
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Ferry to Skye, weather permitting and when operating
Accommodation
Entry to Visitor Attractions
Meals & Refreshments
What to Bring
In Scotland we can get 4 seasons in 1 day, so we suggest bringing suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket and layers of clothing.
Shoes that are suitable for short walks on uneven paths and rough terrain. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and your camera to capture fantastic memories you’ll make on tour with us!
Most attractions & eating establishments we visit accept card payments, however we recommend bringing some cash with you.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel this tour 15 days or more prior to departure – you will be refunded 90% of the tour price.
Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to departure – no refund will be due.
Cancellations must be made in writing. For further information please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Please have a look at some customer experiences with Discover Scotland Tours.
22/08/22 - Jacqueline
I truly enjoyed the 3 days tour to the Isle of Skye from Glasgow. The van seatings were very comfortable for long distance travels and with usb ports to charge phones and devices. Our tour guide - Collin was exceptional in making us feel entertained and safe on the ride. From the wonderful playlists of music he had put together, feeding the highland cows, and driving very skillfully and safely for us to enjoy the Highland views. I truly want to say thank you to Collin for putting such great effort in creating such memories for all of us on this trip to the highlands. And thank you Discover Scotland for making a trip up to the highlands so accessible and awesome. Will definitely and highly recommend my friends and family to take a tour with Discover Scotland if they ever decide to visit 🙂
28/07/22 - Laura
My tour guide was Michael and he’s one of the best! Considerate, funny , knowledgeable, driver par excellence, patient. This was my first ever trip overseas and my first tour experience, and it couldn’t have been better, thanks largely to Michael. I would recommend you without hesitation.
14/07/22 - Diana
We've done the 3 day tour from 14 to 16 July, we loved our tour guide, he was a really nice gentleman with so much cultural and historic knowledge, the overall experience was 5*. I will definitely highly recommend this tour to everyone that wants to visit Scotland. The bus was really comfortable aswell.
24/06/22 - Robert
What a tour ,we had the best time ever.Scot was wonderful could not do enough for everyone, felt very safe with his driving ability. His knowledge of the places was very good. Coach was fresh and clean, he went out of his way to help everyone have a good trip. Will be booking again with your company. Thank you for such a terrific tour.
23/06/22 - Rachel & Eddie
Our trip to Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3 day tour was amazing. Jerry, our Tour Lead was excellent, his knowledge of every where he took us was incredible, he new facts, figures, history and had amazing stories to tell. He was helpful, very kind and great fun (with his stories and bag of props!) to be on tour with. The guest house Mo Dhachaidh was also excellent and the host was very welcoming.The places Jerry took us to were absolutely beautiful, and if we had not done the tour we would never had known about. This was our first ever coach tour and as it was a small group of 16 we found it very friendly. Jerry dropped us off and picked us up on time every day, he even came to the guest house front door to pick us up. Thank you for such an incredible experience.
15/04/22 – John
Our Family of 5 enjoyed a great 3-day tour of The Isle of Skye, the Highlands, & Lochness. Jerry was our driver and a fantastic tour guide. Jerry had much history and stories to share along the way and he was very punctual, responsible, and kind. Our favorites included Kilt rock, the Harry Potter train, the Lochness cruise, and the fairy hills. We highly recommend this tour if seeing all breathtaking aspects of Isle of Skye and Lochness is on your bucket list. Thanks for a once in a lifetime experience.
03/01/22 – Samantha
My tour was absolutely amazing. Scotland is so beautiful and every person I met in Scotland was so kind, including the guide Michael. Michael was great, he had stories to tell for all the locations we visited and even some of the sites we passed along the way. I love his personal touches such as songs that related to the locations and his little tapestries that he hung up at the front of the bus made each day special and unique. I enjoyed everything about the tour, I wish I could have stayed in Scotland longer.
20/12/21 – Mara
Thank you very much for a nice tour! It was so good to get out of town and spend 3 days in nature. I really enjoyed the spectacular sightseeing! Thanks to the cool driver! I look forward to meeting you next trip!
22/10/21 - Celena
We are so grateful we found this tour as it was a wonderful experience. When we planned to go to Scotland, we knew we wanted to see the Isle of Skye, so we researched tours that would take us there. Upon comparison, Discover Scotland seemed the best fit for us, and I believe it was. Our guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He really knew the area and best places to see depending on the weather. We speak so highly of our tour and would recommend it to everyone! When we come back to Scotland, we will be sure to use Discover Scotland once again. I honestly can’t think of anything i would’ve changed. Thank you for the adventures and memories!
22/10/21 - Kerri
I really enjoyed our trip to the Isle of Skye and would travel again with you. Our tour guide Geoff was fantastic. He went out of his way everyday to make sure we could see as much as possible obviously depending on the weather. On the second day he even visited the Old Man of Storr again in hope that the weather would have cleared up for us to see it but I love how he always had a plan b in place without even hesitating. We saw so many fantastic things in such a small amount of time. At the end of the tour we also appreciated him going out his way to drop us directly back to the Euro hostel after the rest of the tour disembarked in Edinburgh.
FAQs
Situated on the east coast of Skye is the fishing village of Kyleakin and this is where we stay for both nights of our tour. During peak season some of our passengers may be allocated accommodation in the villages nearby to Kyleakin.
The village has some restaurants for evening dining and a shop should you require any necessities.
Your tour excludes accommodation. During the tour booking process you will be asked if you are booking your own accommodation or whether you wish us to reserve this on your behalf?
Booking my own accommodation
If booking your own accommodation this should be in the village of Kyleakin where most of our customers will be staying. The nearby villages of Breakish or Broadford is fine, however some accommodation providers are situated on roads that even our small coaches cannot get down, so please check with us first at tours@discoverscotlandtours.com
Please contact us to let us know the name of the accommodation you have reserved.
I want Discover Scotland Tours to book my accommodation
We'll reserve your accommodation and let you know the name of where you are staying. You pay the accommodation provider directly.
Some accommodation providers don't accept credit cards and only take cash. We will inform you of this when we confirm your named accommodation.
Accommodation Guide Price
We provide a guide price as each establishment has their own pricing structure. We allocate accommodation on a first come first served basis. An exact cost will be confirmed once you have booked and we can confirm what is available.
All B&B's we book on your behalf have en-suite facilities.
B&B
Double/twin room: £100.00 - £130.00 per room per night based on 2 people sharing.
B&B
Single occupancy: £85.00 - £110.00 per room per night
Hostel
£25.00 - £30.00 for a mixed dorm bed.
Please note that SYHA hostels only offer same gender dorms. Other independent hostels offer mixed rooms (males and females together).
This is limited to one piece of luggage (like an airline cabin bag) with a maximum weight of 15kg per person. For guidance, measurements should be no more than 65cm x 45cm x 30cm / 25in x 18in x 12in. You are allowed one small carry-on bag for onboard personal items.
If you require to store luggage while on tour you may choose to use luggage facilities. You'll find these in both Glasgow and Edinburgh Train Stations and Edinburgh Bus Station.
Yes while on Skye, your Tour Leader will drop you off each evening and collect you at a agreed time each morning.
Above all, please ensure you are ready in plenty of time each morning.
In the Scottish Highlands many businesses do not accept card; particularly in rural areas where mobile signals are not very strong. Your driver will also take cash payment for any optional extras. Therefore, it is best to bring cash with you.
There are cash machines on route should you require to take out money while on tour.
